Practitioner Guidance

• Chairperson of the SA Naturopathy Association
• Member of SA Society of Integrative Medicine
• Member of the World Naturopathic Federation - Antimicrobial Committee

1. Full clinical physical examinations, tests and diagnosis

• Basic in-house tests include: Blood pressure, Glucose, Cholesterol, Haemoglobin, Zinc, Urinalysis
• Blood, Urine, Stool – range of clinical tests with various labs (local and overseas)

2. Individualised natural medicine treatments can include:

• Nutritional medicine and Nutritional Therapy
• Targeted individualised supplementation, nutraceuticals, botanicals/herbals & functional foods
• Acupressure & Acupuncture (TCM meridians)
• Dry-needling (muscular trigger points)
• Therapeutic medical massage – various eclectic techniques (incl. use of essential and mineral oils)
• Fascial release, Cranio-sacral treatment, Reflexology
• Hydrotherapy (incl. gentle ear syringing)
• Light therapy (infrared, Laser LLLT, coloured light therapy, sunlight therapy etc.)
• Bach Flower remedies, Tissue salts
• Exercise and Stretching

3.Nutrigenetic and Epigenetic DNA testing, analysis and detailed explanations

• Genetic variants modifiable through dietary & lifestyle changes

4. Corporate Health & Wellness (can be designed specifically for a company’s needs & requirements, with follow-up testing / counselling if required.

• Clinical assessments & reports e.g.: Height, Weight (BMI), Blood Pressure, Finger prick tests (Glucose, Cholesterol), Eye chart testing etc.
• Ergonomic assessments & reports e.g.: postural issues, chair/desk/work-station layout, lighting, ventilation etc.

5. Health & Wellness talks and Presentations (Corporate and Community) = focus is on general health and medical conditions treated as naturally as possible (diet, supplements & lifestyle etc.), and can be designed specifically for your company or group's needs & requirements

Dr Adele is a qualified teacher who began her career in health and wellness as a Nutritional Therapist and Functional Medicine Lifestyle Consultant, practicing in Cape Town for over 15 years. Her early qualifications include a graduate diploma in Clinical Nutrition and additional certificate training in Functional Medicine.

She later returned to university to complete a double degree at the School of Natural Medicine at the University of the Western Cape, graduating both degrees Summa cum laude and qualifying as a Naturopath in 2015.

Since qualifying, Dr Adele has continued her professional development with certifications, training, Nutrigenetics,
Stress management, mental wellbeing support, Auricular acupuncture, Botanical Medicine, and Functional Medicine.

Dr Adele currently works in private practice in Cape Town (in-practice and telemedicine). She is the Chairperson of the SA Naturopathy Association (SANA), sits on the Anti-Microbial Resistance Committee for the World Naturopathic Federation (WNF), and is an active allied member of the South African Society of Integrative Medicine (SASIM).