# Reine DuBois

> Focused on complex chronic health, working to understand the drivers influencing a person's overall health.

- URL: https://thehealthlodge.com.au/practitioners/reine-dubois/
- Modality: [Integrative Naturopath](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/practitioners/integrative-naturopath/)
- Professional titles: Integrative Naturopath, Founder & Clinical Director
- Qualifications: Advanced Diploma of Naturopathy, Diploma of Homeopathy, Adjunct Fellow, Southern Cross University
- Bookings: https://www.hotdoc.com.au/medical-centres/byron-bay-NSW-2481/the-health-lodge/doctors/reine-dubois-1
- Updated: 2026-10-31

Focused on complex chronic health, working to understand the drivers influencing a person's overall health.

## Putting the patient at the centre of the model

Reine is the founder and clinical director of The Health Lodge, and has spent her career building a collaborative model of care between doctors, naturopaths and the wider health team.

Reine began in the fitness industry and quickly recognised there was more to health than exercise and movement. She started studying naturopathy in 1995, graduating from Endeavor college in Brisbane in 1998, drawn to understanding health through a systems medicine lens.

When she moved to the Byron Bay region in 1999, she wrote to every local doctor proposing that doctors and naturopaths work together and that is where her combined consultations frameword began: joining patients in their appointments with their doctor, specialist, psychologist or physiotherapist so that nobody had to relay findings from one practitioner to the next.

She has since built working relationships with psychologists, osteopaths, acupuncturists and nurses, and has taught this integrative model through ACIIDS, ACNEM and the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association.

## Areas of focus

### Complex Chronic Health

People come to Reine with conditions such as MCAS, POTS and Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, ADHD, cardiovascular concerns and gut conditions like SIBO. Most have already seen many practitioners and are looking for someone who can assess and support every aspect of their condition. These presentations sit at the intersection of the gut, hormones, immune system and nervous system, so Reine assesses all four, alongside a detailed history and, where useful, a genetic profile to understand predisposition.

Common symptoms or presentations:

- Persistent insomnia
- Chronic pain
- Frequent infections
- Chronic Fatigue
- PTSD
- PMDD

In complex chronic health Reine always works with a doctor and a nurse, and often with a psychologist or hypnotherapist.

### Hormones

Hormones have long been poorly understood, and the last five to ten years have brought valuable new insight, including bioidentical hormones and the herbs and nutrients that support them. Reine looks at the thyroid in depth (not just TSH, but T3 and T4) and always assesses the adrenals, given the close relationship between the hypothalamus, pituitary and adrenals. She works with people through major transitions: the teenage years, postnatal, perimenopause and menopause. Gut health, SIBO, movement history and diet all shape the hormonal picture and are assessed together.

Common symptoms or presentations:

- Hair loss
- Skin conditions such as acne
- Insomnia
- Mood disorders such as PMDD
- Loss of interest in life
- Low libido

Reine usually works with an integrative doctor, using herbs, diet and lifestyle, and at times IV vitamin C. She often brings in a psychologist, as mental health is central for many of these patients.

### Immune Health

The immune system has fascinated Reine since the start of her career, beginning with allergies, an area she sees as widely misunderstood. It encompasses MCAS, POTS, post-viral syndrome and most autoimmune conditions, including endometriosis and rheumatoid arthritis. She uses comprehensive functional blood testing to look at the immune system from several angles, including the NutraStat panel of metabolites, nutrient markers and heavy metals, to find the drivers undermining immunity. Food sensitivities are commonly underdiagnosed here, and for POTS she will often run a NASA lean test.

Common symptoms or presentations:

- Frequent colds and flu
- Seasonal allergies
- Fatigue
- Pain
- Weight gain
- Food sensitivities

Reine always uses IV vitamins in this area and works with an integrative doctor, and often an immunologist. She also works with our osteopaths on structural and vascular factors, and with a myofunctional and biological dentist, as airway issues are common.

