Dr. Sheila Richards

Dr. Sheila Richards is a General Practitioner with almost 3 decades of medical experience. Her main focus is functional medicine and she specialises in helping individuals manage the challenges of busy lifestyles, addressing the impact of stress and overwhelm on their overall health. She focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic symptoms such as stress, fatigue, poor sleep, pain, gut issues, autoimmune diseases, and difficulties in maintaining healthy weight and metabolic balance.

Dr. Richards adopts a holistic approach, considering various factors including diet, lifestyle, environmental influences, and genetic predispositions. She collaborates with patients to develop personalised treatment plans tailored to their specific needs, aiming to minimise flare-ups and reliance on medications while optimising current health and reducing the risk of future illness.

Central to Dr. Sheila's philosophy is patient education and empowerment, fostering a healing partnership where patients actively participate in their own health journey. She offers advanced genetic, nutritional, and digestive function screening tests to inform her treatment strategies, ensuring a comprehensive approach to care.

As an active member of the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and the Functional Medicine community, Dr. Sheila stays updated with the latest advancements in Functional Medicine techniques, incorporating them into her practice. She adopts a systems biology approach to chronic disease management, emphasising the interconnectedness of biological systems in promoting health and wellness.