Weight Loss that works!

Perth Natural Medical Clinic's Naturopaths specialising in Weight Management:-
Lesley Oakes
Melissa Hohaia

Lesley Oakes Lesley is a naturopath and Board Certified anti-ageing practitioner who specialises in weight management which offers an individually-tailored approach to your weight problem and believes that effective weight management can be achieved by correcting imbalances that contribute to weight gain.

Many factors can be influencing your ability to lose weight. Causes of weight gain can include:-

Allergies/food intolerances
Hormone imbalances including PMS, PCOS, perimenopause, menopause, andropause
Thyroid hormone dysfunction
Insulin Resistance
Toxicity - poor detoxification
Inflammation - fluid weight gain
Stress hormones
Sleep deprivation
Yeast infection
Lack of exercise,water, fibre

Lesley uses advanced pathology testing to identify abnormal function and imbalance and give direction to your treatment including salivary/urinary hormones and fatty acid metabolites.

Transform Weight Loss into Fat Loss with CHA

Did you know that losing weight on a typical low calorie diet may actually be burning away muscle, not fat? Studies have shown that fat loss on a low calorie diet might only make up just over half of the total weight loss. Muscle loss means you will have fewer mitochondria to burn energy and a lower metabolic rate, making it all too easy for rebound weight gain to occur.

Your consultation with Lesley includes a free Cellular Health Analysis test (CHA) using the latest VLA50 to achieve an accurate assessment of your body composition including muscle mass, body fat, and fluid levels and to monitor your weight loss.

Lesley then customises a treatment plan based on your own individual needs, including the very effective Shake-It Program. The right nutrition is essential for body compositional changes to occur and specialised nutrients can help reduce body fat directly by increasing the metabolic rate.

Your progress will be monitored and results charted over time allowing you to 'see' as well as feel your health improvement.

Thyroflex™ thyroid testing

A Thyroflex™ test identifies whether your thyroid function is underactive or within optimal range and predicts resting metabolic rate that tells you how many calories you are burning per day. An imbalance of your thyroid hormone can effect every metabolic function in your body. Balancing your thyroid can help you lose weight and restore your energy.

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Melissa Hohaia

Lesley Oakes Melissa points out that we are continuously bombarded with information on the health risks associated with carrying excess body weight and given numerous 'tips' on how to lose those extra unwanted kilos. Whether we like it or not, there is no quick fix and often there are underlying reasons as to why the body doesn't want to shift the excess weight.

Melissa is able to assist with the exploration, diagnosis, and correction of any underlying nutritional deficiencies or conditions that may be impacting on your ability to loose undesirable weight - such as blood sugar imbalances, thyroid hormone deficiencies, sex hormone imbalances, high stress levels, chronic inflammation, poor metabolism function. She is also able to work with clients wanting both fast results and more gentle long-term weight control.

Lesley Oakes Being passionate about weight loss and more importantly 'FAT-LOSS' - as it is fat tissue that the body needs to get rid of - Melissa has combined years of study in various modalities (Naturopathy, Personal Training, Nutrition, and Herbal Medicine) to bring together a comprehensive plan to your 'fat-loss' journey.

Melissa personally designs her 'Inside Out Weight Management' programs to suit your individual requirements. She has had over nine years experience as a personal trainer and nutritional adviser, where she has assisted many clients in achieving the healthy body they desire. All programs incorporate a balanced approach to diet, exercise and lifestyle modifications.

What you can expect from Melissa's Inside Out Weight Management program:

Comprehensive analysis of diet, lifestyle and exercise routines.
Monitoring with the most up-to date Bioelectrical Impedence Analysis.
Guidance with exercise modifications and the incorporation of exercise into a weekly routine.
Nutritional supplementation to correct any deficiencies.
Herbal and/or nutritional supplements to support weight loss.
Realistic goal setting.
If chosen, comprehensive testing to identify underlying issues (e.g. hormonal imbalances).
Continual support and guidance along with the modification of the approach depending on results and your needs.
The program is designed to suit you! It can either be based on making slow subtle changes or drastic changes - the decision is always yours!

Packages available:

Bronze...
ISO 10 week workbook
Initial 1hr Naturopathic Consult
5x 1/2hr Follow up Naturopathic Consults
Bioimpedence Analysis Scans x6
Iridology Analysis Report
Indicans Testing for Gut Dysbiosis
                                                            Cost for 10 weeks          $715.00
                                                            Discounted price            $594.00
                                                            (That’s less than $60 per week!)
Silver...
ISO 10 week workbook
Initial 1hr Naturopathic Consult
5x 1/2hr Follow up Naturopathic Consults
Bioimpedence Analysis Scans x6
Iridology Analysis Report
Saliva Hormone Testing*      (worth $160.00)
Indicans Testing for Gut Dysbiosis
                                                            Cost for 10 weeks          $875.00
                                                            Discounted price            $756.00
                                                            (That’s less than $76 per week!)
Gold...
ISO 10 week workbook
Initial 1hr Naturopathic Consult
5x 1/2hr Follow up Naturopathic Consults
Bioimpedence Analysis Scans x6
Iridology Analysis Report
Extensive Female/Male Hormone Profile** (worth $584)
Indicans Testing for Gut Dysbiosis
                                                            Cost for 10 weeks          $1299.00
                                                            Discounted price            $1179.00
                                                            (That’s less than $120 per week!)
Optional… Personal Training x6 and program
                                                           Cost for 10 weeks          $1689.00
                                                           Discounted price            $1479.00
                                                           (That’s less than $150 per week!)
Platnium...
ISO 10 week workbook
Initial 1hr Naturopathic Consult
5x 1/2hr Follow up Naturopathic Consults
Bioimpedence Analysis Scans x6
Iridology Analysis Report
Extensive Female/Male Hormone Profile**        (worth $584)
Urinary Metabolites - Metabolic Profile***         (worth $375)
                                                            Cost for 10 weeks          $1654.00
                                                            Discounted price            $1554.00
                                                            (That’s less than $157 per week!)
Optional… Personal Training x6 and program
                   Metabolic Rate and VO2 Testing
                                                            Cost for 10 weeks          $2364.00
                                                            Discounted price            $2154.00
                                                            (That’s less than $220 per week!)

Please note that any supplementation will be additional to the package cost.
*Saliva Hormone Testing – looks into Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, DHEA levels along with Cortisol
**Extensive Female/Male Hormone Profile – looks into Estrogen, Progesterone, Testosterone, DHEA levels plus their metabolites, along with Cortisol, Melatonin, Growth Hormone, Thyroid function and mineral status.
***Urinary Metabolites – Metabolic Profile – identifies bacterial, yeast, and fungal dysbiosis, along with metabolic efficiency (carbohydrate, protein, fat metabolism) and neurotransmitter metabolites.