Clinical Nutritionist, Naturopath, Metabolic Typing, Hemaview (live blood screening)
SERVICES
Maria Harpas is a qualified nutritionist and naturopath who will work with you to determine exactly what nutrients you need to maintain, or return to, health and optimal energy production. She will help you to:- Increase your energy
- Optimise your weight
- Look and feel younger
- Live longer and better.
A science-based approach to nutrition and wellbeing
Using the best information available, Maria provides you with a treatment protocol and health path that is specific to YOU! All screening machines used have science to back their reliability, and all lifestyle and diet advice is given based on a perspective that considers both empirical and scientific evidence.
With her training in naturopathy and nutrition, Maria treats you as the unique individual you are—considering the whole person and caring for both your physical and mental wellbeing. While symptomatic treatment is important, she believes that getting to the real source of your problem is critical. This is one of the main differences between orthodox medicine and natural medicine. In her experience, it always comes back to imbalance or dysfunction within the four fundamental areas of your life—physical, emotional, mental and spiritual.
When you visit the clinic, Maria will:- take a complete history to identify organs that are not functioning properly and assess why that might be
- review your diet
- assess your lifestyle—exercise, stress management, rest, sleep, hydration
- use scientific screening tests for blood glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, haemoglobin and blood pressure where necessary
- use live blood testing (Hemaview™) where required
LIVE BLOOD SCREENING
When she believes it is required, Maria uses a Hemaview™ machine to test your blood. Hemaview™ is based on the medical science of hematology and provides an accurate and immediate indication of the state of your general health.
This form of live blood testing means you can actually see your blood cells on a screen. Maria is fully trained to assess your blood and explain how different aspects might relate to your health.
Based on all the information she collects, Maria designs your unique treatment. This can include such things as changing your diet, prescribing specific vitamin and mineral supplements and/or selected herbal mixtures, and improving lifestyle management (by providing information and ideas on stress-reduction methods, exercise etc.).
METABOLIC TYPING
Maria Harpas is also trained to use Metabolic Typing, a nutrition program that provides information to help optimise your health, performance and genetic potential.
Metabolic Typing is cutting-edge nutritional technology, based on over 25 years of research, which gives a starting point in identifying what food you require to achieve metabolic balance.
While everyone needs the same nutrients, different people can need them in vastly different amounts. At one end of the spectrum, the Inuit people have thrived on 10 pounds of meat a day, enormous amounts of fat and almost no carbohydrates. Then at the other end, there are cultures where people live well on mainly vegetarian diets. Most of us though, fall somewhere in between.
Many cannot track their heritage accurately enough to identify where on this scale they are. What proportions of protein to fat to carbohydrates are right for you, what types of foods are right for you, and what “quality of food” really means, all need to be clearly understood to avoid metabolic dysfunction and degeneration.
The fact that you need to eat at least three times a day, every day of your life, means that food has a powerful influence on how your body performs and your overall health—or lack of it. But it’s a frustrating fact that two people can eat exactly the same food and one will gain weight, while the other will not. Many factors determine what macro- and micronutrients you need: lifestyle, genetics, and your hormonal and nervous systems are just some of them.
That’s why a “one size fits all” approach to nutrition will never be effective!
Metabolic Typing is one of the most powerful tools available to determine how your body is utilising food for energy. It takes the guesswork out of deciding the best nutrition for YOU and provides a basis from which to develop your personal “recipe” for good health and wellbeing.
The purpose of defining your metabolic type is to provide an understanding, on a biochemical level, of the dominant area of your energy control system, then use your nutrient intake to stimulate, strengthen and support the weaker parts, so restoring metabolic efficiency and creating homeostatic balance.
If you decide to undertake Metabolic Typing, Maria uses the information your metabolic typing report provides, together with her naturopathic and nutritional knowledge, to develop, and then guide you through, your individual plan. This ensures all relevant perspectives are taken into consideration.
Please note:
Prior to undertaking a metabolic typing report, you must have one initial consultation, so Maria can identify any body systems that are not functioning optimally and blocking factors that could be compromising your health.
Maria then sends you an email providing information about how to take the detailed online questionnaire (sent to the USA).
At the follow-up consultation, Maria explains what your metabolic typing report means, and then provides you with the information you need to begin working on your nutritional plan.
BENEFITS
Maria’s holistic approach to wellness has proven to be effective in the treatment of a wide range of conditions, including PMT, infertility, menopause, thrush, food intolerances, reflux, gastro-intestinal disorders, bloating, flatulence, blood sugar dysfunction, thyroid problems, fatigue, insomnia, high blood pressure, anxiety, depression, stress, headaches, acne, arthritis, hay fever and many others. It also aids weight control and immune system enhancement.
Contact Maria Harpas for an appointment and take the first step towards a longer, healthier and happier life.
Maria Harpas is a Registered Provider for Private Health Rebates
Please note parking facilities are behind the building and reception can be entered from the rear.
Changes made to appointments outside 24 hours (Monday to Friday) will not incur a cancellation fee.
Adelaide
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Advanced Diploma in Functional Nutrition
Advanced Diploma in Naturopathy
Certificate in Metabolic Typing
Association Membership - ATMS, CMA, NHAA, CHC
Currently completing a Bachelor of Health Sciences (comp med)
Service Categories
Live Blood Analysis, Naturopaths, Nutrition
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