"It is more important to know the person who has the disease than the disease the person has!" Sir William Osler
As Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist my aim is to help and support you on your way to achieving your perfect health and vitality, top mental and physical performance via dietary modifications but also focusing on lifestyle and environmental factors around you.
Coming from a medical family strongly influenced by pharmaceutical industry, it took me years of studying, researching and battling my own health concerns to understand that symptoms suppression is not the answer. With greater understanding of human body I now deeply believe in and promote preventive medicine. Unfortunately in standard medical approach not enough attention is paid to preventing physiologic dysfunction via proper nourishment with natural whole foods, exercise, lifestyle or avoidance of environmental harmful compounds.
My nutritional approach is based on the Functional Medicine model always looking at how your body is functioning on deep physiologic level, searching for underlying patterns of any dysfunction that may be contributing to the symptoms you are experiencing or slowing you down in achieving your goals.
The human body is made of a complex network of connections between systems and organs and their smooth and undisturbed inter dynamics is crucial for vibrant health. Therefore when something goes wrong and symptoms appear it is necessary to assess how these components relate to each other, find patterns of dysfunction and aim to restore physiologic balance at the bottom of the problem.
When you come to see me I focus on your individuality and your specific concerns, we explore your body’s function together, look into your food diary and come up with nutritional plan that is designed specifically for you and your current needs. Whether it’s improved sporting performance, weight management, health support in chronic disease, autoimmune condition, hormonal imbalance, digestive issues or simply guidance how to leave a healthy and vibrant life eating delicious food, Nutritional Therapy can help it all.
Some of my particular interests include sports and recovery (from training and injury) nutrition, digestive dysfunction and detox, thyroid health and hormonal problems, autoimmune conditions, pregnancy and post-natal support and I'm fascinated by gene based nutrition, how our environment affects our genes and epigenome (see more at 'Genetic Tests') as well as all the species of microbes on and inside our bodies (the microbiome).
Consultations and what to expect
I don’t purely focus on singular symptoms but rather on you as a whole person. I see your body as a web of inter connections, look into your health history from birth, your physiology, lifestyle, mental and emotional state as well as environmental factors that surround you. It allows me to get a deeper insight into you and your body’s function and suggest a programme designed specifically for you and your unique needs.
Balanced nourishing diet based on whole, natural foods, supercharged with energy and nutrients is by far of prime importance, however sometimes I may suggest nutritional supplements if I find they may benefit you. Frequently certain period of additional nutritive support may help you achieve your goal or find your way to recovery faster. I work only with high quality and trusted brands and any recommendations will be discussed and reasoning explained to you. If you have any concerns or questions regarding products you are already taking I can offer you guidance as well.
Sometimes I might suggest certain functional tests which may help find the root cause of your symptoms, reveal how your body is performing on a physiologic level or show how your genes may affect your health and performance. I work with top and highly reliable laboratories such as Regenerus Labs, Cyrex Labs, Genova Diagnostics or Nordic Laboratories. (You can read more about some of the test under ‘Functional Testing’ and ‘Genetic Tests’).
Your route to success…
I share with you my knowledge, give you in-depth information and resources based on scientific findings and offer support throughout your journey. However I don’t provide a “magic pill”. You will have to be prepared and willing to put in some effort to apply positive changes to your diet and style of life and be ready to take full responsibility for your or your loved ones health and vitality.
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