The Health Function Clinic
More than a standard practice, Health Function was established by Dr Cindy de Villiers to focus on optimising the function of the human body using Functional Medicine. Functional Medicine is synonymous with Integrative Medicine, the latter term being used more commonly in New Zealand and Australia. The logo is based on the Om symbol and reflects the recurring patterns seen in nature and our bodies. Health Function offers both private General Practice and Integrative Medicine services.
Situated on the outskirts of the Nelson CBD in a beautiful garden with an amazing view, the clinic offers a calm space to explore health. The address is provided when the initial appointment is confirmed. Cindy will welcome you on your arrival. The clinic is kept small and the appointments are spaced so that is unlikely that you will encounter any other patients or a busy waiting room.
Health Function operates using standard practice management software. This allows for prescriptions and laboratory requests to be sent to the appropriate organisations automatically, doing away with having to print out or present any pieces of paper.
The Health Function Patient Portal – Manage My Health
Health Function uses Manage My Health for communication. Patients can use this portal to contact Cindy directly for brief advise, request repeat prescriptions, upload documents and photos for Cindy to view and to arrange appointments. Patients can also view their standard laboratory and radiology results on this portal.
Private General Practice services offered at Health Function include-
Chronic Conditions
Management of stable chronic conditions such as hypertension, asthma, thyroid and cardiac conditions
Acute Health Presentations
Assessment and treatment of acute health situations such as infections, allergic reactions and other symptoms
Prescriptions & Screening
Repeat prescriptions, contraception, cervical screening, blood tests, referrals and anything else that needs doing
Integrative Medicine Treatments offered at Health Function include-
Lifestyle & Nutrition
The foundation of health, interventions are individualised, meeting the patient where they are at.
Supplements & Herbs
Supplements are employed to correct insufficiencies and herbs support the body’s functioning.
Bio-identical Hormones
Hormones used are as close to the body’s as possible and are balanced to support abundant health.
Detoxification
Heavy metals, volatile substances, mold and other compounds that create oxidative stress are targeted.
Intravenous Therapies
Intravenous Vitamin C in high doses can be given along with other nutrients to target infections and fatigue.
Pharmaceuticals
Standard and compounded (specialised, individualised) treatments such Low Dose Naltrexone, Vit B12 and many others.
