The Holistic Practitioner Podcast

In this episode, we speak with Ann Bolch about her experience as a functional medicine patient. Ann has struggled with her health for 47 years, her main complaints were; Fatigue, Depression, Stomach pain/IBS. After having a thorough health intake, a comprehensive stool & digestive analysis (CDSA 4+), and a SIBO breath test, a reasonably clear […] The post THP 032: A Patient's Perspective of Functional Medicine Treatment appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

In this conversation, we discuss the newly released Blood Chemistry Calculator that Chris Kelly developed (he was a software engineer in a past life) in collaboration with Dr Tommy Wood, Dr Bryan Walsh, and Megan Roberts. Chris Kelly is the Co-Founder of Nourish Balance Thrive (nbt), an online functional medicine practice that specializes in helping athletes optimize their […] The post THP 031: Blood Chemistry Calculator – AI Meets Functional Medicine appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Erin Knight regards herself as a health engineer who specialises in uncovering and addressing the underlying causes of Migraine Headaches. Erin was a long-time sufferer from migraine headaches and eventually got fed up with the impact it was having on her life and started to seek solutions other than symptom management. Over time her headaches disappeared […] The post THP 030: Uncovering The Underlying Causes Of Migraine Headaches appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Jennifer Ellis-Schuetz is a holistic health coach who uses a functional medicine approach to helping her clients recover their health. As we discuss in this episode, Jennifer had a monumental struggle with her health, a battle that cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and more than 15 years of her life. She has a background […] The post THP 029: Jennifer Ellis-Schuetz On Finding Your Way Back From Chronic Illness appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Bella Lindemann is a Functional Nutrition Practitioner who helps people with chronic digestive issues. She specialises in helping people that have developed these issues after travelling to a developing country. In this episode, we talk about the years of struggle Bella had with her health after a nasty food poisoning event in Africa. It was […] The post THP 028: Bella Lindemann On The Connection Between Travel & Chronic Digestive Issues appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

JJ Flizanes is an Empowerment Strategist and Host of The Fit 2 Love Podcast Show. She is an Amazon best-selling author of Fit 2 Love: How to Get Physically, Emotionally, and Spiritually Fit to Attract the Love of Your Life, and author of Knack Absolute Abs: Routines for a Fit and Firm Core. She was […] The post THP 027: Invisible Fitness With JJ Flizanes appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Alison Vickery is a board certified health coach who specialises in helping people overcome histamine intolerance, Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome (CIRS or mould illness), and other functional GUT issues. In this episode, we talk about Alison's long struggle with histamine intolerance and how healing herself lead her into the work of helping others suffering from […] The post THP 026: Alison Vickery On Treating Histamine Intolerance appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Dr. Michael Ruscio is a practitioner, researcher, & speaker in the field of functional medicine. His area of interest and specialty is on the topic of GUT health. He is also a strong advocate for a minimalistic approach to functional medicine and likes to push the boundaries of doing the least for the best possible outcome. In this […] The post THP 025: Dr Michael Ruscio, Future of Functional Medicine Review appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

