Chronic Fatigue Specialist Brisbane
CFS & ME Support
If you are constantly exhausted — no matter how much you sleep — you know this isn’t “just being tired.”
You wake up unrefreshed.
You push through the day.
You cancel plans.
You feel like you’re slowly disappearing inside your own body.
At How It Heals in Bulimba, we work as a chronic fatigue specialist for people across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs who are looking for more than surface-level advice.
We investigate what is driving the exhaustion — and build a structured plan to restore stability.
What Is Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS)?
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), also known as Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (ME), is a complex condition characterised by:
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Persistent, unexplained fatigue
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Post-exertional malaise (crashing after activity)
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Brain fog
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Unrefreshing sleep
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Nervous system sensitivity
In Australia, CFS/ME is increasingly recognised as a serious, multi-system condition.
But many people with chronic fatigue don’t meet full diagnostic criteria — and still feel profoundly unwell.
You don’t need a label to deserve investigation.
Is CFS Real?
Yes.
Chronic fatigue syndrome and myalgic encephalomyelitis are real physiological conditions involving:
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Immune dysregulation
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Autonomic nervous system disruption
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Hormonal instability
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Mitochondrial energy impairment
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Post-viral patterns
But the label alone doesn’t tell you what is driving your fatigue.
That’s where personalised assessment matters.
After years of struggling with chronic fatigue (which I thought was just part of motherhood), constant illness, inflammation, and eventually sudden unexplained asthma, I was desperate for answers. No doctors or specialists could help. nothing felt right.
Then I found Keriann. She was the first person to truly listen and piece everything together...
I’m finally feeling like myself again. Energised, clear, and healthy and it’s all thanks to her. From feeling hopeless to feeling healed, I’ll be forever grateful for her support, knowledge, and compassion.
- Hannah W, Verified 5 Start Google Review
What Causes Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?
When people search “what causes chronic fatigue syndrome CFS,” they’re often told:
“We don’t know.”
While there is no single cause, common drivers include:
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Post-viral immune activation
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Chronic inflammation
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Mineral depletion
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Thyroid conversion dysfunction
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Iron dysregulation
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Gut microbiome disruption
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Chronic stress overload
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Chronic mould or biotoxin exposure
Fatigue is not random.
It reflects impaired energy production at a cellular level.
It is your body screaming our for help & demanding rest.
Tests for CFS:
What We Investigate
There is no single blood test that diagnoses CFS.
But there are many investigations that can reveal contributing factors.
As a chronic fatigue specialist in Brisbane, we may assess:
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Comprehensive thyroid panels (including conversion markers)
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Iron studies and oxygen delivery markers
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Mineral status (Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis)
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Hormone rhythm patterns
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Inflammatory and immune markers
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Gut microbiome analysis
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Post-viral patterns
Testing is not about chasing numbers.
It’s about identifying where regulation has broken down.
EndoMap (Advanced Hormone Mapping)
Hormones must do more than sit “in range” — they must signal and clear properly.
EndoMap maps estrogen, progesterone, androgen metabolism, and cortisol rhythm. It shows us progesterone strength, stress interference, and how well estrogen is being detoxified.
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA
Minerals regulate ovulation, thyroid function, stress resilience, and sperm development.
HTMA reveals mineral imbalances, metabolic rate patterns, and oxidative burden that standard blood tests miss.
We use this to stabilise the metabolic terrain reproductive hormones depend on.
Comprehensive Thyroid Panel
Fertility is highly sensitive to thyroid conversion.
We assess Free T3, Free T4, Reverse T3, TSH, and antibodies to detect subtle dysfunction that may impact ovulation, implantation, and miscarriage risk.
Optimising thyroid signalling improves cellular energy — and reproductive resilience.
Our Core Chronic Fatigue Investigations
CFS Therapy:
What Does Treatment Involve?
Stabilise Your Energy, Not Just Stimulate It
If your day runs on caffeine and willpower, your system is compensating — not thriving.
