Janella Purcell

Jane Purcell is a naturopath, wholefood chef, herbalist, and wellness educator with over 25 years’ experience in natural health, nutrition, and holistic wellbeing. Born in Brisbane to a Lebanese mother and an Irish father, she moved to Sydney at age 22, beginning a journey that combined her lifelong passion for food, nature, and healing with professional expertise.

From a young age, Jane faced significant health challenges including digestion issues, hormonal imbalances, endometriosis, and chronic candida. Frustrated by conventional medical treatments, she took responsibility for her own wellbeing, immersing herself in traditional medicine, nutrition, and the healing power of nature. Her personal journey inspired her lifelong mission: to help others reconnect with their body’s wisdom and achieve holistic health.

Her professional training includes qualifications in Naturopathy, Nutritional Medicine, Herbal Medicine (1996), Traditional Chinese Medicine (2007), and Kinesiology (2009), alongside ongoing study in Nutrigenomics and Epigenetics—exploring how environment, lifestyle, and belief systems influence genetic expression.

In 2001, Jane began sharing her passion for natural health with a global audience through television, co-hosting four seasons of Good Chef Bad Chef (broadcast to 81 countries), as well as What’s Good For You, The Biggest Loser, and other programs. Through these experiences, she developed a deep understanding of how burnout, adrenal exhaustion, emotions, and lifestyle intersect with physical health.

Today, she continues her work at the Bangalow Clinic + Apothecary, blending natural medicine, herbal alchemy, and intuitive care to support people in restoring balance and vitality. Alongside clinic consultations, she shares her expertise through books, YouTube series, podcasts, and online programs, simplifying wellness and helping others harness the healing intelligence of nature.

Driven by a lifelong commitment to holistic wellbeing, Jane Purcell’s work empowers individuals to reconnect with their bodies, embrace natural health, and cultivate sustainable lifestyle practices that support long-term wellness for themselves and future generations.