Functional Medicine in East Cannington
Uncover the Why Behind Your Symptoms
When you’re tired of treating symptoms without getting real answers, functional medicine offers a different path forward. At Healing with Alena, Alena Helikarova takes a science-based approach that looks at your whole person – not just your pain points. Rather than masking symptoms with quick fixes, we dig deep to understand what’s really happening in your body.
Functional medicine is like being a health detective, examining how your nutrition, lifestyle, sleep patterns, stress levels, and body systems all work together. This comprehensive approach means we can identify the underlying causes of fatigue, pain, digestive issues, hormonal imbalances, and chronic health concerns that have been holding you back.
Your Personalised Health Assessment Journey
Every functional medicine journey begins with a thorough one-hour consultation where we explore your complete health picture. Alena examines your posture, nervous system function, breathing patterns, and muscular balance whilst also discussing your nutrition, lifestyle, and any symptoms you’re experiencing. This isn’t a rushed appointment – we take the time to truly understand your unique health story.
Comprehensive Testing for Answers
Our functional medicine approach includes access to advanced testing that goes beyond standard blood work. Alena provides referral letters for comprehensive blood panels that examine nutrient levels, hormonal balance, inflammatory markers, and metabolic function. For those experiencing fertility challenges or digestive concerns, we may recommend microbiome testing to assess both gut and vaginal health.
These tests aren’t just numbers on a page – Alena interprets your results through a functional medicine lens, identifying patterns and imbalances that could be affecting your energy, mood, sleep, and overall wellbeing. This scientific approach ensures your treatment plan is based on evidence, not guesswork.
Treatment Protocols for Lasting Results
Once we understand your body’s unique needs, Alena develops a personalised wellness protocol that combines multiple therapeutic approaches. Your treatment plan might include targeted exercises, nervous system regulation techniques like specialised breathing exercises, acupuncture, nutritional supplementation, or gentle cleansing protocols. Each recommendation is specifically chosen to address your body’s imbalances and support natural healing.
What makes our approach special is the integration of physiotherapy techniques with functional medicine principles. This means you’re not just receiving supplements or dietary advice – you’re getting hands-on treatment that supports your nervous system, improves your movement patterns, and enhances your body’s ability to heal itself.
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Schedule Your Comprehensive Health Assessment
Ready to discover what’s really causing your health challenges? Book your functional medicine consultation with Alena and take the first step towards understanding your body’s unique needs. Contact Healing with Alena in East Cannington today to begin your journey to optimal health.