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WEIGHT & METABOLIC HEALTH
Enjoy metabolic balance. Feel great, live well.
Struggling with weight. Tried every diet. Confused. Ready to give up?
Contrary to popular belief, gaining or holding onto weight isn’t just about a lack of willpower or not exercising enough. Numerous other factors influence weight.
Your functional roadmap for metabolic health
Applying the functional wellness approach, we peel back the layers to determine where the focus needs to be.
By addressing underlying causes of stubborn weight issues, such as hormone, SIBO, gut and blood sugar imbalances, insulin resistance, stress, toxins, genetics, mood and inflammation you can achieve your weight and health goals.
You deserve to feel your best
Get to the root of your weight challenges and reshape your metabolism.
The functional wellness whole-body approach offers a way of true healing. It’s a journey you embark on to understand and nourish yourself at an intimate level. We look at everything from your physical health, past experiences, spiritual well-being and relationship to food, alongside your genetics, biochemistry and exposure to toxins.
How I help
Getting to the root cause
Key factors influencing metabolism and weight management
Insulin Resistance
Insulin promotes the storage of sugar as fat, stops fat breakdown, drives inflammation, reduces leptin, increases androgens (PCOS). If blood sugar rises more fat is stored, increasing insulin and affecting leptin.
Hypothyroidism
Thyroid hormones control metabolism. An underactive thyroid slows your metabolic rate causing fatigue and constipation by reducing the rate of food break down, leading to weight gain.
Stress
High cortisol increases fat storage, insulin, blood sugar, acidity, inflammation, food intake, carbohydrate and sugar cravings. Cortisol lowers thyroid, and promotes weight around the middle.
Gut Dysfunction
Imbalanced or pathogenic gut bacteria, SIBO, leaky gut, constipation, yeast, fatty liver, all drive toxicity, acidity, stress, inflammation, poor liver, thyroid and hormone function causing weight gain.
Inflammation
Low exercise, hidden food intolerances, toxins, allergies, histamine intolerance, poor diet, no sleep, alcohol, acidity, dehydration drive inflammation a huge factor causing stubborn weight.
Cutting-edge genetic DNA testing unlocks your unique biology for highly personalised weight loss strategies that tailor nutrition, dietary and lifestyle recommendations precisely to your genetic blueprint.
Nutrigenomics is the future of healthcare.
With extensive experience in analysing genetics, methylation and MTHFR issues, I translate your DNA test results into individualised dietary, nutritional and lifestyle solutions.
Rapid Weight Loss Program
Is a specific program designed to stimulate fat loss alongside a very low-calorie diet to bring about a rapid change in weight. It’s not for everyone, but can be a game changer for substantial weight loss in a short timeframe. To learn more and see if you qualify for the program, get in touch.
Address contributing factors
Personalised treatment tailored to your unique needs
By achieving whole-body health, healthy weight loss occurs. Using diet, lifestyle, targeted nutrients, herbal and mind-body medicine we address contributing factors, conditions and mindset.
Modern life exposes us to more daily stress and toxins than ever before, placing an extra burden on our bodies. By supporting our elimination channels we help cleanse the accumulated waste and toxins, which are often stored in fat tissue.
Eat well
Poor diet increases toxins and inflammation, reduces nutrients needed to support metabolism, energy, hormones and elimination of toxins. Poor diet slows bowel movements so more waste and toxins sit in the colon too long and are reabsorbed back into our body and stored in fat cells.
Move well
Exercise burns calories, increases metabolism and muscle mass which helps to burn fat. Movement supports lymphatic system which moves toxins, waste, excess fluid and hormones out of the body. Sweating carries out toxins, including heavy metals, environmental pollutants, and metabolic waste.
Breathe well
Oxygen is needed for every metabolic process and helps break down fat. The more oxygen we take in via correct breathing, the more fat we burn as metabolism is kicked into higher gear. The blood picks up fat, transporting it out with carbon dioxide and other waste via the lungs.
Sleep well
Sleep boosts energy, mood, hormones, and metabolism. Lack of sleep reduces activity, and increases appetite, food intake, cravings all related to weight gain.
Drink well
The kidneys filter water soluble waste from the blood, eliminating it via urine. Dehydration increases toxin concentration and slows down kidney function.
Regulate well
Light exposure, fasting, timing of when eat, all affect our internal body clock which regulates our mood, hormones, sleep, energy, appetite, how full we feel, and how we burn fat.
Detoxification Strategies
Address metabolic syndrome
Metabolic syndrome presents with high blood pressure, cholesterol, insulin and blood sugar, and excess abdominal weight and often fatty liver, all increasing risks of heart disease, diabetes and obesity. For those on medication, I work with your doctor, to restore metabolic health and achieve your weight goals.
Together we can make changes for a long, happy, healthy life.
Comprehensive, personalised care
Targeted treatment to suit your specific needs
Diet is customised for your specific condition and goals.
Targeted nutrients or herbs help the liver, kidneys and colon eliminate excrete any excess hormones, balance blood sugar and provide the building blocks to produce hormones and neurotransmitters.
I love educating you on why and what’s happening in your body, what your body needs, how best to manage your condition and achieve your best outcomes.
I coach and guide you to make lifestyle changes and create new healthy habits for long-lasting results.
I use mind-body therapies for reducing stress, emotional healing, trauma release, changing mindset, beliefs, behaviours, habits, body image, to connect with your true self, achieve your goals and live a full, happy, healthy life.