Finally understanding it
He explained to me what was really going on with my hormones, and why. The solution was simple, structured and easy to implement.
Karen Mitchell · 49
Australia-wide telehealth
You know something isn’t right.
Your tests may be “normal”. But you don’t feel normal.
Fatigue. Brain fog. Poor sleep. Weight gain. Digestive problems. Hormonal changes. Low libido. Mood changes. Persistent symptoms that seem to have no obvious explanation.
Telehealth consultations Australia-wide. Prefer to see me in person? In-clinic appointments are available in Warrnambool.
The problem
You don’t need another person to tell you that you’re “fine”. You already know how you feel.
Perhaps you’ve been told your blood tests are normal. That it’s probably stress. That it’s just getting older. That it’s hormonal. That you should try losing some weight. That everything looks okay.
But you don’t feel okay. You’re tired when you shouldn’t be. Your brain feels foggy. Your sleep isn’t restorative. Your body has changed. Your digestion isn’t right. Your mood isn’t what it used to be. Your ability to cope with life has changed.
And perhaps the most frustrating part is that no one has connected all the dots. That’s where I come in.
The big idea
Your symptoms are clues.
I don’t believe your symptoms should simply be viewed as isolated problems.
Fatigue is a clue. Brain fog is a clue. Poor sleep is a clue. Weight gain is a clue. Digestive dysfunction is a clue. Hormonal changes are a clue. Low libido is a clue. Mood changes are a clue. The timeline of when everything started is a clue. What happened before your health changed is a clue.
The real question isn’t simply “what symptom do you have?” It’s why is your body producing this pattern?That’s what I investigate.
What makes my approach different
I don’t start with your diagnosis. I start with your story.
You are not a collection of symptoms. You’re a person with a history. That’s why my consultations begin with listening.
I want to understand:
- When did your health begin to change?
- What happened before it changed?
- Which symptoms appeared first, and what happened next?
- What makes your symptoms better or worse?
- How are your sleep, digestion, energy and stress interacting?
- What medications and supplements have you used?
- What have you already tried, and what have your investigations shown?
- And importantly, what haven’t you been able to explain?
I then bring together your history, symptoms, lifestyle, nutrition, physiology, relevant pathology and other clinical information to identify the patterns that may be contributing to your current health picture.
I investigate the whole picture, not just the loudest symptom.
Who I help
You don’t need a diagnosis to know something is wrong.
I work with people experiencing persistent, unexplained or interconnected health problems, particularly those who have been searching for answers without finding a satisfactory explanation.
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Energy & brain
Persistent fatigue · Deep exhaustion · Brain fog · Poor concentration · Memory problems · Low motivation
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Sleep & recovery
Difficulty falling asleep · Waking throughout the night · Waking at 2 to 4am · Early morning waking · Unrefreshing sleep · Poor recovery
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Weight & metabolism
Unexplained weight gain · Increasing abdominal fat · Difficulty losing weight · Changes in body composition · Reduced muscle mass · Reduced exercise tolerance
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Hormonal & sexual health
Perimenopause and menopause symptoms · Menstrual changes · Heavy or painful periods · PMS · Low libido · Changes in sexual function
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Gut & digestion
Bloating · Reflux · Constipation · Diarrhoea · Food intolerances · Persistent abdominal discomfort
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Mood & resilience
Anxiety · Irritability · Mood changes · Feeling overwhelmed · Reduced resilience · Feeling unlike yourself
See the full picture →Or go straight to:Fatigue & exhaustionGut & digestionIBS & bloatingHormonal healthPerimenopause & menopauseThyroidSleep & recoveryMood & resilience
Or perhaps something else entirely. You don’t need to fit neatly into a diagnostic box to deserve a proper investigation.
A word on testing
“But my blood tests are normal…”
This is something I hear regularly, and it’s important to understand what “normal” actually means.
Standard pathology is extremely valuable. It can identify many important medical conditions and should never be dismissed. But a result falling within a laboratory reference range doesn’t necessarily explain why you feel the way you feel.
That’s why I don’t look at one number in isolation. I look at the person behind the numbers: your symptoms, your history, your timeline, your lifestyle, your nutrition, your sleep, your digestion, your stress physiology, your medications, your pathology, your patterns.
The goal isn’t to prove that your tests are wrong. It’s to understand what your existing information may, and may not, explain. And where something requires medical investigation, I’ll tell you.
The approach
Investigate. Understand. Repair. Restore.
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Investigate
We take the time to understand your story, history, symptoms and patterns.
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Understand
We identify the key factors that may be contributing to your current health picture, and determine where further investigation or testing may be appropriate.
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Repair
We develop an individualised strategy designed around your needs, circumstances and priorities.
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Restore
We track your progress, refine the approach and work towards restoring your energy, resilience, function and vitality.
This isn’t a generic health program. It’s your health story, investigated individually.
30yrs
Five disciplines
About Adrian
The Health Detective. The Body Whisperer.
I’m a diagnostic naturopath, herbal medicine practitioner, nutritionist and movement professional with decades of experience working with people who don’t fit neatly into a box.
My background spans science, physical education, naturopathy, herbal medicine, nutrition, Bowen Therapy, kinesiology, exercise and health. But qualifications aren’t what make my approach different. It’s how I think.
I love the puzzle. The unusual combination of symptoms. The timeline that doesn’t quite make sense. The detail that everyone else overlooked. The connection between two seemingly unrelated problems. And the moment when the pieces finally start to fit.
Your body is constantly communicating. My job is to listen.
Trained across
Naturopathy · Western Herbal Medicine · Nutritional Medicine · Bowen Therapy · Applied Kinesiology · Exercise Science · Personal Training · Massage Therapy
Currently completing a Graduate Diploma in Psychology.
A case
“I had been told everything was normal. But I knew something wasn’t right.”
A professional woman came to me experiencing persistent fatigue, brain fog, poor sleep, weight changes and significant changes in her overall wellbeing. She had already sought help and undergone investigations, but she still didn’t have a satisfying explanation for why she felt so different.
Rather than treating each symptom separately, we went back to the beginning. We mapped her health history. We examined the timeline. We looked at the relationship between her symptoms. We reviewed her existing pathology and health information. We identified areas that required further investigation. And gradually, the picture became clearer.
Her treatment wasn’t based on one magic supplement or a single diagnosis. It was built around understanding the whole picture and addressing the factors most relevant to her individual situation.
Over time, she began to notice changes in the things that mattered most. More energy. Better sleep. Greater clarity. Improved resilience. And, most importantly, she began to feel like herself again.
“I just don’t feel like myself anymore.” This may be the most common thing my patients are really saying. They don’t necessarily want a diagnosis. They don’t necessarily want another supplement. They want their life back.
Adrian
Telehealth
Expert health investigation, wherever you live in Australia.
You no longer need to live in Warrnambool to work with me. Your consultation takes place online, from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
We can discuss your history, symptoms, lifestyle, nutrition, previous investigations and current concerns in exactly the same detailed way as an in-person consultation. No travel. No waiting room. No need to live locally.
Prefer to see me in person? Warrnambool consultations are also available.
Ready to find out what’s really going on?
You don’t need to have all the answers before you book. That’s what the first consultation is for.