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Client stories

Twelve client stories.

Real clients of Adrian’s, in their own words. Each one sat down to answer the same questions: what life was like before, what they had already tried, what changed, and what they would say to someone in a similar position.

Most of them arrived the same way, knowing something wasn’t right, and unable to get an explanation that accounted for all of it.

Names and ages are published with each client’s written consent. They’re here because they wanted other people to know what’s possible.

What you’ll find

  • 12 named client stories
  • Fatigue, sleep, weight, digestion, hormones, mood, focus, and combinations of all of them
  • Direct interviews with each client
  • Names and ages included with consent
Before you read these stories

A brief note on these stories.

The clients below aren’t presented as outliers or success stories pulled from the top of the file. They’re a representative sample of the kind of case Adrian works with regularly. Each gave their consent for their name, age and condition to be shared.

Individual results vary, and naturopathic care is complementary to, not a replacement for, conventional medical treatment. Always consult your GP for diagnosis and management of medical conditions.

Selected interviews

Twelve stories.

ETHAN WALKER · AGE 8ADHD

We finally feel like we have our happy little boy back.

Before working with Adrian, what was life like for your son and your family?

Life felt chaotic and emotionally exhausting. Ethan struggled with focus, impulsive behaviour, emotional meltdowns, and difficulty sleeping. School mornings were incredibly stressful, and we constantly received calls from teachers about disruptive behaviour and inability to concentrate.

What had you tried previously?

We had tried behavioural strategies, parenting programs, dietary changes, and various medications and supplements. Some things helped a little, but nothing created lasting improvements.

What made you decide to try a naturopathic approach?

We wanted to understand if there were underlying factors contributing to Ethan’s symptoms rather than simply managing behaviours.

What changes did you notice from working with Adrian?

Within a few weeks, Ethan became calmer and more settled emotionally. Over a few months, his focus improved significantly, sleep became easier, and his teachers noticed positive changes in the classroom.

What does life look like now?

Family life is calmer and happier. Ethan is more confident, emotionally balanced, and engaged at school. We finally feel hopeful again.

What would you say to another parent?

Don’t lose hope. Adrian genuinely cares and looks at the whole child, not just the diagnosis.

MELISSA GRANT · AGE 46PERIMENOPAUSE

I finally feel like myself again.

Before working with Adrian, what was life like?

I felt completely unlike myself. I was exhausted, irritable, anxious, struggling with brain fog, weight gain, and terrible sleep. I felt like I was going crazy.

What had you already tried?

I’d tried different diets, exercise plans, supplements, and hormone creams, but nothing seemed to ever help.

Why did you try naturopathy?

I wanted a more holistic approach that addressed my hormones, stress, sleep, and overall health together. Adrian’s help was nothing short of life-changing.

What changes did you notice?

Within the first month, my sleep improved. Then my energy, mood, and mental clarity started returning. I felt normal again.

What does life look like now?

I feel balanced again. I have energy, motivation, and feel emotionally stable for the first time in years.

What would you say to others?

You don’t have to suffer through perimenopause alone. There are natural ways to support your body. Work with Adrian, he’s so gifted.

CHLOE BENNETT · AGE 26ENDOMETRIOSIS

For the first time, my pain felt manageable.

What was life like before treatment?

I was living around my pain. Every month I dreaded my cycle because the pain was debilitating. It affected my work, relationships, sleep, and mental health. My endo was destroying my life.

What had you tried previously?

Pain medication, the pill, anti-inflammatory diets, and multiple doctor visits. Most solutions were temporary. Even surgery did not help.

Why did you try this approach?

I wanted support that looked deeper into inflammation, hormones, stress, and my overall health.

What changed?

Over several months, my pain reduced significantly, my cycles became more manageable, and my energy improved. Adrian returned to me my quality of life.

What does life look like now?

I still have to care for my health, but I no longer feel controlled by my condition.

What would you say to another woman?

Find someone like Adrian who listens properly and looks at the bigger picture. It made all the difference for me. I feel he has not only changed my life, but saved it.

SARAH COLLINS · AGE 39IBS & DIGESTIVE ISSUES

I forgot what it felt like to have a normal stomach.

What was life like before?

