Functional Medicine
Naturopathic Principles
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Work to restore and support the powerful healing ability of the body to prevent disease
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Identify the underlying cause, evaluating the root cause on all levels
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Seek to do no harm by employing safe, natural therapies
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Look at the whole health picture of the person and prepare a bespoke plan
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Educate and encourage the client to take responsibility for their own health
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Remove toxic substances and situations from a person's lifestyle to prevent and avoid further harm
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Establish and maintain optimal health by supporting the whole body to promote wellness
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Prevention is better than cure
"I found Joanne to be very professional, friendly and supportive. I knew what we eat has an impact on our health but I was so surprised how quickly my blood pressure was lowering after I started my dietary changes and supplement that Joanne reccommended" Lilly.
"Joanne's passion to help others is so refreshing. After spending years suffering with insomnia and constantly feeling tired, im finally feeling refreshed after a good night sleep and i'm feeling much more energised" Rebecca.
"Food is Essential For Life, Therefore Make it Good"
What is a Functional Medicine Practitioner?
As a functional medicine practitioner, I spend time listening to my clients medical history, looking at genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that can influence long term health and cause complex, chronic disease.
Working with my clients, the initial consultation is the crucial stage of building up a picture of your health journey, goals and challenges.
Initially I assess your health history, current and past symptoms, nutritional habits, lifestyle and emotional stressors. Once all of that information is gathered, I am able to develop an individual and bespoke protocol (Plan), which is based on scientific evidence, implementing diet and lifestyle changes to help you reach your health goals. We work together to achieve optimal health with an individual approach with on-going support and follow up consultations. In addition I may recommend other complimentary medicines like homeopathy, herbal medicine and acupuncture.
Naturopathic Nutritional advice will be tailored to support medically diagnosed conditions and / or health concerns. I am not permitted to diagnose.
About Me
My passion for Naturopathic Nutrition and Functional Medicine came about through my own health issues. Having suffered with my health for many years, I was diagnosed with abnormal cells of the cervix, endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) and pre-diabetes. I was suffering with IBS, low energy, acne, pain, thinning hair and nutritional deficiencies at such a young age. I went under a nutritional therapist and homeopath to gain much more knowledge of what was happening in my body.
My energy started to increase and the acne started to disappear. I wanted to learn much more in-depth of why at such a young age I was suffering as I was, with numerous health issues and symptoms. I wanted to understand the root cause. I also wanted to understand the biochemistry of the body, which led me to get my qualifications as a nutrition, naturopathy and functional medicine. Change of diet, nutrition and lifestyle based on scientific evidence, has enabled me to change my health outcome. I am now symptom free. This is what makes me so passionate to support others to achieve optimal health.
I am a qualified functional medicine practitioner, naturopath and nutritionist. My training has given me a scientific based understanding of how the human body functions. All of the systems of the body are designed to work together to achieve optimal health. When we overload these systems with toxins, unhealthy foods and stress, these systems do not work to their full potential and your health suffers.
By knowing how to manage stress, support gut health, detoxify and provide our body with the right foods and nutrients it needs, we enable our body to bring balance back and our systems start to function properly again.
When the bodies systems are aligned, we tend to see a shift in our mental and emotional state. We tend to get better quality sleep, we see increased energy, improved skin, hair and nails, giving us a much healthier glow as well as a better quality of life.
"Trusted Advice For a Healthier Life"
As a functional medicine practitioner, naturopath and nutritionist, I am registered and regulated by The Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP) and the Naturopathic Nutrition Association (NNA)
"The Greatest Wealth is Good Health"
