Functional Nutrition

Nourish Your Body, Transform Your Health
True wellness starts from within.

Nutritional Therapy

At Functional Care, our Functional Nutrition sessions look beyond quick fixes and fad diets. Instead, we focus on understanding your unique body, lifestyle, and health history so we can address the root causes of your symptoms — not just the surface. Our goal is to help you restore balance, improve energy, and feel your best every day.

Your body is a remarkable system, designed to heal and thrive when given the right support. 

But modern life – with its stress, processed foods, and environmental toxins – often disrupts that balance. The result? Fatigue, digestive issues, inflammation, mood swings, hormonal imbalances, and other chronic health concerns.

Functional Nutrition works to uncover the “why” behind your symptoms. Instead of masking discomfort with short-term solutions, we focus on personalised nutrition, targeted lifestyle adjustments, and supportive guidance to help your body do what it’s naturally meant to do — heal.

Bio-individuality

How Functional Nutrition Works

At Functional Care, we believe there’s no such thing as a “one-size-fits-all” approach to health. Every person’s body, history, and needs are unique — and your nutrition plan should reflect that.

We call this our Bio-Individual Approach. Rather than masking symptoms with generic templates or rigid protocols, we take the time to understand you. We look at your health goals, lifestyle, and personal challenges, then design a tailored plan to address your body’s specific needs. This ensures the support you receive is relevant, sustainable, and deeply personal — not something pulled from a handbook.

We offer a range of appointment types so you can choose the level of insight and support that’s right for you.

The Benefits

of Functional Nutrition

When you choose Functional Nutrition at Functional Care, you’re not just “going on a diet” or following someone else’s plan — you’re making a powerful investment in your health, clarity, and vitality.

Our approach is rooted in your bio-individuality, meaning every insight, recommendation, and strategy is designed for your body, your lifestyle, and your goals.

Here’s what that means for you:

  • Clarity & Confidence — Finally understand what’s really going on in your body, without guesswork or endless internet searches.
  • Targeted Support — Only take the steps, supplements, and actions your body truly needs.
  • Sustainable Change — Build habits at your pace, with guidance every step of the way.
  • Deeper Self-Connection — Learn to listen to your body’s cues so you can respond with care instead of frustration.
  • Empowered Health Choices — Feel equipped to make decisions that serve your long-term wellbeing.

Whether you’re starting with a quick Chart Review or diving into a Functional Clinical Assessment, each step you take is a move toward the health and life you deserve.

nourish your body & restore balance

Step into better health today

If you’re ready to stop guessing about your health and start understanding it, we’re here to help. Together, we can create a personalised plan to nourish your body, restore balance, and support the life you want to live.

All our packages, apart from the Functional Clinical Assessment, can be done online or in-person. In-person sessions are held in either Horsfield Bay or Woy Woy.

Bio-individual symptom chart

FREE

Get a free one-page Bio-Individual Symptom Chart with no obligation to book an appointment.

Here’s how it works:

  • Request your free 1-page Bio-Individual Symptom Chart (SMS 0431 114 804 — no obligation)
  • Complete the online form and receive your complimentary chart via email 
Bio-Individual
Chart Review

$135 (60 minute)

A powerful starting point for clarity.

If you want functional insight into your symptoms without committing to ongoing appointments, this is the perfect first step.

During this session, we provide a comprehensive review of your free Bio-Individual Symptom Chart  and provide you with:

  • A Wellness Report (~30 pages) which identifies likely imbalances across key systems (digestion, blood sugar, hormones & stress) – emailed after your appointment
  • A Nutrient Deficiencies Report (~15 pages) which highlights possible nutrient depletions based on symptom patterns – emailed after your appointment
  • Practical diet and lifestyle tips based on your results

This session helps you understand where imbalances may lie. Reports are based on symptom patterns and do not consider diagnosed conditions or contraindications — see our Bio-Individual Initial Package for that level of detail.

