Fran’s Story

For about 6 months I noticed that my physical and emotional experience, leading up to my period were causing havoc in my life. I started to dread the fortnight prior to my bleed and then as the premenstrual symptoms subsided, I experienced guilt, shame and dismay at how badly I was affected.

I was experiencing ovulation pain, breast pain/tenderness, fluid retention, digestive issues. Emotionally I felt so low, quick to react with anger, very teary and often overwhelmed by my life. I had lost my natural desire to dance and move my body for fun.

Emma is professional, attentive and clearly very qualified to test and treat. I felt a noticeable change after just a week of taking the herbal tonic she prepared for me. I took greater notice of my diet and lifestyle and reduced my intake of wheat, dairy, non-organic meat and sugar. I introduced green smoothies, simple veg. soups and veg. meals.

I now see a huge improvement in my mental health. I have better mental clarity, a resurgence in energy with improvements in my relationships, particularly my children, husband and Mum. I’m more in tune with the divine, allowing a better sense of trust in my purpose. I’m more active, more playful. I’m moving more, becoming stronger and spending more time healing my body with food and movement and recovery. I’ve eliminated some things that were no longer giving me joy and learning to do less things better.

Fran Lilburne

Andrea’s Story

Emma, your methods, investigations and process of working out how to help women does work.  Your personal help to me, Andrea, over the past year has made a big difference and allowed me to head into full foot and ankle reconstruction feeling balanced and more in control than I have in years. The stressors I was facing and the symptoms my body was presenting have greatly reduced down and no longer feel out of control

Andrea Blunden

 

After numerous consultations with doctors and specialists, various tests and scans, I was concerned with high blood pressure and what damage it could be doing to my body.
I had been prescribed numerous medications but to no avail. They either produced side effects or my blood pressure kept fluctuating.
I realised I needed to seek further help and that’s when I consulted Emma.
It’s early days yet but I found Emma to be very empathetic.
With the supplements she has prescribed I hope my health will be restored and soon back to feeling better.

Jenny’s Story

I had BURNOUT. EXHAUSTION. I woke up exhausted, went through the day exhausted, took a great effort to dress myself. First month of burnout I slept for three weeks. A year later I still only had 10-20% energy. At night I was wide awake from 2am-6am unable to sleep.

I saw many doctors, had blood tests galore, could not find anything to explain my symptoms. Emma did a saliva test – found cortisol very high, melatonin very low, hormones all over the place.

Emma listened, then showed me that hormones play a great part in overall well-being. First she helped me sleep, next stage digestion, with supplements and tonics to correct hormone production. After a few months I began to have energy and feel normal again.

Emma’s treatment have led to an incredible recovery from BURNOUT and extreme exhaustion. Although I am weak, I now have energy to build up strength and re-gain fitness.

Thank you and bless you helping me to recover from the stress abuse I put my body through. Now I am happy and healthy.

Jenny Pastuszka

Heather’s Story

I was feeling low in energy and generally stressed from work and studies which I felt was affecting my work-life balance. I started to have skin breakouts and wanted a natural solution.

I have noticed improvements to my symptoms following my first meeting with Emma. Through small changes to diet such as sneaking more vegetables into juice and twice daily tonics I am feeling more energised and my mental clarity is so much better.

I wake up with energy each day and my skin has cleared up.

Heather Cleaver

Mia’s Story

From my very first period I struggled with severe pains and heavy flows that only increased in severity as I got older. Ten years on I thought I had exhausted all my options and heavy doses of codeine or the pill were the only options left. On the worst days of my period I couldn’t work, go to school or drive. I was basically housebound. I was so frustrated and angry with my own body.

Emma has been amazing, so understanding and knowledgeable. Instead of simply telling you what to do she shares her knowledge so I have been left empowered to make my own decisions regarding my body. My diet before was pretty good. We only needed to hone in on some inflammatory things I was eating or drinking. Now my energy levels are up, I’m exercising regularly and loving it. The herbal tonics are easy to take and remember.

Before beginning treatment my anxiety was through the roof, I was moody/depressed and didn’t cope well with what life threw my way. Now physically my immune system can fight off illness, my anxiety is almost non-existent, my energy levels are higher than they’ve ever been and most importantly my periods are no longer impeding on my day-to-day life.

Mia Lund

 

Miriam’s Story

Before coming to the clinic I had no energy, no libido, depression, rapid weight gain, acne, bloating, angry all the time, always exhausted. This had been happening for a year or two. I just felt helpless and hopeless. Stopped caring about my body. So depressed and could never catch up on enough sleep.

Emma was super understanding, compassionate and definitely gave me a lot of hope. Testing done was such a relief to know there was a reason for these symptoms. And I had hope and help!

Now I feel calm enough to think clearly and plan my meals and make time for myself (exercise). I’ve got a clearer perspective focussed on my health and NOT beating myself up constantly about my weight. The natural medications are wonderful. Best part for me they are all natural and work!
Miriam D’Silva

Casey’s Story

I had overwhelming anxiety. I had reached a point where I felt anxious all the time and not just nervous butterflies. I just couldn’t make myself leave the house or participate in social activities. I had a lot of depressive thoughts. I knew I needed help.

