Embrace Method
At Embrace, every health journey is as unique as the individual.
Some clients require only a small number of consultations to gain clarity and move forward with confidence, while others with more complex health concerns may benefit from ongoing support and guidance over time.
Rather than offering one-size-fits-all programs, every recommendation is thoughtfully tailored to your unique story, health history, current symptoms, lifestyle and goals.
Your journey will always be discussed with you, ensuring you feel informed, supported and empowered to make the decisions that are right for you.
Guided by the Embrace H.E.A.R.T Approach
Embrace Clinical Compass
Not everyone follows the same pathway.
Some people choose to begin with a Complimentary Hormone Clarity Call, while others who are ready to take a deeper dive may progress directly to an Embrace Discovery Session or Embrace Exploratory Session.
Together, we’ll determine the most appropriate starting point for your individual health journey.
Where Your Journey Begins
Not everyone follows the same pathway.
Some people choose to begin with a Complimentary Hormone Clarity Call, while others who are ready to take a deeper dive may progress directly to an Embrace Discovery Session or Embrace Exploratory Session.
Together, we’ll determine the most appropriate starting point for your individual health journey.
The Embrace Difference
Every Embrace consultation includes far more than the time we spend together.
Behind every appointment is thoughtful preparation, detailed clinical analysis, personalised recommendations and genuine ongoing support.
You’ll receive care that is evidence-informed, deeply personalised and centred around your individual story not a protocol designed for everyone else.
Because healing isn’t about treating symptoms in isolation.
It’s about understanding the whole person.
At Embrace, you’ll be supported with compassion, curiosity and a commitment to helping you understand your body, restore balance and move towards lasting health.
Healing is a journey, not a destination and it is a privilege to walk that journey alongside you.
SERVICES
Where Science Meets Soul
At Embrace Functional Medicine, we take a whole-person approach to health — looking beyond individual symptoms to understand the connections between your story, lifestyle, nutrition, physiology and biochemistry.
Whether you are looking for a single supportive session, greater clarity around your health, or a personalised ongoing journey, there is an Embrace pathway designed to meet you where you are.
FREE 1-on-1 Session
20 minutes | Complimentary | Phone or Zoom
A complimentary 1-on-1 conversation to connect, share what you’re experiencing, and explore what support may feel right for you.
This is a welcoming space to ask questions, gain some initial clarity, and discover how the Embrace approach may support you on your health journey. Every conversation is a chance to feel heard, understood, and supported.
ONE-TIME SESSIONS
These are individual services for when you want to come in, focus on the thing you need support with, and pay for that service.
Embrace Restore
60 minutes | $150 | Telehealth / Zoom
Sometimes our health story cannot be understood by looking only at food, hormones or pathology.
Periods of prolonged stress, grief, major life changes and difficult life experiences can influence the way we sleep, eat, digest, move, cope and care for ourselves — and can leave us feeling exhausted, overwhelmed or disconnected from our bodies.
Embrace Restore provides a compassionate, supportive space to explore how stress and life experiences may be interacting with your physical wellbeing.
This is not trauma therapy or psychological treatment. Instead, we focus on supporting the foundations of health that can become disrupted during periods of prolonged stress or overwhelm.
Together, we may explore:
Sleep and restorative rhythms
Nutrition and nourishment
Energy and fatigue
Stress and nervous system regulation
Digestive health
Movement and physical wellbeing
Lifestyle patterns
Self-care and restorative practices
Reconnecting with your body's needs
The aim is not to revisit or treat traumatic experiences. It is to understand where you are now and gently support the physical foundations that can help you feel more grounded, nourished and connected to yourself.
Where psychological or trauma-specific support is needed, collaborative care with an appropriately qualified mental health professional is encouraged.
Embrace Back to You… Reset
60 minutes | $150 | Telehealth / Zoom
Sometimes you don't need to start again — you simply need support finding your way back to yourself.
Embrace Back to You… Reset is a personalised health, nutrition and holistic health coaching session designed for those who are feeling overwhelmed, out of routine, depleted or simply disconnected from the habits that once helped them feel well.
