[{"ttl":"Dinah Doong ","sttl":"\u003Cdiv class=\"_btmsubttl p-r\"\u003E \u003Cdiv\u003EFounder & Clinical Director | \u003Cbr\u003ENutritional & Functional Medicine Practitioner\u003C\/div\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E","sttl2":"\u003Cdiv class=\"_topsubttl\"\u003E \u003Cdiv\u003EMcMed (NM), FICT, FAAMM, FNMEDP, ABAAHP\u003Cbr\u003EPersonalised Wellness | MSc Personalised Medicine\u003C\/div\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E","img":"MUFRTWXDMBZ3YEEOTGTU.webp","img2":"","gal":[],"cont":"\u003Cdiv class=\"_content\"\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003EWith close to two decades of experience in Nutritional and Functional Medicine, Dinah Doong is the Founder and Clinical Director of Vitamed Wellness Sdn. Bhd., a personalised wellness practice focused on nutritional, functional and lifestyle approaches to chronic disease management and prevention, and health optimisation. Her clinical approach combines Nutritional Medicine, Functional Medicine, Lifestyle Medicine and advanced laboratory diagnostics to develop personalised health strategies based on the individual's unique health status and history, nutritional status, lifestyle and clinical findings.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003ERather than viewing health concerns in isolation, Dinah takes a systems-based approach to understanding how factors such as nutrition, metabolism, inflammation, gut health, hormonal balance, lifestyle, oxidative stress and environmental influences may interact and contribute to an individual's health.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003EHer areas of clinical interest include cardiometabolic health, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and insulin resistance, gut health and the microbiome, hormonal health, neurological health, immunology and autoimmune conditions, healthy ageing and longevity, sleep and stress, oxidative stress, toxicology, nutraceutical and integrative oncology support.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAcademic & Professional Training\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDinah's journey in Nutritional Medicine began in 2006 at the Plaskett Nutritional Medicine College in the United Kingdom, where she completed her Certificate in Nutrition & Health and Professional Diploma in Nutritional Medicine. She subsequently pursued postgraduate training in complementary and personalised healthcare, including:\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EMaster of Science in Personalised Medicine\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nMorsani College of Medicine, University of South Florida, USA\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EProfessional Masters in Complementary Medicine (Nutritional Medicine)\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nUniversity College of Yayasan Pahang, Malaysia\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003EHer advanced professional training includes \u003Cstrong\u003EFellowships in Integrative Cancer Therapies and Regenerative, Anti-Aging & Metabolic Medicine\u003C\/strong\u003E through the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine (A4M).\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003EShe has also undertaken professional training in nutritional medicine and remains actively involved in practitioner education and professional development.\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\n\u003Cstrong\u003EClinical & Professional Leadership\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nAs Founder and Clinical Director of Vitamed Wellness, Dinah provides leadership in the development of personalised nutritional and functional healthcare programmes, integrating clinical assessment, laboratory investigations and individualised nutritional and lifestyle strategies.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003EShe has served as \u003Cstrong\u003EHonorary Secretary of the Association of Nutritional Medicine Practitioners Malaysia (ANMP) since 2014\u003C\/strong\u003E and is a Fellow Member of the Association.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003EShe is also actively involved in education, lecturing in Nutritional and Functional Medicine programmes and contributing to the professional development of healthcare practitioners.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003EAs a certified \u003Cstrong\u003EHRD Corp trainer\u003C\/strong\u003E, she conducts professional education and corporate programmes covering Nutritional & Functional Medicine, Personalised Medicine, Metabolic Health, Preventive Medicine, Healthcare Transformation, Chronic Disease Prevention and Workplace Health & Wellness.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EAreas of Clinical Focus\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EPersonalised & Precision Healthcare\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nA personalised approach to healthcare that integrates clinical history, individual physiology, lifestyle and advanced laboratory diagnostics to identify health risks and opportunities for early intervention. The goal is to optimise health, preserve physiological function and promote healthy ageing, longevity and quality of life.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ECardiometabolic Health\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nSupporting metabolic health, insulin sensitivity and cardiovascular risk reduction by addressing factors associated with blood pressure, blood glucose regulation, lipid balance, inflammation, kidney health and atherosclerotic plaque development.