Blood sugar instability is one of the most common drivers of chronic fatigue.
Spikes and crashes force your body to release stress hormones just to keep you upright.
Over time, this creates wired-but-exhausted patterns and afternoon collapses.
We stabilise protein intake, glucose regulation, and metabolic rhythm so your body can produce steady, reliable energy — not short-lived boosts followed by crashes.
You shouldn’t need coffee just to feel functional.
Rebuild Mineral Resilience
Minerals like copper and zinc regulate your nervous system, adrenal output, thyroid activation, oxygen delivery, and mitochondrial function.
When they’re depleted or imbalanced, you may feel flat, fragile, overstimulated, or unable to recover from stress.
Even small imbalances can create disproportionate fatigue and poor stress tolerance.
We assess and correct mineral patterns strategically — restoring the foundational chemistry your body relies on to regulate energy, mood, and resilience.
When mineral status stabilises, the whole system often follows.
Support Thyroid Conversion Properly
Energy production depends on active thyroid hormone reaching your cells — not just a “normal” TSH result.
Many people with chronic fatigue have impaired conversion of T4 to T3, meaning their cells aren’t receiving the signal to produce energy efficiently.
This can show up as cold intolerance, brain fog, low drive, and persistent exhaustion.
We assess thyroid conversion and support the nutritional, mineral, and inflammatory factors that influence it — so energy improves at a cellular level, not just on paper.
When conversion improves, clarity and capacity often return with it.
Reduce Inflammatory Load
Chronic low-grade inflammation silently drains energy.
When your immune system is activated — whether from gut dysfunction, post-viral patterns, food sensitivities, or chronic stress — your body diverts resources toward defence rather than restoration.
This can feel like heavy limbs, foggy thinking, post-exertional crashes, and poor recovery.
We identify and reduce inflammatory drivers so your system can redirect energy back to repair, clarity, and daily function.
Energy improves when the body no longer feels under threat.
Support Mitochondrial Recovery
Your mitochondria are the energy factories inside your cells.
Stress, inflammation, nutrient depletion, and post-viral states impair their ability to generate ATP efficiently.
When mitochondrial function drops, even simple tasks can feel overwhelming.
We support mitochondrial repair through targeted nutrition, oxygen delivery optimisation, mineral repletion, and inflammatory reduction — creating the conditions for sustainable energy production.
This is not about pushing harder.
It’s about rebuilding capacity from the inside out.
Chronic Fatigue Specialist in Bulimba & Brisbane
How It Heals is located in Bulimba, supporting clients across:
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Brisbane
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Balmoral
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Hawthorne
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Morningside
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Norman Park
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Cannon Hill
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Carindale
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Coorparoo
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Camp Hill
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Inner East Brisbane
We work with individuals experiencing:
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Chronic fatigue syndrome Australia
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Myalgic encephalomyelitis support
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Post-viral fatigue
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Persistent burnout
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Long-term exhaustion
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Unrefreshing sleep
Both in-person and telehealth options are available.
Who Should See a Chronic Fatigue Specialist?
You may benefit from working with us if:
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You wake up exhausted despite adequate sleep
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You experience post-exertional crashes
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Your tests are “normal” but you feel unwell
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You rely on caffeine to function
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You suspect thyroid, iron, or hormonal imbalances
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You feel dismissed or unheard
You deserve more than “everything looks fine.”
Our Approach
We do not promise quick fixes.
We do not push aggressive protocols.
We build:
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Metabolic stability
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Hormonal regulation
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Nervous system resilience
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Nutrient sufficiency
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Sustainable energy restoration
Energy returns when systems stabilise.
Not when they are forced.
Book A
Chronic Fatigue Consultation
If you are searching for:
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Chronic fatigue specialist Brisbane
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CFS therapy Australia
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Tests for CFS
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Myalgic encephalomyelitis support
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Chronic fatigue treatment Bulimba
We’re here to investigate properly.
Because chronic fatigue is not laziness.
It’s physiology asking for support.