What to Expect from a Consultation with Tracy Tredoux
- Tracy Tredoux
- 15 hours ago
- 3 min read
If you’ve been considering working with a Nutritional Therapist and Functional Medicine Practitioner, you might be wondering what the process looks like.
By combining full Functional Medicine certification with Nutritional Therapy expertise, I offer clients a truly integrative approach, addressing root causes of health issues while creating precise, personalised nutrition and lifestyle strategies for lasting results.
My goal is to make sure we work together in a way that feels collaborative, supportive, and tailored to you. Here’s how it works from the very first step.
Step 1: The Discovery Call
Our journey starts with a free discovery call. This isn’t a formal consultation, it’s just a chance for us to have an open conversation about your current health concerns, what you’re hoping to achieve, and how I might be able to help.
It’s also an opportunity for me to explain my approach and for us to decide whether we’re the right fit to work together. A strong client-practitioner relationship is key to achieving real, lasting results, so this first conversation matters.
Step 2: Your Health Questionnaire
If we decide to move forward, I’ll send you a comprehensive questionnaire to complete before your first consultation. This gives me valuable background information and allows us to make the most of our time together.
I’ll ask about your health history starting from birth, through childhood and your teenage years, right up to the present day. This is because I believe that your health today is the sum total of all your exposures over a lifetime. That means: the foods you’ve eaten, the environments you’ve lived in, the stress you’ve experienced, and more. It’s not just about what happened yesterday; it’s about the full picture.
Step 3: Your First Consultation
In our first main consultation, we’ll go through your health story in detail, looking for connections between your past and your current symptoms. This deep dive helps us identify potential root causes and patterns that might otherwise be missed.
If you’ve already had tests done with other healthcare professionals, I’ll review these so we can use what’s already available. There’s no need to repeat tests unnecessarily; I always look to make the most of your existing results to save you time, money, and effort.
Step 4: Functional Medicine Testing (If Needed)
Sometimes, the information we gather from your history and current symptoms points to the need for further functional medicine tests. These tests can give us deeper insights into what’s really going on in your body, especially in cases of complex or chronic health issues.
Depending on your needs, I might recommend:
More detailed Functional Medicine blood markers (as conventional markers often tend to be too limited to obtain the full picture)
Cyrex testing – to assess food sensitivities and autoimmunity
Genova Diagnostics (or other) stool test – for a detailed look at gut health and digestion
Dutch hormone test – to understand hormone balance and metabolism
Organic acid testing – to evaluate metabolic function and nutrient status
These tests are never done “just because” - they’re chosen strategically to give us information we can act on.
A Collaborative Approach to Your Health
Throughout the process, I see our work together as a partnership. I’ll guide you with expertise and evidence-based strategies, but your input and commitment are equally important. We’ll discuss each step, so you feel informed, empowered, and in control of your health journey.
My aim is not just to address symptoms, but to help you understand the root causes behind them and to give you the tools, knowledge, and support to make changes that last.
Ready to Begin?
If you’re curious about whether this approach is right for you, the best place to start is with that initial discovery call. It’s a no-pressure way for us to connect and see how we might work together to improve your health.