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Gayle Merchant
Rating:
"Gayle was very thorough and put my mind at ease after months of stress over my health. Looking forward to see where these changes take me."
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Charlie Horner-Glister
Special Interests:
Thyroid health, Autoimmunity, Nutrition, Gut Health.
Gayle Merchant is a highly respected Functional Medicine Practitioner, Naturopath and Nutritional Therapist who has gained notoriety for her clinical precision and knowledge, having trained under Jo Gamble (our Head of Functional Testing) for 10 years.
Gayle has built a reputation for providing real solutions, particularly in situations where clients are experiencing complex health issues and have struggled to find meaningful answers through conventional routes. Her ability to identify subtle connections, interpret nuanced patterns in a client’s history, and translate them into clear, actionable health strategies makes her one of our most trusted practitioners.
What distinguishes Gayle is not only her depth of knowledge but her ability to communicate complex information with warmth, clarity and confidence. She brings together deep understanding with an approach that helps clients feel supported, informed, and empowered throughout their health journey.
Alongside her clinical practice, Gayle is recognised for her contribution to the field, writing articles, offering community teaching, and contributing to client resources that help demystify health issues for a wider audience.
For clients navigating long-standing health issues, thyroid dysfunction, autoimmunity, or cases that have eluded clear answers, Gayle offers rare expertise, a deeply thorough approach, and actionable solutions.
Gayle’s formal training reflects both the breadth and depth she brings to her practice. She is a dual-trained practitioner, holding Diplomas in both Naturopathy and Nutritional Therapy from the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM), where she trained extensively in clinical nutrition, systems biology and therapeutic dietary interventions. Her commitment to clinical excellence led her to further study with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), an internationally recognised leader in functional medicine education. Through this training, she completed advanced modules in Gastrointestinal Health (GI), Hormone Health, Immune Health, Bioenergetics, Environmental Health and more. She has also gained a Level 3 Certification in Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT Tapping), adding depth to her understanding of the interplay between physiology and psycho-emotional experiences.
Gayle continues to refine her skills through ongoing professional development, advanced functional testing training and specialist education, ensuring her work remains aligned with current, evidence-based approaches in personalised healthcare. She holds professional registrations with the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP), the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT), and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).
Gayle’s story is honest, insightful and deeply moving.
In this conversation, Gayle shares the personal journey that led her into functional and integrative medicine. She speaks openly about childhood stress, nervous system overwhelm, thyroid health, Hashimoto’s, gut health, mould exposure, and the many layers that can shape chronic illness.
Her story shows why she brings such depth and compassion to her work today. Gayle understands that health is rarely caused by one single factor. Our early experiences, stress patterns, relationships, environment, gut health, immune system and emotional wellbeing can all play a part.
Through her own healing journey, Gayle discovered the importance of looking beneath the surface. Her work now combines functional medicine, nutrition, mind-body awareness and a deep respect for each person’s unique story.
Gayle’s experience reminds us that healing is not always linear. It is often a journey of understanding the body, listening more deeply, and finding the right support to move forward.
Our services aim to support the body's natural healing processes and improve overall health and well-being. However, we do not guarantee a cure for any condition or disease. The content of our website is intended for educational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. Practitioners at The Forbes Clinic do not diagnose medical conditions or prescribe medications. Our care should not replace engagement with your primary care provider and our services are not intended for emergency or urgent care. You should contact your primary care provider or emergency services in the case of an acute or emergent medical event or mental health crisis.