Together, we take a gentle but practical look at where you are right now — your nutrition, energy, daily rhythm, movement, sleep, stress and lifestyle patterns — and identify the areas that may be making it harder for you to feel like yourself.
Rather than an intensive functional medicine investigation, this session focuses on simplifying, resetting and rebuilding your foundations in a way that works with your real life.
Your personalised Reset may include support around:
Nutrition and meal rhythm
Protein, fibre and hydration
Energy and blood sugar stability
Sleep and daily routine
Stress and nervous system support
Movement and rebuilding strength
Emotional or habitual eating patterns
Creating realistic, sustainable health habits
You'll leave with clear, achievable recommendations and a renewed sense of direction — without overwhelm or the expectation of perfection
EMBRACE CHILDREN'S HEALTH
From Babies to Tweens
Every child deserves the opportunity to grow, develop and thrive with strong foundations for lifelong health.
Embrace Children's Health provides gentle, individualised functional medicine and nutritional support for babies, children and tweens, recognising that little bodies have unique needs — and that no two children are the same.
Whether you are navigating digestive concerns, unsettled sleep, skin issues, recurrent illness, food and nutritional challenges, low energy or simply feel that something isn't quite right, we take the time to listen to your child's story and look at the bigger picture.
Looking at the Whole Child
We consider:
Nutrition
Digestion and gut health
Nutrient status
Sleep
Immune health
Energy
Growth and development
Stress and nervous system regulation
Environmental influences
Everyday routines
Depending on your child's individual needs, support may include gut and digestive health, age-appropriate nourishment, food sensitivities, constipation and bowel health, skin health, immune resilience, sleep, energy, nutritional adequacy, stress and nervous system support, healthy development and practical family strategies.
For babies and younger children, care naturally involves working closely with parents or caregivers. As children grow, they can gradually become involved in conversations about their own health in an age-appropriate and empowering way.
Our approach is gentle, practical and individualised. Where symptoms require medical assessment or investigation, functional medicine support is designed to complement — not replace — appropriate paediatric or medical care.
Children's Health — Exploratory Session
Price: $300
A comprehensive initial consultation exploring your child's health history, nutrition, digestion, sleep, energy, development, lifestyle and current concerns to begin identifying the areas requiring support.
Children's Health — Ongoing Care
Price: $150
Personalised follow-up care to review your child's progress, adjust recommendations and continue supporting their changing nutritional and health needs as they grow.
For more complex presentations, functional pathology or a more comprehensive clinical protocol may sometimes be recommended. This will always be discussed with parents or caregivers before proceeding, including any associated costs.
EMBRACE YOUR TEEN'S HEALTH
Supporting young women to understand their bodies, build strong health foundations and feel heard.
Adolescence is a time of enormous physical, hormonal and emotional change. For some young women, those changes can also bring painful or irregular periods, acne, digestive concerns, fatigue, mood changes, anxiety, changes in weight or symptoms associated with conditions such as PCOS or endometriosis.
At Embrace Functional Medicine, we believe these symptoms deserve to be listened to — not dismissed simply because someone is young.
Rather than looking at hormones in isolation, we explore the bigger picture, including nutrition, menstrual health, metabolic health, gut function, sleep, stress, movement, environmental exposures and the demands being placed on a developing body.
We may explore:
Painful, heavy or irregular periods
PCOS and symptoms associated with hormonal imbalance
Endometriosis and persistent pelvic symptoms
Acne and skin changes
Fatigue and fluctuating energy
Blood sugar and metabolic health
Digestive and gut concerns
Nutritional deficiencies
Sleep difficulties
Stress, anxiety and nervous system regulation
Body confidence and changing relationships with food
Lifestyle and environmental influences
The aim is not to overwhelm a teenager with another list of things she should be doing. It is to help her begin understanding what her body may be communicating and what it needs to feel supported.
Teen Exploratory Session
60–75 minutes | $350
A comprehensive first consultation exploring menstrual and hormonal health, nutrition, gut health, energy, sleep, stress, lifestyle and your teen's individual health concerns.
Teen Ongoing Care
60 minutes | $150
Personalised follow-up support to review progress, refine recommendations and continue building sustainable health foundations.
For many teens, the Exploratory Session followed by Ongoing Care provides the right level of support.
