Functional Health and Performance

Functional Health and Performance Here at The Functional Health Clinic we help you solve your Chronic Health Challenges. Integrated methods for your Health Restoration Program.

This still happens! Thankfully Kristina took the feedback and added some other perspectives to the table.It was tricky, ...
23/09/2026

This still happens! Thankfully Kristina took the feedback and added some other perspectives to the table.

It was tricky, but she kept digging and found a way, that others just could not see.

During this client's Initial Consultation we throughly investigated their Health History and Timeline of events. Intere...
22/09/2026

During this client's Initial Consultation we throughly investigated their Health History and Timeline of events. Interestingly, the onset of his digestive complaints over two decades earlier were related to an acute toxic exposure.

Although not the ‘classic’ or often expected cause of digestive issues, this is something I see relatively often when delving into the history.

Robert’s health challenges started intensely all these years earlier with excruciating abdominal pains. He went on to describe the many hospital tests, diagnoses (ulcerative colitis) and medications that he had over the next few years.

Although these measures were extremely valuable, the symptoms were somewhat managed, but not resolved. It soon became apparent that there was certainly no lack of focus and motivation on Robert’s behalf and his determination to achieve success was impressive.

Even after a decade of struggling, his approach to wellbeing developed further as he began to look for more natural approaches. Several diets were implemented, which provided a little progress, but still without significant impact. Robert had even ran a few lab tests in the past and followed a few cleanses, but these tended to exacerbate the symptoms and flare up the ulcerative colitis.

Robert said - “Given that conventional medicine couldn’t help me, I’ve always searched the solution on my own with the resources available on the Internet. Unfortunately, a lot is confusing, contradictory and misleading. So I was looking for someone that would take the time to educate me and use an holistic and natural approach.”

As I began to understand Robert’s mindset and steps that had been put in place (and those that hadn’t been), I felt more and more confident that this was actually a situation that could value from the Functional Health Approach. This would not be a ‘treatment’ for anything. That was his Medical Dr’s job. But we could begin to look at how we could enhance the function of his body!

Back to Robert’s health history timeline and another decade passes where there were not only Ulcerative Colitis relapses, but an increasing myriad of symptoms that begin to affect a range of systems, tissues, organs, glands, cells and functions throughout the body. As you can see from the list, in addition to the gut, there were problems with energy, libido, cognition, mood and immune health.

Yet – There was a way forward for Robert and the first step was to achieve Clarity.

Read his full case story: https://functionalhealthclinic.co.uk/case-study-ulcerative-colitis/

Jack

In 2017 we realised a dream of ours.....To create a space where we could deliver our work in an integrated way. We alrea...
22/09/2026

In 2017 we realised a dream of ours.....

To create a space where we could deliver our work in an integrated way.

We already had the modalities in place. But it was disjointed.

Trying to deliver Functional Medicine and Nutrition, Bodywork and Movement coaching from different locations (three different facilities!) was fun, but far from the vision.

In 2017 we moved into our Functional Health Clinic space and immediately the way we delivered our coaching changed.

Message me for a Discovery Session if you would like to find out how this functional health approach could work for you.

Jack



👋 Looking to connect with any like-minded Bodyworkers, Movement Coaches and Functional Medicine Practitioners 😀Jack ...
21/09/2026

👋 Looking to connect with any like-minded Bodyworkers, Movement Coaches and Functional Medicine Practitioners 😀

Jack






21/09/2026

“Mastering the Big Rocks”

At last!……. The Rebalance Phase.

We have 3 other phases before jumping into the Rebalance Phase. This pays dividends for our clients.

Attempt to achieve such great health goals and solve these chronic health challenges by rushing into certain types of strategies can often not work as well as desired.

At the Functional Health Clinic we look to time the Rebalance Phase so that it is pitched perfectly. Not too early. Not too late.

In this Rebalance Phase we take a little time to ensure we consider how to individualise and prioritise the big rocks and foundational principles of health and function.

The Foundations, Pillars or Big Rocks include:
- Nutrition and Hydration
- Movement and Breathing
- Environment
- Circadian Rhythm

On applying the ‘big rocks’ and pillars of wellbeing we’re going through the process of rebalancing the major functional and control systems of the body.