I haven’t had to make a lot of extra changes to my life from coming to the clinic as I had already modified my food and lifestyle. I have been taking the natural medications for a few months. At first I felt small bursts of improvements then felt as though I went backwards. But with the support of Emma I persevered and kept taking the medication. My anxiety has now completely settled down and my quality of life has dramatically improved. I feel like myself and like I can breathe again. Don’t give up on yourself was my motto and it worked.

Casey Boekelaar

Rachael’s Story

The health concern that brought me to the clinic was no period since stopping the pill in June.  Inflamed skin with awful acne, had seen multiple beauty therapists and tried every product under the sun before realising there must be a real underlying issue. I was starting to feel depressed and unsocial.

I have made lifestyle changes in the form of dietary changes – no gluten or dairy. Since attending the clinic each time I felt even better as I have slowly been seeing improvements each time. I felt excited to try the new medications as I knew they would be helping my body naturally.

I’m now feeling so much happier and outgoing after a few months of treatment. I am more outgoing and no longer worried about people seeing acne on my face or trying to desperately cover it with make up and harmful products. A huge thank you to Emma for helping me naturally when I felt nobody could.

Rachael Illic

Emma’s Story

The health concerns that brought me to the clinic are acne, energy levels and gut issues.  I’ve had acne since I was a teenager (now 26).  I felt self conscious, depressed and anxious.

My experience at the clinic has been very positive!  Emma has been lovely to see!  More veggies and exercise.  The medications were easy to take and worked like magic.  I’ve had a huge improvement.  I’m feeling a lot happier and more confident.

I would highly recommend Emma to anyone going through hormonal or gut health issues.

Emma Wade

Alison’s Story

I was experiencing quite frequent hot flushes, mostly in the evening and throughout the night which made my sleep very disturbed, leaving me feeling very tired with low energy.  I was also becoming more stressed and anxious overall.

I’ve found the herbal tonics and supplements Emma prescribed to really help my symptoms overall.  Sleep is greatly improved and the hot flushes have virtually disappeared.  Overall my energy levels are better and far less anxious.

My zinc levels were low so I’ve been taking a supplement, a herbal sleep tonic and alkalising powder.  All these are palatable and easy to take with juice or water.  I’ve also focused on including more green leafy vegetables in my diet
Alison Phillips

Sarah’s Story

Before coming to the clinic I didn’t have much of a life.  I suffered anxiety, stomach upsets and severe headaches and migraines, all of which ruled my life.  I felt it easier to stay at home and keep my life as simple as possible with three young children.

I had to strip back my whole diet which made me extremely ill and depressed but with the help of Emma and my hypnotherapist, I stuck it out and along with the medications managed to see it through.  Had to come off all dairy, wheat, gluten and eggs/tomatoes.  Managed to find a way to make it work.

Three months later and my migraines are very rare, I only have a few manageable headaches, no more upset stomachs and lost over ten kilos and feel really good.  More energy too!

Thank you Emma for sticking with me and seeing me through to a better me! xx
Sarah Rollinson

Cheryl’s Story

I was feeling extremely tired, low in energy and not able to keep up with work and family.  I was also having hot flushes close to every five minutes both during the day and at night which of course would constantly wake me up and therefore my sleep patterns were very disrupted.

Since taking the herbal tonic, O-Lift, zinc and probiotics, I have so much more energy.  I no longer have any hot flushes and I believe my immune system is definitely healthier.

I feel much happier due to the fact I can now enjoy every each faction of my life due to good energy and generally feeling healthier.

Starting a new business is a very large undertaking and without Women’s Health & Hormones’ wonderful help and herbal medicine I truly believe I would not have been able to allow the business to function as well as it is now!  Thank you Emma.
Cheryl Beatty

Alison’s Story

For the past five years, one day a month EVERY month, I experienced dizziness similar to seasickness.  I also had headaches focused on either the front right or front left region.  I also vomited several times throughout the day.

The next day I would feel perfectly fine.  It was very strange and for the first two or three years I convinced myself it was food related.  This inevitably caused conflict with my partner as I would randomly decide to cut specific things out of my diet which also affected his eating patterns.  He didn’t think it was food related as we had a healthy diet and lifestyle.

After tracking my cycle for a few months a pattern began to emerge.  The sickness days occurred on the exact day of ovulation.  Realising I needed help to figure out what was causing this, I searched online and found that Emma specialised in women’s hormones.

My initial visit with Emma went very well.  She explained how the hormones work and gave me some herbal tonic, consisting of a variety of plants to help the body stabilise naturally.  This worked a treat and after a couple of weeks taking it twice daily I noticed a significant improvement in my energy levels and overall well-being.  Emma also organised some hormone testing which showed that my hormones were indeed all over the place!   It was such a relief to know that I wasn’t mad and that hormones have such a significant impact on your health in general.

I only had to tweak my diet slightly which was very easy to do.  Emma also provided various suggestions and even some lovely recipes!  I now include in my diet a daily vegetable juice, ground linseeds and plenty of pumpkin seeds.

Emma didn’t promise any fast results and expected that I may still experience sickness at usual at least the first month.  Amazingly, since my first visit with Emma I haven’t experienced a single sick day since.  This is fantastic!  I only wish I’d realised sooner that it was hormone related.  I guess I still think I’m in my 20s rather than mid 40s ha!

