You don’t have to choose between your career and your health. You can have it all. Shelley Gawith helps busy corporates reduce stress in their lives. From her clinic which is recognized as one of the best functional nutrition clinics in New Zealand, Shelley and her team help busy corporates worldwide reduce stress in their lives by combining medically sound practises with nutrition-based care, guided by what your body is telling you. Every part of you is unique, so why shouldn’t your healthcare be?
What’s functional nutrition? The good news is you’re not the first person to wonder about functional nutrition and how our clinic works.
Our bodies are built with several physiological systems in place: our nervous system, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, even magnetic pathways. When our systems are out of alignment, our bodies cannot operate with optimal physiological function. This is when our bodies start to send signals to alert us that our systems are out of alignment. These signals can be a variety of markers, including fatigue, sleepiness, accelerated heart rate, stomach pain, and countless others.
Functional nutrition listens to your body’s signals and uses the power of nutrition to restore your body’s systems into the best possible alignment. Using functional nutrition is not a new practice. This approach to healthcare was first used thousands of years ago. With the modern advances of technology and medical research, we can now use functional nutrition to its full potential to help you feel your best through personalized, nutrition-based healthcare.
Health Conditions and Symptoms Our Clinic Treats
Some of the most common conditions we can help you with:
Digestive disorders (including bloating, reflux, heartburn, diarrhoea, constipation) & IBS
Autoimmunity, Food intolerances, Celiac disease
Adrenal Fatigue, Chronic Fatigue, Thyroid health
Detoxification, heavy metals, mould exposure, acne, skin conditions Hormonal imbalances, PMS, PCOS
Women’s & Men’s health
Sleep, Stress and Anxiety, Depression, Migraines and Headaches
Weight Management
Getting your glow back again
OUR FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION SERVICES
Online Training
The Beginner’s Guide to Your Best You
There's no need for your symptoms to be your norm! By sleeping right, learning what to put on your fork and listening to what your body is saying ... you're going to be unstoppable!
We've developed the resources in this online course in such a way that you won't feel overwhelmed and you'll have access to me plus access to like-minded, supportive people in our private Facebook group to help you on this journey.
I'll share with you our worksheets, video tutorials, inspiring (motivating) infographics as well as the facts behind what your body needs to be its very best.
You'll learn the very foundations to fundamental health! At the end of this course you'll be empowered to make the right choices giving you the control and knowledge to change your health for the better. Life-long change ... and all from the comfort of your own home working at your own pace. Learning made easy!
Initial Consultation
In-Person or via Video Call — 60 minutes
The purpose of our initial consult is to develop a foundational benchmark for us to assess your health and wellness goals. This consultation features a full health assessment, which includes a Nutritional Assessment online survey, diet results, and clinician review.
Functional Evaluation
At the clinic — 60 minutes
Our functional evaluation involves utilising pressure points to identify potential deficiencies in your body. Upon identifying problem areas we use Lingual Neural Testing (LNT), to determine exactly which nutrients your body needs. We only use natural, powerful whole-food dietary supplements when appropriate to assist in restoring your health through functional nutrition.
Extensive Kinesiology and Muscle Testing
At the clinic — 90 minutes
Our bodies have magnetic pathways that are designed to balance and guide our everyday health and function. When those pathways are disrupted, we often feel out of place, sick, fatigued, and even in significant pain. Our Advanced Kinesiology and Muscle Testing service tracks a myriad of magnetic pathways affecting one of two specific systems in your body: your digestive system, and your blood sugar regulation system. Testing results will guide your functional nutrition treatment to best correct and strengthen your system for optimal health in the future.
CERTIFIED, TRAINED, AND ADMITTEDLY OBSESSED WITH HELPING OTHERS LIVE WELL THROUGH FUNCTION NUTRITION
Shelley Gawith leads our team of trained, qualified, and focused clinic staff. Part of our commitment to achieving the best treatment results is maintaining the highest level of certification. Our clinic features current certifications from the following international, national, and local associations and organizations for functional nutrition:
Meet Shelley Gawith
Hi, I’m Shelley Gawith. People ask me why I care so much about functional nutrition. The reality is this amazing approach to healthcare saved my life.
I used to be a super-busy corporate girl. I worked insane hours, skipped meals, lost sleep, and did not take care of my health. That all changed in 2010 when my health crashed. I lost all of my physiological function and doctors wanted to admit me to the hospital. They told me I was on ‘death’s doorstep’ and there was no hope. That scared the ‘ish’ out of me.
The doctors gave me the label of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - I couldn’t stay awake for more than 30 minutes a day. I had two choices: move back in with my parents, or find a solution. It started me on this journey of going to specialist after specialist to try to get answers. Every avenue we went down, nobody could help me. I knew I needed to take the power back. I looked at different courses and realised functional nutrition was right for me. It was then I started to piece together my health history. For as long as I can remember, I had ‘half eyebrows’, which meant nothing at the time. Now I understand it was just one of the signals my body was giving me that I was born with a hypothyroid. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the body lacks sufficient thyroid hormone. The main role of the thyroid hormone in our body is to control our metabolism.
What I learned is the same message I want you to know: you don’t have to sacrifice your health for your career. You can have it all without compromising your most important attribute: your health. Now I get to speak to audiences around the world and clients in our clinic who are facing many of the same symptoms and conditions as I did.
So, what’s your story? As you’re reading my story, you may see your own story in mine. I hope my story can inspire and encourage you to take a positive turning point in your health journey, whether you are struggling with a chronic condition or you just want to enjoy better health and have more energy.
You may have symptoms holding you back from thriving. I encourage you not to let those symptoms holds you back. Your life has so much potential and extraordinary beauty waiting for you to enjoy. I can teach you to listen to what your body is telling you, so you can reclaim your health and experience the amazing life you deserve.
Meet Marlies Elliott
Hello, I am Marlies Elliott, 38 years old, I’m married to Grant and we have two children Zion and Flynn. I am originally from the Netherlands, but I moved to New Zealand two decades ago. I am a very active individual who represented New Zealand in Taekwondo at the World Championships and have over a decade of experience as a personal trainer.
I decided to change careers as I have been on a two-decade journey with my health. My problems started after finishing my studies as a social worker in my late teens. Antibiotics soon were my best friend. My cascade of health issues continued into my early 30’s. After my first child I realised that lying in bed half of the day tired and depressed was not normal!
I worked with a Naturopath for a few years and got my health back, at least I thought I did. Then I met Shelley! We worked together to determine the root causes of my candida. My hair analysis test determined I had a significant amount of heavy metals in my body. After completing a specific detoxification protocol for my body, I finally started to feel like myself again.
After strengthening my own health, I then began to focus on my family. While working with Shelley, I became more aware of genetics and the impact my health had, had on my two sons.
After going through this process I realised, I was passionate about families regaining their health, vitality and wellbeing, all of which I know contribute to a healthy happy family.
I look forward to being a part of your families journey to wellness.
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Whether you’re just getting to know us or you’ve been stalking us for a while, we’d love to get to know you! If you have a question about our services, get in touch with us:
+64 21 168 3699
office@shelleygawith.com
Our clinic is open Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:30pm. Level 2, 26 Brandon Street, CBD Wellington.
