Dr. Catherine Casey’s Approach:
Identify the Root Cause
I believe true healing begins beneath the surface. My approach isn’t about masking symptoms—it’s about rolling up our sleeves and exploring your unique health story. This process of discovery takes time which is why I suggest hour long consultations for all but the simplest of health issues. We need time to discuss your health as a child and adult, your famliy history, your environmental exposures, vaccination and infectious disease history, previous medication use and all aspects of lifestyle including diet, nutrition, sleep, activity and psychosocial health.
Amongst this history we will uncover the patterns that have led to current issues, and thereby the strategies required to restore and optimise health.
Comprehensive Testing
Blood testing through medicare or iMedical is worth doing every 1-2 years to track biomarkers. If you have not had testing recently then it may be helpful to obtain the following prior to consultation.
General items; FBC, EUC, LFT, CRP, fasting insulin, homocysteine, thyroid blood test (TSH) T3, T4, Reverse T3, thyroid antibodies, thyroid receptor antibodies, HbA1c, fasting lipids, DHEA testing (DHEAs), testosterone, sex hormone binding globulin (SHBG).
For women from puberty through to peri/menopause consider adding hormone testing; FSH, estradiol, progesterone, taken 1 week before menstruation if applicable.
For men add prostate specific antigen (PSA).
These can be requested through your usual doctor or through iMedical prior to consultation or by Dr Catherine during your initial consultation if appropriate.
Additional specialised investigations and imaging sometimes include heavy metal testing, nutrient testing, cancer screening, gut microbial analysis, mycotoxin testing and can be discussed during your consultation.
Build Your Foundation: Knowledge as Your Greatest Asset
Imagine understanding your body’s inner workings as clearly as you know your daily routine. I will address your current health challenges whilst educating and empowering you by demystifying the essentials: nutrition, sleep, supplementation, stress management and physical activity. Through personalised, jargon-free conversations, I aim to equip you with science-backed principles that form the bedrock of lifelong wellness. This isn’t about quick fixes; it’s about ownership. You’ll learn to recognize your body’s signals, adopt habits that prevent illness, and make informed choices that compound over time.
Start finding solutions to your health issues:
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Chronic Fatigue
If you’re feeling tired more often than those around you, or even compared to your younger self, it’s time to uncover the true cause. Excessive fatigue and un-refreshing sleep could be caused by hormonal problems, autoimmune disease, nutrient deficiencies, inflammation, toxicity and even infections. Once the underlying cause is identified and addressed you can begin to reclaim your energy and your life.
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Period Problems
Are you female and struggling with heavy painful periods, iron deficiency, loss of libido or cyclical mood swings?
Many women are prescribed synthetic hormonal birth control pills but these have a long list of side effects including cancer.
Learn about safely, easily and effectively restoring hormonal balance so you can get back to living your best life, naturally.
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Allergies and Intolerances
Tired of sneezing through spring, fearing certain foods, or feeling like your body is constantly at war with itself? Allergies and intolerances aren’t just inconvenient—they’re your body’s cry for help.
Discover how to heal leaky gut, restore your microbiome and calm immune hypersensitivity so you can experience the true freedom that begins when you heal from within.
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