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Integrating traditional western medicine with natural treatments, Senani uses diet, nutritional supplements and herbs in the management and correction of body dysfunction. Identification of causes of illness (such as leaky gut, nutritional insufficiency, fatty acid imbalance, toxin/heavy metal overload, neurotransmitter imbalance, liver detoxification issues, microbial overgrowth and immune system dysregulation) is given priority to achieve wellness and eradicate disease.
Dr Senani Wijesena is an Integrative Medicine Practitioner and Holistic G.P. specialising in Nutrition and maintenance of optimum health and well being through natural means.
Integrating traditional western medicine with natural treatments, Senani uses diet, nutritional supplements and herbs in the management and correction of body dysfunction. Identification of causes of illness (such as leaky gut, nutritional insufficiency, fatty acid imbalance, toxin/heavy metal overload, neurotransmitter imbalance, liver detoxification issues, microbial overgrowth and immune system dysregulation) is given priority to achieve wellness and eradicate disease.
These underlying factors are identified by undergoing assessments of nutriture status, body composition analysis, nutritional blood / urine assays, specialised testing in Nutritional medicine eg heavy metal analysis, Genetic testing (eg MTHFR, HLA DQ2/8 Celiac test), Organic acid testing, Ige allergy and IGg food intolerance testing, Amino acid profiles, Intestinal permeability tests, Stool microbiology tests, Functional liver detoxification profile, Hormonal assays-including womens health, andropause, adrenal gland profiles etc. Dr Wijesena incorporates a holistic approach to all patient assessments and where appropriate identifies and manages mind and emotional components which may contribute to body dysfunction.
Dr Wijesena has a special interest in balancing bio identical hormones and thyroid treatments like T3 SR and thyroid extract as clinically required.
At The Health Lodge, our Integrative Doctors (GPs) in Byron Bay are committed to giving you a level of health care that combines a medical and holistic approach. They practice functional medicine, a discipline focused on treating the underlying causes of disease, rather than on the symptoms alone. With a strong knowledge of how to successfully combine complementary and allied healthcare, our professional team is at the forefront of functional healthcare.
This collaborative and integrative approach ensures that you receive multiple treatment modalities and the collective knowledge of a dedicated team of professionals.
The Health Lodge recognises the Bundjalung of Byron Bay Arakwal people, the Minjungbal people and the Widjabul people as Traditional Owners and custodians for parts of the Byron Shire
