Clinical Wisdom + Compassionate Care.
Codes of Health was born from clinical experience, personal transformation, and a deep belief that when you restore the body's core energy systems, everything changes.
Clinical Wisdom + Compassionate Care.
Codes of Health was born from clinical experience, personal transformation, and a deep belief that when you restore the body's core energy systems, everything changes.
Our philosophy
We believe -
Healthy mothers create healthy families.
Healthy communities create healthy societies.
Healthy societies create a healthier world.
Our philosophy
We believe -
Healthy mothers create healthy families.
Healthy communities create healthy societies.
Healthy societies create a healthier world.
Why we do what we do
We refuse to accept that exhaustion and burnout are simply part of modern life.
Most of our clients arrive feeling frustrated, confused, and unheard.
They've seen multiple practitioners, had extensive testing, and still feel like something is missing.
They're told — "Everything looks normal." "It's just stress." "You're just getting older."
Others have spent years trying different diets, supplements, gut protocols and hormone programmes, only to find themselves no closer to understanding what's really going on.
The truth is, the signals were there from the beginning. They just needed someone who knew how to read them.
The body is always communicating. The question is: what is it trying to tell us?
Fatigue, anxiety, digestive issues, hormonal symptoms, skin problems, poor sleep, behavioural challenges in children, even relationship issues — these aren't random. They're messages from a metabolism that's struggling.
Why we do what we do
We refuse to accept that exhaustion and burnout are simply part of modern life.
Most of our clients arrive feeling frustrated, confused, and unheard.
They've seen multiple practitioners, had extensive testing, and still feel like something is missing.
They're told — "Everything looks normal." "It's just stress." "You're just getting older."
Others have spent years trying different diets, supplements, gut protocols and hormone programmes, only to find themselves no closer to understanding what's really going on.
The truth is, the signals were there from the beginning. They just needed someone who knew how to read them.
The body is always communicating. The question is: what is it trying to tell us?
Fatigue, anxiety, digestive issues, hormonal symptoms, skin problems, poor sleep, behavioural challenges in children, even relationship issues — these aren't random. They're messages from a metabolism that's struggling.
What We Look For
The signs we commonly see.
Emotional & Mental Wellbeing
Low mood or depressive feelings
Mood swings and irritability
Brain fog and lack of clarity
Low motivation or drive
Feeling overwhelmed easily
Difficulty regulating emotions
Unhelpful thought patterns or habits
Sleep & Nervous System
Difficulty falling asleep
Waking during the night
Non-restorative sleep
Light or disrupted sleep
Restless mind or body
Circadian rhythm imbalances
Hormones & Metabolism
PMS and cycle irregularities
Menopause symptoms
Thyroid imbalances
Adrenal dysfunction
Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
Blood sugar instability
Low libido
Fertility challenges
Pregnancy and postpartum recovery
Energy & Stress
Burnout and chronic fatigue
Low energy throughout the day
Poor stress resilience
Anxiety and nervous system dysregulation
Feeling wired but tired
Difficulty recovering from stress
Adrenal stress patterns
Detoxification & Environmental Stress
Heavy metal patterns (copper, mercury, etc.)
Sensitivity to chemicals or environments
Poor detox capacity
Adverse reactions to medications or supplements
Skin, Hair & Nails
Acne and breakouts
Eczema, dermatitis, dry skin
Hair loss or thinning
Brittle nails
Premature aging signs
Immunity & Resilience
Frequent illness
Slow recovery
Chronic low-grade inflammation
Low overall resilience
Digestion & Gut Health
Bloating and digestive discomfort
Constipation or loose stools
Low stomach acid
Food sensitivities
Poor nutrient absorption
Gut-related inflammation
Relationships & Connection
Trouble communicating
Difficulty connecting with your true feelings
Anger, impatience, irritation
Anxiety & insecure attachment styles
Hypervigilance in relationships
Grief, loss, and heartbreak
You don't need to be experiencing all of these symptoms to benefit from this work. In fact, many of our clients come to us with just one or two concerns.
What they discover is that when the body's foundations are restored, improvements often ripple far beyond the symptoms that brought them here in the first place.
