Weight Loss that works!
Perth Natural Medical Clinic's Naturopaths specialising in Weight
Management:-
Lesley Oakes
Melissa Hohaia
Lesley
is a naturopath and anti-ageing practitioner who specialises in
weight management which offers an individually-tailored approach
to your weight problem and believes that effective weight management
can be achieved by correcting imbalances that contribute to weight
gain.
Many factors can be influencing your ability to lose weight. Causes of weight gain can include:-
- Allergies/food intolerances
- Hormone imbalances including PMS, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, andropause
- Thyroid hormone dysfunction
- Insulin Resistance
- Toxicity - poor detoxification
- Inflammation - fluid weight gain
- Stress hormones
- Sleep deprivation
- Yeast infection
- Lack of exercise,water, fibre
Lesley uses advanced pathology testing to identify abnormal function and imbalance and give direction to your treatment including salivary/urinary hormones and fatty acid metabolites.
Transform Weight Loss into Fat Loss with BIA
Did you know that losing weight on a typical low calorie diet may actually be burning away muscle, not fat? Studies have shown that fat loss on a low calorie diet might only make up just over half of the total weight loss. Muscle loss means you will have fewer mitochondria to burn energy and a lower metabolic rate, making it all too easy for rebound weight gain to occur.
Your consultation with Lesley includes a Bio-Impedance Analysis test (BIA) using the latest VLA50 to achieve an accurate assessment of your body composition including muscle mass, body fat, and fluid levels and to monitor your weight loss.
Lesley then customises a treatment plan based on your own individual needs. The right nutrition is essential for body compositional changes to occur and specialised nutrients can help reduce body fat directly by increasing the metabolic rate.
Your progress will be monitored and results charted over time allowing you to 'see' as well as feel your health improvement.
Thyroflex™ testing
A Thyroflex™ test identifies
whether your thyroid function is underactive or within optimal range
and predicts resting metabolic rate that tells you how many calories
you are burning per day.
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Melissa Hohaia
Melissa
points out that we are continuously bombarded with information on
the health risks associated with carrying excess body weight and
given numerous 'tips' on how to lose those extra unwanted kilos.
Whether we like it or not, there is no quick fix and often there
are underlying reasons as to why the body doesn't want to shift
the excess weight.
Melissa is able to assist with the exploration, diagnosis, and
correction of any underlying nutritional deficiencies or conditions
that may be impacting on your ability to loose undesirable weight
- such as blood sugar imbalances, thyroid hormone deficiencies,
sex hormone imbalances, high stress levels, chronic inflammation,
poor metabolism function. She is also able to work with clients
wanting both fast results and more gentle long-term weight control.
Being
passionate about weight loss and more importantly 'FAT-LOSS' - as
it is fat tissue that the body needs to get rid of - Melissa has
combined years of study in various modalities (Naturopathy, Personal
Training, Nutrition, and Herbal Medicine) to bring together a comprehensive
plan to your 'fat-loss' journey.
Melissa personally designs her 'fat-loss' programs to suit your
individual requirements. She has had over nine years experience
as a personal trainer and nutritional adviser, where she has assisted
many clients in achieving the healthy body they desire. All programs
incorporate a balanced approach to diet, exercise and lifestyle
modifications.
What
you can expect from Melissa's program:
- Comprehensive analysis of diet, lifestyle and exercise routines.
- Detailed personal nutritional plan.
- Guidance with exercise modifications and the incorporation of exercise into a weekly routine.
- Nutritional supplementation to correct any deficiencies.
- Herbal and/or nutritional supplements to support weight loss.
- Realistic goal setting.
- If required, comprehensive testing to identify underlying issues (e.g. hormonal imbalances).
- Continual support and guidance along with the modification of
the approach depending on results and your needs.
- The program is designed to suit you! It can either be based on making slow subtle changes or drastic changes - the decision is always yours!
Client Testimonials:
"Mel's knowledge and motivational strategies helped me reach
my goals faster than I would have felt possible" - A Jones
"Melissa's balance and informed approach is dynamite!"
- A Vines
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