If your teen presents with more complex symptoms, requires functional pathology testing or would benefit from a more comprehensive clinical protocol, this will be discussed with you before proceeding. Where appropriate, they may transition into the broader Embrace Functional Medicine clinical pathway, including a dedicated Protocol Session or Functional Pathology Review.
There is no obligation to proceed with additional services, and recommendations will always be discussed clearly with you first.
Teen Health FAQs
How long does the teen program go for?
The Embrace Your Teen's Health program can go anywhere between 3 and 12 months, depending on how many follow-ups are required.
Do I need a referral from my GP?
Not at all. Sharon can work together with your GP and any other allied health service in a triage model.
EMBRACE HEALTH BLUEPRINT
Discover the Story Behind Your Symptoms
One-time Functional Medicine assessment | $500
The Embrace Health Blueprint is a comprehensive, one-time Functional Medicine assessment for women and men who want greater clarity around their health, symptoms and biochemistry.
Rather than looking at one symptom or body system in isolation, the Blueprint explores the interconnected relationship between your hormones, thyroid, gut, metabolism, immune health and nervous system.
Through your health story, comprehensive questionnaires and individually recommended pathology, Sharon connects the dots between your symptoms and biochemical findings to identify key patterns, health priorities and areas that may require further attention.
From Pathology to Clarity
1. Share Your Story
Complete comprehensive Functional Medicine health questionnaires exploring your symptoms, health history, lifestyle and current concerns.
2. Complete Your Pathology
Complete individually recommended blood testing based on your unique health picture and clinical presentation.
Pathology costs are additional and vary according to the testing recommended.
3. Connect the Dots
Sharon reviews your pathology, health history, symptoms and questionnaires through a Functional Medicine lens — looking beyond individual results to understand the bigger picture.
4. Receive Your Blueprint
Receive your personalised Embrace Health Blueprint, bringing together your key findings, health priorities and a clear roadmap for what to focus on next.
Your Blueprint Includes
Comprehensive Functional Medicine health questionnaires
Clinical review of your health history and symptoms
Individualised pathology recommendations
Functional interpretation of relevant pathology
Assessment of hormonal, thyroid, metabolic, gut, immune and nervous system health
Personalised root-cause findings
Key health priorities
Detailed Functional Medicine report
Personalised health roadmap
Recommended next steps
Is the Embrace Health Blueprint for You?
The Blueprint may be particularly helpful if you are experiencing:
Fatigue or burnout
Weight or metabolic changes
Hormonal concerns
Thyroid concerns
Digestive symptoms
Poor or disrupted sleep
Low energy
Stress or reduced resilience
Persistent or unexplained symptoms
A sense that something isn't quite right despite being told your results are "normal"
The Embrace Health Blueprint is a standalone assessment designed to provide clarity and direction.
It does not include ongoing therapeutic care, comprehensive treatment protocols or ongoing coaching.
If your Blueprint identifies areas where you would like further support, you may choose to continue into the appropriate Embrace therapeutic pathway.
Investment: $500
Pathology costs are additional and individually determined.
Your symptoms tell a story. Your Blueprint helps us understand it.
Where Science Meets Soul. Healing is Sacred.
BEYOND HORMONES™ MEN'S HEALTH BLUEPRINT
One-time assessment | $500
A comprehensive one-stop men's health assessment bringing together your health history, symptoms, lifestyle and pathology to explore:
Hormones
Metabolism
Cardiovascular health
Inflammation
Thyroid function
Nutrition
Energy
Sleep
Recovery
Libido
Healthy ageing
You receive a personalised functional medicine review and clear health roadmap identifying your key priorities and next steps.
Comprehensive Blood Testing
Approximately $500 where required
If comprehensive pathology is required, the Embrace Beyond Hormones™ Men's Health Panel is available separately through our pathology provider.
Already have recent blood tests? Suitable recent pathology can be reviewed first so testing is not unnecessarily
THE EMBRACE WOMEN'S HEALING EXPERIENCE
Where we uncover your story and begin connecting the dots.
The Embrace Women's Healing Experience is a deeply personalised functional medicine journey for women who want to understand why their body is changing, rather than simply managing symptoms in isolation.
