FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE

Functional medicine is a science-based and patient-centred approach to healthcare that seeks to discover how and why illness occurs. Instead of disease as the point of focus, Functional Medicine addresses the inter-connecting biochemical, genetic and lifestyle factors that underlie disease and dysfunction.

This approach delivers the ultimate in personalised health care with nutritional medicine and lifestyle modifications as core features.
This specialty has gained significant momentum in the United States and is set to revolutionise our current medical model of health care.

Now practicing from the new Bloomfield Medical Centre in Orange.

What we do

Health issues commonly addressed at Braid Health.

Autoimmune conditions

  • Food allergies and intolerances
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Rheumatoid arthritis

Hormone imbalances

  • Adrenal fatigue
  • Thyroid disorders
  • Metabolic syndromes (obesity, blood sugar balance)
  • Diabetes

Brain Health Concerns

The onset of brain decline can be insidious and easy to miss. Common signs and symptoms of cognitive decline include:

  • Brain Fog
  • Fatigue
  • Forgetfulness
  • Word finding difficulties
  • Sleep difficulties
  • Pain
  • Mood changes
  • Stress

    • Ongoing effects of injury, surgery or illness

    or other problem associated with mobility or self care, such as:

    • Stroke, aneurysm, tumour
    • Traumatic brain injury
    • Multiple sclerosis
    • Spinal cord injury
    • Dementia

    Any pain issue, general or focal

    • Neck pain/Low back pain
    • Arthritis/joint pain
    • Nerve pain/Neuropathy
    • Repetitive strain
    • Fibromyalgia
    • Headaches/migraines

    There are many significant and complex conditions which can benefit from comprehensive holistic health management offered here at Braid Health.

    We are now billing through Medicare for all medical consultations at Braid Health whether Integrative/Functional Medicine or Rehabilitation Medicine.

    In order to qualify for a Medicare rebate, a GP referral is essential(valid 12 months).

    Fees available here.

     

    NOTE: 
    We are no longer running Braid Health programs, however a series of health coaching sessions with Jill Raab are highly recommended for better health outcomes.  Please contact Jill for details.

    Any specialised diagnostic testing (eg detailed stool test or hormone profile) and supplement recommendations will be an additional cost to medical consultation fees.

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