Book your appointment for holistic physiotherapy with Lucy Beumer online now for effective chronic pain management, or feel free to text our sports physiotherapist, Kate Finlay, at 0413 595 006 for advice on sports injuries and tips on functional medicine and gut health.
Functional Medicine
'All diseases start in the gut,' said Hippocrates. While not all diseases originate there, many certainly do. Did you know that 70% of inflammation is processed by the gut? If you’re dealing with chronic pain or inflammation, functional medicine can be a valuable solution! This approach is also beneficial for weight loss, boosting energy levels, managing autoimmune conditions, and much more.
Functional medicine offers an alternative perspective on health and how the human body functions. It emphasizes a holistic approach, recognizing that illness and injury encompass more than just physical symptoms. Your signs and symptoms represent a larger issue, and by identifying and addressing the root cause, your health and wellness can significantly improve. This may involve lifestyle modifications, dietary changes, stress management techniques, exercise programs, and thorough bloodwork analysis. Common conditions that functional medicine can assist with include improving energy levels, chronic pain management, recurrent injuries, chronic illnesses, digestive issues like bloating and constipation, fertility concerns, and enhancing performance.
Have you ever had blood tests done at the doctor’s office only to be told that everything appears normal, despite not feeling that way? Traditional blood tests are designed to detect disease rather than ensure you are in optimal health. Many chronic diseases can take years to develop, but signs and symptoms often manifest months or even years earlier, getting overlooked by conventional medicine.
The reference ranges in standard blood test results compare you to the average population, which is not necessarily a benchmark for optimal health. Many “average” Australians are living with chronic diseases—80% have a nutrient deficiency, 1 in 2 adults suffer from depression, and obesity rates have tripled since 1975. Sometimes, even female blood results are compared to male data!
In contrast, functional medicine utilizes a narrower range of values, focusing on optimal health data. This enables us to identify vitamin or mineral deficiencies early, recognize patterns in results to connect signs and symptoms, address root causes, and create a personalized protocol to help you thrive.
Things to Remember:
- Nothing changes if nothing changes.
- Don’t guess, test!
- Regular exercise can be challenging, but feeling weak is harder.
- Good sleep habits can be tough, but feeling tired is tougher.
- Eating healthy food can be difficult, but being overweight is harder.
- Wellness isn’t a luxury; it’s your power source.
- You are worth it.
Lucy is currently studying functional medicine. This approach aims to find the root cause of your issues and treat the underlying problems through nutrition, exercise, breathing techniques, stress management, and essential oils.
Appointments will be available soon. Please email us at holistisportsphysio@gmail.com if you are interested in an appointment, and we will notify you when this service becomes available.
Our clinic has a 24-hour cancellation policy. If you need to cancel or change an appointment, please let us know as soon as possible. Cancellations made within 24 hours will incur the full appointment fee.