Naturopathic and Nutritional Medicine

Our Approach to Naturopathy and Nutrition

Naturopathy and nutritional medicine are holistic forms of health care that aim to improve the health and well-being of people through the use of natural medicines and lifestyle modification. They recognize the body’s own ability to heal itself under the right conditions.

Our naturopaths and nutritionists aims to treat the underlying cause of disease to achieve optimum health that may be compromised by lifestyle choices, dietary imbalances or genetic predisposition. Focus is on the prevention and the earliest possible detection disease. Education plays a major role in each consultation as we always strives to empower our clients to take health into their own hands.

When bodies need some extra support we appreciate that while there are a myriad of supplements, herbal remedies and other changes that people can recommend there is only one particular program that will work for you. This is where our laboratory testing makes all the difference. A thorough examination process, along with supportive testing, by a qualified naturopath and/or nutritionist allows us to know exactly where we need to start as well as the ability to monitor progress and fine tune your plan along the way. We have developed working relationships with other medical professionals and off-site laboratories so with us you will never be at a dead end in managing your health.

Our Practitioner

Gigi Cumbers

Naturopath

What we can assist in managing

Women’s health including pre-conception care and fertility management
Digestive complaints such as irritable bowel, bloating, reflux and heartburn
Allergies and food sensitivities
Detoxification and weight loss
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Fatigue and lack of energy

Joint pain and inflammation
Immunity and related conditions such as hayfever and recurrent colds and flu’s
Mental health including stress, anxiety and depression
Sleep and respiratory disorders such as asthma and sleep apnoea
Skin disorders such as adolescent acne and eczema

Our Programs

14 Week Weight Loss Program

This is a Practitioner formulated Weight Management Package, constructed across 14 weeks.

Attend 1 on 1 weekly check ins complete with VLA body scans, support and advice along the way from Gigi our Naturopath

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

1 x 45 minute initial appointment
9 x 15 minute appointments
10 x VLA body composition scans
1 x 240 page recipe book
1 x program guide
1 x box of keto sticks to track your ketosis

over $900 value for just $650

VLA scans at every check in

At each of your appointments you will get an individualised report outlining your body mass composition, waist measurement and weight.

Basic scale measurements are so outdated – this report will break down the total fat, muscle and fluid contents of your total body weight.

M U S C L E W E I G H S M O R E T H A N F A T
Your total “weight” may go up before it comes down
This scan won’t leave you guessing if you’re converting your body composition
We can track changes with an updated scan each week

Super quick and easy – take home a printed copy of your scan to keep motivated and track your changes throughout the program

Balanced Program Design

You will be provided with not just dietary advice, but lifestyle support to keep you moving and sleeping well

Stay on Track

Weekly appointments to track the progress of your diet and exercise to keep you motivated

Mood and Stress-Less

Mood and Stress-Less program

Depression, anxiety, stress and fatigue are huge factors of 21st Century living. This program is aimed at giving you all the tools you need to improve your mood by managing and reducing stress levels using natural techniques. Together we explore some of the underlying physiological triggers as well as follow a supplementation and dietary plan for optimal brain health and mood regulation. Think of it as a lifestyle overhaul as we explore every part of living a healthy lifestyle! While there are common elements, each person will have their own individual program designed to address their health and needs.

Aims of the program:

Identify stress, look for triggers and understand how it affects your body physiologically
Optimize nutritional intake and the appropriate use of supplementation for better stress response management and adrenal function and recovery.
Steps to balancing sleep and relaxation
Correction of stressful breathing behaviours and breathing techniques to control stress
Understanding how digestive health can impact mood regulation and neurotransmitter balance

Healthy Breathing

Healthy Breathing Program

Healthy breathing is essential for good physical and mental health. It is core to our general health and wellbeing. Healthy breathing is just as important as good nutrition, exercise and adequate sleep. Unfortunately, poor breathing patterns are too common and can play a huge role in many health conditions. Common signs that you may not be breathing correctly include:
– Anxiety and/or stress
– Fatigue/ low energy levels
– Asthma
– High blood pressure
– Headaches
– Dizziness or feeling faint
– Snoring, sleep apnoea or mouth breathing at night
– Neck, shoulder and low back pain

The healthy breathing program includes:

– 5 x one-on-one biofeedback sessions using respiratory capnography
– Education regarding your optimal breathing behaviour
– Breathing exercises to be done at home

Supplemented with extensive education on:

– How breathing affects your biochemistry
– The consequences of good and bad nutrition on breathing behaviour
– How to breathe while sleeping, exercising and talking
– The role that stress plays on breathing habits and how to counteract this
– How to use your lungs and diaphragm correctly to optimize postural function

Fertility Fit

Fertility Fit program offers support to couples with fertility problems and also for those who simply want their child to have the healthiest start to life. Our aim is not only to improve the chances of conception, but to also improve the chances of a natural and healthy pregnancy, birth and baby. Starting by providing you and your partner’s bodies with nutritional ‘building blocks’ necessary for a healthy embryo we then work through the following:

Toxicity and detoxification
Healthy ovulation and charting the menstrual cycle
Male fertility
Reproduction dietary guidelines
Stress management
Optimizing conception- timing and techniques

At present it is estimated that 1 in 6 couples are infertile. This statistics are staggering, and unfortunately on the rise each year. It is thought that many of these issues are related to a Western lifestyle that has deteriorated rapidly. We live in a ‘toxic’ society. Environmental pollution, polluted water, toxic farming methods, chemicals, radiation, heavy metals are frequent problems. Nutrient levels in the soil are poor, we live sedentary lifestyle and don’t compensate with adequate exercise. Sugar, caffeine, alcohol and food additives are high in our diets. Add onto this the stress of progress and it becomes obvious as to why our modern lifestyle is affecting fertility levels. The approach is quite obvious- we simply want to bring prospective parents health back to optimal before conception takes place thereby giving your child the best chance of health and start to life!

The program consists of a monthly appointment for 4 months prior to conception. The reason that we advise on at least 4 months of preconception health care is to ensure optimal health of the sperm and egg. Sperm can take 116 days to generate and during this time are easily susceptible to damage. Similarly, the egg is vulnerable during maturation for around 100 days leading up to ovulation.

Onsite Naturopathic and Nutritional Testing

Food intolerance testing

Our naturopaths can screen common foods, additives, sweeteners and colours are screened for possible intolerances or sensitivities that may be responsible for a range of problems. These include digestive complaints such as irritable bowel syndrome, sinusitis, asthma, mood disorders, allergies and eczema.

Vitality, longevity and anti-ageing

By measuring important markers such as cellular toxicity and inflammation, fat mass, muscle mass, hydration and fluid balance we are able to get a snapshot of where your true health is at today. In conjunction with determining your ideal weight these markers also form the cornerstone of successful weight loss programs in our practice .

Respiratory capnography

Respiratory Capnography provides a scientific method for measuring breathing behaviour. It allows us to measure breathing rate, rhythm and carbon dioxide levels. This information is used as a feedback tool to help retrain faulty breathing habits. Breathing behaviour is particularly affected by emotional health issues such as stress, anxiety and depression. Respiratory capnography has also been used with great success in the treatment of other conditions such as asthma, high blood pressure, migraine, chronic fatigue and sleep related disorders such as apnoea and snoring.

Urinary indicans

Measures the balance between good and bad bacteria in your digestive tract. This is essential for not only digestive health but also immunity and the management of allergies and food sensitivities.

Zinc taste test

Zinc levels can be assessed using a ‘Zinc taste test’. This quick and simple test gives a great indication of your zinc status.