FUNCTIONAL NUTRITION AND NATUROPATHIC CARE
Personalised Nutrition & Natural Healing Support for Cancer Recovery
Gentle, holistic care to help your body heal, regain strength and feel supported through evidence-based nutrition and naturopathic therapies.
Whole-Body Healing, Starting from Within
Naturopathic and functional nutrition support tailored to your body, symptoms, and lifestyle - not just your diagnosis. Whether you're rebuilding strength post-treatment, managing fatigue, or navigating chronic symptoms, we focus on what your body needs to feel better, day by day.
Why You Might Use Functional Nutrition & Naturopathic Care
When you’re navigating cancer, your body is under immense physical and emotional pressure. Nutrition and naturopathy aren’t replacements for medical care but they can play a vital role in how supported, resilient, and well you feel. Here’s how these services offer vital support to:
1. Reduce inflammation & improve digestion
Personalised nutrition plans support gut healing, reduce inflammation, and make eating easier during chemotherapy or radiation-induced digestive distress.
2. Boost energy, balance hormones & improve sleep
Naturopathic tools like herbs, targeted nutrients, and lifestyle adjustments help soothe exhaustion, rebalance hormones, and enhance rest.
3. Maintain strength & rebuild resilience
From pre-treatment prepping to post-treatment recovery: nutrition can preserve lean muscle, prevent weight loss, and refill nutrient stores.
4. Offer safe, collaborative care
Practitioners -Tamara O’Dwyer (Precision Wellbeing) and Kaytee Boyd (The Boyd Clinic), work side-by-side with your oncology team, providing evidence-informed guidance that complements your medical treatment.
Meet the Practitioners
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Tamara O’Dwyer – Precision Wellbeing
Tamara delivers targeted nutrition and naturopathic care focused on gut healing, inflammation reduction, and energy recovery. With a background in cancer-supportive diets, she helps clients feel stronger, calmer, and more resilient - one tailored plan at a time.
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Kaytee Boyd – The Boyd Clinic
Kaytee combines functional nutrition with gentle naturopathic tools to support hormone balance, sleep quality, and stress resilience. She’s committed to giving you practical, nourishing strategies that support recovery and everyday wellness.
Clinical Evidence & Research
Functional Nutrition & Naturopathic Care is grounded in a strong and growing body of research supporting its role in cancer recovery. From improving energy and digestion to modulating inflammation and strengthening the immune system, evidence points to how nutrition and naturopathic strategies can complement oncology care and improve quality of life.
While diet and supplements are not a cure for cancer, they can be powerful allies, especially when tailored by experienced practitioners and aligned with medical treatment, as they are through our trusted network at Cancer Care.
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Eating a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, herbs, and healthy fats (like in a Mediterranean-style diet) helps reduce inflammation and boost immune function - crucial during cancer recovery and treatment resilience. Read more here and here
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High-fibre intake is linked to lower risk of colon and breast cancer and supports gut health - important for digestion and immune support post-treatment. Read more here
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Naturally occurring plant compounds - such as carotenoids, flavonoids, sulforaphane (from cruciferous veggies) and polyphenols - show potential to support DNA repair, reduce oxidative stress, and support cancer recovery. Read more here
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Good nutrition helps control treatment-related weight loss, supports strength, fights fatigue, and reduces risk of complications - a vital foundation during chemo, radiation, or surgery. Read more here
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Complementary naturopathic strategies, such as tailored supplements, botanicals, and lifestyle alignment, can support symptom management, quality of life, and overall treatment resilience when overseen by professionals. Read more here
Real Support, Real Stories
How This Applies to Your Care
Trusted providers, like Tamara O’Dwyer (Precision Wellbeing) and Kaytee Boyd (The Boyd Clinic)—use these well-researched approaches to build personalised plans that:
Reduce inflammation and improve gut function
Support immune health and natural detox pathways
Boost digestion, appetite, and nutrient absorption
Improve energy, mood, sleep, and hormonal balance
Align your diet and supplements with your oncology care—nothing is one-size-fits-all
Ready to Feel Stronger, Supported, and In Control?
Whether you're exploring Functional Nutrition, Naturopathic Care, or a full integrative plan, we're here to walk with you. Our trusted team partners with you and your medical providers to support your body’s healing — with evidence-informed care that meets you where you are.