I’m so grateful to Emma for the freedom I now feel.  Her work is very important in the world we live in today which is full of pharmaceutical quick fixes.  The body responds far better to natural herbal remedies which restore the system’s balance naturally and kindly, something the majority of the world seems to have forgotten.
Alison Quine

Machelle’s Story

I had basically been feeling wretched for years before attending Emma’s clinic. General aches and pains. Feeling not exactly sick, but just not great. Not liking myself too much. I had no energy so couldn’t focus on losing the ton of weight I’d gained over a few years. I thought if I could lose the weight then I’d feel fine and all my other problems and symptoms would go away.

Emma prescribed a whole range of products which I wasn’t happy about as I’ve always struggled swallowing medications. But I’m glad I persevered. The “potions” helped me feel better, which meant I felt more ready and inclined to change my diet. I wasn’t eating bad foods – just foods that weren’t “right for me”. After feeling so crappy for so long, I’m happy to say it hasn’t taken very long to feel really good – and really well. And it feels great. I have a long way to go with the weight loss, but now I realise it was the other way around. I had to feel good about myself, and lose the problems and the symptoms before I could tackle the weight issue.

My health has improved because my peace of mind has altered. I feel positive about being able to tackle things, rather than always negatively thinking that “it’s all too hard”. I’m linking myself more now.

Thanks Emma for your kindness and patience.
Machelle Holloway

Maria’s Story

Suffering from hayfever for over twenty years, the last 12-18 months has been the worst, suffering daily – itchy eyes, runny nose, sneezing, problem breathing especially at night. Very concerning and constantly feeling down, lack of energy.

Meeting Emma has been amazing. The changes have been incredible. I take/drink a tonic 4 x daily and have an ointment/cream that is repairing my sore/itchy dry eyes. THAT’S IT!!

It’s incredible. I had exhausted ALL avenues before seeing Emma. I was taking a cocktail of medications to try and get some sort of relief. I was visiting the doctors and the chemist REGULARLY. I am now OFF EVERYTHING – preventers, ventolin, under the tongue sprays, tablets, anti-histamines, nasal sprays. Thanks Emma x
Maria Lieberman

Jason’s Story

I was always tired and lack of energy. My muscles were tired and sore every day before and after work or exercise. It’s been two years and it made me feel lazy. At the clinic I had great service. Very helpful of explaining my symptoms and medication. I’m eating more healthy and more motivated in daily life. It has changed my mood and energy. I’m feeling a lot more motivated. I highly recommend this program.
Jason Ojczyk

Tara’s Story

My husband and I were having trouble getting pregnant. We had been trying for about a year and a half. So I came to the clinic to have my hormone test and found out that my hormones were completely out. I did a detox while eating healthy and exercising and by the end of the detox fell pregnant. I highly recommend coming in if you are concerned about anything.
Tara Fallshaw, Rye

Michelle’s Story

My continued THANKS go to Emma Stimpson.

At the age of 45 I started getting migraine headaches, stomach cramps, mood swings plus feelings of illness and sight issues prior to my periods.  This had been happening for about six months before I consulted with naturopath Emma Stimpson.

Emma explained to me that I was peri-menopausal and that a hormonal imbalance was causing my headaches.  She prescribed herbal medicine to balance my hormones and the results were much quicker than I expected.  My headaches were less severe at my next period and over the next three months of taking the herbal medicine, my headaches and other symptoms reduced significantly.  After six months of the treatment i was able to stop taking the medication completely as I no longer had any of the above mentioned issues prior to my period.

While I was seeing Emma, I decided to also discuss another long term issue I had been having.  I suffered from extreme pain in my knees which had been diagnosed as ‘a bit of arthritis’ by my doctor.  I was taking a couple of ‘commercially branded’ nutritional supplements to assist.  After discussing the type of pain I was feeling Emma recommended some different herbal and nutritional supplements.  These supplements definitely helped my joint pain.  I still take these supplements to this day, I still have pain but these  supplements reduce that pain.

I continue to see Emma when I have any health concerns and would definitely recommend her to family and friends.  Emma is easy to talk to with a nurturing demeanor and her knowledge and professionalism is second to none.  Thank you Emma.
Michelle Dickson
Williamstown, Vic

Ana’s Story

For 20 years I have had extremely painful periods and bleeding like the Niagara Falls.  I couldn’t conceive and at the 11th hour, at the age of 45 we tried one last time, with the help of IVF, but to no avail.  For all this time I was misdiagnosed constantly as to what was wrong and finally at that late age it was discovered I had adenomyosis (a type of endometrioses that grows within the muscle and cannot be removed).

There was never any possibility I could have had children.  So, after picking myself up from that reality, I figured I was having all this pain and suffering and loss of a normal life for nothing and took the much thought of step of having a hysterectomy (it actually took me 4 years to make this decision).But after all the stress I went throught mentally and physically for so many years, and the continuous tests and trials, even though the hysterectomy did end up being very successful and gave me back my life, I felt I still needed to completely clean myself out from the inside-out and start fresh – this led me to finding Emma and the Women’s Health & Hormones Clinic.

