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Our Team

Jacqui Fahey

Executive Officer

With over 25 years of experience as a naturopath, educator and business developer, Jacqui is passionate about driving advocacy and supporting continued growth for complementary medicine through business partnerships, collaboration with practitioners and assisting higher education training institutions.

In her previous role as Head of Education, Jacqui helped build an education team, delivering engaging and informative content for healthcare professionals and the general public.

She is committed to building and nurturing partnerships with the practitioner community, industry, professional associations, government agencies and leading education institutions, fostering a collaborative and supportive team culture for improving public health and increasing support and awareness for the complementary medicine sector.Jacqui has been involved in several projects and initiatives to promote nutrition in hospitals and patient advocacy with Healthshare NSW.

In her spare time, she is an avid reader and traveller and loves a good chai tea.

Cherie Farr

Event Manager

Cherie Farr is a highly experienced Event Manager and at NHAA is responsible for planning and delivering engaging events that bring the community together.

With a strong background delivering conferences, exhibitions, corporate functions, community events, festivals, and stakeholder engagement programs across corporate, government, education, manufacturing, and not-for-profit sectors. Her experience includes event operations, venue and production coordination, sponsorship and stakeholder management, strategic partnerships, placemaking activations, TAFE teaching and various large scale industry & community events.

Cherie oversees everything in the events space from logistics to on-the-day delivery, ensuring each event runs smoothly and provides a valuable experience for members. She is known for delivering well-organised, engaging events that strengthen partnerships and create positive experiences for members, partners, and the wider community. Connect with Cherie to learn more about upcoming NHAA events or opportunities to get involved.

Sarah Allard

Marketing and Events Coordinator
Sarah brings a dynamic mix of experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic communication to her role at NHAA. With a Master’s in Health Management and Leadership and a background as a registered nurse, she offers a unique perspective on the healthcare system and the role complementary medicine plays within it.
Throughout her career, Sarah has collaborated on complex healthcare projects, with a strong focus on stakeholder alignment and impactful communication to support health advocacy and wellbeing. Her work is grounded in a deep commitment to people and purpose driven by the belief that genuine, person-centred care and meaningful connection are at the heart of lasting impact.
Having engaged with naturopathy since the 1990s, Sarah is passionate about the value naturopaths bring to the healthcare system and understands the opportunities and challenges the profession faces – from regulation and funding to increasing public understanding and recognition.
In her role as Marketing & Events Coordinator, Sarah is excited to support NHAA’s mission by creating meaningful campaigns and events that drive awareness, foster engagement, and promote the value of Naturopathy and Herbal Medicine in Australia.
Outside of work, Sarah enjoys coastal walks with her camera and a well-curated Spotify playlist.

Monika

CPD and Customer Support Officer

Monika’s career began in corporate finance, where she spent 20 years working in accounting and business management. Inspired by a love for movement, nutrition, and holistic health, she made a career change, first qualifying as a Personal Trainer and Massage Therapist before following her passion into naturopathy and nutrition. She holds a Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) and a Master’s degree in Human Nutrition.

Since 2009, Monika has supported individuals across all walks of life, combining natural therapies, evidence-based nutrition, and fitness coaching to help them achieve lasting health and wellbeing. She has a special interest in women’s health over 40, sports nutrition and performance, digestive health, and stress management. Monika’s approach focuses on empowering people to make sustainable changes that address the root causes of health concerns.

Outside of her professional life, Monika loves mountain biking, hiking, reading, and staying up to date with the latest health research. She is passionate about lifelong learning and helping others feel strong, energetic, and well at every stage of life.

Emily Somerville

Membership & Customer Support Officer
Currently completing her Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy) at Torrens University, Emily brings a rich and varied background to the NHAA community, spanning medical administration, retreat coordination, and hands-on work in regenerative and organic farming across the world.
Her journey into naturopathy has been shaped by time spent living and working in permaculture communities, where she witnessed first-hand the profound connection between the land, food systems and human wellbeing.  The grounding in the land informs her holistic approach in bridging traditional knowledge with contemporary naturopathic practice.
A passionate advocate for the natural health profession, Emily is particularly drawn to improving accessibility to naturopathic care, addressing systemic barriers, and supporting the long-term work of embedding naturopathy into the broader healthcare conversation. She believes the profession has an important role to play in a fairer, more equitable health system and wants to contribute to that at the level of regulation, professional recognition and public awareness.
Outside of work and study, Emily enjoys supporting local live music, overnight hikes and ocean swimming.