Oppidum Health PRACTICE
Dr Nicola Whiteman: Optimising Health Through Integrative Medicine
Dr Nicola Whiteman is a passionate and experienced general medical practitioner with a special interest in integrative medicine. Her main focus is identifying the root cause of illness and optimising health through lifestyle change, thereby reducing the need for chronic medication. Through her experience, she has found that optimising gut health as well as mental wellbeing is fundamental to managing any patient.
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Dr Nicola's Approach to Integrative Medicine
Dr Nicola believes that all patient’s should be approached in an integrative way, meaning that their health should be assessed from a medical, psychological and spiritual point of view. Rather than simply addressing symptoms, she seeks to uncover the underlying causes of illness. Her approach involves looking beyond conventional treatment methods and exploring the intricate connections between lifestyle, health, and well-being.
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Optimizing Health Through Lifestyle Change
One of Dr Nicola’s primary objectives is to empower her patients to take charge of their health through meaningful lifestyle changes. By addressing factors such as diet, exercise, stress management, and sleep, she aims to reduce reliance on chronic medications and enhance overall quality of life.
Gut Health as a Foundation
Through years of medical practice, Dr Nicola has come to recognise the pivotal role that gut health plays in maintaining optimal well-being. She firmly believes that a healthy gut forms the foundation of managing various health conditions. Her approach to healthcare led her to establish The Oppidum Health Retreat—an environment where the transformative potential of gut health can be explored and understood in a stress-free environment.
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For all Oppidum Health Practice appointment enquiries please contact us:
+27 44 533 0933 or email info@oppidumhealth.co.za
Dr Whiteman started the Oppidum Health Retreat to create the space to explore factors contributing to illness and to impart knowledge about health, diet and optimal wellbeing in a beautiful environment. The Oppidum Health Team work together to assist patients in identifying their barrier’s to health and assist patients to move forward with more ease. The magnificent Bobbejaanskloof Private Nature Reserve provides individuals with the perfect environment to heal.
