RAENIKA ATHENE
CLINICAL NUTRITIONIST + NUTRIGENOMICS PRACTITIONER (BHSC. NUTDMED)
ABOUT
Raenika holds a Bachelor of Health Science majoring in Nutritional & Dietetic Medicine, and IS a member of the Australian Natural Therapists Association (ANTA), and the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM).
RAENIKA HAS ALSO trained in THE AREA OF Nutrigenomics, with a specialised interest in epigenetics, SINGLE NUCLEOTIDE POLYMORPHISMS (such as MTHFR) and THE emerging FIELD OF Precision Nutrition.
“As a Clinical Nutritionist, I am equipped to assist with health objectives that go far beyond digestion and weight optimisation. My focus includes preventative healthcare, optimising hormonal balance throughout all life stages, reducing pain and fatigue, improving mental clarity and mood, and developing long-term strategies for optimised health span and longevity.
In my approach, I consider the complex interplay between many body systems, rather than focusing solely on isolated symptoms. I utilise advanced blood tests, functional tests, and nutrigenomic (genetic) tests to help you gain a comprehensive understanding of your health, and to inform the most relevant and effective treatment strategies.
With my training in pathophysiology, pharmacology, and nutritional biochemistry, I am qualified to carefully consider and prescribe practitioner-grade nutraceuticals for both the treatment of deficiencies, and to achieve specific beneficial therapeutic actions in the body.
With treatment plans, I merge modern scientific evidence with traditional food wisdom, combining the healing properties of medicinal foods within the indulgent recipes of the world’s long-lived blue zones. After all, who says indulging in a little hedonism can’t be healthy?
Using nutritional and lifestyle medicine - healing, balance, and optimal function are the ultimate goals.
I look forward to supporting you on your wellness journey, and I am excited to share my knowledge and resources to help you positively transform your health.”
Raenika Wilsdon | Clinical Nutritionist (BHSc. NutDMed)
ATHENE NUTRITION
your biology IS SHAPED BY FOOD WISDOM.
Our bodies are comprised of the same amino acids, fatty acids, elemental minerals, vitamins, and numerous other phytochemicals that are obtained through our diet.
Every chemical reaction and metabolic process in our body requires these nutrients to function.
Something seemingly so simple as the foods we choose to eat can make a significant difference between whether we are merely surviving, or thriving at our fullest potential.
Your biology DEPENDS ON a diverse and abundant microbiome.
We share our body with trillions of beneficial microorganisms that rely just as vitally on the nutrients we consume as we do, they digest some nutrients we cannot, whilst also producing health-giving metabolites that we utilise throughout the body.
Our microbiome doesn’t just support our digestive health, but plays a key role in our overall health.
However, our nutrition and lifestyle (and even our genes) can impact the abundance and diversity of our microbiome.
your biology is influenced by YOUR environment and lifestyle.
From needing sunlight exposure to support immune, hormonal, and metabolic health, darkness to trigger our internal signal for sleep and deep repair, immersion in natural environments to regulate our nervous system, physical activity to help our bodies detoxify, keep our tissues strong, and to improve our quality and length of life…these are just a few examples of how important and impactful our environment and lifestyle choices are.
Although our DNA contains over 99% of the same genetic code as any person we will ever meet, it is that less than one percent difference that makes each of us unique.
From our outward physical appearance to the unseen inner adaptations passed down by our ancestors for survival, our genes are the blueprint of our biology.
Some of our genetic variations include differences in how the body may utilise and process specific nutrients and what implications that may have for our health.
Our rates of gene expression also changes over time in response to a combination of our age, our environment and our circumstances.
Within our unique genetic code, we each inherit strengths and susceptibilities that can be powerfully impacted through our diet and lifestyle choices.