## How it works

1. **Clinical intake.** You'll first see one of Reine's naturopaths, Maddie or Brooke, for a comprehensive 45-minute session to gather your full history and all past pathology.
2. **Case Review.** After your intake, Maddie or Brooke sits down with Reine to decide whether any testing is needed before your appointment.
3. **Consultation with Reine.** Your appointment with Reine is then booked, with Maddie or Brooke sitting in, so you're all working through your history and current findings together.
4. **Hypothesis and plan.** By the end of the session Reine will have a hypothesis on the drivers. If further evidence is needed to confirm it, that's discussed, and a plan and direction are set.

Retreats

## Medical retreat program

### Integrative Medical Retreat for Complex Chronic Health

For patients whose progress has been slow, with years passing and little relief. Over five or ten days the team works in real time, adjusting treatment as we go rather than trialling something and waiting four weeks to assess it.

The first five days are diagnostic, building an understanding of you from a physical, psychological, biochemical, hormonal and digestive perspective. The second five days are integrative: treatments are applied in the right order, with space to absorb the findings and plan your ongoing care. You'll leave with an exit report and follow-up appointments, so nothing is lost.

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## Frequently asked questions

### My approach in clinic

I aim to understand all of the factors involved in someone's health, gather evidence for my theory, and treat in order of the hierarchy. Too often we treat secondary symptoms without identifying the primary driver. When you treat at the level of the primary driver, the secondary symptoms tend to resolve quite naturally.

### Research & Education

Each week I facilitate a one-hour whole-team meeting where 15 to 20 practitioners collaborate on patient care. Through Southern Cross University I have published two research papers: one on the patient's experience of the integrative model of care, and one on the practitioner's experience. I also lecture, and have taught the integrative model through ACNEM, the Australasian Integrative Medicine Association and naturopathic groups.

### Who I work well with

I'm a generalist and see all age groups and both sexes: prenatal and postnatal, children, teenagers, adults and older people.

### Who I would refer on

I have a strong network of integrative specialists. If I have a clear hypothesis and I'm not seeing the results I expect, I bring in a specialist with deeper knowledge: a gastroenterologist for the digestive system, an immunologist for the immune system, or a gynaecologist for hormones.

### Registrations and fellowships

Member, Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA), 20+ years

Member, Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM)

Member, Australian Chronic Infections and Inflammatory Disease Society (ACIIDS)

Adjunct Fellow, Southern Cross University

## Fees

**Reine DuBois**

| Service | Fee (AUD) | PH / MC Rebate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Initial Consult 45 mins Intake consult with a Naturopath and 45 min combined with Naturopath and Reine DuBois | $560.00 | None |
| 60 Min Consult | $300.00 | None |
| 45 Min Consult | $250.00 | None |
| 30 Min Consult | $180.00 | None |
| 15 Min Consult | $90.00 | None |

