Conditions
Chronic Fatigue & Post-Viral Illness
Profound, unrelenting fatigue that rest does not fix is one of the most common reasons people seek out Amina, often after a virus, a stressful period, or years of being told they are fine.
Book a ConsultationChronic fatigue is more than being tired. It is a deep, persistent exhaustion that sleep does not fix, often with brain fog, poor recovery after activity and a sense that your body simply will not refill the tank. For many people it begins after a virus, a stressful chapter, or slowly over years.
Amina Eastham-Hillier has worked with chronic fatigue and post-viral illness for much of her 30+ year career, and it remains one of her central interests. Her role is supportive naturopathic care alongside your medical team.
Why chronic fatigue is so often missed
Standard tests frequently come back "normal" while a person feels profoundly unwell. That is because chronic fatigue is rarely caused by one thing. It is usually a layering of contributors, and unless someone is looking for the whole pattern, the pieces stay scattered.
Common overlapping drivers include reactivated viruses such as Epstein Barr, stealth infections, mould exposure, gut imbalance, nutrient depletion and a nervous system stuck in overdrive.
How Amina supports patients with chronic fatigue
Rather than chasing symptoms, Amina works to rebuild the foundations of energy and resilience. Her supportive approach considers:
- Underlying infections and immune balance
- Gut health and nutrient status, the engine room of energy
- Adrenal and nervous-system support through herbal medicine and nutrition
- Mitochondrial and metabolic support, where indicated
- Pacing, sleep and lifestyle, because recovery needs the right rhythm
Every plan is individualised, and adjusted over time as you rebuild.
Working together
Most patients begin with a thorough initial consultation and, where it adds clarity, functional testing. From there you will have a clear, realistic plan and ongoing review.
If you have been running on empty for a long time and no one has been able to explain why, you are in the right place.
Common questions
Good to know
No. Chronic fatigue and post-viral illness are real and often have identifiable contributors, from lingering infection and gut imbalance to nutrient depletion and a dysregulated nervous system. Amina takes it seriously and supports the whole picture.
Often several things overlapping: post-viral states such as reactivated Epstein Barr Virus, stealth infections, mould exposure, gut dysbiosis, nutrient deficiencies and chronic stress. A thorough history and, where useful, testing help map your individual drivers.
Sometimes. Functional testing can reveal contributors that standard bloods miss. Amina recommends only what is likely to add real clarity for you, and never orders tests for the sake of it.
Yes. Most chronic-fatigue patients work with Amina online or by phone, from across Australia and internationally, with in-clinic appointments in Pomona by arrangement.
Ready to find some answers?
Book an initial consultation with Amina, online, by phone or in-clinic on the Sunshine Coast.