Vital Aspects Nutrition and Wellness

Why Nutritional Medicine?

Nutritional Medicine utilises a holistic approach, incorporating both mind and body and treats the person as a whole and not a disease state.

Treatment approaches draw on an in-depth, evidence-based understanding of the body’s underlying biochemistry and which of theses processes may not be functioning correctly. This in-depth understanding allows us to individualise and target treatment specifically to the individual, leading to a reduction in symptoms and alleviation of presenting conditions.

Nutrient deficiencies, digestive disturbances, genetics, environment, stress and state of mind can all disrupt these processes. By working with your diet, lifestyle and supplementation when required, we can facilitate the body to restore optimum functioning of these processes and return the body to a state of equilibrium. In turn, symptoms reduce and disease states improve, optimising your health and overall wellbeing.  

When required; general, functional and genetic testing can be utilised to assist us in achieving a greater understanding of your individual make up and unique underlying biochemistry.

About Me

I hold a Bachelors degree in Health Science (Nutrition and Dietetic Medicine), registration with ANTA and membership with NSA, ACNEM, ANRANT and CMPAC.

My personal health journey began many years ago when I began to seek answers beyond what modern medicine could provide and gained an understanding of the link between our physical and emotional health and the direct impacts that diet, lifestyle and our genes play on our feelings of general wellbeing. 

As time went on, I gained a deeper understanding of the body's innate abilty to heal itself and developed a thirst for understanding the body's intricate innerworkings and what these exact requirements are.

My combined love for neuroscience, biochemistry, the incredible human body and food as medicine sees me continue to learn and grow on a daily basis and provide an empathetic, grounded, evidence-based holisitic approach to assist you in acheiving your health goals.

My areas of interest lie in epigenetics, mental health, women's reproductive health, endocrinology, gut health, paediatrics, preconception and pregnancy care, autoimmunity and chronic disease. 

The approach I use is individualised and targeted to you as a whole person and not a condition or disease state. This involves working within your personal parameters in a supportive and encouraging environment; empowering you to acheive your health goals through educating you around the current drivers of your presenting symptoms and conditions. I provide personalised details around the influence your diet, lifestyle, genes and environment may be having on your health enabling you to take your health into your own hands. 

I look forward to sharing your health journey with you,

Megan x

Services and Fees

Initial Consultation

1 hr

 $140.00

Our first appointment will run for approximately an hour and is an opportunity to get to know each other, understand your case and develop a treatment...Learn More

Follow Up Consultation

50 minutes

 $120.00

Follow up consultations are typically scheduled anywhere from 2-4 weeks after your intial consultation (depending on need). Your first follow up involves an analysis and...Learn More

Follow Up Consultation

45 min

 $105.00

45 minute follow ups will be scheduled to track your progress, assess and adjust your treatment plan, perform relevant physical examinations, discuss any relevant test...Learn More

Follow Up Consultation

30 min

 $70.00

30 minute follow up appointments are designed for those that like to touch base on a more regular basis for motivation and to track their progress. This appointment can...Learn More

Functional Pathology and Genetic/DNA Testing

Functional Pathology testing provides insight into physiological function within the body which is viewed as an indicator of health, in contrast to markers of disease. Testing can investigate biochemical, metabolic, nutritional and hormonal status which allows a greater ability to identify causative factors before serious health conditions potentially become an issue, or for an explanation of previously unexplainable conditions.  Depending on the test; blood, urine or saliva will be collected and comprehensive reports are provided, enabling an individualised and targeted treatment plan. This approach can dramatically reduce treatment times.

Genetic/DNA testing has become much more popular in recent times, however results are often provided with no explanation of  positive or negative implications. Certain polymorhpisms may be present and directly impacting your susceptibility to conditions or various processes within your body or have little to no effect at all. It is important to work with someone that understands your results and the direct impact they may be having on you. 

All testing incurs additional fees and can be discussed in detail at your consultation. Below are some of the tests that are available, however please feel free to enquire if a test that you are interested in is not listed.

• Comprehensive Stool Analysis (CDSA)

• SIBO Breath Testing

• Complete Hormonal Profiling

• Food Intolerance/Allergy Testing

• Adrenal Function Testing

• Organic Acid Testing (OAT)

• Hair Mineral Analysis

• DNA Testing
  
  • Methylation Profiling​
  
  
  • Hormone and Fertility Profiling
  
  
  • Mood and Cognition Profiling
  
  
  • Detoxification Profiling
  
  
  • Nutrigenomic Profiling​

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