As the Founder and Lead Clinician at the Edinburgh Centre for Functional Medicine, I believe in an approach that goes beyond addressing symptoms and looks at the underlying contributors to each person’s health imbalance.

My work with clients is rooted in the functional medicine model, with nutrition as the foundation of every protocol. I have a strong belief in the power of nutrition, having seen it change people’s lives time and time again.

With years of experience in this field, both as a patient and as a practitioner, I firmly believe the functional medicine model represents the future of healthcare for lifestyle-related diseases and their associated conditions.

Like many practitioners, my journey into this profession was shaped by my own health struggles. At different times I overcame chronic Candida, parasitic and SIBO infections. I have walked the walk, so to speak, and can deeply empathise with clients who come to the clinic having tried multiple routes, including conventional treatment, with little success, and who simply want to get their health back as quickly as possible.

I am passionate about helping clients achieve optimal health through an approach tailored to each individual. This may involve exploring genetics, lifestyle factors, toxin exposure, underlying infections, hormones and the impact of stress. Where it helps, I use advanced functional testing, including microbiome and stool analysis, breath testing, hormone and nutrient panels, and mould and toxin testing, so the plan is based on what is actually going on rather than guesswork. By looking at these areas together, we can uncover the root causes of imbalance and use the most appropriate approaches to support the body back towards balance. Where root causes go unaddressed, symptoms can often reappear elsewhere in the body over time.

I am a fully qualified and certified functional medicine practitioner and nutritional therapist (CNHC registered), trained with the Institute for Functional Medicine and SIBO Doctor certified. I support clients across many body systems, always working alongside their medical care.

Gut and digestive health is at the heart of what I do, including SIBO, IBS, acid reflux, H. pylori, Candida and parasitic infections. I believe many paths lead back to the microbiome, and that maintaining a healthy internal “terrain” is essential for good health. Liver and gallbladder health is a particular interest of mine, as these organs are a gateway to the rest of the body and their importance is often overlooked.

Beyond the gut, a large part of my work is with clients affected by mould and environmental toxins, including heavy metals. This is an area that is often missed but can have a significant effect on energy, digestion, the immune system, mood and brain function. I also support many clients living with autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue and hormonal imbalances, where looking at the whole picture, from gut health and hidden infections to toxin exposure, nutrient status, hormones and stress, can make a real difference. Many of the people I see have been everywhere and are still searching for answers, and they are the clients I am most driven to help.

I believe a well-balanced life is crucial, and outside the clinic I am passionate about squash, cooking and football. I have won Irish and British National Squash titles, and I compete in European Squash Championships in my age group.