My Background
I discovered Naturopathic Medicine in 2017, when after picking up a severe chest infection and numerous antibiotics, I was left with severe fatigue. After 6 months of infections and chronic fatigue, I saw a naturopathic nutritionalist - my health improved within a week and I was back to normality within a month. It felt amazing to be able to lead a normal life and to know that if I arranged to meet friends, that I'd actually be well enough to turn up!
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I retired early from teaching and so initially decided to study Naturopathic Nutrition as an interest. However, the more I studied, the more I saw the improvement it brings to general health and wellbeing.
I want to use my knowledge to help as many people as possible reach their optimal health and to enjoy life!
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My Purpose
Empower & Heal
My mission is to support traditional medicine, to work with your GP, and to empower you to optimise your own health and wellbeing. Naturopathic medicine unlocks the potential of self-healing, resulting in improvements after a few weeks.
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I treat each client individually, consider the whole person (via a full medical history), support the root cause of any issues (rather than treating symptoms) and provide a Personal Protocol (with dietary, supplement and lifestyle advice).
Why not utilise my knowledge, trust your own ability to heal and allow yourself to feel better than you ever imagined?
My Professional Development
Jan 2023: Founder, DOOLEYS NUTRITION ARDS.
Dec 2022 - present: Registered Naturopath (nutrition) and member of the General Naturopathic Council.
Sept 2020 - present: Student and graduate member of Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP).
Aug 2022 - present: ANP accredited courses in -
[1] Understanding Blood Chemistry, [2] Advanced Tongue Diagnosis,
[3] Nutrition for Female Hormonal Imbalances, [4] 5 Ways to Beat the Bloat,
[5] Clinical Application of Digestive Enzymes, [6] The Menopause- A New Dawn?
[7] Obesity and Viral Infections, [8] Supporting Natural Immunity,
[9] Supporting Thyroid Function [10] Skin Deep - Love the skin you're in!
Sept 2019 - Aug 2022: CNM Diploma with Merit as a Nutrition Therapist.
(Including topics such as Autoimmune Diseases, Musculoskeletal, Immune, Nervous and Endocrine Systems; Skin, Gastrointestinal, Respiratory, Cardiovascular and Women & Men's Health; Pediatrics; Sports Nutrition; Cancer support; Stress & Fatigue; Fertility & Pregnancy.)
Sept 1996 - Aug 2017: Physics Teacher & Head of Careers (as Dr Hall) at Regent House Grammar School, Ards.
Sept 1992 - Aug 1994: DA Science and Physics Teacher at Strathearn School, Belfast.
Sept 1991 - June 1992: Post-Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE).
Sept 1987 - June1991: Doctor of Philosophy, PhD in Aerodynamics.
Sept 1984 - June 1987: Degree in Aeronautical Engineering, BEng (1st Class).
