Functional Medicine & Menopause Clinic Edinburgh
Edinburgh is home to Scotland’s first doctor-led Functional Medicine practice, although we are now a leading nationwide virtual practice. Our service provides fully personalised medicine which takes into account your unique genetics, life history, nutrition and lifestyle. We believe in a collaborative approach, one that puts you back in the driver’s seat of your health.
We offer a range of services including:
- Functional Medicine
- Menopause Care
- Breast Cancer Services
Functional Medicine
Functional Medicine is ‘root cause’ medicine. We want to understand why you are feeling unwell, and address the underlying causes of your health concerns.
Our approach involves:
- Comprehensive health assessments
- Nutrition and lifestyle counselling
- Functional testing and advanced diagnostics
- Fully personalised treatment plans at every stage
All our doctors have done extensive training in Functional Medicine as well as having training and experience in conventional medicine and the NHS.
Menopause Care
Menopause can be a challenging time for many and our specialist menopause care means that you don’t have to do it alone.
Our service includes:
- Hormone balance evaluations and comprehensive health assessments
- Personalised nutrition and lifestyle strategies
- Support for managing perimenopausal symptoms including hormone replacement therapy (HRT) and targeted supplementation
- Assessment of healthy oestrogen elimination for those on oestrogen-containing HRT using urinary DUTCH testing
- Membership options for those wanting ongoing support
Our menopause specialists are trained in both menopause care and Functional Medicine to ensure that you have access to comprehensive, safe personalised menopause care.
Breast Cancer Services
Our specialist breast cancer service is for those who have had active breast cancer and want to prevent recurrence, as well as those who have a strong family history or are concerned about their breast cancer risk.
Our approach includes:
- In-depth consultations with our oncology-focused doctor and Nutritional Therapist
- Further assessment of your individual risk using Function Testing such as blood work, urinary DUTCH testing and nutrigenomics (modifiable genes involved in breast cancer risk)
- You can read more about this service here.