I constantly dealt with bloating, stomach pain, reflux, irregular bowel movements, and food sensitivities.

What had you tried?

Elimination diets, medications, probiotics, and countless tests.

Why naturopathy?

I wanted to find the cause instead of constantly masking symptoms.

What changes happened?

My bloating reduced dramatically within weeks, and over time my digestion became much more stable. Adrian uncovered the true cause and solved it.

Life now?

I can enjoy meals without fear or discomfort.

Advice to others?

Gut issues can absolutely improve with the right support. I’m not really allergic to anything, I had severe reactions to many foods because of my damaged intestinal tract. Adrian uncovered this and put me on the path towards true healing.

DANIEL REEVES · AGE 34CHRONIC FATIGUE

I got my energy and motivation back.

Before treatment?

I felt exhausted every day no matter how much I slept. I struggled to get through work and had no motivation.

What had you tried?

Energy drinks, supplements, blood tests, and pushing through exhaustion.

Why Adrian?

I wanted someone to investigate the underlying causes properly.

What changed?

Gradually my energy improved, my sleep became deeper, and mentally I felt sharper.

Life now?

I feel productive again and actually enjoy life instead of just surviving it.

Advice?

Don’t ignore chronic fatigue - there are answers. Adrian has them.

OLIVIA TURNER · AGE 11ECZEMA

Her skin and confidence improved so much.

Before treatment?

Olivia’s eczema was severe and constant. She scratched through the night and felt embarrassed at school. She hated going to school.

What had you tried?

Steroid creams, special soaps, allergy testing, and multiple diets.

Why naturopathy?

We wanted to support her from the inside out.

What changes happened?

Her inflammation reduced gradually, flare-ups became less frequent, and her sleep improved.

Life now?

She feels confident wearing short sleeves again and isn’t constantly uncomfortable, in pain, bleeding.

Advice?

Healing takes time, but addressing the underlying triggers matters enormously. Adrian found out the true cause and set us on the correct journey towards healing.

JASON MILLER · AGE 42WEIGHT LOSS & METABOLIC HEALTH

For once, the weight actually stayed off.

Before treatment?

I was constantly tired, overweight, and frustrated after years of failed diets. I even tried injections.

What had you tried?

Injections, Keto, fasting, gym programs, shakes, everything.

Why this approach?

I realised my metabolism, stress, sleep, and hormones probably needed support too. I knew I needed a complete reset.

What changed?

The weight started coming off steadily without extreme dieting, and my energy improved. My confidence returned. I can go to the beach now. All of this was done via online consultations with Adrian. He is awesome.

Life now?

I feel healthier, stronger, and more confident. I’m happy. As Adrian put it, I’m back to who I truly am.

Advice?

Sustainable health is about much more than calories. Adrian is a highly experienced personal trainer and naturopath. He knows what works.

MIA RICHARDSON · AGE 19HORMONAL ACNE

My skin cleared and my confidence came back.

Before treatment?

My acne was affecting my confidence badly. I avoided photos and social situations. I never went out with my friends.

What had you tried?

Prescription creams and pills, antibiotics, skincare products, and restrictive diets.

Why naturopathy?

I wanted to work on the hormonal causes naturally. I knew my skin could heal if I could just figure out the cause. And Adrian did.

What changed?

My breakouts slowly reduced, inflammation settled, and my skin became clearer over several months. My scars have healed too.

Life now?

I feel comfortable in my own skin again. My skin is normal, clear, like my mum’s.

Advice?

Work with Adrian, be patient and consistent, healing from the inside works.

REBECCA HUGHES · AGE 51INSOMNIA

I can finally sleep through the night.

Before treatment?

I was waking multiple times every night and constantly felt exhausted and anxious. I struggled to fall asleep, stay asleep and get back to sleep once I woke up in the night.

What had you tried?

Sleeping tablets, meditation apps, herbal teas, and supplements. Melatonin. Everything.

Why this approach?

I wanted to improve my sleep naturally without depending on medication or feeling hungover in the mornings.

What changed?

My sleep gradually became deeper and more consistent. Adrian uncovered the true cause and now I am sleeping. It is so beyond wonderful, my life has completely changed.

Life now?

I wake feeling rested instead of drained. Clear-minded. Happy. Energetic.

