Why Join my Midlife Reset Program?
Science-Based
I Test, don’t guess. I investigate properly
I use advanced testing and detailed clinical analysis to understand exactly what’s driving your symptoms (not just treat them on the surface).
Tested & Approved
A step-by-step structured process proven in real-life experience with hundreds of women.
This not a one-off consult that leaves you confused. I work through your case step by step-adjusting, refining, and supporting you over time so your body actually responds.
Personalised for You
Everything is personalised to your body and I help you implement so you won’t feel overwhelmed
Your plan is based on your labs, symptoms, and physiology- so you’re not following generic advice that doesn’t fit. You’re supported week to week, so you’re not left trying to figure it out alone.
Midlife isn’t the problem- it’s what’s being missed.
If you’re dealing with bloating, recurrent UTIs, vaginal dryness, mood swings, fatigue, or just don’t feel like yourself anymore… despite being told everything is “normal”.
You’re not imagining it. And you’re not the problem.
I specialise in the areas of women’s health that are most often overlooked: gut, vaginal, and hormonal health, using functional testing, root-cause analysis, and ongoing support to actually figure out what’s going on.
Because this isn’t something a quick consult or generic advice fixes.
Does this sound familiar?
This will sound familiar if you’ve been told everything is “normal”…
-Your GP says your labs are “normal”-but you don’t feel normal
-You feel bloated, exhausted, snappy, and not like yourself
-You’re dealing with recurring vaginal symptoms, dryness, or infections
-You’ve tried supplements, diets, or quick fixes… but nothing actually sticks
-You want proper answers, testing, and a clear plan — not more guesswork
-You need support that fits into your life (not something you give up after 2 weeks)
Maybe you’re wondering:
Why am I snapping or crying at the people I love most?
Is this just who I am now?
What’s actually going on in my body?
Am I heading down the same path as my mum (dementia, heart disease, cancer)?
You’re not alone. And this isn’t something you have to just live with.
This is exactly what I help women work through- step by step.
JUST IMAGINE:
What if you finally understood what’s actually going on in your body — and had a clear plan to fix it?
You don’t have to keep living with symptoms that don’t make sense.
✓ Clear answers from proper testing
No more guessing or being told everything is “normal”
✓ A root-cause approach that actually works
Not just managing symptoms: understanding why they’re happening
✓ A personalised plan that evolves with you
Based on your labs, symptoms, and real life (not generic protocols)
✖ Endless Googling or scrolling for answers
✖ Quick fixes that don’t last
✖ One-off consults that leave you to figure it out alone
WHAT MY CLIENTS SAY
“3 weeks into the Midlife Root Cause Program, I have not stepped on the scales but have probably lost a few pounds. I am feeling so much better! I have never had such easy and frequent bowel movements.
I am about to get my period any day and my hormonal acne has seriously improved.”
- Fiona -
Most of my clients come to me after trying multiple practitioners — this is where things finally start to make sense.
Hi! I’m Aline McCarthy, a functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner
I work with women in midlife who have been told everything is “normal”- but still feel exhausted, bloated, hormonal, and not like themselves.
Most of my clients have already tried diets, supplements, and even multiple practitioners before coming to me.
The difference is: I don’t guess.
I use functional testing, clinical analysis, and a structured process to understand what’s actually driving your symptoms, and work through it properly so your body starts responding again.
Because this isn’t about quick fixes — it’s about finally getting answers and results that last.
"Will I ever get better?"
I’ve asked that question myself.
My health broke down in my early 30s from chronic UTIs and gut issues to fatigue, pain, and symptoms no one could properly explain.
I tried everything. Diets, supplements, different approaches… but nothing truly worked long-term.
That’s what led me to functional medicine, and to doing this work.
Now, I help women who are in that same place:
doing everything right, but still not feeling well.
Because I know how frustrating it is when your body isn’t responding- and how important it is to finally figure out why.
I’m here to simplify things for you WHILE getting you results.
The Midlife Root Cause Method
If nothing you’ve tried has worked- this is where we figure out why.
A structured 90-day process to help you finally understand what’s going on in your body: and fix it properly.
