Get to the root cause. Reclaim your health.

Functional medicine takes a personalised, root-cause approach to healthcare, aiming to identify and address the underlying factors contributing to chronic health conditions. Research highlights that diet, lifestyle, and environment play a significant role in the development of chronic health issues. Instead of just managing symptoms, functional medicine focuses on understanding the reasons behind them.

Using a holistic approach, functional medicine practitioners look at your complete health picture – considering your history, lifestyle, and biochemistry. This often includes functional pathology testing to provide deeper insights. With this knowledge, your practitioner develops a customised treatment plan designed to restore balance, enhance long-term health, and help you feel your best. Read all about what functional medicine is.

Around 80% of people struggle to achieve their health goals due to deeply ingrained habits – especially around food – that are often shaped by emotions. For those dealing with chronic health issues, these challenges can feel even more overwhelming.

Health coaches specialise in the science of behaviour change, helping you make sustainable shifts with clarity and confidence. They understand how difficult it can be to create lasting change, as many have faced similar struggles themselves.

As your guide, supporter, and accountability partner, a health coach helps you stay on track, whether you’re working to manage a chronic condition, improve energy levels, or restore overall wellbeing. Many of our patients find this support invaluable, often realising its full impact only after experiencing it firsthand.

Health coaching is a key part of our program because it’s essential for achieving lasting results. While this approach differs from traditional healthcare, we believe that combining functional medicine with coaching is the most effective way to create meaningful change. This holistic model has earned us multiple awards, including the 2024 ATMS Clinic of the Year. We’re confident that working with a health coach will set you up for success on your journey to better health.

Read more about what health coaching is.

Working with Melbourne Functional Medicine could be the perfect fit if you’re highly motivated, curious, and ready to make lasting changes to your health. Whether you’re dealing with chronic conditions such as hormonal imbalances, autoimmune issues, digestive problems, or fatigue, we offer a personalised, root-cause approach to support your journey.

One of our functional medicine practitioners will work with you to uncover the underlying causes of your health challenges, creating a comprehensive plan that goes beyond simply managing symptoms. Alongside this, one of our expert health coaches will provide the guidance, support, and accountability you need to implement lasting changes. Whether you’re looking to restore balance, improve energy levels, or regain confidence in your body, we offer the tailored care and coaching you need to succeed.

If you’re ready to invest time and energy, adopt new habits, and take an active role in your healing, we’re here to guide you through a transformative journey toward long-term health and wellbeing.

During your session, your practitioner will take a comprehensive look at all the factors that may be affecting your health. Acting as a health detective, they’ll gather information about your health history, diet, lifestyle, and any previous test results, creating a clear map to connect the dots and build a fuller picture of your unique health situation. This process helps identify the root causes of your symptoms, whether related to chronic conditions such as hormonal imbalances, autoimmune disorders, digestive issues, or other concerns.

Throughout the session, you’ll have the chance to ask any questions. If you’ve had lingering health issues or unanswered questions, bring them up – your practitioner will explain everything in straightforward terms, free from medical jargon.

At the end of the session, you and your practitioner will work together to create a personalised healthcare plan to address your health challenges. One of our health coaches will then join the session to ensure you fully understand the plan and the connections made. They’ll provide additional resources, clarify any questions, and review the next steps with you.

If you decide to continue with our healthcare program, your health coach will help with coordinating supplements, organising any necessary testing, and scheduling your first coaching session. Together, you’ll map out actionable steps to implement your treatment plan effectively.

By the end of the session, you’ll have a clearer understanding of what’s driving your health concerns and feel empowered with a plan to take control of your wellbeing.

A health mindmap is a powerful visual tool that compiles all the insights from your deep dive session, offering you a clearer, more comprehensive understanding of your health. It organises the information you provide to your practitioner, mapping out your symptoms and linking them to factors like lifestyle, diet, and environmental influences. Many people find this process eye-opening, as it helps them see their health in a way that truly makes sense.

If you decide to continue with our program, your practitioner will regularly update and refine your mindmap as new information and insights emerge, ensuring nothing is missed. This evolving map becomes the foundation of your treatment plan, guiding each step of your journey toward improved health and wellbeing.

Here’s an example of what a mindmap looks like:

Yes, we work with patients worldwide via telehealth. However, managing international logistics, labs, and supplements often requires additional time and can lead to delays. To ensure we maintain the same high standard of care as for our local patients, international patients can access our 5 or 7 month program. This approach allows us to deliver a seamless and effective experience.

A payment of $870 is due at the time of booking your deep dive consultation. The program fee is payable upon signing up for one of our programs, with the option to split the payment into monthly instalments through our trusted payment partners.

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Any supplements or lab testing will be charged separately.