Bio-Individual
Initial Package

$270 (90 minute)

The foundation for lasting change.

This is where your personalised Functional Nutrition journey truly begins — designed to give you a deep understanding of your body’s needs and a clear plan forward.

Please book at least 2 weeks in advance to allow time to complete and review your:

  • Wellness Questionnaire
  • Intake Questionnaire
  • Food & Feelings Log
  • Conditions & Health History Form
  • Medication List (including vitamin/mineral depletions and possible contraindications)

During your session, we provide:

  • An in-depth Analysis, Comprehensive Notes & Evaluation of all your information
  • Clear, personalised recommendations to address your unique health needs

After your appointment, you’ll receive:

  • Written Recommendations tailored to your needs
  • Educational Materials & Recipes (as required)
  • Email support for concerns (48-hour response time)
Bio-Individual
Follow-Up Package

$130 (60 minute)

Ongoing support for real transformation.

True change takes time, consistent action, and the right guidance. These follow-up sessions help you stay on track, adjust your plan as needed, and keep moving toward your goals at a sustainable pace.

Before your session, we conduct a Pre-Appointment Analysis, Notes & Evaluation of:

  • Wellness Check-In Form (as necessary)
  • Food & Feelings Log (as necessary)
  • Medication Changes Review, including potential vitamin/mineral depletions

After the session, you’ll receive:

  • Written Recommendations tailored to your needs
  • Educational Materials & Recipes (as required)
  • Email support for concerns (48-hour response time)

Please note: Dates and times for these appointments will be set by the practitioner to ensure optimal spacing for your progress.

Bio-Individual
Functional Clinical
Assessment

$250 (2hrs)

The deep dive into what your body is really asking for.

Once the foundations are set, it’s time for hands-on testing and biofeedback to uncover exactly which nutrients your body needs — and whether your current supplements are helping or hindering your progress.

Pre-appointment preparation includes:

  • Comprehensive Nutrient Testing Plan prepared based on your charts

During this 2hr FCA and Energy Testing session, we explore:

  • What nutrients your body is asking for to thrive
  • If your current supplements are the right match
  • Any emotional components to your condition and which practices may help
  • Other insights revealed through testing

Please note: Dates and times for these appointments will be set by the practitioner to ensure optimal spacing for your progress.

Transform your Health Today

Select your Functional Nutrition session and take your first step toward building the foundation for lasting wellness.

see how our clients transformed their lives

What Clients Say

I love seeing Irene. I’ve had two powerful PSYCH-K® sessions with her and so much energetic clearing around health, finance, romance. All these areas of my life have dramatically shifted since my last couple of PSYCH-K® sessions, in a way that can be directly linked to the affirmations and integrations that came from the sessions. I’ve even seen shifts in my family. With these sessions I feel immediately clearer and more grounded afterwards, but I didn’t expect what could unfold a few months after we worked on those blocks, so interesting! 100% recommend.

Dawa Smith

'PSYCH-K'

I’ve known Irene for a while, and she suggested I do a session with her more than once. I hesitated at first, unsure of what to expect but I’m really glad I finally gave it a try. From the moment the session began, Irene made me feel completely at ease. By the end, I found myself seeing a few things in a new light, as it genuinely felt like a weight had been lifted. I’m truly grateful for the experience and the care she brings to her work. I’ll definitely be going back to explore more with her. Thank you again, Irene.

S Hardy

'PSYCH-K'

Irene is a focused and diligent practitioner who cares deeply for her clients. Each time I’ve seen Irene for PSYCH-K™ I’ve walked away and noticed shifts around the mental blocks we’ve worked on immediately. After my first session, which centred around an inability to complete tasks using computers…. that afternoon I was using a computer, feeling confident and full of enthusiasm for the first time!

