In this episode of The Integrative Shift, we meet Dr Marika Van Lelyveld, an Integrative and Functional Medicine doctor who has been practicing since 2005 with a special interest in hormonal health and overall wellbeing.

Dr Marika shares her journey from working in trauma units to discovering the deeper dimensions of healing — exploring how nutrition, hormones, emotions, and lifestyle all interconnect. She reflects on the pivotal moments that inspired her to move beyond conventional medicine and embrace a more holistic, patient-centred approach.

Throughout the conversation, she discusses:

  • How integrative medicine can transform hormonal health for men and women
  • The power of treating the whole person — mind, body, and spirit
  • The growing collaboration between specialists and integrative practitioners
  • Why the future of healthcare lies in working together

Watch the full conversation on The Integrative Shift — a SASIM production sharing real stories and insights from doctors leading change in modern medicine.