Nutritional Therapy
Nutritional Therapy is an evidence-based approach to health and wellbeing, optimising one’s health potential through individualised diet, supplement and testing plan. I use the Functional Medicine approach to get to the root cause of your health issues.
Nutritional Therapists do not only look at what’s in your plate (although that is very important) but understand that it is ‘not what we eat but rather what we can digest’. The gut is the core of all your health, we often say.
We also look closely at your lifestyle, sleep, stress, and exercise levels to optimise your health. We use testing (when needed) through private laboratories to get to the root cause of your health issues and dig deeper to find out how to help you best.
I assess everyone differently, and each person I work with will receive a bespoke, personalised program of intervention, but here is some information about the process I follow to learn more about you as an individual and what you might expect when we work together.
How it works in practice.
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Prior to your initial consultation, there will be a lot of essential information I will ask you to share with me. Every detail is significant. Your family history, any past traumatic experiences, previous test results, residential history, and your previous attempts at addressing your concerns—all contribute to painting a complete picture. To facilitate this process, I have designed detailed forms for you to complete. Additionally, I encourage you to share any and all previous test results, no matter the quantity, as well as any protocols, diets, or strategies you have previously followed. All of this information helps me to understand your unique journey and craft an effective plan of action.
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This will be an in-depth session where we will spend 90 minutes discussing all areas of your life. It is an opportunity for me to comprehensively understand you and your health story. We will leave no stone unturned. We will begin with your mother's pregnancy with you up until the present day. This holistic approach allows us to delve deeply into your story and uncover potential factors that may be influencing your current symptoms. By examining your health journey in its entirety, we can identify the underlying drivers behind your concerns and develop an effective strategy to support your well-being. By working in this ‘whole-body’ and ‘whole-story’ format I am able to unravel your unique intricacies to provide you with the most personalized care possible.
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Each individual's illness, even with an identical diagnosis, is inherently unique. Recognizing the distinctiveness of each person's body, biochemistry, and personal history is a fundamental aspect of designing an intervention that truly achieves results. My approach involves focusing on the individual experiencing the problem, rather than solely addressing the problem itself. I frequently employ investigative testing to gain a deeper understanding of the underlying factors contributing to symptoms or diseases.
While some of the tests I utilize may align with conventional practices, my interpretation and analysis may differ, and I also offer access to certain tests exclusively through private channels. It is important to note that testing is not a requirement for us to commence our collaboration. However, it significantly aids in tailoring your protocol to your specific needs and uncovering the root causes of your concerns. By utilizing testing as a valuable tool, we can work together more effectively to optimize your health and well-being.
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Once we have established a clear path forward, we embark on the journey together! I will guide and support you at every step as we implement your personalized interventions.
It's important to note that while a package provides a valuable starting point, it does not encompass the entirety of your treatment program. It often serves as the foundation upon which we build. After working through your specific package, we aim to have made significant progress in your journey. However, in complex cases, this point often marks when the previously murky waters become clear, thanks to the foundational work we have accomplished together. We gain clarity and are better equipped to see the route ahead, allowing us to continue the next phase of your personalized program with confidence and purpose.
"Marika approached my case with the utmost care and detail. She was very professional and knowledgeable. Her plan really helped me with my digestion issues and overall health. She is so pleasant and easy to work with and I highly recommend that everyone takes this step and starts working with Marika, She is the best Nutritionist."
- Natalia