I am proud to collaborate with Dr. Edward Sames, a Consultant Rheumatologist and General Physician at Ashford and St Peter’s Hospital in Surrey. With his extensive training across London, Surrey, and Sussex, and expertise in conditions like hEDS, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, and more, Dr. Sames provides invaluable clinical care for patients with chronic health issues. His commitment to early diagnosis and management is crucial, especially with conditions like hEDS, which he notes is “massively underdiagnosed” and “gives patients a place to start with management rather than leaving them uncertain about the underlying cause of their symptoms.”
While Dr. Sames offers expert clinical care, I provide complementary health coaching to help patients manage their conditions day to day. As Dr. Sames explains, “What Joo offers in terms of health coaching is fantastic, it’s holistic and detailed, and is exactly what patients need alongside medical care.” Our collaboration ensures that patients not only receive medical treatment but also the tools to manage their conditions, such as pacing, nutrition, sleep, and pain management.
Dr. Sames recognises that while medical care is vital, patients with long-term chronic conditions often need more to thrive in the long term. He shares, “Health coaching provides what patients need in terms of lifestyle intervention, something we can’t fully offer in a clinical setting.” Together, we provide a comprehensive, integrated approach to managing chronic conditions, empowering patients to lead fuller, more manageable lives.