From the very first second I met Emma Stimpson and stepped into her rooms, I felt like I had finally found someone who could help me and knew her stuff, but someone who actually cared and listened.  She was professional, no nonsense in her advice and methods, but she actually heard what you had to say – these days that’s a rare gift in these professions.

Emma gave me changes to make, one’s that I didn’t have to “pretend” to agree to do beacuse they were “do-able” and it was clearly always my choice.  She did not over-prescribe and send me to the bank to apply for another mortgage just to pay for it all and she kept it simple.  And by keeping it simple, I was able to see for myself what worked and what didn’t.

My desire was not just to clean up my insides as well as my mind; I also had “hormonal” weight to lose.  I asked about detox and Emma gave me a very easy one to do.  I lost weight and inches and I gained energy and this in turn motivated me to take things further and start a fitness regime as well that fast tracked me to having tone and muscle again and never felling tired in mind and body.

Now that I’ve seen the results and felt the benefits, I’m finding it easier to make the effort to keep going.  I’m by no means into gyms and weights and I’ve still got a way to go but if I feel like going back to old habits, I just stop and think about what I’ve achieved in really just a matter of months after so many years of pain and heartache and wondering why I’m on this Earth – I now see a promising future – sadly without children…but my dogs want for nothing!

I would highly recommend Emma and her clinic to anyone and everyone.  She guided me to where I am now with kindness which I really appreciated but also with the knowledge I deperately needed so that I didn’t “self-diagnose” and assume I needed wht I did not and lacked what I did.  She did for me in a matter of months what others couldn’t do for years.

My only regret is that I didn’t find her many years before.

A. Car
Somerville, Vic

Tammy’s Story

The health concern that brought me to the clinic was my skin and anemia. I had been suffering with mild acne since hitting my teens and was tired of taking roacutane on and off! As for my anemia, I noticed I had no energy and a low immune system.

My experience in attending the clinic was excellent. I took on board a “diet change” of fresh produce, mainly fruit and vegetables to boost my iron levels.

I am pleased to say that my iron levels are at a normal range, which in turn my whole body is bursting with energy. I still get a breakout here and there but that’s when I have eaten something bad (like sugar). I was recommended the clinic by my beautician. Sure enough a fantastic decision on my behalf that has taught me what I put in my body such as good nutrients will shine through on the exterior.

Tammy Mathew
Melbourne, Vic

Sarah’s Story

1. What was the health concern that initially brought you to the clinic? How long had you had the problem for and how was it affecting your daily life? How did you feel about the problem?

I came to the clinic feeling far from my normal self. I was demotivated and unhappy. I would wake up in the morning feeling anxious and the slightest problem could set me off into a spin of emotion. If it involved my husband it was generally anger. My tolerance for my two year old son was waning and my ability to relax was damn near impossible. I was feeling lethargic no matter how much sleep I was having and even though I was eating well, drinking minimum alcohol and moderate amount off coffee and tea I was still finding myself needing a lay down in the day. I am in the middle of a university degree, which I knew I just wasn’t going to make it through another semester without exploding with stress.

2. What has been your experience in attending the clinic? What type of changes have you made to your diet or lifestyle? What type of natural medications have been prescribed for you? How did you feel about taking the medications?

The first appointment was a huge relief as my symptoms where that of someone who was indeed having issues with their hormones. I was very interested to find out about my ‘first thing’ early morning cup of tea was actually damaging the lining of my tummy making organic breaky of fruit, nuts and yoghurt impossible to be absorbed. I am saving my wine consumption to two days a week and have reduced my carbohydrate intake considerably and definitely NO gluten. My zinc levels where at an all time low so any good food I was putting into my body was unable to be absorbed anyway. The liquid zinc and herbal tonic prescribed to be immediately started to improve my mood within 3 days and my energy level improved within a week. When I finally got the results from the saliva test I was overwhelmed with relief. My feelings of going crazy with stress and anxiety, along with wanting to kill my husband, where down to incredibly imbalanced hormone levels. These results gave me hope. The future suddenly seemed a lot brighter.

3. How has your health or life changed as a result of your treatment? How do you feel now?

I still have a long way to go but I feel like my health is constantly improving. My friends are commenting on me being much more relaxed and some of them have even been in touch with Emma themselves. I am much more able to diffuse an argument with my husband and I am having much more fun with my little boy. I believe that my memory has improved somewhat and my ability to focus on the task at hand as well as the person in front of me is so much better.

4. Any other comments?

I feel like Emma Stimpson has not only saved my life but she has also saved my marriage. I believe that body chemistry is so easily overlooked. I could have talked about my feelings until the cows come home and rationalised both my thoughts and actions but a few drops of this and take this and this is so much easier. Thank you Emma, I look forward to a future in touch with you and my body chemistry. I am assured that menopause will be a much less rocky road with you holding my hand.
Sarah Hillhouse

Rachel’s Story
1. What was the health concern that initially brought you to the clinic? How long had you had the problem for and how was it affecting your daily life? How did you feel about the problem?

In November 2010 I was diagnosed with Wolfe Parkinson Whyte syndrome, a heart condition, and was soon advised I would require heart surgery to rectify the problem. In January 2011 I identified a lump in my right breast which lead to further investigations and pre cancerous cells being identified in my left breast. The lumps in my left breast were removed in January, and my heart surgery was held in February, and the lump in my right breast (which was benign) was removed in September – both surgeries, I am grateful to say were deemed a success.