If you’re dealing with gut issues, hormonal changes, or symptoms that don’t make sense, this is where we stop guessing and start working through it step by step.
This method is built from working with women just like you — who have tried diets, supplements, and different practitioners, but still don’t feel right.
Inside The Midlife Root Cause Method, we focus on what’s actually driving your symptoms, using advanced testing, clinical analysis, and ongoing support, so your body can finally start responding again.
This is for you if your symptoms are starting to take over…
– Ongoing bloating, gut issues, or food reactions that don’t make sense
– Constipation, diarrhoea, reflux, or IBS that keeps coming back
– Recurrent vaginal symptoms, dryness, or infections
– Hormonal changes like fatigue, weight gain, poor sleep, or mood swings
– You feel like your body is changing… and you don’t fully understand why
And despite trying different diets, supplements or advice… nothing has truly worked long-term.
What’s included?
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Structured 90-day process
Step-by-step approach, so nothing gets missed.
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Advanced Functional Testing
What others miss: finally explained
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Weekly 1:1 support
Flexible sessions, ongoing adjustments
Real progress-not a static plan
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Deep initial consult
Full case analysis
Clear direction from the start
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Proven approach
Refined with real clients
Not theory or guesswork
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Personalised plan
Based on your labs + symptoms
Not generic protocols
PLUS: The opportunity to order functional lab testing(GI MAP, DUTCH, Hormones etc)
How it works
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This is where we review your health history, identify any testing that is required and discuss some diet, supplement and lifestyle recommendations.
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After our initial consultation, we move on to the testing phase, which includes Advanced GI Functional Testing to determine exactly what is going on for you.
These are tests you can complete in the privacy of your own home and then return by shipping directly to the lab.
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After I have received your test results I review them thoroughly and interpret the results for you so you can understand what is going on.
I then create your personalised healing protocol which includes a detailed run down of dietary recommendations, lifestyle improvements and possible supplement support to get your healing journey started.
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We meet every 2 weeks to monitor progress and adjust your protocol.
For 90-days after the initial testing, you will have access to chat support.
Here we can monitor your progress and update your protocol as required.
There is also an opportunity for retesting if required.
Most women start noticing changes within the first few weeks, but real, lasting results come from working through this properly over time.
These are the kinds of results I see when we actually work through the root cause:
“When I first consulted with you, I was suffering severely from joint pain and inflammation, shortness of breath, severer fluid retention, fatigue and I was 40k overweight! Within weeks my symptoms cleared dramatically and I also lost 10kg. My healing journey continues with your support. In all, I have found a renewed verve for life again after suffering unwellness and chronic fatigue. Blessings and thank you again, Aline. ”
- Fiorella V -
When I started working with Aline I was struggling so much: I was crippled with anxiety to the point where I would be bedridden multiple times a week. I could not think clearly and was forgetting everything. I was in constant pain, I felt bloated, puffy and lethargic. I was a shadow of my former self. My symptoms were so broad that no one I was seeing (psychiatrists, doctors, body workers, physical therapists) could get to the bottom or even explain what was going on. I felt helpless and hopeless. After the first week of Aline’s protocol, my moods were stabilizing. 4 weeks in, the years of pain, anxiety and general ill health are almost behind me. I only wish I had started with Aline sooner!
- Abby, M. -
And just so we’re clear…
You’re in the right place if:
✓ You’re ready to understand what’s actually going on in your body
✓ You’ve tried multiple things but nothing has worked long-term
✓ You want proper testing, answers, and a clear plan
✓ You’re dealing with gut, hormonal, or vaginal symptoms that don’t make sense
✓ You’re ready to invest in your health properly-not keep guessing
You’re in the wrong place if:
✗ You are looking for a quick fix or band-aid approach
✗ You’re not ready to make changes
✗ You want generic advice instead of a personalised process
Apply to work with me
If you’re ready to finally understand what’s going on in your body- and fix it properly- this is your next step.
Book your discovery call to see if The Midlife Root Cause Method is the right fit for you.
Still have questions?
FAQ’s
Browse below to see if your questions are answered. If you can’t find what you’re looking for, get in touch, I’d be happy to answer any questions you may still have about the program.
