"We need an evidence-based integrative approach to health - one that looks upstream at the drivers of symptoms rather than focusing solely on symptom control. Pharmaceuticals can be essential and highly effective in the right circumstances, but they should sit within a personalised plan that considers the whole person and the root causes of imbalance.
Every woman is unique; there is no one-size-fits-all solution. My aim is to empower women to understand their health, clarify their goals and take meaningful ownership of their wellbeing - using lifestyle medicine alongside appropriate medical therapies to support prevention, resilience and long-term health"
GMC
REGISTERED PHYSICIAN
RCOG
ROYAL COLLEGE OF
OBSTETRICIANS AND GYNAECOLOGISTS
IFM
INSTITUTE OF FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
BSLM
BRITISH SOCIETY
OF LIFESTYLE MEDICINE
ABOUT
Dr Amy Shacaluga
MBBCh MRCOG DFSRH Dip BSLM
Dr Shacaluga is an experienced Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician, with over 16 years dedicated to advancing women's health across every stage of life.
Combining clinical expertise with a rigorous, evidence-based approach, Dr Shacaluga integrates the principles of precision health and lifestyle medicine to deliver care that goes beyond symptom management. Her practice is rooted in identifying and addressing the underlying drivers of ill health — empowering women to optimise their long-term wellbeing, build lasting resilience, and thrive through the reproductive years, perimenopause, and menopause.
At The Richmond House Clinic, Dr Shacaluga offers a distinctive Lifestyle and Precision Health service that centres around whole-person medicine.
Approach to Care
Every consultation is designed to be thorough, personalised, and unhurried. Prior to your appointment, you will complete a comprehensive health questionnaire to ensure your time together is as focused and productive as possible.
Your initial consultation is 60 minutes — giving Dr Shacaluga the space to understand your full health picture, explore your goals, and begin building a plan tailored specifically to you.
Following your consultation, you will receive a personalised Lifestyle Medicine Plan, which includes curated educational resources and evidence-based guidance across the six pillars of lifestyle medicine:
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Nutrition — dietary strategies that support hormonal balance and metabolic health plus a nutrition plan if needed
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Movement & Exercise — personalised activity recommendations suited to your life stage
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Sleep Optimisation — evidence-based approaches to restorative, quality sleep
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Stress Regulation — practical tools to support nervous system health and emotional resilience
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Behaviour Change Strategies — sustainable habit formation grounded in health psychology
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Targeted Supplementation — where clinically appropriate and evidence-supported
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Further testing recommendations, if needed, prior to follow up to review your progress and results.
Areas of Expertise
Dr Shacaluga has particular experience in the assessment and management of:
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Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)
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Heavy Menstrual Bleeding & Dysmenorrhoea
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Perimenopausal & Menopausal Symptoms
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Prenatal & Postnatal Optimisation
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Cyclical Migraines
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Cardiometabolic Health Optimisation
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Endometriosis — Symptom Assessment & Lifestyle Management
MY APPROACH
Medicine that goes
beyond
your symptoms
True health is not the absence of illness. It is vitality, resilience and the ability to live life fully. My practice brings together the best of conventional medicine with the depth of functional and lifestyle approaches.
CONSULTATIONS
Choose the care that's right for you
Initial Consultation
£450
A comprehensive 60-minute appointment to review your health history, concerns and goals in depth.
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Pre- consultation Medical symptom questionnaire
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60 minute in-person or online appointment
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Full lifestyle, functional and conventional medical history review
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Tailored lifestyle and precision health assessment
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Personalised action plan
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Access to online patient portal
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Educational documents tailored to you
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Personalised nutrition plan
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Follow-up testing advice if needed will be provided and advised prior to followup (Blood tests, DUTCH testing, microbiome testing (patient specific and additional cost)
Comprehensive Programme
£700
Initial and follow-up consultation plan for sustained, in-depth care.
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Initial 60-minute consultation
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1 x follow-up appointment (after 3-6 months)
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Functional medicine testing interpretation (if needed and undergone)
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Personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan
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Online access to patient portal
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Detailed written initial and follow-up plan
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Access to precision health testing and investigations (patient specific and symptom dependent)
Follow-up Review
£300
A 30-minute review and discussion of any testing performed for existing patients to reassess progress and refine your plan.
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30-40 minute appointment
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Progress +/- Pitfalls review
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Plan refinement
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Results review & interpretation with details explanation
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Updated letter or summary
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Onward referral if needed
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Further investigations if suitable
Consultations are available face-to-face at The Richmond House Clinic in Penarth, Cardiff, and via secure video call to patients across the United Kingdom.
Consultations are available face-to-face at The Richmond House Clinic in Penarth, Cardiff, and via secure video call to patients across the United Kingdom.
GET IN TOUCH
Begin your journey
Ready to take a proactive approach to your health? Contact us at The Richmond House Clinic and the team will be in touch to discuss the right consultation for you.