ABOUT
My Approach
My name is Julia. I am absolutely in awe of the human body, and how incredibly capable it is to survive anything thrown its way. Modern life with its everyday challenges makes it so much harder for us to excel, and there comes a point that your body chooses to survive rather than thrive. You begin to receive signals (symptoms) from your body asking for help but life gets in the way. One day the symptoms become so loud they are impossible to ignore any longer.
Our bodies have built-in monitoring and cleaning "teams" that work tirelessly to allow us to pursue our biggest life goals. These "teams" need to be nourished to do their work well. Lack of vital nutrients, long-term exposure to stressors and emotional challenges may inhibit their meticulous operations. I look at the body as a whole and endeavour to find a root cause of the physical manifestation of an illness. I also involve my knowledge of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles in understanding the presenting symptoms. Whilst it may be important to limit or avoid certain types of foods to open drainage pathways before addressing the worrying symptoms, I generally do not like demonizing foods or entire food groups (carbs or fats etc.). It is about finding what works for you and providing your body with all the necessary nutrients to operate at the optimal level.
Why work with a naturopathic nutritionist?
There is a lot of health and wellbeing information freely available online. With AI taking hold in the world a lot of concerns can be addressed fairly quickly. But not all of it will make sense or be directly applicable to you. When you work with me I will dig deep to truly understand the presenting issue to create a map linking the events in your life with the presenting symptoms. I will use the current scientific research alongside the naturopathic principles to offer you a way to heal your body. Naturopathy recognises the body's innate ability to heal when provided with the right environment and nourishment. My gained experience of prior clients who have achieved tangible results will be of great value.
What concerns can I support?
In allopathic medicine it is easier to assign a name or label to the symptom to find a suitable treatment. However, I believe the majority of modern ailments stem from systemic inflammation and nutritional deficiencies/ insufficiencies. Symptoms appear in a particular area of your body because of a trigger that is personal to you. Therefore, any chronic condition like recurring headaches, digestive and skin issues, anxiety, anaemia, fatigue and anything related to women's health like PMS, PCOS, uterine fibroids etc. can be supported with nutrition and minor tweaks to your everyday activities.
Several testing options are available to find a possible root cause:
- Blood tests (some basic ones can be done through a GP, the more comprehensive ones may need to be private)
- DUTCH hormone testing (urine test useful with symptoms related to hormonal imbalances)
- Comprehensive stool analysis (all gut issues, hormones, skin health)
- Organic Acid Test (urine test to investigate mitochondrial function, gut health, nutrient deficiencies)
- Lifecode GX Nutrigenomic testing (cheek swab) provides insights into how your body detoxifies, metabolises nutrients and responds to environmental triggers. This could be invaluable in understanding your symptoms.
What to Expect
All sessions are conducted online. Once we find a suitable time slot for the initial session you will be asked to make the full payment before the start of the session. The appointment can only be confirmed once the funds have been received.
You will then receive an in-depth questionnaire to complete and return to me at least 48 hours before the start of the session. This will include a 3-day written food diary. I will spend an hour reviewing your intake forms making note of specific areas for us to focus on so that we make the best use of our time together. The initial session is a chance for me to dive deep into your medical history to understand the possible triggers (the cause for symptoms onset) and mediators (what keeps the symptoms going). After the session, I will create an individualized protocol combining nutrition and lifestyle recommendations designed to target the areas we choose to focus on. This will be shared with you within 48 hours.
