Toki Birch

I help women in their 40s to 60s experiencing underactive thyroid symptoms and Hashimoto’s who are always exhausted, have brain fog, and are gaining weight even though their test results look “good.” Many of my clients come to me before they even realise the thyroid is involved. They simply know they are tired all the time, gain weight easily, have constipation, and struggle to think clearly or feel like themselves.

As a Functional Medicine Practitioner, Nutritionist, and Health Coach for almost a decade, I use a food-first and whole-body approach to thyroid health. The GEMM framework is used to support the upstream systems that influence energy, hormone balance, metabolism, and thyroid function; by focusing on restoring gut health, supporting metabolic flexibility, rebuilding nutrient reserves, and calming nervous system imbalance using SSP and breathwork, your body can return to equilibrium, restore energy, clarity, and strength.

If needed, advanced functional testing (HTMA, GI Map, thyroid panels, etc.), including tests you can do at home will be recommended. Clients are supported with personalised nutrition that focuses on inclusion rather than restrictive diets, lifestyle modifications that feel doable, nervous system support tools, and natural supplementation as appropriate.