Dr. Vera Martins

Hi! I am Vera, a scientist who fell in love with the healing power of nature and became a Naturopath and Herbalist.

I am also a Certified Lifestyle Medicine practitioner (DipBSLM), by the BSLM

Find your place of health and balance
in a truly personalised journey

I offer naturopathy consultations specialised in women’s health, providing a body-mind and highly personalised patient-centred approach. I specialise in hormone balance, particularly perimenopause and menopause, using a combination of nutrition, herbal medicine and lifestyle changes to help women feel their best. Whether it’s having more energy, improving gut health, managing stress, sleeping better, or simply just getting back that sense of ”feeling like yourself”, I am here to support you all along the way. 

I am very passionate about building connections with my patients and I truly believe that taking time to listen and engaging in a therapeutic practitioner-patient partnership and empowering my patients is key for a successful treatment.

WHAT I CAN HELP YOU WITH

HORMONE bALANCE

Female hormone balance, perimenopause, menopause, fertility, post-pregnancy, PMS and PCOS. I have extensive experience in women’s health, particularly supporting women through perimenopause and menopause, including those on HRT. Relevant functional testing may be recommended if appropriate.

Stress management

Stress-related issues such as fatigue, low mood, poor sleep, and difficulty concentrating. Stress also affects cortisol production, which controls several aspects of health including thyroid function, hormone balance, weight, insulin sensitivity, and sleep. Functional testing to assess your cortisol profile may be recommended if appropriate.

DIGESTIVE HEALTH

Digestive issues such as bloating, constipation, diarrhoea, acid reflux, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), candida, parasite infections, and food intolerances. I may recommend relevant functional testing if appropriate.

SLEEP

Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, racing mind, “wired but tired”. Discover how naturopathy, and particularly herbal medicine, can help supporting good sleep. Reiki therapy may also be recommended as a very successful tool in reducing anxiety and improving sleep.

LIVER SUPPORT

The liver plays a crucial as the main detoxifier organ in the body, detoxifying chemicals and drugs and metabolising hormones. Therefore, a healthy liver is key for good health and hormone balance in particular. Liver support is particularly relevant on nowadays society where pollution, pesticides, processed foods, sugar, alcohol, excessive medication, and stress make our livers work harder than ever.

IMMUNITY

A low immune system can manifest as recurring colds, allergies, and increased predisposition to viral and bacterial infections. Also, atopic conditions such as hay fever, eczema as well as food intolerances can be a result of compromised immunity. Find out how naturopathy can help your immune system and how one of the key factors is a healthy digestive system.  

HEALTH OPtimisation

At whatever stage of your life, a naturopathic consultation can help you creating the foundation for optimal health and disease prevention. A comprehensive health plan may include nutritional guidance, key supplements, supportive herbs, and lifestyle changes. Relevant functional testing may also be recommended.

I currently work online privately and at the Online Menopause Centre (OMC)

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