From Exhausted and Bloated to Energised and Thriving: A 3-Month Client Transformation
TL;DR
Client went from debilitating fatigue and bloating to vibrant energy and daily bowel motions in 3 months
Blood tests were “normal” but gut testing revealed hidden root causes
Used my 4-step root cause method (food, lifestyle, targeted supplementation, accountability)
Client is now exercising without crashing, no longer needs naps, and feels in control of their wellness
“Everything Looks Fine”…But She Could Barely Get Through the Day
This client came to me completely burnt out.
Despite eating well, resting when she could, and trying everything from magnesium to energy powders, she was:
Waking up exhausted (even after 8+ hours of sleep)
Taking 3–4 hour naps just to survive the day
Barely moving her bowels (a sluggish, incomplete motion every 3 days)
Constantly bloated to the point of feeling 9 months pregnant
Struggling with energy levels stuck at 4/10, dropping to 2/10 on weekends when the exhaustion hit harder
Even a gentle walk would wipe her out for days
She Needed a Root Cause Approach—Not More Band-Aids
After being told her blood tests were “fine,” she reached out for a second opinion.
We started with a Decode Your Health session, where I mapped out her full health history, symptoms, and pathology from a naturopathic lens.
Then we ran a gut microbiome DNA test (CoBiome) to look for deeper answers.
What We Found: The Gut-Body Connection at Play
Her results revealed a clear pattern driving her symptoms:
Low microbial diversity – meaning not enough beneficial gut bugs
Low butyrate production – butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid crucial for gut healing, immune balance, and energy
Low-grade gut inflammation – silently draining her system
Signs of undernourishment – despite eating whole foods, her body wasn’t absorbing or utilising nutrients properly
My 5-Step Root Cause Method in Action
1️⃣ Health Audit + Functional Testing
We connected the dots between her gut health, symptoms, and energy crashes.
We assessed not just her bloods but her cellular function, gut environment, and nervous system.
2️⃣ Food & Lifestyle Medicine
No restrictive detoxes or crash diets—just real, sustainable changes:
Slowly increasing prebiotic fibre (without triggering more bloating)
Building strength through resistance training to reset metabolism
Daily sunlight exposure to regulate her circadian rhythm
Nervous system regulation to shift her body out of fight-or-flight mode
3️⃣ Specific Supplementation
Targeted, practitioner-only formulas designed to:
Repair her gut lining
Reduce inflammation
Restore energy at a cellular level
Instead of band-aids we used evidence-based support tailored to her body.
4️⃣ Weekly Coaching & Accountability
Because lasting change isn’t just about information, it’s about support and implementation.
Through weekly check-ins, we worked through roadblocks together, celebrating wins along the way.
The Transformation: 3 Months to Energy & Digestive Health
Here’s what changed:
From Bristol Stool Type 1 ➝ Type 4 (translation: no more sluggish, incomplete bowel motions)
Bloating reduced dramatically
Hair loss stopped
No more afternoon naps
Exercise without crashing
Calm, clear mind and emotional resilience
Energy improved from 2–4/10 ➝ 10/10
Why Gut Health & Energy Go Hand-in-Hand
Your gut isn’t just about digestion, it’s at the centre of your:
Energy production
Immune regulation
Hormonal balance
Mood and mental clarity
When your gut is inflamed, undernourished, or imbalanced, the whole system suffers.
That’s why we focus on root cause repair, not just symptom management.
If you want to learn more about gut testing, check out CoBiome testing here.
Want to Reset Your Health?
If you feel like your body is a mystery, and you’re sick of being told “everything’s fine” when you know it’s not - you deserve better.
💌 Get your new client voucher here and let’s start piecing together your path to real healing.
Then, book a Decode Your Health session to uncover:
Why your symptoms are happening
What your body is really asking for
How to create a personalised path forward
Let’s stop chasing symptoms and start healing at the cellular level.
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Disclaimer:
This blog is for educational purposes only and is not intended to replace medical advice. Always consult your healthcare professional before starting new treatments or supplements.
This case study is based on one individual’s personal health journey and is shared for educational and informational purposes only. Outcomes may vary from person to person, and results are not guaranteed. Naturopathic care is highly individualised and what works for one person may not be appropriate for another.
Your health concerns deserve a personalised assessment and tailored plan that considers your unique needs, history, and goals.