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While most chronic health conditions have their origins in the gut, my speciality is in working with those struggling with predominantly GI symptoms or conditions and female hormonal issues for women in their 40s.
My goal is to restore balance to all the systems of your body by assisting with a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions such as:
• Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Food Intolerances
• Parasite and Bacterial Infections
• Candida, Thrush, Yeast infections
• Other symptoms, including; constipation, diarrhoea, bloating, gas, GERD, reflux, heartburn
• Heavy and painful periods
• Irregular periods
• Preparation for menopause, healthy transition in perimenopause
• Understanding bioidentical hormone therapy, lab testing hormones and preparation for bioidentical hormone therapy
• Helping with metabolism and healthy weight as your hormones change.
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As an FDN-P I will order and assess functional laboratory tests to investigate root causes. These are the most common test I order and interpret for you:
• Blood Chemistry: Assessing you for over 75 plus optimal functional ranges. Even if your doctor says your bloods are”normal”. You can order these markers with your GP ( I will assist in which markers I would like to see), or we can order at the lab directly.
• SIBO breath testing: (to identify Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth, fructose intolerance or colonic methane overgrowth). This is a lactulose/fructose breath test done in the convenience of your home.
• Co-biome MetaXplore™ (or international equivalent) . The most comprehensive gut microbiome test with scientifically graded research insights. Can be done in the convenience of your home. As one of the few certified advanced microbiome analysts, I will give you a detailed analysis for over 28000 microbial species.
• Dried Urine Hormone Profile Test (D.U.T.C.H)
Leaky gut testing (Intestinal Permeability)
• Salivary hormone test
There are other tests available, ask if you want to find out more.
Cost of testing: the required testing (if not already completed) is determined during your Initial Consultation. While requirements vary, for most clients testing costs typically range between $300-$600 AUD.
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We meet every two weeks for the first 90days on an online video call. Afterwards we decide if you are ready to space out visits to monthly or if you feel complete working with me, you receive an ongoing recommendations letter.
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You, your gut and your hormones are completely unique.
However, usually, there are 2 phases most clients fall into:
1. Removing the pathogens that keep their gut and body out of balance. This can be candida, parasites, H Pylori, bacterial overgrowth etc.
2. Repairing damage and healing the gut lining, improving hormones, detoxifying, losing weight, and restoring balance within the systems.
I aim to complete the first phase and start with phase 2 in the 90-Day Nourished Gut Method.
Full completion of Phase 2 can take another 3-12 months.
For people with really chronic conditions, it is best to allow approximately 1 month of healing for every year that they have been unwell.
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If you live in Sydney, Australia you can see me in person at my clinic in Bondi Junction.
But for most people worldwide, I work online and we meet on video calls inside your personal practice better client portal or on zoom calls if needed.
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Yes! I love working and have worked with women in many countries around the world.
We can order lab tests in most countries too (please check with me as these differ from country to country).
I speak German, English and some Spanish.
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This is highly individual to each person. I work with the D.R.E.S.S. for health success protocol, meaning we will focus on building the foundations of robust health, first and foremost:
Diet, rest, exercise, stress reduction and nutritional supplements.
• Tailored to your nutrition plan and personalised meal plan to address imbalances
• Therapeutic diet plans such as low FODMAP, auto-immune paleo, candida diet, etc
• Recommendations on sleep, stress reduction techniques, vagus nerve and lymphatic education/techniques
• Personalised and science-based gut healing protocols
• Parasite herbal, anti-microbial protocols
• SIBO herbal, anti-microbial protocols
• Natural supplements to support hormones, detoxification and more
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The Midlife Root Cause Program includes an initial appointment (60min) and 6 follow-up appointments (30min) every two weeks.
This has been shown to be the most effective time to get you results, hold you accountable and give you the support you need to move forward.
• Initial appointment: before the appointment you will complete detailed intake forms. Please allow 1-2 hours for this, I am a health detective and need as much information as possible about your health.
In the initial appointment we will discuss your responses and forms and go through your unique cell blueprint. This allows me to understand your underlying causes and how you got to the state of health you find yourself in now. We discuss lab testing and I arrange at home testing for you, we go through nutrition, lifestyle and give you clear instructions on what your first steps are to improve your health while we wait for labs.
