If you have reached this section, you may relate to my experience. My interest in nutritional medicine developed into my career after a period of debilitating anxiety and panic attacks. I was just 17 years old and I remember the panic attacks would feel like my heart was going to pound out of my chest, I couldn’t quite see straight, my hands would feel clammy, they trembled, and my mind would race.

Fast forward to my mid 20's, I spent 9 months in a chronically fatigued state, and the next few years building myself up again. To be honest, my memory is not great from that period. I remember having conversations where I would completely forget what I was talking about mid-sentence. I couldn’t locate words. The effort of talking at times was just too much. Poor digestion, lethargy, low mood, unrefreshed sleep, exhaustion and feeling unwell with no known reason. I remember visiting numerous Doctors and Specialists trying to find answers until I eventually stopped searching, and instead looking at what I could do each day to improve.

Through consistently working on lifestyle and dietary modifications, I was able to gradually rebuild my health to a point that I was content with.

This experience became valuable years later while living with someone going through the same downhill spiral that appeared as a prolonged, unexplained fatigued state. Luckily, using functional testing, a cause was pinpointed, and a targeted treatment plan was developed.

Everyone's journey is unique and influenced by many aspects. If you are finding yourself feeling less than optimal, it's time to find out the underlying causes, and get your spark back.

Whether you are experiencing digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, joint pain, brain fog, anxiety, food intolerances, skin problems, fatigue or respiratory issues - The health of your gut is essential to all health conditions. If you think about the way we eat food, drink water and consume supplements as a way to improve our health, all of these enter our body via the gastrointestinal system. Therefore, this system needs to be functioning optimally in order for our overall health. Your gut has an ecology called the ‘microbiome’. When your microbiome is in balance, it will support you in the digestion of your food and produce nutrients to help your body function optimally. There is a bi-directional connection with your gut and brain, therefore we look into this relationship, and how it is functioning. With this in mind, the nervous system is essential to nuture and balance in this process.

Can I claim with my health fund?

I am registered with health funds, however this will depend on your level of cover - It is best to contact your health fund directly for Nutrition cover.

What age groups do I work with?

There are no age limits. Nutritional requirements vary with age and stage, and therefore you need to be aware that what works for you now, may be different in the future!

Do you work with males and females?

Of course!

Is functional testing compulsory?

Testing is an amazing tool that we can use. It is always optional and not always required. While we gather a lot of information from an in-depth case history, including signs and symptoms, functional testing can really help to identify underlying issues and causes.

Am I the right Practitioner for you?

It is important that you find someone you are comfortable working with. My certifications include:

Bachelor of Health Science in Nutritional Medicine - Excellence in Clinical Practice Award

Certificate in Comprehensive Diagnostics of blood results

Inside Out's 'Essential Clinicians Training in Eating Disorders'

Accredited G.E.M.M. Practitioner - Gut Ecology and Metabolic Modulation

Please reach out if you would like to have a chat and find out if I am right for you. If your goals or concerns fall outside my scope, I will offer a referral.

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