I practice Functional Naturopathic Medicine based on the latest scientific research and diagnostic techniques, as well as traditional Naturopathic principles.  Functional Naturopathy is based on the following principles.

1. Your body has the ability to re-balance & heal itself, when given the right opportunity.  This is possible through using food as medicine, appropriate exercise, regenerative sleep, relaxation and nutritional and herbal supplements, all specific for the individual.  The questions I ask myself when I am meeting with a client are, “what factors need to be removed for healing to occur?” and “what ‘needs’ of the person are not being met that are preventing self healing?”.
2. We identify and address the underlying causes of your problems, rather than just treating your symptoms. As well as alleviating your symptoms, we also work to address nutrient deficiencies & overloads, disrupted microbiome, inflammation & oxidative stress.  Using traditional naturopathic investigations as well as when indicated, Functional Pathology testing (involving hair, blood, urine, saliva and stool analysis) – these all help to gain clarity to the underlying causes of imbalance.
3. We work together collaboratively – to empower you to become an active participant in your own health care. We believe in a preventative approach to illnesses through diagnostic investigations when necessary, loads of patient education and two way collaborative communication.
4. We treat you as a whole person, rather than just a set of symptoms. Our wellness model understands your mind/body connection and looks at many other factors, such as your environment, relationships, history, family history, genetics, thoughts, feelings, as well as nutrition and lifestyle habits.
5. We use natural, non-addictive and non-invasive therapies to re-balance the body.
6. We take the time to listen to you and to understand you. Your initial consultation will last for up to 75 minutes so that we can take the time to look at your entire health status, dietary patterns, genetic predisposition, lifestyle and family history.