Later in the year my life fell into turmoil as I developed anxiety. I lost a vast amount of weight quickly and felt a rushing feeling going through my body. I went back to the doctors convinced I was still having heart related problems or thinking I had an over active thyroid (my mother had suffered with this problem) however all tests would come back clear. I was left without any answers. My health was deteriorating, and I had my two beautiful daughters to care for and my petrol tank was on empty.

In February 2012, my brother recommended I search for a naturopath, and I was delighted to find Emma Stimpson online, and was impressed with her knowledge and passion and underlying belief she could make a positive difference to my health.

2. What has been your experience in attending the clinic? What type of changes have you made to your diet or lifestyle? What type of natural medications have been prescribed for you? How did you feel about taking the medications?

Emma’s approach was refreshing upon our first visit. I knew we had a lot to cover on the first visit, and every step of the way I found Emma supportive, understanding, and her willingness to listen attentively and offer some simple advice to implement immediately. With Emma’s guidance I have made a complete change to my diet. I no longer accept any type of stimulant into my body – eg. caffeine or alcohol and I have a goal to make sure I am eating a large amount of greens on a daily basis. I have increased my water in-take to 2 litres a day. I treat myself to two cups of tea a day and a square of chocolate. I used to eat a lot of chocolate, and really crave sweet things. This is no longer my reality – my husband is surprised at my dedication to a healthy lifestyle as he saw the chocoholic I truly was!!!

I drink supergreens daily and I take a delicious (he he) herbal concoction twice a day which helps to keep my body calm, and I take a supplement twice a day. I am dedicated to this routine as I have seen fantastic results, and I love the feeling of wellness that I have gained over these past months.

I meditate most nights before going to sleep to help calm my body and mind, and I schedule dedicated focused family time each week to make sure that I have much more fun with my children.

3. How has your health or life changed as a result of your treatment? How do you feel now?

My health and my life has changed dramatically as a result of my treatment with Emma. In two weeks I was feeling calmer and over the months ahead my energy levels increased. I now have the energy to do things I was unable to do before. I have returned to study this year, have attended a concert and have managed to stay up later in the evenings rather than crawling in to bed as soon as the children are in bed. I am a better mother and I have an improved relationship with my husband as I have the energy to put time into our relationship. I have managed to understand my anxiety better, in particular the triggers, and do not feel like it is controlling me any more. I am maintaining a healthier weight, and I have a fabulous appetite for healthy foods. I am now focusing on increasing my fitness levels.

4. Any other comments?

I am very thankful for Emma’s continued support and enjoy my visits with her as I always learn new ideas about maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Thank you Emma for helping me to find the healthier me! I am so grateful to have you in my life, I would recommend Emma, without hesitation, to anyone seeking an improvement in their health.

Rachel Gill

Kaye’s Story

After being diagnosed with I.B.S. and basically told to go on “the FODMAP” which I did but still had my oversized stomach and had crippling pain after I ate nearly everything also I started not going out anymore because of the way I looked and felt as I was always uncomfortable. The problem had been going on for a long time but had got to the stage of affecting my life now.

On my first visit to Emma Stimpson the questions she asked I really thought had nothing to do with my stomach problems, and realised I had other health complaints in which Emma explained had everything to do with my problem!

Treatment Plan: To repair my gut and also stop taking HRT in which I had wanted to do for several years.
So over the next 16 weeks under Emma’s wonderful knowledgeable direction and several herbal supplements later my life changed. Not only do I have no bloating (no matter what I eat), I feel fantastic and all my other health complaints have gone as well! I am also off my HRT with very little side effects. I still use the Fodmap diet most of the time but now am not afraid to eat out as my stomach can now deal with anything I eat without griping pains.
What Emma has done for me has changed my life after years of living with stomach and other problems which at 60 years I just thought that’s what life’s about but NO DEFINITELY NOT.

I do believe Emma can help any woman with this problem! So thank you Emma for helping me.

Kaye, Rye, Vic

Josephine’s Story

What was the health concern that brought you to the clinic?
Hives, caused by hormones. I had for a year and didn’t sleep well and couldn’t enjoy myself.

What has been your experience in attending the clinic?
It was wonderful. I really feel 100%. I can enjoy myself again when going out and also eating out. I have improved my diet and my exercise. Well the medication was all good because it helps me so much.

How has your health changed as a result of your treatment?
It is excellent. I feel much better and can enjoy myself again. I was so glad that I come here because Emma was really helpful. And she provide me with this treatment that really changed my life.

Josephine O’Donohoe
Melbourne, Vic, 17/7/14

Julia’s Story

1. What was the health concern that initially brought you to the clinic? How long had you had the problem for and how was it affecting your daily life? How did you feel about the problem?

I approached Emma Stimpson at Womens Health and Hormones for a number of reasons but primarily because I have endometriosis which I have struggled with since I was first diagnosed at age 17. Now in my early 30’s my Husband and I had been trying to conceive without success. After going back to see my specialist because of painful periods and irregular bleeding, I underwent my 3rd laparoscopy only to be told that my endometriosis had spread throughout my abdomen and over my bowel. I was presented with the options of drugs to put my body into menopause for a number of months to shrink the endometriosis followed by more surgery and then IVF. I was not comfortable with any of this and decided that I wanted to explore all other options first before going down this path. I felt more comfortable knowing that if I had tried the alternatives first and this didn’t work then I would reassess my options. By now I was experiencing anxiety, extreme fatigue, pain and complete frustration with my condition and sadness that it was all so hard!