It may be particularly valuable for women navigating:
PCOS
Endometriosis
Adenomyosis
PMS
Irregular cycles
Fertility concerns
Perimenopause
Menopause
Thyroid concerns
Digestive symptoms
Metabolic changes
Fatigue
Inflammation
Histamine-related symptoms
POTS or other complex interconnected presentations
The Women's Healing Experience recognises that hormones interact with the gut, thyroid, metabolism, blood sugar, nutrient status, immune system, inflammation, nervous system, lifestyle and emotional wellbeing.
Your symptoms are part of that conversation. Healing begins when we ask why.
Women's Healing Experience — Exploratory Session
Up to 120 minutes | $500
Where we uncover your story and begin connecting the dots.
The Exploratory Session is the first comprehensive clinical stage of your Embrace Women's Healing Experience.
This is an in-depth consultation designed to understand not only what you are experiencing, but why these patterns may be occurring.
Together, we explore your:
Health history
Current symptoms
Hormonal and menstrual history
Nutrition
Digestion
Thyroid and metabolic health
Sleep
Stress
Nervous system regulation
Lifestyle
Medications
Supplements
Existing pathology
Using a functional medicine lens, we begin identifying patterns across body systems rather than viewing each symptom in isolation.
Existing blood results and pathology are reviewed where relevant, and additional conventional or functional testing may be considered where clinically appropriate.
The Exploratory Session provides the foundation for your bespoke Embrace healing roadmap and determines the priorities that will guide the next stage of your care.
This is where we listen deeply, investigate thoughtfully and begin asking why.
Women's Healing Experience — Protocol Session
90–120 minutes | $400
Where insight becomes your personalised plan.
Your Protocol Session is where the information gathered during your Exploratory Session, health assessment and pathology is brought together into a clear, personalised functional medicine strategy.
Rather than simply addressing individual symptoms, we look at the patterns emerging across your hormones, gut, thyroid, metabolism, nutrient status, inflammation, nervous system and lifestyle.
Your individual protocol may incorporate:
Therapeutic nutrition
Targeted supplementation
Herbal medicine
Lifestyle strategies
Sleep support
Movement and recovery recommendations
Stress and nervous system regulation
Further pathology or referral where clinically appropriate
Your recommendations are selected according to your individual biochemistry, health history, current needs and capacity — not a generic protocol based solely on a diagnosis.
We walk through your findings and recommendations together so that you understand not only what we are doing, but why.
Bespoke. Considered. Evidence-informed. Uniquely yours.
Woman’ s Healing Experience — Ongoing Care Follow-Up
Up to 60 minutes | $150
Because your body changes — and your care should evolve with you.
Healing is rarely a straight line, and your personalised plan is not designed to remain static.
Your Embrace Ongoing Care Follow-Up allows us to review your progress, listen to how your body is responding and refine your strategy as your needs change.
During your follow-up, we may review:
Symptoms
Menstrual or hormonal changes
Digestion
Energy
Sleep
Stress
Metabolic health
Nutrition
Movement
Supplement or herbal protocols
New pathology results
Your nutrition, lifestyle, supplementation or herbal recommendations can then be adjusted where appropriate, with new priorities introduced gradually rather than changing everything at once.
The frequency of follow-up care is personalised according to your needs and stage of healing.
We reassess. We refine. We keep moving forward — together.
Women's Healing Experience — Reconnect 6+ Months
$300
For existing Embrace clients who have been away from care for 6 months or longer and are ready to reconnect.
This session provides an opportunity to review what has changed since your previous care, including your symptoms, health priorities, lifestyle, nutrition, medications, supplements and relevant pathology.
Together, we reassess where you are now and identify the most appropriate next steps for your health journey.
Women's Healing Experience — Reconnect 12+ Months
$400
For existing Embrace clients who have been away from care for 12 months or longer, the Reconnect Session provides the time and clinical depth needed to understand where your health is now.
