Functional Medicine
When facing a complex illness, you may be looking for support not only from a purely medical standpoint but also to help you manage your physical, mental, and spiritual health.
How Can a Functional Medical Doctor Help Me?
Functional medical doctors utilise their specialised training to assist in finding the root causes of your complex and multifaceted illnesses and to provide holistic support to patients that is focused on each patient as an individual.
Functional Medicine vs Conventional General Practitioners
1. Longer Appointments
2. Alternative Treatments
3. Chronic Illness Management
4. Personalised Experiences
- Symptoms and Timelines
- Sleep Patterns
- Nutritional Habits
- Personal Relationships
- Exercise and Recreational Habits
Our Qualified Medical Practitioner
Dr Aparna Hegde is Cellf Wellness and GP Clinic’s resident functional medicine practitioner. She acquired her Bachelor of Medicine / Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from the University of Western Australia in 1994 and has specialist qualifications in General Practice and Aerospace Medicine. She has worked as a GP in a number of settings in Australia, UK and the United Arab Emirates.
Dr Hegde has a particular interest and expertise in positive ageing and optimisation of health, making her the perfect fit for our collective at Cellf Wellness and GP Clinic. She is also fluent in both English and Kannada.
Hormonal Disturbances
- Thyroid Disorders
- Menopause
