Functional Health + Nutrition
A Functional and Nutritional medicine practitioner focuses on helping patients to improve their organ function and their overall health instead of managing symptoms.
This offers a unique approach to finding and addressing the factors that lead to of aggravate chronic conditions.
I will be using a detailed clinical assessment, review of current investigations, functional testing to piece together the puzzle collaboratively with you and help find you very personalised solutions often using a food as medicine approach and plant based nutrients as supports. Don’t expect a one size fits all as every presentation is totally unique.
My story
“ The diagnosis of a significant autoimmune disorder in my early 40’s prompted a deep reevaluation of my lifestyle and health perspective. This experience catalyzed a profound interest in the field of functional medicine, particularly its evidence-based approaches that emphasize identifying and addressing the root causes of illness. Subsequently, I pursued advanced studies in Functional and Nutritional Health, Infusion Medicine, and explored the intricate relationships between the gut microbiome and various diseases, including science backed preventive strategies.
My professional development extended to specialized training in disordered eating, metabolic syndrome, diabetes management, fatty liver disease, and obesity. In my roles as the Liver Transplant Coordinator in New South Wales and as a Nurse Educator and Clinical Nurse Specialist within Intensive Care and Emergency settings, I witnessed firsthand the overwhelming health complications associated with suboptimal dietary and lifestyle choices. Conditions such as Type 2 Diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, fatty liver disease, hypertension, and metabolic syndrome frequently demonstrate a preventable nature, particularly when early intervention strategies are employed.
Although the market offers numerous quick-fix solutions, the persistence of “stuck” lifestyle patterns often undermines long-term health outcomes.
The only truly effective approach is to prioritise sustainable lifestyle modifications that are not only possible but also enjoyable, empowering you.