Rather than simply picking up where we left off, we take a fresh look at your current health picture, including changes in:
Symptoms
Hormones
Medications
Supplements
Nutrition
Lifestyle
Stress
Sleep
Diagnoses
Investigations
Pathology
Your Reconnect Session may include:
Comprehensive review of your current health and symptoms
Updated health history and clinical assessment
Review of relevant pathology and investigations
Reassessment of your current health priorities
Nutrition, lifestyle and wellbeing review
Identification of new or emerging patterns
Recommendations for further functional pathology where clinically appropriate
A clear direction for your next stage of care
This session is designed for existing Embrace clients who have been away from care for 12 months or longer and are ready to reconnect with their health through a personalised, whole-person functional medicine approach.
Your body changes. Your life changes. Your health priorities can change too.
Functional Pathology Review
$200
A dedicated review of functional blood pathology and investigations, integrating your results with your health history, symptoms and broader health picture.
This can help identify patterns and areas that may require further attention and can be incorporated into your broader health plan where appropriate.
Pathology and external laboratory fees are additional.
EMBRACE MEN'S THRIVE PROGRAM
Beyond hormones. Beyond symptoms.
The Embrace Men's Thrive Program is a personalised functional medicine approach designed to look at men's health as an interconnected whole.
Rather than focusing solely on testosterone, we explore areas including:
Energy and stamina
Strength and performance
Body composition
Metabolic health
Cardiovascular wellbeing
Sleep
Stress
Mental clarity
Recovery
Healthy ageing
Men's Thrive — Exploratory Session
Up to 120 Minutes | $500
A comprehensive deep dive into your health story, symptoms, history, lifestyle and current health concerns.
Using a functional medicine approach, we begin connecting the dots between your hormonal, metabolic, digestive, thyroid, inflammatory, nutritional and nervous-system health to identify the areas that may be contributing to how you feel.
This session establishes your clinical picture and determines the most appropriate next steps, including pathology or further investigation where indicated.
Men's Thrive — Protocol Session
$400
Your personalised treatment and healing strategy.
Following your Exploratory Session and review of relevant clinical information, we bring your findings together into a clear, individualised plan.
Your protocol may incorporate:
Therapeutic nutrition
Lifestyle medicine
Targeted supplementation
Herbal medicine where appropriate
Sleep support
Stress support
Movement
Nervous-system support
Rather than treating individual symptoms in isolation, your protocol is designed around your individual physiology, priorities and health goals.
Men's Thrive — Ongoing Care
$150
Healing evolves, and your care should evolve with you.
Follow-up consultations allow us to assess your progress, review symptoms and responses, refine your protocol and determine what your body needs next.
Initially, follow-ups may occur more regularly and can then be spaced further apart as your health stabilises and you become more confident managing your wellbeing.
Men's Thrive — Pathology Review
$250
For clients requiring a dedicated review of pathology or functional testing.
Rather than simply identifying whether a result falls inside a laboratory reference range, we look at patterns across your results and consider them alongside your symptoms, history and broader clinical picture.
Pathology and external laboratory fees are additional.
YOUR EMBRACE JOURNEY
Whether you are looking for a single session or ongoing support, the starting point is understanding where you are now.
Your health story is unique.
Your care should be too.
Where Science Meets Soul.
Healing Is Sacred.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Functional Medicine?
Functional Medicine looks beyond individual symptoms to explore the underlying factors that may be contributing to how you feel.
At Embrace Functional Medicine, we consider your health history, symptoms, nutrition, hormones, gut health, metabolic health, stress, sleep, lifestyle, medications, pathology and other relevant factors to build a more complete picture of your health.
Rather than simply asking “What can I take for this symptom?”, we begin by asking:
“Why might this be happening?”
Healing begins when we ask why.
What can Embrace Functional Medicine help me with?
Embrace supports women and men across a range of health concerns, with particular focus on:
Perimenopause and menopause
Hormonal health
Thyroid health
Gut and digestive health
Metabolic health and insulin resistance
Energy, stress and nervous system health
Immune and inflammatory health
Nutritional deficiencies
Healthy ageing and preventative health
Men’s health
Teen health
Your care is personalised according to your individual health story rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
What happens when I first come to Embrace?
Your journey begins with understanding your story.
Depending on the service or program you choose, we explore your health history, current symptoms, nutrition, lifestyle, medications and supplements, existing pathology and the different body systems that may be contributing to your health concerns.