Advice?

Quality sleep changes everything, don’t underestimate it. See Adrian, he is a sleep whisperer.

KAREN MITCHELL · AGE 49MENOPAUSE

The hot flushes, mood swings and exhaustion finally settled.

Before treatment?

I felt overwhelmed physically and emotionally. The hot flushes, poor sleep, anxiety, and mood swings were affecting every part of my life.

What had you tried?

Various supplements, dietary changes, and hormone therapies. Even HRT. That’s not for me.

Why naturopathy?

I wanted support that treated my body holistically and naturally.

What changed?

My sleep improved first, then my mood stabilised and the hot flushes became far less frequent.

Life now?

I feel calm, balanced, and emotionally like myself again. I can get through a whole day at work without being tired, snacking or needing two coffees in the afternoon.

Advice?

Menopause doesn’t have to completely derail your life. Adrian is simply brilliant. He explained to me what was really going on with my hormones, and why. The solution was simple, structured and easy to implement. I healed from the inside out. Adrian has given me my life back.

LIAM FOSTER · AGE 18AUTISM SUPPORT

We saw improvements in calmness, sleep and daily functioning.

Before treatment?

Liam struggled with anxiety, sensory overwhelm, digestive issues, poor sleep, and emotional regulation.

What had you tried?

Therapies, dietary changes, and various interventions over many years.

Why this approach?

We wanted to support his overall health, nervous system, and wellbeing naturally.

What changed?

Gradually, Liam became calmer, his digestion improved, and his sleep became more consistent.

Life now?

He seems more comfortable in himself, and daily life feels far less stressful for the whole family. Liam makes eye contact, talks more often and plays with his siblings, not just near them. He hugs me too, now. Adrian has returned my son to me.

Advice?

Every individual is different, but holistic support can make a meaningful difference to quality of life. Adrian understands autism so deeply. His experience in the past of teaching neurodiverse students really comes through. His empathy and care is greatly received and appreciated.

SOPHIE WILLIAMS · AGE 15ANXIETY & DEPRESSION

We finally started seeing our daughter smile again.

What was life like before treatment?

Before seeing Adrian, Sophie was really struggling emotionally. She became withdrawn, anxious about school and social situations, and seemed constantly overwhelmed. She had lost confidence, wasn’t sleeping properly, and often stayed in her room for long periods. As parents, it was heartbreaking watching our once happy, outgoing daughter become so flat and disconnected.

What had you already tried before naturopathic treatment?

We had tried counselling, mindfulness apps, changes to her school workload, and some supplements. While some things helped a little, it still felt like she was constantly battling anxiety and low moods every day.

What made you decide to try this approach?

We wanted to support Sophie more holistically and understand whether things like stress, hormones, sleep, nutrition, and nervous system health could be contributing to how she was feeling. Adrian’s calm and compassionate approach made us feel comfortable straight away.

What changed, and over what timeframe did you start noticing it?

The first thing we noticed was that Sophie seemed calmer and was sleeping more deeply within a few weeks. Over the next couple of months, her mood gradually lifted, she became more socially engaged again, and she started coping with school much better. It was a gradual process, but the improvements felt very genuine and sustainable.

What does life look like now, compared to before?

Sophie is smiling again, spending time with friends, and engaging with life instead of avoiding it. She still has normal teenage ups and downs, but she seems far more emotionally resilient and confident in herself. Our home environment feels lighter and happier again.

What would you say to another parent in the same situation?

Don’t ignore the signs when your child is struggling emotionally, and don’t lose hope. Having someone who truly listens and supports the whole person made a huge difference for our family. Adrian has so much experience in working with teenagers and understands their unique struggles. He is a god-send to our family.

The pattern

What these stories tend to have in common.

Most of the people in these stories had been around the system for a while before they arrived. Diagnoses had been ruled in or out. Protocols had been tried and partially worked. The case sat unresolved.

What seemed to move things for them was a longer, slower look at how everything fit together, and a protocol written specifically for their case rather than adapted from a template.

Booking

If any of this sounds like your case.

Book a forty-five-minute consult and start your own story with Adrian. He’ll tell you, after that session, whether he thinks he’s the right fit for your case.

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