Welcome to Root Cause Recovery

Hi, my name is Jo, and I created Root Cause Health Clinic to help those struggling with health conditions and bothersome symptoms.

Due to personal health issues with hormones, histamine intolerance and mast cell activation for many years, I know how lonely and frustrating it can be when you want to feel well but have no idea where to start or what is causing an imbalance or reaction within your body. That is why I decided to study nutritional therapy, looking into the root cause of health issues rather than just masking symptoms with medication.

I graduated from the College of Naturopathic Medicine, completing three years of biomedicine and nutrition study with 200 hours of clinical training. I now enjoy running a busy practice, sharing my knowledge and enabling clients to balance their hormones and reclaim their health, energy, and zest for life.

After a diagnosis of oestrogen-positive breast cancer, I am passionate about supporting women to reverse hormone imbalance and helping to educate how certain diet and lifestyle choices and hormone testing can be utilised as preventative medicine and reduce the chance of disease or recurrence within the body.

For those of you on a restricted diet due to symptoms of multiple chemical sensitivity (histamine/salicylates/oxalate) I can help you pinpoint and address any imbalances, co-infections or mould illness that is causing immune system-overreactivity, so that, like me, you can once again enjoy a wide range of foods to support your overall health without sensitivities and reactions.

Since graduating, I have completed many hours of further education. I am always learning, as science is forever evolving. One area I am invested in is the cutting-edge study of nutrigenomics, which looks at the impact certain nutrients can have on the function of our genes. I have found this to be hugely beneficial within my healing journey, enabling me to make personalised interventions to support my body and regain my health. Upon completing further studies to become a nutrigenomics practitioner, I offer DNA testing for a truly personalised approach to your healing journey.

For more information about nutrigenomic testing to optimise your health, please click on the 'functional testing' tab.

As a naturopathic nutritionist, I provide supportive, non-judgmental one-on-one consultations that make healthy eating a joy. I simplify complex biochemical processes into clear, understandable information and help identify the root causes of your health challenges. From there, I create a clear action plan that outlines sustainable steps to help you achieve your health goals.