From there, we can determine whether further investigation is appropriate and establish the next steps in your personalised health journey.
What is the Embrace Method™?
The Embrace Method™ is the framework I use to guide your care.
We begin with your Story, then identify areas requiring a Reset, develop your personalised Roadmap, and move towards Root Cause Healing.
This allows us to look beyond isolated symptoms and understand the connections between different areas of your health.
Where Science Meets Soul • Healing Becomes Sacred.
Do I need blood tests before my appointment?
Not necessarily.
If you have recent pathology, you are welcome to bring it with you. I can review your existing results alongside your health history and symptoms and determine whether additional investigation may be helpful.
Where appropriate, further conventional or functional pathology may be recommended as part of your care.
Do you offer functional pathology testing?
Yes. Where clinically appropriate, functional pathology may form part of your investigation.
Testing is never performed simply for the sake of testing. Recommendations are based on your individual history, symptoms, existing results and what information may genuinely help guide your care.
Can you work alongside my GP or specialist?
Absolutely.
Functional Medicine can complement conventional medical care rather than replace it. I value collaborative care and am happy to work alongside your GP, specialist or other healthcare professionals where appropriate.
I do not advise you to discontinue prescribed medications or replace medical treatment without consultation with your prescribing practitioner.
Can you help with perimenopause and menopause?
Yes. Women’s hormonal health is a major focus at Embrace.
Perimenopause and menopause can involve much more than changing hormone levels. Depending on the woman, we may explore metabolic health, insulin sensitivity, thyroid function, gut health, inflammation, nutrition, stress physiology, sleep and lifestyle alongside her hormonal picture.
The aim is to understand your individual experience of this transition, rather than treating every woman as though her journey is the same.
Do you support gut health?
Yes. Gut health is an important part of my work.
I support clients experiencing concerns including bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, reflux, food reactions and changes in digestive function.
Depending on your presentation, we may explore nutrition, digestive function, motility, microbiome health, inflammation, food tolerance, stress and the gut–brain connection.
Can you help with thyroid and metabolic health?
Yes.
Thyroid and metabolic health rarely exist in isolation. Depending on your individual presentation, we may consider thyroid function, glucose and insulin regulation, lipids, inflammation, nutrition, stress, sleep, movement, hormones and other relevant factors.
The goal is to understand the wider metabolic picture and identify areas that may benefit from support.
Do you provide personalised nutrition advice?
Yes.
Rather than handing everyone the same meal plan, we look at how you currently eat, your health goals, symptoms, food preferences, lifestyle and any relevant food reactions or intolerances.
We can then work towards a predominantly whole-food approach with appropriate protein, carbohydrates, healthy fats, fibre and phytonutrients to support your individual needs.
Food is information and food can be medicine.
Do you recommend supplements and herbal medicines?
Where appropriate, yes.
Nutritional supplements and herbal or botanical medicines may be incorporated into a personalised protocol following assessment.
Recommendations take into consideration your individual needs, medications, health history, pathology and potential interactions. Supplements are used purposefully rather than simply adding more products to your routine.
Can I work with you if I am taking prescription medication?
Yes.
Many clients come to Embrace while taking prescription medication or receiving treatment from their GP or specialist.
Your medications are considered as part of your overall health picture, including potential nutrient considerations and interactions with supplements or botanical medicines.
Functional Medicine support is designed to work safely alongside your existing medical care.
Do you offer fertility, preconception and pregnancy support?
Yes. Nutritional and lifestyle support can be provided during preconception and pregnancy alongside your usual medical and maternity care.
Preconception care may include nutritional status, metabolic health, gut health, lifestyle, stress, sleep and identifying potential nutritional deficiencies or other modifiable factors.
During pregnancy and postpartum, recommendations are adapted to the unique nutritional and physiological demands of each stage, with particular care around the safety and appropriateness of supplements and botanical medicines.
Can you support someone living with or recovering from cancer?
Supportive nutritional and lifestyle care may be provided alongside your oncology and medical team.
This may include supporting nutritional adequacy, maintaining a nourishing whole-food diet, digestive health, energy and general wellbeing during recovery.
