Conditions which can benefit
I help patients suffering from a wide variety of symptoms/conditions to improve their health using holistic, natural approaches. I have particular experience in supporting patients affected by the conditions below. I often find stress or a past history of trauma impact on physical and mental health, and can be a root cause of seemingly unconnected conditions. I can help you to understand your health and where symptoms/conditions may be inter-linked or due to a shared, underlying root cause. We can then work togther to improve your health and wellbeing.
Gut health issues
For example the following conditions: IBS, dysbiosis, leaky gut, SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth) and other gut issues. I recognise the deep connection between the gut and the mind (the "Gut Brain Axis"), the importance of the microbiome and the gut's impact on your immune system. Using Hypnotherapy, functional testing and natural supplements we will work together to improve your gut health and general wellbeing.
Stress, burnout and adrenal dysfunction
Many people live in a constant state of physical and/or psychological stress which impacts on all aspects of physical and mental health. Through integrating stress management, Hypnotherapy and targeted supplements, plus the use of functional tests where needed, we can re-balance your stress response and heal your body.
Weight issues and metabolic dysfunction
Weight issues, high cholesterol, (pre)diabetes, NAFLD (liver disease) and high blood pressure are often interlinked and have the same root causes. I will help you improve health your through nutrition, health-coaching, lifestyle medicine and targeted supplements, and you can often reverse many chronic diseases or reduce the need for medication.
Mental health issues
There is a growing understanding of the impact of nutritional status, gut health and inflammation in mental health conditions. I can support you to heal mind and body through optimising; nutrition, relaxation, physical activity and connection. We may use supplements, herbal remedies and functional testing where indicated (e.g., of nutritional status and adrenal function). I can offer support in reducing/stopping SSRIs if this is a goal for you
Women's health and hormones
For example the following conditions: (peri)-menopause, endometriosis, PCOS, fertility issues. Often stress/adrenal dysfunction worsens women's health issues. Functional testing of adrenal function or other hormones may form part of your wellbeing plan. I recognise the power of nutritional, herbal, lifestyle, and stress management techniques to improve symptoms and hormonal balance. This natural approach can be used alongside any conventional treatments you currently take
Pain, fatigue and inflammation
Conditions like arthritis, migraine, fibromyalgia, eczmea and CFS/ME often don't respond to conventional treatments and can benefit from the holistic, caring, trauma informed approach offered here. We can test for nutrient deficiencies and imbalances and use a programme of supplements, mind-body techniques e.g., Hynptherapy and psychological support to improve symptoms and quality of life
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