
At first it was a relief to be diagnosed..
Being diagnosed with an autoimmune thyroid condition was in one way a relief as it explained why I was feeling the way I did. For several months I had been anxious, stressed, my muscles were sore and tight, I was always hungry and eating lots but yet I had lost weight. I was constantly exhausted and I even developed a tremor in my hands. So to know the reason behind all of this was certainly a relief at first.
I had not been advised to do anything but to take the medication and hope for the best. And that's what I did.
However, despite being a pharmacist, I soon lacked faith in the prescribed medication to improve my health. After a series of blood tests with no visible improvements I was told that my only options were to either have my thyroid removed or have treatment with radioactive iodine, which would effectively kill it. I felt hopeless.

Nothing changes, if nothing changes...
It was only when I started studying nutritional therapy and functional medicine that I realised that nothing was changing because I wasn't changing. Through my studies I realised all of the things that I COULD do to improve my symptoms and move my body towards remission.
It was then that I decided to take action and take my health into my own hands.
I changed my diet and lifestyle so that I could avoid surgery and a life-long prescription.
I took it one step further and did some functional & genetic testing. The results helped to show me EXACTLY what was going on in my body and allowed me to personalise my nutrition and supplements even more.
And now perimenopause is knocking on my door. I’ve been able to manage my symptoms by truly supporting my body from the inside out. I focus on balancing blood sugar, supporting my adrenal and thyroid health, and eating in a way that nourishes my hormones—not fights them.
Understanding how nutrients, stress, and lifestyle all interconnect has helped me reduce brain fog, lift my energy, and feel more like myself again. It’s not about perfection—it’s about consistency, connection, and knowing what my body actually needs.
I have changed my life
Since then I have developed a toolkit and a lifestyle that works for me and has helped to put me into remission. I have changed my life. I am now empowered to look after myself without being at the complete mercy of doctors. I will always be grateful for what medication can do for me but I am more interested in knowing all of the other ways I can keep myself in remission.
This is why I have made it my mission to help others, like you. I want to share the knowledge and wisdom I have gained about nutritional therapy and functional medicine and help you live a happier, healthier life.