Functional Medicine

Functional Medicine is a holistic approach that focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of various health issues by incorporating personalised lifestyle changes. From nutrition and exercise to stress management and sleep optimisation, functional medicine emphasises proactive, evidence-based strategies to prevent, manage, and even reverse chronic conditions. Our dedicated team of practitioners help in guiding individuals towards healthier choices, promoting sustainable habits that contribute to overall wellness.

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We help you find practitioners who can provide personalised advice and support tailored to your unique needs. Explore the possibilities of functional medicine with us, where evidence-based practices are designed to elevate your health, prevent chronic conditions, and foster resilience and vitality.

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Naturopath
Piara Waters
, Western Australia

Di Hill

Functional Medicine Practitioner - Di Hill is a Perth-based Clinical Naturopath (BHSc), Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Accredited Health Coach offering online consultations across Australia. Drawing from both professional training and personal experience with chronic health conditions, Di brings a compassionate, whole-person approach to care. Her practice combines the latest evidence-based strategies with a holistic perspective to support lasting, meaningful health outcomes across all dimensions of wellbeing.
Areas of interest:
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Functional GP
Pymble
, NSW

Dr Jasmina Dedic-Hagan

Dr. Jasmina Dedic-Hagan is a specialist GP and functional medicine doctor. She holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and is certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine (US) and board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine. Her areas of interest include gut health, autoimmune disease, endometriosis, PCOS, fertility, perimenopause/menopause, metabolic issues, cardiovascular disease, and sports nutrition.
Areas of interest:
Telehealth
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Functional GP
Pymble
,

Dr Chris Chappel

Dr Chris Chappel is a very experienced and specialised Functional Medicine GP with special interests in reversing diabetes, weight loss, mental health and gut issues.
Areas of interest:
Sydney - North Shore
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Naturopath
Perth
, WA

Jarrod Cooper

Areas of interest:
Perth
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Health Coach
Balmain
, NSW

Anna-Klara Skarp

I’m a practising registered nurse with a background in critical care, and an accredited, certified health coach with a deep passion for women’s wellbeing. I’ve spent years supporting people through moments of uncertainty — and I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it is when women feel informed, heard, and cared for.
Areas of interest:
Sydney
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Integrative Medicine GP
Edgecliff
, NSW

