Autoimmune Specialist Melbourne & Sunshine coast
The prevalence of autoimmune conditions is on the rise, with 80% of cases occurring in women. Receiving an autoimmune diagnosis can be overwhelming, often bringing stress, discomfort, and a lower quality of life. While the exact causes of these conditions are still being explored, one thing is clear: managing autoimmune diseases effectively requires a comprehensive lifestyle approach.
If you’re serious about managing your autoimmune condition, it’s essential to look beyond just food. Factors like sleep, stress, exposure to harmful chemicals, movement, environmental toxins, as well as your thoughts, beliefs, and emotions, all play a significant role in influencing your symptoms, disease progression, and overall quality of life.
As such if you are ready to explore natural, lifestyle-based treatments, let’s take the first step together. By working with an autoimmune specialist, i can design a personalised approach to help you move toward remission and regain peak functioning. Your journey to a healthier, more vibrant life starts with taking a personalised dietary and lifestyle approach that meets your unique constitution and requirements.
Autoimmune Conditions I Work With
Hashimoto's Disease
Did you know that 90% of hypothyroidism cases are due to Hashimoto's disease which can take between 7-20 years to diagnose.
Lupus
Symptoms associated can be anything from joint pain, to rashes to neurological conditions as Lupus can mimic any medical condition.
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Did you know that there are over 100 type of arthritis, the most common type being osteoarthritis associated with pain, swelling and poor life quality.
Coeliac's, Chron's and Ulcerative Colitis
Gut health is a must to address disease progression, aging, tissues and brain degeneration that accompany these conditions.
My process for autoimmunity
The journey I create for my autoimmune clients is one personalised for their needs. It is a long journey as autoimmune disease is very complex. No two patients are the same, even if they have the same diagnosis.
- First we start with your initial assessment to determine what lifestyle and environmental factors impact your health and what strategy we need to use to address the root cause of your concerns.
- In the second appointment we build your meal plan, lifestyle strategy and daily routine to hit the ground running.
- Expect ongoing education, coaching and hand holding to ensure you are progressing and are receiving the knowledge and support needed for your success.
Know your autoimmunity triggers
Autoimmunity can be difficult to treat as two people that are diagnosed with the same condition rarely have the same symptoms. While the causes are still being researched, some of these can include childhood trauma, viruses, toxins and chemicals, certain genetics and stress. It is rare that only one cause contributes to autoimmune disease development, but rather there is a combination of multiple factors over a period of time that makes you sick.
Some of the triggers which can cause a flare up of autoimmune disease symptoms include:
- Stress (bad relationships, shitty job, poverty)
- Sleep deprivation, night shift, insomnia
- Skipping meals and unstable sugar levels
- Leaky gut & eating trigger foods (gluten, dairy, preservatives, additives, emulsifiers, sugars, processed meats etc)
- Drinking alcohol, soft drinks & caffeine
- Excess or strenuous (HIIT) exercise or being sedentary
- Exposure to pathogens (viruses, bacteria)
- Exposure to chemicals, toxins and mould (think environment, your home, personal care and cleaning products, furniture etc)
- Certain medications
Claim back an autoimmune consultation using private health (dietetics cover) or Medicare (Gp referral)
What my autoimmune disease clients feel
I was diagnosed as having hashimoto 3 years ago and had most of symptoms, most obvious one gaining weight. I met Anca in September. Her knowledge of metabolism and immune system was very impressive. I believe in I am in right hand. Now I am eating 3 times more and loosing weight also most of uncomfortable symptoms of my disease has been gone. If you want to change your lifestyle and loose weight by healing, highly recommend Anca.
Damla
Anca was instrumental in uncovering my underperforming and sluggish metabolism as Hashimotos disease. She developed a manageable eating plan as well as lifestyle suggestions and options to consider. I now have a very good understanding of how to manage my condition thanks to Anca. I would recommend her services.
Vivienne
Anca is an extremely knowledgeable and respectful health professional. She was able to adjust all treatment plans to suit my eating preferences. Anca has a view to supporting the whole person and her advice has enabled me to live an active and comfortable lifestyle, despite having a chronic inflammatory disease. Well worth the expense. Thank you Anca.
Gaylene
Natural autoimmune disease diet and lifestyle treatment benefits
Dealing with the whole self and taking a lifestyle approach to healing is a must when diagnosed with an autoimmune condition.
During our journey together you can expect to learn how to:
- Eat for your body's unique needs and what foods you need to enhance healing
- Breathe to optimise your oxygenation and healing
- Optimise your sleep, movement & exercise routine
- Detox and avoid chemical, toxins & mould exposures
- Manage stress and regulate your immune and nervous system
- Change limiting beliefs & negative emotions to ensure the body receives enhancing feedback
- Create a safe, trusting and supporting partnership with your body
- Create a lifestyle that supports your body rhythms and needs.
As autoimmunity is tricky to manage, you will need to learn how to remain flexible, present and responsive to your body's needs and work with and through any hurdles that can arise on your journey to remission and healing.
Peak energy levels
Breaking down and absorbing nutrients is key for energy production. When you have enough energy it makes it easier to move through the other changes required to heal.
Freedom from pain
Inflammation causes pain and tissue degeneration, however by using the right strategy for your body you can eliminate inflammation, pain and discomfort.
Feel like yourself again
Pain and disease can rob of yourself and make life unpleasant. However this is only a temporary state until your body, mind and soul receive the right formula for healing.
Enjoy life & thrive
When you are back in rhythm with your body, you get back in flow with life. Healing can bring gratitude, a new perspective and commitment to living your best life.
