
About Me
Hi! I'm Dr. Charis Au, a family physician and functional medicine health coach based in Singapore.
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I help busy professionals and mothers overcome fatigue, gut issues, hormonal imbalances, and chronic symptoms by getting to the root cause - not just managing symptoms.
My approach blends the latest in evidence-based functional medicine with practical, personalised lifestyle strategies.​
My Journey
After years in conventional medicine, I realised that so many people were falling through the cracks, dismissed, told everything looked "normal" when they clearly didn't feel that way, or to just take more medicine for their symptoms. ​That led me to functional medicine, where I found a more comprehensive, compassionate, and patient-centered way to practice. ​
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My passion for this work is also deeply personal. I've struggled with eczema since childhood, and was diagnosed with asthma as an adult during an intensely stressful period. It wasn't until I began exploring the mind-body connection, gut health, and nervous system regulation, that I experienced real, lasting improvement. My journey taught me the profound impact that lifestyle, nutrition, and emotional wellbeing can have on chronic illness, and it's what drives me to help others find the same healing.
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I believe in empowering you with the knowledge, tools, and support you need to feel good again. Whether you're struggling with bloating, burnout, brain fog, skin conditions, or just want to optimise your health as you juggle a demanding career and family life, I'm here to walk alongside you.
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In my coaching programs, I combine:
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Deep clinical insight with advanced functional medicine testing
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A root-cause, systems-based approach
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Personalised protocols tailored to your unique biology and lifestyle
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Compassionate coaching that supports real-life change​​​
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When I'm not seeing patients or coaching clients, you'll find me playing with my two children, enjoying a cup of tea, or experimenting in the kitchen.
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Credentials & Training
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​Medical Doctor (MBBS), University of Melbourne
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BMedSci, University of Melbourne
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Graduate Diplomas in Family Medicine & Mental Health, National University Singapore​​​​​​​
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Further training in integrative & functional medicine with the Australasian College of Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (ACNEM), and the Australasian Academy of Anti-Ageing Medicine (A5M).