L Gersteling

'PSYCH-K'

After having previously experienced PSYCH-K , I have now been lucky enough to be able to have had a PSYCH-K session with Irene. Irene is, without a doubt, the most powerful facilitator I have had the honour and privilege of working with. Her experience and gentle guidance has now enabled me to clear blockages, as well as help uncover the answers and messages I have been searching for with my current situation.I highly recommend working with Irene to anyone needing the experience and support of someone who excels in the PSYCH-K field. I am looking forward to working with her again. Thank you so much Irene!

S Kirst

'PSYCH-K'

It’s taken me months to try and get my house in order and start sorting myself out to start a business. I was feeling really stuck and couldn’t figure out how to get out of my rut, especially having three young children between 2 and 6. I had a PSYCH-K session with Irene, working on how to get unstuck and move forward, among other things like managing time well.

Woah, how quickly I had results! I couldn’t believe it.. what I had been trying to achieve in 7 months, I pretty much achieved in 2 weeks! Nothing else in my situation had changed except that I had a PSYCH-K session. It was instant that I started to see results, which doesn’t seem to be stopping. Thanks Irene for helping break through and move forward!

B Leach

'PSYCH-K'

I have just completed my first PSYCH-K session with Irene from Functional Care – WOWOWOWOW is all I can say for the moment. If you have any areas in your life where you’re feeling stuck or stressed, book a session with Irene, specifically for PSYCH-K. I can already feel a huge shift within myself, with anxiety gone and my energy levels increased. I am excited to see the continued results of our session over the coming days, weeks months. I will definitely book a series of sessions as I can tell that is where the best results will come from.

With thanks Irene for our time together, you are one of the more genuine, generous, kind and clever women I have had the fortune to connect with.

N Eager

'PSYCH-K'

I have had digestive issues for most of my life, around 48 years now, and have been to many doctors that have diagnosed me with many different things that I didn’t actually have. In my later years, knowledge of the gut-brain connection has come to light and I now realise that my headaches, migraines and lethargy, along with a foggy brain and inflammation of my joints, was mainly to do with what I ate.

I have had excessive bloating and constipation and severe osteoporosis and have had consultations with different alternative therapists with improvements, but no previous treatment has taken in food, physicality and emotions as a whole like Irene Bakker, she works on all levels with passion and dedication and checks in with you to see what is and is not working for you and will work on your emotional blockages. It is very in-depth and if you are as dedicated as she is in improving your overall health, you will definitely see long lasting improvements.

In the few months I’ve been seeing Irene, I have had great results, I am regular generally every day, without strain and bloating, and the feeling of heaviness in the gut is far less, and most of the time non-existent, if I stick to the foods that work for me. We all deserve to be happier and healthier versions of ourselves.

Happy Healing!

S Elliott

'Functional Nutrition'

Irene has changed my life, I have seen so many doctors over the years and no one could tell me why I was experiencing so many issues with my health and gut. After a colonoscopy, the specialist said IBS, but still no explanation as to what can help me.

Irene was so patient and understanding and, after a consultation, we have made some changes and I am a different person. I’ve lost weight, I’m happier and healthier, my life has changed for the better!

J Watson

'Functional Nutrition'

Irene was very expressive how she explained her modality of this particular healing i’d never tried before. Being on the spiritual path for 12 years i’ve had quite a few healings, this particular one was deep transformative and powerful. I cried during the session and experience great relief energetically and after the session had profound instant changes in my overall confidence and mindset. I highly recommend this for anyone needing to change you mindset or just feeling in a funk. I fully trusted Irene and felt her passion for healing during the session.

A McDonald

'PSYCH-K'

After years of suffering from digestive issues, and other various health concerns with no real clear answers from other practitioners and specialists. Functional Care was able to help support me in creating a plan that I was able to succeed with. I couldn’t speak highly enough of the specialised care that Irene has provided me since working with her to improve my overall health. She is extremely thorough with all the investigating she has done to help improve various health concerns I had. Since seeing Irene I can see such a difference, I cannot recommend Irene and her services enough.

T Robson

'Functional Nutrition'

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