• Results session: We go through your lab tests and discuss relevant strategies to remove dysfunction. We review your progress and symptoms and adjust your plan. We then discuss your supplement protocol based on your lab results.
• Follow up sessions: review of progress and symptoms, education about where you are in your treatment cycle and education about your body, support and accountability. Discuss changes and new goals/homework.
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Yes, you get chat support in your practice better portal where you can message me on working days. I take 24 hours to get back to you. This is to ensure clarity, for check-ins, accountability and if your symptoms are changing and I need to know.
Most of my clients tell me they find it incredibly supportive to have access to me in between sessions and it makes a difference to their progress.
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Yes, a healthy diet and lifestyle plus herbal/natural therapies are a great way to complement or enhance your medical treatment when done by an experienced practitioner.
Please list your practitioner, medication and treatment on the intake forms.
My goal is to be part of your ongoing, multi-disciplinary healthcare team to get the best outcome for you.
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No, once you have signed your contract, made a payment and had your initial consult, I don’t give refunds unless it is an extraordinary circumstance (severe sickness or death of a family member etc).
The terms and conditions are clearly outlined in the legal contract you receive before we start working together, so please read it carefully.
If you don't feel financially committed to this program and ready to make the investment in yourself, please take more time to think about your decision as I do not offer refunds once your program has commenced.
I want you to be all in on this journey with me!
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My role as an FDN-P is not to diagnose or treat disease. My role is to help to identify hidden causes and help you build health. I am trained to use nutrition, lifestyle and nutritional/natural supplements to bring back balance in your body.
I am trained in lab testing and will then provides you with a step-by-step method for you to achieve your desired health outcomes. I do not replace the role of a medical doctor.
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You can apply to work with me in a discovery call to find out the price.
This is not to deceive you, but the cost without explaining the benefits/value will not make much sense. I only take a limited amount of clients so spots are highly sought after.
Please book a free discovery call, but only if you are seriously interested and ready to invest in your health, both time-wise and financially.
Supplements vary from person to person and usually can range between $200-500 AUD. I try to keep it as minimal as possible but will suggest based on labs and you will see the best/fastest results if you stick to the timeline and suggestions. If my suggestions are out of your budget please let me know and we will work out a slower plan for you.
Testing can vary from $300-600 AUD. If finances are limited, you should be able to get your blood test done with a GP on medicare/health fund and we can wait for further testing until later.
Please note that this might slow down your progress.
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No, unfortunately our healthcare system does not support preventative care.
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I am a certified functional diagnostic nutrition practitioner (FDN-P). I have been and am going through extensive education and educational mentorships.
To see a full list of qualifications please click here.
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Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® is a science-based holistic approach that uses functional laboratory assessments to identify malfunctions and underlying conditions that contribute to metabolic chaos at the root of most health complaints. FDN then provides you with a proven step-by-step method for you to achieve your desired health outcomes. For more information read my functional nutrition page.
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Sure! I have helped men with their digestive issues as well as children. Stool samples/tests are an easy way to gain insight even for smaller children.
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Technically, you can. However, to be fully transparent: I follow and advocate for incorporating high-quality meat into the diet for optimal health, energy, digestion, hormone balance and cellular function.
After working with hundreds of women and reviewing their labs, there is no denying that vegan and plant-based clients have a hard time getting essential nutrients and have a slower healing time.
At the end of the day, what you eat is your decision alone, and my role will be to educate you on your options from a science-based perspective without judgement.
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No. But what I do guarantee, is that I will consistently show up and give you my best effort, go above and beyond to find answers for you and I, therefore, expect that energy to be matched by you.
What I can not guarantee is that you will show up, put in the effort, and make the most of your time with me.
I am also not a god, so I can not guarantee complete healing. No one can.
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The video modules are an additional education to take you through your D.R.E.S.S protocol and understand how to build robust health.
This includes education about nutrition, counting macros, peri-menopausal hormones, detoxification and lymphatics, nervous system and vagus nerve balancing, exercise for weight loss and metabolism, and more.
The modules are for you to watch and learn in between sessions. I am passionate about you becoming your own best health advocate and your own practitioner so you can feel confident about your health choices in the future.