Treat more than the symptoms of auto-immunity with Functional Medicine

By addressing the underlying mechanisms that cause autoimmunity, we can help, and in some cases reverse autoimmune diseases

Auto-immunity is becoming increasingly common, affecting 1 in 20 Australians, 75% of whom are women. It can be a wrecking ball destroying health, quality of life, and wellbeing!

There are many symptoms, depending on the tissue the auto-immunity is attacking. You may be feeling tired, with low mood, and you may have noticed you are losing your hair or it’s thinning out, your putting on weight, your muscles and joints feel achy and you feel cold.

Often patients go for many years without a diagnosis from their Doctor, and even with a diagnosis, little help is given to understand the root causes of the condition and what you can do about.

This is where Functional Medicine excels! All auto-immune diseases have the same auto-immune process at their core. The key is to understand why the body is attacking itself. What is driving this process and causing inflammation in the body?

Does this sound familiar?

You have received a diagnosis but you aren’t sure what you can do now to support yourself
You aren’t sure what to eat or what impact your diet is having on your health
You notice when you are stressed out, your symptoms get worse but you finding it difficult to relax
You are worried about the auto-immunity getting worse and want to look after the ‘future you’

Imagine if you could feel this way?

You get up in the morning after a refreshing night’s sleep and don’t give your health much thought all day. You eat well, but have the occasional treat. Today, it’s a gluten-free brownie and a coffee while you catch up with a friend you haven’t seen in too long. You take care of yourself and exercise but aren’t obsessed with your health. You are looking forward to what the future may bring..

Possible drivers of auto-immunity

Nutrition and food triggers
Leaky gut
Genetics
Toxins
Poor sleep and high stress
Infections

Auto-Immune issues we work with include:

Hashimoto’s Thyroiditis
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Anti-parietal cell autoimmunity

Coeliac Disease
Ankylosing spondylitis
Lupus
Hair Loss

Psoriasis
Raynaud Syndrome
Gluten Ataxia
Post food poisoning IBS

Functional Medicine may be what you’re looking for

Unlike ‘conventional’ medicine, in Functional Medicine, we don’t just treat the disease itself, but instead the underlying imbalances in the body that are causing the disease. This can be a more effective approach for chronic health conditions such as auto-immunity than conventional medicine which may struggle in their treatment.

This means

We are finding out what is exactly going on in your body
We are treating the underlying causes rather than just the symptoms

Our Health Unlimited Program is grounded in the principles of Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine Tree showing causal factors leading to diagnosis as used by Fairfield Nutrition and Functional Medicine Melbourne

The Health Unlimited Program Can Help

A comprehensive and supportive one-on-one Functional Medicine program to understand the root causes of your ill-health.
Includes unlimited support and consultations from a Functional Medicine practitioner over an extended period (typically 3 to 6 months, cancel anytime)
The program will be tailored to meet your needs and goals, providing a personalised blue print for you to get and stay healthy. We do this by combining the latest scientific research, the world’s most advanced lab testing, with our expertise and our understanding of your health.

Hi, I’m Stephen Ward (Msc, Bsc) and lead practitioner at Fairfield Nutrition

With my combined training in nutrition, Functional Medicine, and coaching, I can give you the expertise and support you need to transform your health. We will make use of nutrition, targeted supplements and simple lifestyle changes to address the underlying imbalances in your body..

Now seeing clients in person at Fairfield wellness and online through tele-medicine video or the telephone
Available throughout Australia and New Zealand, including lab testing and supplements

“I will do everything I can to support you on this journey so that you can feel your old self again! So that you can feel like YOU again! This means listening to you, sharing knowledge and expertise, supporting you to make the changes you need to improve your health.

I am a very honest person and will never judge or disregard your symptoms. I’ll guide and filter all the information that is out there so that our plan, is based in the scientific research, and is formulated around what works best for you, your pace and your goals..”

Take a look at previous client case reports to see how I work

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What’s actually involved in the Health Unlimited Program?

Health Assessment

A comprehensive assessment of your symptoms, previous test results
Identification of likely root causes of your health issues and a plan to improve your health
Tracking reported symptom scores between sessions to track progress towards your goals
We identify what Functional Lab testing is the most appropriate for you and fits within your budget

Nutrition and Diet

A review of your current diet and nutrition
Personalised advice and support for the best way of eating that works for you

Treatment

Target the underlying imbalances in your body through nutrition, targeted supplements and lifestyle changes
Supporting you every step of the way to make change happen

Pillars of Good Health

We spend time on each of the pillars of good health (sleep, movement, nutrition, and stress management). We assess their impact on your health and support you to make changes as needed

Health for lifestyle

Setting you up with a healthy diet and lifestyle for life
Making sure you have the knowledge and resources should your health concerns re-appear in the future

Feeling better is a phone call away

If you’re interested in the Health Unlimited Program, the place to start is with a free introductory call with myself. We can have a chat to work out whether this is the right program for you and what your options are to improve your health.

What’s included in the Health Unlimited Program?

Extended first consultation (1.5 - 2 hrs) allows a detailed intake assessment and design of your personalised program.
Then as many sessions with your practitioner as you need
Consultations through online tele-medicine or telephone (in-person available in Ivanhoe, Melbourne)
Complete support between sessions:
- Phone calls
- Ask questions through our coaching app
- Online resources and programs on gut health, stress management, and sleep

A $200 non-refundable deposit

And a monthly payment of $400 *

*Cancel anytime, includes unlimited consults and time

As we are solely focused on getting you the best results possible, we prefer ongoing programs that will support you for as long as you need us.
You can discontinue the program at anytime, including after the first month.
A typical program with ourselves lasts between 3 to 6 months, varying by condition and case complexity.
Please book a call with us to discuss what this may look like for you.