Dr Christabelle Yeoh

Dr Christabelle Yeoh has over 2 decades of experience in clinical care, most of which has focused on understanding root causes of chronic disease. She works with her patients to optimise their biophysical health, mitochondrial health, digestive function microbiome and brain performance. She applies the premise that dysfunctions can be corrected with established practices of nutritional and environmental medicine and selective rehab to support neuroplasticity. Understanding and applying the biophysics of health to optimise circadian biology underlies the foundation to health which patients with complex illnesses need. Through understanding foundational biophysics, biochemistry, functional medicine testing and medical assessments, she guides people through specific lifestyle and nutrient advice to positively influence energy and metabolism.
Areas of interest:
Sydney
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Telehealth
Di Hill
Naturopath
Telehealth
,  
TE
42.65111
13.97756
Perth
,  
WA
-31.95126
115.85805
Piara Waters
,  
WA
-32.12492
115.91812
Functional Medicine Practitioner - Di Hill is a Perth-based Clinical Naturopath (BHSc), Functional Medicine Practitioner, and Accredited Health Coach offering online consultations across Australia. Drawing from both professional training and personal experience with chronic health conditions, Di brings a compassionate, whole-person approach to care. Her practice combines the latest evidence-based strategies with a holistic perspective to support lasting, meaningful health outcomes across all dimensions of wellbeing.
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Naturopath
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
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Telehealth
Dr Jasmina Dedic-Hagan
Functional GP
Telehealth
,  
TE
42.65111
13.97756
North Shore Sydney
,  
NSW
-31.3985
152.9012
Pymble
,  
NSW
-33.74568
151.14319
Dr. Jasmina Dedic-Hagan is a specialist GP and functional medicine doctor. She holds a PhD in Molecular Biology and is certified by the Institute of Functional Medicine (US) and board-certified in Lifestyle Medicine. Her areas of interest include gut health, autoimmune disease, endometriosis, PCOS, fertility, perimenopause/menopause, metabolic issues, cardiovascular disease, and sports nutrition.
autoimmune-conditions, chronic-fatigue, dermatologist-near-me, diabetes, endometriosis-treatment-australia, fertility-and-pregnancy, functional-medicine, gut-issues, heart-disease, lifestyle-medicine, mens-health, menopause, musculoskeletal, pcos, peri-menopause, rheumatologist-near-me, thyroid-and-adrenal-conditions, womens-health-hub
GP
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
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Telehealth
Dr Chris Chappel
Functional GP
North Shore Sydney
,  
NSW
-31.3985
152.9012
Pymble
,  
NSW
-33.74568
151.14319
Dr Chris Chappel is a very experienced and specialised Functional Medicine GP with special interests in reversing diabetes, weight loss, mental health and gut issues.
leaky-gut-syndrome, anti-aging, anxiety, autoimmune-conditions, depression, diabetes, weight-management, functional-medicine, gut-issues, ibs, mental-health
GP
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
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Telehealth
Jarrod Cooper
Naturopath
Perth
,  
WA
-31.95126
115.85805
chronic-fatigue, leaky-gut-syndrome, thyroid-and-adrenal-conditions, anxiety, autoimmune-conditions, chronic-disease, depression, functional-medicine, gut-issues, ibs, mental-health
Naturopath
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
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Telehealth
Anna-Klara Skarp
Health Coach
Telehealth
,  
TE
42.65111
13.97756
Balmain
,  
NSW
-33.85754
151.18106
Sydney
,  
NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
West Sydney
,  
NSW
-33.85489
151.0247
I’m a practising registered nurse with a background in critical care, and an accredited, certified health coach with a deep passion for women’s wellbeing. I’ve spent years supporting people through moments of uncertainty — and I’ve seen firsthand how powerful it is when women feel informed, heard, and cared for.
endometriosis-treatment-australia, adhd, anti-aging, anxiety, cardiovascular-disease, diabetes, weight-management, fertility-and-pregnancy, functional-medicine, gut-issues, gynaecology, health-coaching, holistic-health, hormone-issues, inflammation, integrative-medicine, lifestyle-medicine, menopause, metabolic-health, nutrition, obesity, pcos, peri-menopause, pre-diabetes, preventative-health, sexual-health, stress, womens-health-hub
Health Practitioner
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
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2009
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Telehealth
Dr Christabelle Yeoh
Integrative Medicine GP
East Sydney
,  
NSW
-33.86873
151.20695
Edgecliff
,  
NSW
-33.87911
151.2376
Telehealth
,  
TE
42.65111
13.97756
Dr Christabelle Yeoh has over 2 decades of experience in clinical care, most of which has focused on understanding root causes of chronic disease. She works with her patients to optimise their biophysical health, mitochondrial health, digestive function microbiome and brain performance. She applies the premise that dysfunctions can be corrected with established practices of nutritional and environmental medicine and selective rehab to support neuroplasticity. Understanding and applying the biophysics of health to optimise circadian biology underlies the foundation to health which patients with complex illnesses need. Through understanding foundational biophysics, biochemistry, functional medicine testing and medical assessments, she guides people through specific lifestyle and nutrient advice to positively influence energy and metabolism.
chronic-fatigue, leaky-gut-syndrome, autoimmune-conditions, chronic-disease, chronic-pain, functional-medicine, gut-issues, ibs, inflammation, integrative-medicine, lifestyle-medicine, metabolic-health, neurologist-near-me, nutrition, preventative-health
GP
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
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Telehealth
Maeve Beary
Nutritionist
North Shore Sydney
,  
NSW
-31.3985
152.9012
Pymble
,  
NSW
-33.74568
151.14319
Telehealth
,  
TE
42.65111
13.97756
Maeve is a highly qualified clinical nutritionist specialising in autoimmune conditions and chronic health challenges. With a strong background as both a practitioner and an academic, she has devoted years to exploring the science of food and diet, leveraging their transformative impact on overall well-being. Maeve takes a collaborative approach, working alongside other health professionals within the functional medicine framework to help patients regain and sustain their health.
autoimmune-conditions, chronic-disease, functional-medicine, gut-issues, nutrition
Nutritionist
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
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Telehealth
Dr Peter Holsman
Integrative Medicine GP
Melbourne CBD
,  
VIC
-37.8142
144.96333
East Melbourne
,  
VIC
-37.81292
144.98572
Hawthorn
,  
VIC
-37.82501
145.03143
With over 30 years of experience, Peter's area of expertise is the use of integrative and functional medicine to help treat patients experiencing fatigue-related illnesses
chronic-fatigue, thyroid-and-adrenal-conditions, anxiety, chronic-disease, depression, functional-medicine, gut-issues, hormone-issues, ibs, integrative-medicine
GP
DVA
NDIS
Telehealth Only
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What should I expect during a functional medicine consultation?

During a functional medicine consultation, the practitioner will take a detailed medical history, including information about your lifestyle, diet, stress levels, genetics, and environmental exposures. They may also order specialized lab tests to gain a deeper understanding of your body’s function. The goal is to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses the root causes of your health concerns.

What types of conditions can functional medicine treat?

Functional medicine can be used to treat a wide range of chronic conditions, including autoimmune diseases, digestive disorders (such as irritable bowel syndrome or Crohn’s disease), hormonal imbalances, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, thyroid disorders, and mental health issues such as anxiety and depression.

How is functional medicine different from conventional medicine?

Unlike conventional medicine, which often focuses on diagnosing and treating specific diseases or symptoms, functional medicine seeks to understand the underlying causes of illness by considering the complex interactions between genetics, environment, and lifestyle factors. Functional medicine practitioners use a systems-oriented approach, aiming to treat the whole person rather than just the disease.

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