## Articles and videos

- [POTS Treatment in Australia: Three Things Most Patients Are Never Told](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/blog/pots-treatment-in-australia-three-things-most-patients-are-never-told/): 2026-09-10 — If you have been diagnosed with Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, or you suspect it, you have probably already been told to drink more water…
- [The Vitamin B6 Paradox: Why Toxicity May Be Driven by More Than Just Supplements](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/blog/the-vitamin-b6-paradox-why-toxicity-may-be-driven-by-more-than-just-supplements/): 2026-08-10
- [ADHD and Hormones in Women: The Cycle, Perimenopause and MCAS](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/blog/adhd-and-hormones-in-women-the-cycle-perimenopause-and-mcas/): 2026-06-12
- [Peptides and Mast Cell Activation: How GLP-1, GLP-2 and VIP Support the Nervous System in MCAS](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/blog/peptides-and-mast-cell-activation-how-glp-1-glp-2-and-vip-support-the-nervous-system-in-mcas/): 2025-11-19
- [GLP-1 and GIP Peptides: The New Frontier in Metabolic Health](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/blog/glp-1-and-gip-peptides-the-new-frontier-in-metabolic-health/): 2025-11-19
- [Red light therapy Series 4: The Truth About Red-Light Therapy](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/blog/red-light-therapy-series-4-the-truth-about-red-light-therapy-what-works-what-doesnt-and-how-to-use-it-safely-by-reine-dubois-integrative-naturopath-and-clinical-director-the-byron-bathh/): 2025-10-21 — What Works, What Doesn’t, and How to Use It Safely By Reine DuBois, Integrative Naturopath and Clinical Director, The Byron Bathhouse
- [Red light therapy Series 3: How do at-home red-light and LED devices compare with in-clinic systems?](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/blog/red-light-therapy-series-3-how-do-at-home-red-light-and-led-devices-compare-with-in-clinic-systems/): 2025-10-21
- [Red light therapy Series 2: What are the key safety considerations, contraindications, or risks of red-light therapy?](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/blog/red-light-therapy-series-2-what-are-the-key-safety-considerations-contraindications-or-risks-of-red-light-therapy/): 2025-10-20
- [Red light therapy series 1: What conditions or ailments respond best to red-light therapy?](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/blog/red-light-therapy-series-1-what-conditions-or-ailments-respond-best-to-red-light-therapy/): 2025-10-20
- [Can Contrast Therapy Help Women Build Emotional Resilience & Prevent Burnt Out?](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/blog/can-contrast-therapy-help-women-build-emotional-resilience-prevent-burnt-out/): 2025-06-22
- [Low-Dose Naltrexone for Long COVID: New Research Validates What We’ve Seen Clinically](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/blog/low-dose-naltrexone-for-long-covid-new-research-validates-what-weve-seen-clinically/): 2025-06-18
- [Cyclone Alfred’s Aftermath: Managing Mould Exposure in Byron Bay](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/blog/cyclone-alfreds-aftermath-managing-mould-exposure-in-byron-bay/): 2025-03-17
- [Iron Infusion Flu-Like Symptoms and Hypophosphatemia: What You Need to Know](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/blog/iron-infusion-flu-like-symptoms-and-hypophosphatemia-what-you-need-to-know/): 2025-03-17
- [Weight Loss: The Power of Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) and Clinical Nutrition](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/blog/weight-loss-the-power-of-emotional-freedom-technique-eft-and-clinical-nutrition/): 2024-02-20
- [Mood Food 101: A Guide to Mental Wellness & Nutrition With Integrative Naturopath – Reine DuBois](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/videos/mood-food-101-a-guide-to-mental-wellness-nutrition-with-integrative-naturopath-reine-dubois/): 2025-10-12
- [Mast Cells, Histamine & Modern Life: Environmental Pollutants, Immune Resilience, Future of Wellness](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/videos/mast-cells-histamine-modern-life-environmental-pollutants-immune-resilience-future-of-wellness/): 2025-08-26
- [Is The Integrative Health Model Healthier for Us](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/videos/is-the-integrative-health-model-healthier-for-us/): 2025-07-17
- [Mycotoxins and its Effects on Hormones](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/videos/mycotoxins-and-its-effects-on-hormones/): 2024-01-29
- [Integrative Treatment for Fibromyalgia](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/videos/integrative-treatment-for-fibromyalgia/): 2023-09-26
- [Heavy Periods Series – 2: Medical treatments for heavy bleeding](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/videos/heavy-periods-series-2-medical-treatments-for-heavy-bleeding/): 2022-11-03
- [Heavy Periods Series – 1: Diagnosis – What could be the causes](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/videos/heavy-periods-series-1-diagnosis-what-could-be-the-causes-covering-teenagers-and-perimenopause/): 2022-10-25
- [Mould Series – 3: Caring for your health when you are living in a water damaged building](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/videos/mould-series-3-caring-for-your-health-when-you-are-living-in-a-water-damaged-building/): 2022-08-28
- [Mould Series – 2: Safe Mould Removal and Preventing its Return](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/videos/mould-series-2-safe-mould-removal-and-preventing-its-return/): 2022-08-21
- [Mould Series – 1: Identifying Mould Related Illnesses](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/videos/mould-series-1-identifying-mould-related-illnesses/): 2022-08-14
- [Anxiety Series – 2: Anxiety and the Brain Gut Connection](https://thehealthlodge.com.au/education/videos/anxiety-and-the-brain-gut-connection/): 2022-04-29