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EGut, the Microbiome & Autoimmune Health\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nExploring the complex relationship between digestion, nutrient absorption, intestinal barrier integrity, the gut microbiome and immune regulation. The approach considers how gut and immune interactions may be associated with conditions such as allergies, eczema, mast-cell activation, inflammatory and autoimmune disorders, including conditions such as SLE, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHormonal, Reproductive & Metabolic Health\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nA personalised approach to hormonal and metabolic health that considers the interconnected roles of insulin sensitivity, nutrition, body composition, stress, inflammation, endocrine function and reproductive health. Areas of clinical interest include PCOS, endometriosis, adenomyosis, fibrocystic breast changes, menstrual health, perimenopause and menopause, as well as male reproductive health and sperm quality.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ENeurological & Brain Health\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nA personalised approach to brain and neurological health that examines the interplay between nutrition, metabolism, inflammation, gut\u2013brain health, oxidative stress, lifestyle and ageing. Clinical areas of interest include cognitive decline, early cognitive changes, Parkinson\u2019s disease, Alzheimer\u2019s disease, Dementia and Multiple Sclerosis, with an emphasis on identifying potentially modifiable factors that may influence neurological resilience and quality of life.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EImmunology & Autoimmune Health\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nInvestigating nutritional, lifestyle and physiological factors that may influence immune balance.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EIntegrative Oncology Support\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nNutritional and lifestyle support alongside conventional cancer care, with an emphasis on maintaining nutritional status, resilience and quality of life.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003ESleep, Stress & Cellular Health\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nA personalised approach to sleep and stress that explores the interconnected roles of circadian rhythm, stress physiology, nutrition, hormonal balance, inflammation and oxidative stress. Areas of clinical interest include insomnia, disrupted sleep, racing thoughts, chronic stress, anxiety, low mood and reduced stress resilience, with the aim of supporting restorative sleep, psychological wellbeing and healthy cellular function.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EA Whole-Person Approach\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nDinah believes that chronic health problems are often influenced by multiple interconnected factors rather than a single cause. The goal is not simply to manage symptoms, but to understand the individual more completely and develop a practical, personalised strategy for better long-term health.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EHer Philosophy\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EFind the Cause. Change the Course.\u003C\/strong\u003E\u003Cbr \/\u003E\r\nFor Dinah, personalised healthcare begins with listening, asking better questions and understanding the individual behind the symptoms. Through a combination of clinical experience, nutritional and functional medicine, advanced diagnostics and personalised care, she works with individuals to gain greater clarity about their health and take a more informed and proactive approach to their wellbeing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","social":""},{"ttl":"Dr Lyvia Leow","sttl":"\u003Cdiv class=\"_btmsubttl p-r\"\u003E \u003Cdiv\u003EMedical Doctor |\u003Cbr\u003ENutritional & Functional Medicine Practitioner\u003C\/div\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E","sttl2":"\u003Cdiv class=\"_topsubttl\"\u003E \u003Cdiv\u003EMBBS\u003C\/div\u003E \u003C\/div\u003E","img":"MUZ2UZOQEQL84H62J6V5.webp","img2":"","gal":[],"cont":"\u003Cdiv class=\"_content\"\u003E\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003EDr Lydia is a licensed medical doctor and a practitioner of nutritional and functional medicine. She completed her MBBS at Melaka Manipal Medical College in 2012 and her housemanship at University Hospital, before serving as a Medical Officer at Hospital Bintulu and in the surrounding rural communities of Sarawak.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003EHer own journey with chronic health challenges led her to look beyond conventional approaches to healthcare. Through her personal experience, she developed a deeper interest in understanding the connection between nutraceutical, lifestyle, and overall health. This inspired her to pursue a more holistic and personalised approach to medicine.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003EShe holds a Certificate in Nutrition and Health from Plaskett Nutritional Medicine College, UK, is certified in Nutritional Medicine by SAHAMM, and has completed Professional Qualifications in Nutritional and Functional Medicine Parts 1 and 2. She is also a licensed Practising Member of ANFMP.\u003C\/p\u003E\r\n\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align:justify\"\u003EWith her background in conventional medicine and further training in nutritional and functional medicine, Dr Lydia believes in looking at the bigger picture of health \u2014 not simply focusing on symptoms, but also understanding the root cause, the individual, their lifestyle, nutrition, and the factors that may be affecting their wellbeing.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003C\/div\u003E","social":""}]