FAQ-Frequently asked questions 

Functional medicine is a science-based approach that gets to the bottom of the causes of chronic

diseases instead of just focusing on the symptoms. The body is seen as an integrated system and not

as a collection of independent organs divided into medical specialties.

This individualized and patient-oriented approach to medicine considers the human being in its

entirety - his or her lifestyle, genetic disposition and the environmental influences to which he or she is exposed, thus combining the principles of lifestyle medicine and systems biology. The patient is encouraged to regain control over his or her health through proper nutrition and a healthy lifestyle.

This type of health medicine is the medicine of the future. It is not a disease-oriented approach that

merely fights the symptoms of chronic diseases with medication after you have fallen ill, but a

health-oriented approach that is tailored to the individual patient and does everything possible to

avoid falling ill in the first place.

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Epigenetics deals with the effects of the environment on our genes and investigates the question of which environmental factors temporarily determine the activity of a gene and thus the development of the cell.

Functional medicine offers solutions for many health problems:

Diabetes, gluten sensivity, listlessness, pain, micobiome, digestive problems, inflammation, infertility, obesity, concentration problems, burn-out, Alzheimer, insulin resistance, fatigue, migraine, food intolerance, anxiety, high blood pressure, autoimmune disease, Fibromyalgia, sleep disorders, eczema, depression, detox, chronic illness, Leaky gut, irritable bowel, joint pain

A Functional Medicine Health Coach uses the principles of Functional Medicine and coaching

techniques from Positive Psychology to work with you on changes in your lifestyle to achieve optimal health.

Together we will examine how your lifestyle and especially your eating habits influence your health

and, if necessary, contribute to chronic illnesses. Together we will work out a plan for how you can

positively influence your state of health with sustainable changes that are tailored to your personal needs.

Disease processes that have already begun can be positively influenced with appropriate nutrition.

Furthermore, a healthy lifestyle is the best prevention against diseases of civilization.

Yes, but unlike in the USA or other European countries, this type of medicine is still in its infancy in Germany. Here you can check if there is a Functional Medicine doctor in your area.

As a coach, I am neither a doctor nor a therapist, i.e. I do not make a diagnosis, do not treat or

therapise. Instead, together with you, I look for ways and solutions to improve your health situation and increase your well-being in the long term. This is done individually tailored to you, taking into

account your current life situation.

Nutrition is an essential part of functional medicine. However, as a coach I do not create explicit nutritional plans and do not prescribe dietary supplements. Instead, in our sessions we will work out a diet together that takes your needs and your life situation into account. Do not follow strict diets, but instead understand food. Integrate healing, nutritious and anti-inflammatory foods into the dietary plan, even in everyday life at work, without sacrificing enjoyment. Beyond that renounce what makes ill. Also the aspect of „mindful eating“, i.e. conscious eating as a moment of pleasure and not only as pure food intake, plays an essential role.

At the moment there is no cost coverage by health insurance companies.

Health must not fail because of financial income. For people with low income or minors (with written consent of the parents) I offer a free coaching program per quarter for one client (or family as client) (consisting of 1 x 90 minutes introductory session and 2 x 60 minutes follow-up coaching). Please contact me for this. Proof of financial need is required.

The coaching sessions take place either personally or via video chat.

Personal coaching sessions take place at your home or at another mutually agreed location.

Greater Düsseldorf/Neuss/Kaarst/Krefeld

The online sessions take place with video conferencing software, which does not require any

installation or special IT knowledge. All you need is an end device with a webcam (PC/notebook/tablet/smartphone) and a stable internet connection. Are you unsure whether online coaching is right for you? Try it out and arrange a free online information session here.

Oh yes! So you can benefit from coaching no matter where you are. There are clients who just prefer to be in their familiar, home environment or whose professional life makes a face-to-face meeting difficult. Coaching should contribute to well-being and not cause additional stress.

Are you unsure whether online coaching is right for you? Try it out and arrange a free online

information session here.

You have missed an appointment or have to cancel your appointment?

If you are unable to keep your appointments, please cancel them at least 24 hours in advance.

Appointments that are not cancelled expire, as it is no longer possible to assign them to other clients

at short notice.