IFM Certified Practitioner
I’ve done it!!! 6 years of study and a 4 ½ hour exam and I am now an official
IFM Certified Practitioner!
But what does that mean for you? How can Functional Medicine help support you and your family’s health?
- It’s personal! It’s about you, your genes, lifestyle and environment and my approach is personalised rather than a one-size-fits-all.
- Holistic Approach- Rather than isolating symptoms, functional medicine views the body as an interconnected system, looking at how bodily systems influence each other, leading to more effective treatment plans that promote overall well-being.
- Focus on Prevention – I work with you to identify risk factors and implement strategies to prevent the onset of chronic disease.
- Root Cause Resolution – I am always digging to find the root causes for imbalances in your body. By addressing the root cause, whether it’s a nutritional deficiency, hormonal imbalance, or chronic inflammation, I aim to resolve health problems at their source rather than merely alleviating symptoms.
- Enhanced Quality of Life-, functional medicine can significantly enhance your quality of life. People often report increased energy, improved mood, better sleep, and a greater sense of well-being.
Functional Testing
Functional testing helps me to identify the biochemical imbalances, nutrient deficiencies or pathogens that may be contributing to your sub-optimal health or chronic conditions.
The tests I recommend use the most advanced diagnostic testing available, to help determine the underlying dysfunctions in the body. Personalised tests can include blood, saliva, stool or urine tests.
To find out more about the kinds of functional tests available see the Functional Testing Page here
GAYLE MERCHANT
It is my passion to support people in understanding what is at the root of the health conditions that they are facing. Functional medicine hand in hand with nutritional therapy helps me unearth the reasons for ill health and the obstacles that have been preventing recovery.
I wholeheartedly believe we are a blend of our histories; our food and lifestyle choices and our genetics – in fact, we are unique walking recipes ourselves. Finding the ingredients to help you make the best version of yourself is part of my work, so you can establish a loving friendship with your body and find balance in your life.