And we have to ask the question – What if a lot of the causes and drivers of our health challenges are due to how we have been applying these Foundational Pillars so far.

In very basic terms, Disease (dis-ease) is related to imbalances in function and the impact it has on the quality of our life. Many things can be out of balance and the body has the systems in place to bring them back into balance and achieve Homeostasis.

Whilst keeping it relatively simple and focusing on big rocks, you can still have a huge impact on all the major systems of the body – Digestion, Immune, Detoxification, Elimination, Musculo-fascial-skeletal, Central Nervous System, Autonomic Nervous System, Hormonal, etc.

These are all ‘huge’ topics in their own right, but there is a time and place to delve deeper and work on that level.

Yet – this Phase is not a generic phase. It is often over generalised and becomes almost overwhelming and intangible in it’s vastness. People get lost here. Stuck here because it is over-generalised, one-size-fits-all and without focus.

You can do it in layers. Not all in one go.

Our Health Restoration Program - https://functionalhealthclinic.co.uk/join-the-health-restoration-program/

21/09/2026

"They'd even ran a few lab tests and followed a few cleanses prior, which tended to exacerbate and flare the ulcerative colitis!"

If the 'Functional Health Approach' has piqued your interest you can learn more about how we apply it at the Functional ...
20/09/2026

If the 'Functional Health Approach' has piqued your interest you can learn more about how we apply it at the Functional Health Clinic on this webinar we delivered earlier this year.

https://functionalhealthclinic.co.uk/product/what-is-a-functional-health-approach-webinar/

With regards to ongoing fatigue, pain, inflammation and digestive challenges, we could be faced with many options and choices to make.

Rather than pitching all these different approaches and options against each other - the key is often how you can integrate them.

We don't deliver a functional health approach because we think it is the 'only' or 'best' option. We deliver it when it is going to add something. Something that can make a difference and isn't already accounted for.

Running assessments for further insight. Alternative interpretations. Providing different perspectives of human function. Working with patterns. Applying different steps, strategies and interventions.

Would the functional health approach add anything for you?

Jack

The Health Restoration Program Membership is a place for us to share everything we know about functional health, vitalit...
20/09/2026

The Health Restoration Program Membership is a place for us to share everything we know about functional health, vitality and solving chronic health challenges.

A Space to Connect, Coach and Progress.

The Health Restoration Program is the pinnacle of what we do here at The Functional Health Clinic! We are here to coach. Join the membership and we’ll show you all the ways in which we use the functional health approach to solve chronic health challenges and optimise vitality.

We’ll provide a pathway through all of the steps and strategies that we apply everyday in clinic. Through weekly live sessions, exclusive member-only content and a 12-month program of lessons and resources we’ll work together to your goals.

Jack
https://functionalhealthclinic.co.uk/join-the-health-restoration-program/

Here’s an expanded Case Study on Robert’s remarkable 24-year journey enhancing his wellbeing and overcoming challenges s...
19/09/2026

Here’s an expanded Case Study on Robert’s remarkable 24-year journey enhancing his wellbeing and overcoming challenges such as Ulcerative Colitis along the way.

UC is an Inflammatory Bowel Disease and when we first spoke I was initially hit by the thought that there are some clients that we don’t take on, who we say we’d like to help, but we need to refer them back to or out to another practitioner.

I initially thought that this was the scenario for Robert.

Read his remarkable story here: https://functionalhealthclinic.co.uk/case-study-ulcerative-colitis/

19/09/2026

"I started working with Jack to alleviate some constant bladder symptoms I was having. During the 3 months we worked together I gained so much more than relief to my bladder. I learnt how to look after myself to a higher standard and maintain life with full vitality. Jack guided the tweaks to nutrition, how to improve energy levels, sleeping habits and just support in making the right decisions for my health.

As a Pilates Instructor setting up a new business this not only improved my personal life, but my work life as well. The knowledge and skills I picked up in the 3 months I was working with Jack are now in my ‘tool box’ for life!"

Alex (London, UK)

Testimonials for our Functional Health Approach: https://functionalhealthclinic.co.uk/functional-health-testimonials/

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