2. What has been your experience in attending the clinic? What type of changes have you made to your diet or lifestyle? What type of natural medications have been prescribed for you? How did you feel about taking the medications?

Emma has shown great empathy, care and understanding over the past 7 months I have been attending the clinic. It hasn’t been easy and has required some lifestyle changes but it has been worth it. I started to see improvements reasonably quickly in my general health including increased energy levels, improved wellbeing, almost complete elimination of anxiety and a huge reduction in PMS symptoms including evening out of highs and lows in my moods. Although I already led a relatively healthy lifestyle including diet and exercise I was not being as consistent as I could be. I worked on this and included more leafy green vegetables in my diet, and aligned my diet with alkaline foods to reduce acidity. I also cut out alcohol, which took me a while to do but has made an enormous difference to my symptoms. It has been a slow journey with some setbacks along the way but overall when I reflect on how I felt when I first saw Emma, there has been so much improvement in so many areas. Emma was able to identify hormone imbalances in my oestrogen and progesterone levels through specific testing contributing to my condition that we are now addressing.

I am taking a combination of herbs to help reduce the symptoms, promote ovulation, even out hormone levels and improve general health. This can be challenging at times but I am willing to try anything if it means I avoid having to undergo hormone treatment and more surgery. Ultimately our hope is that this leads to a achieving a healthy pregnancy!

3. How has your health or life changed as a result of your treatment? How do you feel now?

My life has changed considerably since discovering Womens Health and Hormones and I have noticed the most consistent improvement over the past 2 or 3 months. My periods have regulated, I am now experiencing 50% less pain overall, I have started ovulating again and my general health has improved significantly. My immune system feels so much stronger and I am not getting sick with colds and viruses the way I used to.

4. Any other comments?

It is so difficult with endometriosis to know how you are progressing but I can only go by how I feel. I have spent thousands of dollars and tried almost every natural alternative there is and I believe I have finally found the solution that works for me, that I have seen the most improvement and felt the most benefit from. I have combined this with regular yoga practice and am finally achieving the mind, body spirit balance I needed. I am positive and excited about the future and recommend anyone with endometriosis or similar health concerns to speak to Emma.
Julia Hillman

Rachel’s Story

I came to see Emma Stimpson after years of struggling with migraine, post cancer issues, heavy periods – I felt my health was never going to improve. I would spend up to 1 – 2 days vomiting not being able to function. I felt CRAP!

I loved seeing Emma. She listened and did not make me feel like I was being a hypochondriac.

It was hard WORK but I completely changed my diet cutting out foods that are not good for me. Emma prescribed a few tonics and powders to support my system in the beginning but 6 months on I no longer need them. I still stick to a strict diet.

I feel fantastic, full of energy and I am not sick!!! I can function and am so happy I have quality of life. I can exercise, work and live a normal life! I would recommend Emma to any woman who wants to improve their health. Emma gives the tools and it’s up to you to use them!!!

Rachel Burrel, Frankston, Australia

Christina’s Story

For many years I have had a few allergies but it has gradually been getting worse and worse. It started with oranges and anti-biotics but grew to a list of items as long as my arm! (Most of them quite healthy too!)

Finally after my Mum passed away (I had been looking after her for 14 years and this probably gave me some stresses too). My body really couldn’t hut anymore. I felt unhappy, tearful and generally unwell. I still ate some of the foods and suffered the consequences. The consequences kept getting more upsetting and the reactions happened within 10-30 minutes of eating some things.

I went to the Alfred with my list of foods etc. that I knew I was intolerant of, but they just wanted me to come off nearly all food and do more testing (time consuming and none of which would be pleasant). In my stressed state I couldn’t cope with any of this. Thankfully my niece had visited Emma Stimpson with great success so I took the big step of going to her clinic for help.

When I first went to Emma, I wasn’t sure that anyone could help me but she demonstrated confidence and I was prepared to give anything a go as I was really down in the dumps. She understood my inability to cut everything out and worked around my issues to help me build up my immune system and detox my liver. Funnily enough over time, as I started feeling better, I was able to give up most of the things that I couldn’t really eat. However, this happened in a gradual manner and with the help of feeling better in myself. The biggest breakthrough was when we isolated one of the main problems – preservatives! Sometimes my face would be so blotchy after preservatives. Once this was isolated, the results were quick.

Over the main treatment time, I have taken the medications that Emma has recommended although now I only need to take them sometimes. Two are a funny black liquid that has natural herbs to bolster my immune system and a liquid zinc supplement. Apart from these, I avoid the tricky foods for me. Well at least for the most part! Now I can eat some of these things. Where the reaction used to be minutes, it is now hours or even days before any issues.

