Caitlin Smith is a dedicated Nurse Practitioner with a passion for integrative medicine and complex dysautonomia presentations. With a Master's in Nurse Practitioner and currently pursuing a Master of Integrative Medicine, Caitlin combines her medical expertise with a deep understanding of invisible illnesses, nutrition, hormonal health, metabolism and lifestyle factors. Her approach to healthcare is rooted in the belief that true wellness encompasses the whole person, not just isolated symptoms.
Caitlin has developed particular expertise in managing dysautonomia and Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS). Understanding the complex interplay between autonomic dysfunction, blood volume regulation, and cardiovascular symptoms, she provides comprehensive treatment approaches that address both the underlying mechanisms and symptom management. Her protocols include targeted interventions for hypovolemia, tachycardia management, and orthostatic intolerance, utilising both medical interventions and lifestyle strategies.
With deep understanding of how connective tissue disorders like Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome intersect with autonomic dysfunction, Caitlin provides integrated care that addresses the multiple system involvement common in these conditions. She recognises how EDS and related connective tissue disorders can contribute to gastroperisis, POTS, chronic fatigue, and other complex presentations, developing treatment plans that consider these interconnected relationships.
Caitlin specialises in comprehensive metabolic health, including weight management and blood sugar regulation. Her approach addresses both hypoglycemic and hyperglycemic presentations, understanding how blood sugar instability can impact autonomic function and overall wellbeing. She combines medically assisted weight loss through GLP-1 therapy with integrative lifestyle approaches, creating sustainable pathways to metabolic health improvement.
Recognising the profound impact of hormonal fluctuations on autonomic function, pelvic health, and overall wellbeing, Caitlin provides specialised care for women's hormonal concerns. Her expertise encompasses hormone replacement therapy (HRT) for conditions ranging from pelvic pain and orthostatic intolerance to perimenopause and menopause. She understands how hormonal imbalances can exacerbate conditions like POTS and works to optimise hormonal health as part of comprehensive treatment plans.
Caitlin's practice combines evidence-based medical interventions with integrative medicine principles. She utilises advanced procedures including vitamin infusions, iron infusions, and IV saline therapy to address the complex needs of patients with chronic conditions. Her approach recognises that conditions like POTS, EDS, and hormonal imbalances often require multifaceted treatment strategies that address both immediate symptoms and underlying physiological dysfunctions.
Caitlin believes in treating the whole person, not just isolated symptoms. Her integrative approach recognises the interconnected nature of autonomic dysfunction, metabolic health, connective tissue disorders, and hormonal imbalances. She works collaboratively with patients to develop individualised treatment plans that combine medical interventions with lifestyle medicine, creating sustainable pathways to improved health and quality of life.
Currently pursuing a Master of Integrative Medicine while maintaining her clinical practice, Caitlin is committed to staying at the forefront of integrative healthcare approaches. Her ongoing education allows her to bring cutting-edge treatment strategies to her patients, particularly in the rapidly evolving fields of dysautonomia management, metabolic health, and women's hormonal health. She provides care in a non-judgmental, supportive environment where patients feel heard and empowered in their health journey.