John Coleman made a remarkable recovery from Parkinson's disease, and as a qualified naturopathic practitioner is helping others do the same John was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 1995 and has been symptom-free for nearly 20 years. In this interview, we talk about John's journey of recovery and also the work that he is doing to help other […] The post THP 024: Naturopath John Coleman On Recovery From Parkinson's Disease appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Chantelle Wegner talks about her recovery from Lyme disease. In this episode, we talk about how Chantelle contracted a Borrelia infection as a result of being bitten by a tick. Within a couple of weeks being bitten, she started to notice some issues with her health and over time when these symptoms persisted she started to look into Lyme […] The post THP 023: Recovering From Lyme Disease appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Professor Campbell Thompson has 30 years of clinical research and practice in Australia and the United Kingdom. He is currently Senior Consultant in General Medicine practicing at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and Flinders Medical Centre in South Australia. Prior to becoming a General Medical practitioner he spent many years specialising in renal medicine. In this episode, […] The post THP 022: The CSIRO Low Carb Study For Managing Diabetes With Professor Campbell Thompson appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Dr. Brooke Stuart is a Holistic Counselor & Functional medicine practitioner based in central Florida. Brookes specialty is helping people to transform their lives by looking at, learning from, letting go of, and growing through the challenges that life brings. She does this by combining holistic counseling & functional medicine. Brooke also facilitates people's transformations through an […] The post THP 021: Dr Brooke Stuart on Transforming People's Lives Through Holistic Counseling appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Dr. Joanne McCormack was recently awarded the prestigious Royal College of General Practitioners prize for her work helping people with obesity and diabetes using a Low Carb approach. She has teamed up with other colleagues and founded a charity called the Public Health Collaboration with the main aim of helping educate other medical professionals and the public […] The post THP 020: UK Doctor Awarded Prize For LCHF Work While Australian Doctor Is Silenced, What Is Going On? appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Susan Birch has over 20 years experience in the fitness industry and is one of New Zealand's leading fitness professionals. She has an array of qualifications under her belt including; Master Health Sciences, Post-Graduate Diploma Sports Medicine, Post-Graduate Diploma Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation, Post-Graduate Diploma COP Musculoskeletal Medicine, Post-Graduate Diploma COP Community Nutrition. Susan has also been […] The post THP 019 – Susan Birch, Functional Medicine Practitioner New Zealand appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Angela Pifer, Ms, FMN, is a licensed Certified Nutritionist and Functional Medical practitioner with over 11 years in practice. She runs a thriving private practice, specializing in SIBO. She helps her patients see the whole picture. Symptoms are simply symptoms a symptom of a larger issue. She takes a step back to figure out […] The post THP 018 – Angela Pifer On Why Treating SIBO Alone May Not Be Enough appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Laura Paris is a licensed acupuncturist and functional medicine practitioner. She was using Paleo nutrition principles to manage her rheumatoid arthritis in the 90's well before most people even knew what the word paleo meant. Laura is board certified Chinese Medicine practitioner and has been pursuing her passion for functional medicine for many years. In this […] The post THP017 – Laura Paris Talks About Chris Kresser's Functional Medicine Training Program appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Alyssa Tait is a physiotherapist and a naturopath that has a unique set of skills allowing her to work with patients who are suffering from pelvic pain that is complicated with digestive disorders such as IBS/SIBO. In this interview, we discuss the topics of pelvic pain, adhesions, SIBO and how to go about treating these conditions. […] The post THP 016 – Alyssa Tait on Pelvic Pain, Adhesions, & SIBO appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Nirala Jacobi is a US trained and certified Naturopathic Doctor practicing in Mullumbimby, NSW, Australia. Nirala specialises in the treatment of digestive disorders, in particular, SIBO and IBS. She is the chief medical officer for the SIBO testing facility in Australia that can be found through the website www.sibotest.com. Nirala is arguably the leading expert […] The post THP 015 – SIBO Testing & SIBO Treatment in Australia with Nirala Jacobi appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Rebecca Coomes is the founder of the website and coaching program, The Healthy Gut. After suffering a lifetime of IBS-like symptoms she finally found an answer when she was diagnosed with SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth). This gave Rebecca the energy and momentum to address other areas of her health and since then she has […] The post THP 014 – Rebecca Coomes on Overcoming a Lifetime of IBS Through Treating SIBO appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Chris York is a licensed osteopath practicing in Ahuriri, Napier, New Zealand. Chris practiced as a traditional osteopath for nearly a decade at which point he fell ill and was unable to work. During Chris's journey back to health, he found that osteopathy alone wasn't enough, and so he broadened