Real Functional Health

If you’ve been meaning to touch base, adjust your supplements, or make sense of your symptoms before the holidays, this is a good moment to do it.

A quick health check-in now can make a noticeable difference to how you feel heading into January.

December always fills fast and I want to make sure you get the support you need before the year wraps up.

Appointments will be limited, and the clinic will close from 24 December to 6 January.
We reopen on 7 January.

If you’d like a spot before the break, you can book here: https://imhppractice.cliniko.com/bookings

Energy changes after 40 can feel confusing.
You’re eating well, doing your best, showing up every day… yet your body still feels flat. 😓

This isn’t laziness or lack of discipline.
It’s stress hormones shifting.
It’s minerals depleting.
It’s sleep becoming lighter.
It’s your system trying to keep up.

I’ve written a new blog that explains why burnout feels different in your 40s, and how functional testing helps us find the real causes.

If your energy has been unpredictable, this will bring clarity.

Read the full article here: https://realfunctionalhealth.com.au/blog/resetting-your-energy-after-40-what-functional-testing-can-reveal-about-burnout/

I love my role as VP and Director of the Australian Traditonal Medicine Society.

This November while in Sydney for the last in-person Board Meeting for the year, I had the chance to dress up for the ATMS ‘Great Gatsby’ Gala and mingle with other health practitioners and natural medicine industry suppliers. It reminded me how grateful I am to be working in the health industry, alongside passionate practitioners, and working as a Nautropath and helping amazing women feel healthier and stronger in their bodies. I love what I do✨

It was a lovely pause - a night to celebreate, chat, dance and appreciate the wonderful world of natural medicine.

What’s something you’re grateful for in your life right now? Share in the comments!

Too Tired for Intimacy? 😩💦

You’re not broken — your body is just asking for support.

The Libido Reboot Course is for women who’ve been running on empty — mums, professionals, carers, partners, or anyone who’s been “on” for everyone else and quietly “off” in the bedroom.

If your desire has dipped and you want natural, realistic strategies to feel sexy, confident, wet, and wanted again…

Join the waitlist for early access + juicy launch bonuses here: https://realfunctionalhealth.myflodesk.com/libido-reboot
I’m so excited for this!!!

So many women say the same thing during consults:
“I’m too tired for intimacy and I don’t know why.” 😩

Low libido is rarely a sign of disinterest. It is often your body’s way of saying it is carrying more than it can hold. Stress hormones are elevated. Energy is low. Nutrients are depleted. Sleep is broken. Your system is running hard without enough support.

If intimacy feels harder than it used to, you are not failing. Your body is asking to be heard.

I have written a new blog that walks through the deeper reasons libido shifts during busy seasons of life and the gentle steps that help you reconnect with desire in a way that feels safe, grounded and achievable.

You deserve answers that make sense.
You deserve a body that feels alive again.

Read the full blog here: https://realfunctionalhealth.com.au/blog/too-tired-for-intimacy-7-ways-to-get-your-spark-back/

There’s one hormone that quietly fuels:
– Constant sugar cravings
– Mood swings that come out of nowhere
– That wired but tired feeling at night
– Trouble losing belly fat

… and most women have no idea it’s out of balance.
That hormone? Cortisol — your body’s stress responder.

When cortisol spikes or crashes at the wrong times, it throws off your sleep, your mood, your appetite, and your metabolism.

This isn’t about going keto. Or cutting carbs. Or doing another detox.

It’s about understanding your cortisol rhythm, your oestrogen–progesterone balance, and how your nutrient status affects everything from cravings to energy.

The good news?
We can test all of this through the DUTCH Hormone + Nutrient Panel.

🔍 Imagine knowing exactly what your body needs — instead of guessing.

Ready to finally feel like yourself again?

📞 Book a quick discovery call here:
https://imhppractice.cliniko.com/bookings
Or drop CALL in the comments and I’ll send you the link.

Are you:
☑️ Tired but wired at night?
☑️ Waking up groggy no matter how long you sleep?
☑️ Snapping at little things or feeling flat for no reason?

This isn’t just burnout.
It’s a cortisol imbalance — and your body’s way of asking for help.

Swipe through this carousel to understand how your cortisol rhythm might be wrecking your sleep and mood (and what you can do about it).

👉🏼 SWIPE to learn the real root cause of your energy and sleep issues.

🌿 Want a step-by-step plan to reset your stress response?
Grab the Adrenal Burnout Recovery Blueprint here: https://realfunctionalhealth.thrivecart.com/adrenal-burnout-recovery-blueprint/

Or comment BURNOUT and I’ll send it straight to you.

Anxiety flares.
Tears out of nowhere.
Irritability that doesn’t match the situation.

You’re not just “emotional” — your body is asking for help.

👉🏼 DUTCH Hormone + Nutrient Testing shows you why.
It’s your personalised map to better moods and calmer days.

If you’re doing all the right things and still feel off…
Let’s run the tests your doctor probably won’t.

🔗 Book a quick discovery chat today:
https://imhppractice.cliniko.com/bookings

Or comment CALL and I’ll send you the link!

If you’ve ever been told “just manage your stress better” or “try yoga” when your mood is spiralling…

You deserve better advice.

Because when hormones are off: cortisol too high, oestrogen too low, progesterone nowhere to be found... even the best self-care won’t work like it should.

That’s why we run the DUTCH Hormone Test.
It’s the most comprehensive way to understand how your hormones are affecting your brain, mood, and energy.

👉🏼 SWIPE to learn why self-care alone isn’t enough.
🔍 Want clarity instead of guesswork?
Book your DUTCH Test or comment DUTCH and I’ll send you the link.