With my lifestyle, I was lucky that when I came to Emma, I already swam regularly (sometimes 2 km a day) and participated in aqua aerobics at least 4 x a week (on holidays up to 10!). I sometimes walked but with being quite overweight, these exercises were less stressful to my body. That meant there was a healthy part of my lifestyle. I still keep up regular exercise and have incorporated a vegetable and fruit juicing regime that makes me feel even better. My juice is made up of celery, carrot, cucumber, ginger, garlic, beetroot and two fruits (usually an apple, pear or kiwi fruit).

I feel so much better now! I am still a little emotional sometimes especially about my Mum but I am coping and I am happier. I feel my energy has improved and that I am a bit more in charge of my life. When your body is out of whack, one cannot cope with everyday things, with stress and with harder things. This is where the change is for me. I work so life is stressful but I can cope and I am starting to enjoy work again.

I am just grateful that Emma has been able to help me where others could not. Doctors really treat the reactions but not really the why it is happening. After the liver detox, I could feel the difference. It has taken nearly two years to feel this good but that was because I had to do it slowly for me. Other might have coped quicker. Still, it has been worth it in the end!

Christina Engel, Carrum, Vic

Kylie’s Story

I first went to the clinic to get help with my headaches and migraines.  This had been happening for about 4 years.  The headaches occurred often but were definitely worse before my period. My GP suggested I go on the pill and use nurofen plus to control the pain. When I was on the pill in the past, I put on a lot of weight so I didn’t think this would be the answer for me. I felt disillusioned, depressed and had no energy.

A friend of mine had seen Emma Stimpson and had good results so I thought I would give the clinic a try. My experience has been fantastic.

Emma tested my hormones, my urine and my zinc levels and started me on some herbal medicine. It took a while to get used to the taste of the tonic (yuk!)but the tablets were easy to take. Emma also helped me to change my diet which I think has helped a lot.

My health has improved out of sight since I started seeing Emma. It has now been about 4 months and my headaches have stopped completely. I feel more energetic and have started exercising again. This makes me feel happy. I am so glad to have found a solution for my headaches.

If you are wondering whether to try herbal medicine or see the naturopaths at the clinic I say go for it! Emma has helped me a lot and given me so much support.

Kylie Sweeney
Mornington, Vic

Cathy’s Story

Dear Tory, It was a great privilege meeting you 9 months ago as my Naturopath. Your treatments over these months have improved my health, state of mind, as well as weight loss to a great extent.  I was deeply touched by your sincere concern over my progress, as I’m sure, it was with every other client who was fortunate enough to have you as there Naturopath.

I am towards the end of my journey to recovery but still feel I need your support (as I will always do), your patience and understanding is simply overwhelming, and for that I thank you. Somehow, in a weird way, I feel that you are a very special angel who was sent to me for a purpose, you made sure I took the right remedies, you you made me feel I had my confidence and self-esteem back, and you made sure that I took your advice with regards to other referral appointments – and for that I am deeply grateful.

Thank you Tory for all your care and most of all, your friendship. God Bless.

Cathy Menezes
Melbourne, VIC

Rebecca’s Story

I am so grateful to have found Emma Stimpson and the clinic. I am no longer using a nasal spray (parescription drug) that I was everyday before my treatment, my breathing is much clearer and deeper. I feel happier and more optimistic.

I have a long history of allergies and asthma symptoms. The symptoms could sometimes be very severe; some occasions I felt I was allergic to everything. I felt lethargic, depressed, constantly blocked in my nose. In daily life I often felt irritated, tired and generally run-down.

From attending the clinic it was established that I am allergic to sulfites (a food preservative used in many foods). I changed my diet so as I am a lot less exposed to sulfites. This means a more organic choice of foods, wines, teas etc. I feel very good about all medications prescribed at the clinic, which is zinc and liquid tinctures and medication to support the immune system.

I have felt a thousand times better since visiting the clinic and using my new treatment which is all natural based. My allergies have cleared, I am not constantly blowing my nose and my energy levels are a great deal higher. I feel healthy.

Rebecca Shaheen
Red Hill, VIC

Charlene’s Story

I had adult acne, was always feeling tired and listless, had trouble with my menstrual cycle, severe haemorrhaging and pain as well as serious prer-menstrual tension. The acne has been a long battle since puberty. I hated the acne – it affected my social life. I did not want to go out and it depressed me.

Attending the clinic has been a worthwhile life changing experience. I’m a RN Div 1 Nurse and believe in alternate medicine. I have made significant changes to my diet and lifestyle with the assistance of my wonderful Naturopath who prescribed me various medications and even though some of them (the liquids) weren’t that “soft” on the palate but the main thing is, they worked!!! I was prepared to try anything!!

Oh wow, I now keep getting so many compliments about how amazing my skin looks. I’ve lost weight and feel energized. I haven’t needed to see my GP for any of my ailments since I commenced on these natural medications.

I would definitely advise anyone to give it a go, you will not be disappointed. I have encouraged my daughter who who also has acne and bouts of unexplained abdominal pain to attend this clinic.

Charlene Gainsford
Rosebud, VIC

Robyn’s Story

Hello. My name is Robyn. I’m 51 years old. I have been a patient of Emma Stimpson since the 29th of July, 2010. I contacted Emma as she specialises in Balancing Your Hormones. I was looking for an alternative to assist me with my journey through Menopause.

