Chronic Disease Management

Improve your health and quality of life with personalised and professional chronic disease management at Thryve.

Holistic Treatment for Chronic Disease for Lifelong Health

With Australian statistics warning that 1 in 2 people face a chronic health condition, it's essential to find a care approach that truly works for you.

Chronic conditions can have a profound impact on your health, well-being, and daily life. Here at Thryve, we know that managing chronic diseases isn’t just about treating symptoms—it’s about understanding the whole person.

Most chronic illnesses arise from a combination of genetic factors and lifestyle or environmental triggers. That’s why our chronic disease specialist takes the time to get to know your unique health history and works with you to create a personalised chronic disease management plan that targets the root causes of your condition.

If you’re wondering how to manage chronic disease, we’re here to help. From managing diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and arthritis to supporting mental health conditions like anxiety and depression, our chronic illness doctor blends conventional treatments with natural approaches to help improve your quality of life and manage chronic illness and conditions effectively.

Reach out to us today to start your journey to better health with Dr Marina McPherson, our dedicated doctor for chronic disease.

A Chronic Disease Specialist with a Difference

At Thryve, we focus on preventing disease progression and promoting optimal health through integrated chronic disease management. Our chronic disease specialist not only addresses the symptoms but also focuses on the root causes by considering diet, lifestyle, and environmental factors. Here’s how we do it differently:

Personalised Care Plans: We understand that every patient is unique. Our chronic disease management plan is tailored to your specific needs, blending traditional medicine with natural treatment for chronic disease.

Holistic Chronic Disease Treatment: We consider your diet, sleep, stress levels, and physical activity to ensure comprehensive care that supports your overall well-being. By addressing the root causes of disease, we empower you with the knowledge and tools needed to make informed choices that can transform your health.

Focus on Prevention: We take a proactive approach to prevent chronic illness and disease from worsening, helping you maintain a better quality of life. We believe that understanding how lifestyle factors impact your health makes it easier to take those first steps, even when they require making difficult changes.

Speak to a Doctor for Chronic Disease Today.
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Chronic Disease Management FAQs

  • Optimising your diet, ensuring proper sleep, incorporating regular exercise, and managing stress are crucial components of effective chronic disease management. These lifestyle changes can significantly improve your overall health and help manage your condition.

  • While most chronic diseases cannot be cured, they can be effectively managed with the right chronic disease treatment plan. Chronic diseases often result from overwhelmed pathways in the body, particularly when a genetic predisposition is triggered by environmental or lifestyle factors. 

    By improving your environment and making thoughtful lifestyle adjustments, these overwhelmed systems can become less strained, leading to significant symptom reduction and a slowing of disease progression. While the underlying genetic predisposition may remain, managing these factors can help you maintain a better quality of life.

  • Diet plays a vital role in managing chronic conditions. In today’s world, we often consume foods that are designed to satisfy our taste buds but fail to nourish our bodies and minds. These highly processed foods can leave us nutrient-deficient while being calorie-excessive, which contributes to the breakdown of biochemical processes, inflammation, and, ultimately, the progression of disease. 

    A well-balanced diet, rich in essential nutrients, is key to a successful chronic disease management plan, helping to mitigate these effects and support overall health.

  • Understanding how your body works and why certain changes are necessary can keep you motivated. We all know that motivation can go up and down, so building healthy habits and having regular check-ins with your chronic disease doctor can help maintain your progress.

  • In the early stages, we provide routine follow-ups every 4-6 weeks, allowing for regular check-ins, refining habits, and addressing any challenges along the way. As you start to see results—in how you feel, in your blood tests, and in your overall function—you can become more independent in managing your health. Depending on your individual needs, follow-ups may then move to every 3, 6, or 12 months, with treatments tailored specifically to you.

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We’re here to guide, support and empower you in your health journey. Take ownership of your health and thrive.

Your Chronic Disease Specialist in the Dandenong Ranges

For a fresh approach to chronic disease management, contact your local GP, Dr Marina McPherson, at Thryve Family Practice today.