At Before 0700 Holistic Health, wellness isn't a quick fix
It's a lifelong practice shaped by the choices we make every day, especially before the world wakes up.
Meet Victor
Founder of Before 0700 Holistic Health
Hi! I'm Victor, naturopath with a background in natural medicine, exercise science, and herbal therapeutics.
My role isn't to overwhelm you with protocols; it's to help you understand your body, support it intelligently, and build habits that last.
Victor's Journey
The story behind Before 0700 Holistic Health
A Wake-Up Call Ignored
When I think about my journey into natural health, it didn't begin with a dramatic moment, but with a warning I chose to ignore.
Back in 2000, I had a routine blood sugar test at a local chemist expo. It came back high. I hadn't eaten breakfast, but I told them I had. I brushed it off and went on with life, not realising how much that small moment would echo years later.
When Life Forced Me to Stop
Life carried on as usual ... until 2005, when everything changed.
My first wife passed away due to complications during pregnancy, and I suddenly found myself raising our six year old daughter alone. It was a period marked by grief, reflection, and simply trying to keep us moving foward.
Six months later, I travelled back to the Philippines to honour her memory.
The Moment That Changed Everything
What I expected to be a comforting visit became something else entirely. Certain family members commented bluntly on my weight and health. "You're fat." Those were the words.
It hurt, but it also woke me up. That uncomfortable moment became the catalyst for change.
Building Health From the Inside Out
I rebuilt my health from the inside out, physically, emotionally, and mentally.
I discovered discipline, structure, and clarity in the early hours of the morning. Movement became medicine. Small changes became habits. Habits became a lifestyle. I found strength in routine and clarity in purpose.
Why Before 0700 Exists
Before 0700 was born from that transformation.
It's a reminder that we can always rise again, and that the choices we make before sunrise shape the rest of our day, our health, and our future.
Meeting my wife, Sarah, and building a family together with our four children reaffirmed that renewal is always possible. My personal journey and lived experience fuel the mission and philosophy behind Before 0700.
No matter the setback, we can rise early, take ownership of our day, and create a future rooted in resilience, love, and purpose. My story isn't just personal; it's the foundation of how I help others reclaim their health and their lives.
Life Beyond the Clinic
Outside of the clinic, I live the same way I encourage my patients to live, with intention, consistency, and respect for what the body is capable of.
You'll find me in a range of settings: training for endurance events like Spartan Race or half and full marathons, spending weekends on the sidelines at my kids' sporting games, or simply prioritising movement as part of everyday life. For me, health isn't something that exists in isolation; it's built and tested through real experiences.
I'm also a lifelong Penrith Panthers supporter. Sport has always reinforced the values I believe in most: discipline, preparation, resilience, and showing up even when it's uncomfortable. Those same principles shape how I approach health, not through extremes or shortcuts, but through steady, intentional choices over time.
Family sits at the centre of everything I do. My wife Sarah and our four children keep me grounded, accountable, and present. They're a constant reminder that health isn't about perfection, but about having the capacity to fully participate in life.
Before 0700 isn't something I switch on at work and turn off at home. It's a way of living, early mornings, consistent routines, movement, nourishment, and mindset working together to support long-term wellbeing. This isn't theory. It's lived, practiced, and refined every day, and it's what I bring into every consultation.