his views and eventually regained his health applying […] The post THP 013 – A Holistic Approach To Chronic Back Pain appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Dr. Tommy Wood is a qualified medical doctor (BA BM Bch), graduating from Oxford University in 2011. He has a previous Bachelor's degree in Natural Sciences and Biochemistry from Cambridge University. After working as a junior doctor in the UK for two years, he went on to do his Ph.D. in neonatal brain metabolism at […] The post THP 012: Dr Tommy Wood – Reframing Insulin Resistance appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Evan Brand is a functional medicine practitioner who runs his virtual wellness clinic from home and helps people from all corners of the globe. Evan's brand is Not Just Paleo, he has a very informative health blog, a fantastic podcast, 3 books, his own range of supplements, and underpinning all of this is his functional […] The post THP 011: Evan Brand, The Key to Getting A Lot of People Well Through Functional Medicine appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Dr. Michael Ruscio runs a Functional Medicine practice in Walnut Creek California and consults with clients from all corners of the globe. Over the years in practice, Dr. Ruscio has boiled down what works best for his patients in terms of testing and treatment. In this episode, we discuss why ordering too many tests initially […] The post THP 010: Dr Michael Ruscio on Over-Testing & Over-Treating In Functional Medicine appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Ashley Grosch is a mother of 4 boys, runs a 5-acre permaculture farm, has a natural skincare range, sells produce at local farmers markets, has 25 families who regularly visit her farm to pick their vegetables. She also has an extensive knowledge of essential oils and has an “oil tribe” with over 1000 members. Ashley is a […] The post THP 009: Ashley Grosch, A Health Coach Leading By Example appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Chris Kelly is the Co-Founder of Nourish Balance Thrive (nbt), a functional medicine practice that specializes in helping athletes optimize their health and performance. In this conversation, we discuss how Chris went from being a wreck to thriving as a pro mountain bike rider and then how he transitioned from computer scientist to health coach within a […] The post THP 008: Christopher Kelly On How To Become An Effective Health Coach appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Brent Boswell is a Nutrition Consultant at the Modern Life Nutrition Clinic. He has built a bricks & mortar clinic in Huntington Beach where he sees an average of 150 clients per week. Although Brent has excellent results with helping people lose weight and keep it off, as he explains in this episode, that the weight […] The post THP 007: Building A Successful Nutrition Consulting Business Through Referrals appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Dr. Alvin Danenberg is a periodontist with more than 4 decades of clinical experience who practices holistic dentistry. In 2006, Dr. Danenberg had a stroke and part of his journey back to health was learning more deeply about nutrition and lifestyle. Through this experience, it became clear that his patients dental problems weren t happening in isolation and […] The post THP 006: Gum Disease & Holistic Health From A Veteran Periodontists Perspective appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Dr. Nijole Lloyd is not your typical, practice inside the box type GP. Before she even graduated she was fortunate to be introduced and mentored by doctors who were practicing in an integrative way and this shaped the way she has practiced from the very beginning of her career as a doctor. Nijole currently works […] The post THP 005: The Challenges For MD's Working Holistically Within A Conventional Medical System appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Dr. Anita Sadaty is a full-time, Board Certified, attending physician practicing Obstetrics and Gynecology at North Shore University Hospital in Manhasset, New York. She attended medical school at Cornell University graduating with honors as a member of Alpha Omega Alpha in l994 and completed her residency in Obstetrics and Gynecology, and completed her residency year […] The post THP 004: Transitioning From Practicing As A Conventional MD To A Holistic MD appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Michael Smith is a N.D. BHSC (Naturopathy) who has a passion for health and fitness. He loves working with athletes, biohackers, and people who want to take their health and fitness to the next level. Michael has a keen interest in functional medicine and has studied with Dr. Daniel Kalish (Kalish Institute), Dr. Ben Lynch, […] The post THP 003: Building a Thriving Healthcare Practice While Living In a Remote Coastal Paradise appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Leanne Scott is a certified Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, Integrative Health Coach, Gluten Practitioner, Fitgenes Practitioner, Functional Diagnostic Nutritionist and a Restorative Wellness Coach. Early in her career, she specialised in food intolerances but now treats a wide range of health complaints with autoimmune conditions being a big part of her practice. Leanne is also […] The post THP 002: Functional Nutrition and Autoimmune Disorders appeared first on Stephen Anderson.

Emma Sutherland is a fully qualified Naturopath, having completed four years of training in Herbal Medicine, Nutrition and Homoeopathy as well as a Bachelor of Health Science. She is a successful mum, author, clinical naturopath and TV presenter and her mission in life is to inspire women to get their mojo back. Emma also has […] The post THP 001: Helping Women Get Their Mojo Back with Emma Sutherland appeared first on Stephen Anderson.