Tongue Diagnosis from a Naturopathic Perspective

Have you ever wanted to know what the coating on your tongue means? Bettina Schmoll can tell you whether you are having trouble focusing, pushing yourself too hard, or even if there is a link between your stress and your digestion just from your tongue.

In 2019, she spoke on the topic of Tongue Diagnosis at the NHAA International Conference and continues to improve her own and those of her student’s diagnostic skills.

Bettina has a keen interest in diagnostics, especially holistic techniques which can enable a more efficient treatment approach, especially for natural medicine students having difficulty with clarity of how to go forward in a case.

Coming from a background in nursing not only in Australia, but also Germany, has been extremely advantageous. In 1998, Bettina completed an Advanced Diploma in Applied Science with the inclusion of an Aromatherapy Certificate taught by the founder of the Perfect Potion stores, Salvatore Battaglia. This has led to a special interest in manufacturing treatment tailored specifically for the patient, especially in skin disorders.

With a passion for herbs, even in the garden, in 2002, she went on to teach Herbal Medicine as well as Herbal Manufacturing at the Endeavour College of Natural Health. After completing a Masters in Health Science at UNE in 2007, she has continued teaching and clinical practice with a stint in Malaysia (think Lemon myrtle).

In January, she was appointed Senior Lecturer for Western Herbal Medicine at Torrens University with a focus upon Academic Support in the Clinical space as well as co-ordinating Botany and Manufacturing and Advanced Herbal Medicine subjects. She has run private workshops in Manufacturing for organisations such as Scape, Plastic Free July and the Queensland Herb Society.