EP 23: Treating from Within: The Integrative Medicine Approach to Hormones, Healing & Getting to the Root with Ada Ooi

In this episode of Emerge, I sit down with the brilliant Ada Ooi — London’s most sought after wellness practitioner and aesthetician — for one of the most genuinely eye-opening conversations I've had on this podcast.Ada has nearly two decades of experience working out of her renowned Harley Street clinic in London, and her approach is unlike anything conventional Western medicine offers. She doesn't just treat symptoms — she finds the root. And in this episode, she completely reframes the way I think about hormones, sleep, food, and even the way I start my morning.Fair warning: by the end of this episode, I was questioning my iced matcha habit, my cold breakfasts, and my approach to perimenopause... in the best possible way.DISCLAIMER: All case studies discussed are fictionalised and anonymised composites derived from clinical experiences. Any resemblance to specific individuals is coincidental, details have been altered to protect privacy.⁠⁠DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE 16-MINUTE GUIDED BREATHWORK AUDIO HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Where to Find Ada Ooi:Instagram: ⁠@ada.ooi⁠Website: www.adaooi.comClinic: www.001london.co.ukConnect with Fini Cooper:Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@thebreathway ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠& ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@emerge.podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠thebreathway.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠In this episode, we talk about:Ada’s background in Chinese medicine, aesthetics, and neuropsychologyWhat “treating from within” really meansWhy Chinese medicine looks at the body as one interconnected systemHow symptoms like low mood, hot flushes, body aches, digestion issues, and skin problems can sometimes be connectedThe role of the nervous system in healing and regulationHow Eastern and Western medicine can complement each otherWhy consultation time and truly listening to patients mattersAda’s perspective on perimenopause and menopauseWhen hormone therapy may be helpful, and why it is important to have a longer-term planWhy sleep is one of the most important foundations for healthWhy Ada often prioritises sleep even above foodThe problem with scrolling before bedWhy Chinese medicine generally recommends avoiding cold drinks and cold breakfastsHow warm breakfasts can support digestion and nervous system safetyMatcha, coffee, caffeine, and the cooling nature of green teaWhy foot baths can be a powerful evening ritualAda’s thoughts on cold plunges and ice bathsHow seasonal changes in the UK can affect the bodySimple practices to help the body feel warmer, safer, and more regulatedDISCLAIMER: All case studies discussed are fictionalised and anonymised composites derived from clinical experiences. Any resemblance to specific individuals is coincidental, details have been altered to protect privacy.