Cancer treatment itself remains under the care of your oncology team. Any supplements or botanical medicines require particular caution because they may interact with cancer treatments, so recommendations are considered in the context of your medical care.
Do you work with men?
Absolutely.
Embrace offers dedicated men's health services, including the Beyond Hormones™ Men’s Health Blueprint and Embrace Men’s Thrive Program.
We can explore areas including hormonal health, metabolic health, cardiovascular risk factors, energy, sleep, body composition, nutrition, stress and healthy ageing.
Do you work with teenagers?
Yes.
Teen health can involve many interconnected factors including nutrition, hormonal changes, gut health, sleep, stress, energy and lifestyle.
Care is age-appropriate and individualised, and I am happy to work collaboratively with your teen's GP or other healthcare professionals when required.
How long will I need to work with you?
There is no single timeframe because every person's health journey is different.
Some people come to Embrace for a focused assessment or Blueprint, while others benefit from a period of ongoing care as we investigate, implement their protocol and review progress.
After your initial assessment, I will explain what I believe is appropriate for you so that you understand the pathway ahead.
What is the difference between an Exploratory Session and a Protocol Session?
Your Exploratory Session is where we investigate your story in depth — your symptoms, health history, lifestyle, nutrition, existing pathology and the patterns and possible drivers that may be contributing to your current health.
Your Protocol Session is where those findings are translated into your personalised plan.
This separation allows appropriate time to investigate and understand your health before developing recommendations specifically for you.
I have worked with Embrace before. Do I need to start again?
Not necessarily.
Returning clients may be suitable for an Embrace Reconnect Session, particularly when it has been some time since we last worked together or your health circumstances have changed.
We revisit your health story, what's happened since we last worked together, current symptoms, pathology, medications, nutrition and lifestyle and establish your next steps.
Do you offer Telehealth appointments?
Yes.
Many Embrace services can be provided via Telehealth, allowing you to access personalised Functional Medicine care even if you are unable to attend in person.
What is the difference between Functional Medicine and Naturopathy?
Functional Medicine and Naturopathy can share some common principles, including an appreciation of nutrition, lifestyle, prevention and a whole-person approach to health. However, they are distinct healthcare approaches with different training pathways and clinical frameworks. Functional Medicine is a systems-based approach that asks why a health concern may be occurring and explores the interconnected factors that may be contributing to it.
In my work at Embrace Functional Medicine, this means taking a detailed health history and considering your symptoms alongside areas such as conventional and functional pathology, nutrition, hormonal health, thyroid function, gut health, metabolic health, inflammation, stress physiology, sleep, medications and lifestyle. Rather than viewing each symptom or body system in isolation, I look for patterns and connections across the whole health picture. Naturopathy is its own discipline and may also incorporate nutrition, lifestyle medicine, herbal medicine and nutritional supplementation, depending on the practitioner's training and scope of practice.
At Embrace, my approach is grounded in my background across nursing, biomedical science, women's health, health science and Integrative and Functional Medicine, while also incorporating nutritional and botanical medicine where appropriate. It isn't about one approach being “better” than another it is about understanding the framework being used and choosing the practitioner and approach that best suits you.At Embrace, we don't just ask, “What can I take for this? ”We ask, “Why is this happening and what is your body trying to tell us? Healing Begins When We Ask Why.
I'm not sure which service or program is right for me. Where should I start?
That's completely okay — you don't need to work it out alone.
You can begin with a complimentary 20-minute Clarity Call so we can briefly discuss what you're experiencing and determine which Embrace service or program may be the most appropriate starting point.
Your body is always communicating. Sometimes we simply need to start listening differently.
Healing Begins When We Ask Why.
The Embrace Difference
Every Embrace consultation includes far more than the time we spend together.
Behind every appointment is thoughtful preparation, detailed clinical analysis, personalised recommendations and genuine ongoing support.
You’ll receive care that is evidence-informed, deeply personalised and centred around your individual story not a protocol designed for everyone else.
Because healing isn’t about treating symptoms in isolation.
It’s about understanding the whole person.
At Embrace, you’ll be supported with compassion, curiosity and a commitment to helping you understand your body, restore balance and move towards lasting health.
Healing is a journey, not a destination and it is a privilege to walk that journey alongside you.