Migraine

Understanding Migraine

Migraines are more than just headaches, they are a complex neurological condition that can affect the entire body. They often involve changes in the brain’s chemistry, inflammation, and vascular function, influenced by hormones, stress, diet, environment, and nervous system sensitivity.

As a Naturopath and Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist, and someone who has personally experienced chronic vestibular migraine, I understand how debilitating these symptoms can be.

My approach combines functional medicine, naturopathic nutrition, and lifestyle support to help identify and address the root causes of your migraines — restoring balance and reducing frequency, intensity, and severity over time.

Migraines are unique to each person — understanding your body’s triggers is the key to lasting relief.

Common Symptoms & Triggers

Migraines can present in different ways — from visual auras and throbbing pain to dizziness, vertigo, and sensory sensitivity.
Because triggers are often multifactorial, understanding your individual pattern is essential.

Common Symptoms

Headache or pressure (often one-sided or behind the eyes)
Dizziness, vertigo, or balance issues
Nausea and vomiting
Light, sound, or smell sensitivity
Neck tension or pain
Fatigue or brain fog
Tingling sensations or visual disturbances
Hormonal migraine patterns (e.g. around ovulation or menstruation

Migraines often arise from multiple interconnected systems, identifying your unique combination is where healing begins.

Working With Claire

Rather than masking symptoms, I help you understand the underlying systems driving migraine activity.
This may include imbalances in blood sugar, hormones, hydration, gut function, or the nervous system.

Together, we aim to raise your migraine threshold and support your drivers and focus on areas such as:

Balancing blood sugar – to prevent dips that trigger migraines.
Supporting the gut-brain axis – improving digestion, microbiome balance, and inflammation.
Optimising hydration and electrolytes – essential for neurological and vascular function.
Hormonal balance – stabilising oestrogen and progesterone fluctuations that can trigger attacks.
Mitochondrial and cellular support – using targeted nutrients for energy production and resilience.
Nervous system and stress regulation – supporting calm and stability through nutrition and lifestyle.
Identifying food sensitivities and inflammatory drivers – reducing triggers and improving tolerance.

When we support the systems that influence migraine, we can reduce their frequency and intensity naturally.

Every migraine story is different. I’ll help you uncover what’s driving your symptoms and create a personalised plan designed to calm inflammation, regulate energy, and support your nervous system.

Your plan may include:

Individualised nutrition to stabilise energy, blood sugar, and brain chemistry.
Targeted supplements such as magnesium, riboflavin, CoQ10, or D-BHB to support neurological health.
Electrolyte and hydration guidance to reduce triggers.
Meal planning focused on nutrient-dense, anti-inflammatory foods.
Functional testing to explore gut, hormone, and metabolic factors.
Nervous system support including lifestyle practices, mindfulness, breathwork, and gentle movement.

By understanding your triggers and supporting your body as a whole, migraine management becomes achievable and empowering.

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Functional Medicine Testing

Functional medicine testing can help uncover the deeper factors influencing your skin health. These tests are recommended for your consideration to help deepen our understanding of your unique picture and provide a more focused, personalised approach.

Depending on your symptoms, I may recommend:

Food Intolerance Testing – To identify inflammatory or histamine-triggering foods that may be contributing to migraine or digestive imbalance.
FDX Functional Blood Work – A comprehensive panel assessing inflammation, nutrient status, liver and kidney function, thyroid balance, and metabolic health.
Comprehensive Stool Test – To evaluate microbiome diversity, digestion, and gut inflammation that may influence histamine load and neurotransmitter balance.
Mira Hormone Tracking – A real-time at-home tool to monitor fluctuations in oestrogen, progesterone, and LH that can trigger hormonal migraines.
DUTCH Hormone Test – A detailed assessment of sex and stress hormones, metabolites, and cortisol rhythm to explore hormonal drivers of migraine.
OAT (Organic Acids Test) – To assess mitochondrial function, nutrient status, oxidative stress, and detoxification pathways that impact neurological health and energy metabolism.
Nutrigenomics with LIFEcode GX – To explore how your genes influence inflammation, methylation, detoxification, and mitochondrial energy pathways related to migraine susceptibility.
SIBO Breath Testing – To detect bacterial overgrowth that may contribute to bloating, nutrient malabsorption, histamine production, and systemic inflammation.

Functional and genetic insights provide clarity , helping create a highly tailored plan to rebalance your body & support long-term migraine relief.

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“Claire has been a life saver. I came to her in the summer after years of suffering from dizziness and migraine.
I really wasn’t sure where to turn with my diet and approach. Claire has been amazing at helping me manage all of this. Her advice on food and lifestyle has been invaluable. Claire has also been able to advise me on supplements and the ones that would help me with my symptoms.
Things improved really rapidly, after a few months I was feeling a lot better and my symptoms were less and less. Even when I’ve felt like some symptoms have crept back in, Claire has been there to guide and help. Claire has been able to offer even more support with my trigger foods, offering lifestyle advice and guidance which is ongoing.
Thank you so much"

Jayne, UK

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CONSULATION CALL

Often migraine journeys are poorly understood plus incredibly debilitating. Your picture if often unique and each consultation package is designed to build a comprehensive understanding, uncovering your unique triggers, restore balance, and help you feel confident and in control again.

This call is the perfect opportunity to discuss your goals and discover which approach is best suited to you.