Persistent period or pelvic pain can be deeply impact your quality of life. It affects not only your how physically feel, but also your energy, work capacity, relationships, and just about everything else. Many women plan their month around when pain might strike, often bracing for impact before a period even begins. For good reason, endometriosis is frequently the first condition that comes to mind. It is common, often underdiagnosed, and diagnosis is still significantly del

If you’ve treated thrush with an over-the-counter cream or tablet and symptoms are still there, it’s important not to assume the treatment simply wasn’t strong enough. There are a number of different species of Candida - the yeast that causes thrush - and not all of them respond the same way to treatment. While Candida albicans  is the most common cause of vulvovaginal candidiasis (or thrush) and usually responds to azole antifungals such as fluconazole or clotrimazole, anot

A common pattern I see in clinic is someone who does exactly what they’re supposed to do. They develop symptoms, see their doctor, receive a clear diagnosis such as bacterial vaginosis, thrush, or a urinary tract infection, and take the appropriate medication. Symptoms settle. For a time, things feel better. Then days, weeks, or months later, the same symptoms return. The cycle repeats. Another diagnosis. Another course of treatment. Temporary relief, but never a sense that t

In a world of quick fixes and one-size-fits-all advice, it’s easy to feel frustrated when you’re doing “all the right things” and still don’t feel like you're getting better. Maybe your blood tests come back “normal,” but your energy is low, your digestion is unpredictable, or your hormones feel all over the place. That’s where naturopathic care offers something different, a truly personalised, whole-body approach designed to help you understand what’s going on beneath the su

When you come to see me for the first time, one of the most important steps in understanding your health is testing — but not just any testing. The right tests, done at the right time and interpreted in the right context, can reveal valuable insights into what’s really driving your symptoms. In this post, I’ll share the key blood tests I commonly request at an initial consultation, how I interpret them, and when we might need to look further with functional testing. The Found

When standard blood tests come back “normal” but symptoms persist, it can feel frustrating — like something important is being missed. This is where functional testing comes in. Functional testing goes beyond just identifying disease, it looks at how your body’s systems are performing and why they may not be functioning optimally. By understanding these deeper patterns, we can be far more precise — and proactive — in how we support your health. Comprehensive Hormone Testing:

Menopause brings many changes, and one of the most overlooked yet impactful is Genitourinary Syndrome of Menopause (GSM). While it’s often reduced to “vaginal dryness,” GSM is so much more than that—it affects vaginal, bladder, and urinary health, leading to persistent discomfort that doesn’t always improve on its own and has a significant impact on your quality of life. If you’re experiencing vaginal irritation, painful intercourse, frequent UTIs, or bladder urgency, you’re

Your vaginal microbiome is more than just a collection of bacteria—it’s a first line of defense against infections. A well-balanced vaginal microbiome plays a critical role in preventing bacterial vaginosis (BV), thrush (yeast infections), urinary tract infections (UTIs), and even reducing the risk of persistent HPV infections. When this delicate ecosystem is imbalanced, harmful bacteria and yeast can overgrow, leading to recurring infections, irritation, and increased suscep