1. How did I feel before my treatment?

No energy, lethargic, moody, anxiety, had constant hot flushes, bloated feeling, just wasn’t myself? Weight gain etc.

2. Why have you continued with treatment?

After we had received the diagnosis test back, I started the treatment to suit my needs, started to see a change in three weeks of taking alternative medicine.

3. How do you feel now?

Words cannot describe. Energy levels much higher, hormonal mood swings improved, anxiety levels are low, hot flushes very rare. I feel I have that beast called Menopause under control.

4. What has your experience been like?
I would like to take the opportunity to Thank Emma for her knowledge, Treatment, with her experience and manner to advise any situation. I have regained my energy and feel like myself again just in 4 months. Very enjoyable and would strongly recommend visiting Emma Stimpson just like I did.
Robyn Stafford
Hastings, VIC

Gayle’s Story

“I was HOT, I was BLOATED, I was FAT and I was CRANKY”

I was “HOT”, I was “BLOATED”, I was “FAT”, I was “CRANKY”.  I had been in this state for well over a year.  I had been diagnosed as “Peri-menopausal” by my Doctor.  Obviously my hormones were having a party and I wasn’t invited.  All these things combined were affecting my ability to be the happy, go-lucky person that I used to be, and hoped, could again be one day.

I had been living in a hot place for a long time, it was getting worse, and for the last few months I was constantly there with no let up.  It had made me feel nauseous, dizzy, unable to sleep, and just generally feeling very unwell.

At this time I had also been experiencing being bloated, regardless of what exercise I did or food I ate.  Part of this was suffering constantly from reflux and indigestion.

Slowly over the last few years with all the above going on I was also constantly gaining weight.  It didn’t matter if I was living on the smell of a lettuce leaf, or gutsing myself, it was a very slow gradual weight gain  and nothing I did seemed to help.  At this time I was a member of T.O.W.N.  Club of Tootgarook, trying to control my weight gain, as this was an area of my being that I hated.  Then one night at the club we were having a guest speaker, in walked Emma Stimpson, Naturopath.

Emma introduced and explained a little about herself and what she does, and how she could help.  Within 30 seconds of listening to Emma, I was wanting to make an appointment.  This was to be a turning point for me.

A couple of very simple tests to begin with, nothing obtrusive, then on to some natural medicines.  These I found very interesting, some easy to swallow, some not so easy to swallow!!! Followed by some very easy and basic changes to my eating habits.

Within two weeks of my first visit, I was no longer feeling hot constantly, within approximately a month, my heat issues were over.  At this same time, I started to feel happier within myself, and found I could deal with things a lot easier, and didn’t have that cranky feeling with me all the time.  At about 8 weeks I noticed that all my bloating issues were gone also.  At this point I am very slowly losing weight.  I figure it took a long time to put on, so it will take a long time to take off.  My goal is to lose weight and that will be a work in progress.

I have been under the influence of Emma now for three months, and feel fantastic.  Everything I was suffering has now changed.

I am no longer “HOT”, “BLOATED”, “CANKY”, still a little “FAT”, however i know that will change.  I feel “FANTASTIC” and am again loving life.  I am definitely back to the happy go-lucky person that I was a few years back, all thanks to Emma Stimpson, her wonderful manner and diagnosis of my issues.
Gayle Roach
Rye, VIC

Adele’s Story
1. What was the health concern that initially brought you to the clinic? How long had you had the problem for and how was it affecting your daily life? How did you feel about the problem?

My biggest concern was my mood swings, irritability and general wellbeing. This had been going for over a year and I found that nothing was helping me, I felt alone and that no one had the same problems as me. I tried numerous over the counter tablets etc and nothing helped. My poor husband kept by my side and listened he was wonderful ☺

After about 6 months I was diagnosed with a Thyroid problem and Diverticular disease!!!!! Just to add to the above. I went to a specialist about the thyroid; he kept on taking bloods and my hormone levels and metabolism where off the charts but still no tablets for me. I was just going around in circles.

I had just about enough, I cried all the time and felt very alone, no one understood, not even my friends, if let like it was just me to battle the situation.

2. What has been your experience in attending the clinic? What type of changes have you made to your diet or lifestyle? What type of natural medications have been prescribed for you? How did you feel about taking the medications?

Thank goodness I found the Women’s Health Clinic, Emma Stimpson has been wonderful a very good listener and is always there to help, Emma even opened the clinic for me one day as i had a period from hell for 2 weeks, How good is that, something i will always remember ☺.

I was tested for hormone levels and wow my Estrogens were off the charts and my progesterone was extremely low. Now we knew what to do. I am on 2 different liquids, they are yummy (NOT) one is for my moods and the other to help the bleeding and pain associated with periods. Iron for my energy levels, Probiotics for the Diverticular, progesterone tabs and another to help reduce the estrogens’ levels, i know it seems a lot but oh my how they have helped.

My diet has changed, this was a little difficult but we made it and my health has improved tenfold YAY.I am exercising at least 4 times a week and have the energy to enjoy it. My general well being is great. I finally feel in control of my destination. I would urge anyone out there that has the same or similar feelings to contact Emma, remember if you don’t try to help yourself who else will do it, be strong and determined to succeed, I did

Thank you once again Emma, I don’t know where I would be without you.

Regards
Adele Christie

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