English-Speaking Functional medicine in Lisbon

I reached out to Melanie for my daughter who had digestive problems and food sensitivities, and after allergy tests we still needed a more specific follow-up. We did an elimination plan for about four months - the first month was very strict with peeled and well-cooked foods and meat broth, then we slowly introduced things, checked what caused hypersensitivity, took it out, and later reintroduced it without issues. She came to our home, was very punctual and organized, and communication was clear, always messaging and flexible with times. It wasn’t easy and not fast, but my child improved a lot, eats more things now, and the price felt fair for the results.

I hired Melanie because I had health issues with linkages across gut and fertility and mental health, and I wanted a functional medicine approach that takes everything into account. She respected what my gynecologist and other doctors recommended, then went further with very specific guidance on diet and supplements, even pointing me to a particular brand, adjusted things like frequency, told me what symptoms and timelines to expect, and suggested another test I’m sending this week. We only met twice so far and we don’t meet regularly - we meet when I have results or updates - and she is a very good listener, gives bespoke answers, sometimes researches and gets back to me, and replies fast on WhatsApp. We once met in a cafe and I would have preferred a private room, but overall she’s knowledgeable and this has been helping.

I partnered with Melanie because I have a lot of digestive and gut issues and I wasn't satisfied with the treatment from doctors and hospitals. She did a big intake of my life mentally and physically, asked me more questions than all the doctors put together in 17 years, and dug into things like childhood traumas, mold exposure, and old food poisoning. She customized what I should and should not eat for SIBO and ulcers, helped me modify my diet about 80-85%, cut lactose and most gluten, limit certain fruits and veggies, add herbs and extracts, and even stop drinking tap water, plus clear advice on what not to combine. We still work together and I can text her to check the pros and cons of new ideas, and while it’s not going to work overnight, the support and holistic care have been really helpful.