Mould-Related Illness Support in Sydney |
Sonia Savage, Functional Nutritionist
If your health changed after living or working in a water-damaged building, and you have been left feeling foggy, exhausted, reactive and unheard, you are not imagining it. Mould-related illness is real, it is under-recognised, and it can affect nearly every system in the body. With the right approach, in the right order, there is a great deal we can do.
Book a Mould Illness ConsultationIs This You?
Your symptoms began or worsened after living or working in a damp, musty or water-damaged building
You have brain fog, fatigue, and a growing list of food and chemical sensitivities
Your hormones, weight or mood have shifted, and no one has connected it to your environment
You have been told your bloods are "normal" while you feel anything but
You suspect mould but do not know where to start, or who can actually help
Environment First, Then the Body
Mould can affect nearly every metabolic process in the body, from your hormones and weight-regulating signals to brain function and food tolerance. I came to this work through years of seeing mould-illness patients at MTHFR Support, with dedicated training and mentoring in this area, including MYCOTOX testing and the environmental side.
The Principle I Won't Bend On
Addressing your environment is a priority. There is little point working hard on your body while you are still being re-exposed. So I help you understand the environmental picture, including working with building biologists where needed, and only once that is being addressed do we systematically support your body. I start with a detailed case history and comprehensive blood work. Where indicated, I authorise a MYCOTOX test (mycotoxins from mould) through Mosaic Diagnostics for you to order, and depending on your location I can also connect you with a trusted building biologist if further investigation is needed.
What Working Together Looks Like
Before we meet, complete a detailed health history, including your home and work environments and when symptoms began. I review everything beforehand.
Initial Consultation
A thorough conversation to build the timeline and work out whether mould is likely part of your picture.
Environment and Testing
Guidance on assessing your environment (including building-biologist referral where needed), and MYCOTOX or other testing where it will genuinely change the plan.
Your Roadmap
Once re-exposure is being addressed, a staged plan to support detoxification, the gut, hormones and inflammation, with supplementation dispensed through Vital.ly.
Regular Reviews
Ongoing reviews as you progress, adjusting as your environment and body change.
Timeframes, Honestly
Mould recovery is a staged, patient process, not a quick fix, and it depends heavily on getting the environmental side right. Recovery can take 6 to 24 months, however, improvement can normally be seen in 3 to 6 months once exposure has been removed and a structured protocol is being followed. I will be honest with you at every step about what is realistic, and I work alongside your GP and other practitioners as part of your care team.
Consultation Fees
Initial Consultation
Comprehensive health history & plan
$250
Follow-Up Consultations
30 minutes
$120
45 minutes
$160
Functional testing (such as MYCOTOX) is additional and discussed before anything is ordered. Building-biologist and environmental assessment fees are separate and arranged independently.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if mould is affecting my health?
The biggest clue is timing: symptoms that began or worsened after living or working in a damp or water-damaged building, often including brain fog, fatigue and a growing list of sensitivities. A thorough history, and where appropriate testing, helps us work out whether mould is part of your picture.
Do I need to test my home?
Usually, yes, in some form. Because re-exposure undermines everything else, understanding and addressing your environment is the first priority. I can guide you on this and refer in to building biologists where needed.
What is MYCOTOX testing?
MYCOTOX is a urine test that looks for mycotoxins, the toxic compounds produced by certain moulds. It is one tool I may use, where the result will genuinely change your plan.
Can you work alongside my doctor?
Yes, always. Mould-related illness is complex and I work as part of your care team, alongside your GP and any other practitioners involved.
Do you offer online consultations?
Yes. I consult online worldwide, which works well for mould-related illness, with in-person appointments available in Sydney.
Let's Work Out Whether Mould Is Part of Your Picture
Book a mould illness consultation online. You will receive a confirmation with your health history form.
I look forward to helping you find your way back.
Book a Mould Illness Consultation