Sexual health, hormones & nervous system physiology
Naturopathy is often described as “natural medicine”, but the way I practice it is far more specific than that.
My work focuses on the physiology behind sexual health, hormonal function and fertility—and the way these systems interact with the nervous system, metabolism and the gut.
Because symptoms like low libido, painful sex, cycle disruption or fertility challenges rarely come from one system alone.
Instead, they emerge from patterns across multiple systems in the body.
My role is to help identify those patterns and work with your physiology to restore function.
WHO I WORK WITH
Most people who come to see me are navigating one or more of the following:
Low libido or loss of sexual desire
Painful sex or vaginal discomfort
PMS, PMDD or cycle irregularities
Hormonal imbalances such as PCOS
Fertility challenges or pre-conception preparation
Postpartum hormonal and nervous system changes
Fatigue, mood changes or burnout affecting sexual health
Feeling disconnected from their body or sexual wellbeing
Many have already been told their hormones are “normal”, yet the symptoms persist.
This is often where a deeper physiological investigation becomes valuable.
what we look at
Rather than focusing on one symptom in isolation, I look at how multiple systems interact.
These often include:
Hormonal signalling
oestrogen, progesterone, testosterone, thyroid function
Nervous system regulation
stress physiology, safety signalling, autonomic balance
Metabolic health
blood sugar regulation, energy production, inflammation
Gut & microbiome health
particularly its role in hormone metabolism
Psychosexual wellbeing
how stress, safety, embodiment and emotional health influence desire and sexual function
Together these systems shape how the body experiences hormones, intimacy and vitality.
how i work
My clinical approach combines several tools:
Functional pathology testing
Evidence-based naturopathic medicine
Herbal medicine and targeted supplementation
Nutrition and metabolic support
Nervous system regulation strategies
Somatic practices that support reconnection with the body
This allows us to work on both the physiological and experiential layers of health, because sexual wellbeing lives in both.
functional testing
When appropriate, testing may include:
Hormone panels
Thyroid testing
Nutrient status
Inflammatory markers
Gut and vaginal microbiome testing
Metabolic and blood sugar markers
Testing is used strategically to help clarify patterns, rather than being relied upon in isolation.
Your symptoms, history and lived experience remain central to the process.