What We Look For
The signs we commonly see.
Emotional & Mental Wellbeing
Low mood or depressive feelings
Mood swings and irritability
Brain fog and lack of clarity
Low motivation or drive
Feeling overwhelmed easily
Difficulty regulating emotions
Unhelpful thought patterns or habits
Sleep & Nervous System
Difficulty falling asleep
Waking during the night
Non-restorative sleep
Light or disrupted sleep
Restless mind or body
Circadian rhythm imbalances
Hormones & Metabolism
PMS and cycle irregularities
Menopause symptoms
Thyroid imbalances
Adrenal dysfunction
Weight gain or difficulty losing weight
Blood sugar instability
Low libido
Fertility challenges
Pregnancy and postpartum recovery
Energy & Stress
Burnout and chronic fatigue
Low energy throughout the day
Poor stress resilience
Anxiety and nervous system dysregulation
Feeling wired but tired
Difficulty recovering from stress
Adrenal stress patterns
Detoxification & Environmental Stress
Heavy metal patterns (copper, mercury, etc.)
Sensitivity to chemicals or environments
Poor detox capacity
Adverse reactions to medications or supplements
Skin, Hair & Nails
Acne and breakouts
Eczema, dermatitis, dry skin
Hair loss or thinning
Brittle nails
Premature aging signs
Immunity & Resilience
Frequent illness
Slow recovery
Chronic low-grade inflammation
Low overall resilience
Digestion & Gut Health
Bloating and digestive discomfort
Constipation or loose stools
Low stomach acid
Food sensitivities
Poor nutrient absorption
Gut-related inflammation
Relationships & Connection
Trouble communicating
Difficulty connecting with your true feelings
Anger, impatience, irritation
Anxiety & insecure attachment styles
Hypervigilance in relationships
Grief, loss, and heartbreak
You don't need to be experiencing all of these symptoms to benefit from this work. In fact, many of our clients come to us with just one or two concerns.
What they discover is that when the body's foundations are restored, improvements often ripple far beyond the symptoms that brought them here in the first place.
When symptoms start making sense
It doesn't have to be a puzzle you piece together alone.
Our method combines the science of Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis and Mineral-Nutritional Balancing with the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Our protocols focus on nutrition, targeted supplementation and specific herbal formulas to restore your family's health from the root: cellular energy production, detox, and deep nourishment.
Helping families experience that transformation is what drives us.
When those foundations are supported you experience
More energy
Greater resilience
Better relationships
A renewed sense of trust in your body
When symptoms start making sense
It doesn't have to be a puzzle you piece together alone.
Our method combines the science of Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis and Mineral-Nutritional Balancing with the ancient wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Our protocols focus on nutrition, targeted supplementation and specific herbal formulas to restore your family's health from the root: cellular energy production, detox, and deep nourishment.
Helping families experience that transformation is what drives us.
When those foundations are supported you experience...
More energy
Greater resilience
Better relationships
A renewed sense of trust in your body
The vision behind codes of health
Meet Poppy, the founder
Poppy is a licensed Medical Herbalist, Postpartum & Hormone Specialist, and HTMA Practitioner with over a decade of experience supporting women and families in the Algarve, Portugal.
She is the visionary behind Codes of Health and its mission to place family health back at the centre of a thriving society.
After graduating with First Class Honours in Western Herbal Medicine from Middlesex University in London in 2014, she dedicated herself to understanding health through both traditional wisdom and modern science. Her studies have spanned herbal medicine, Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, functional medicine, postpartum care, naturopathy, mineral science and Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, giving her a uniquely integrative perspective on health and healing.
But Poppy's work is shaped by more than professional training. Like many women, she has navigated her own journey through hormonal challenges, pregnancy, birth, loss, motherhood, chronic stress and burnout. These experiences fundamentally changed the way she understands health and deepened her commitment to helping others find a sustainable path to recovery.
Following the birth of her son in 2018, Poppy devoted her work to supporting mothers who felt exhausted, overwhelmed and unsupported — women who knew something wasn't right but couldn't find answers that truly addressed the root cause. She understands the challenges of rebuilding health in a world that asks so much of mothers and gives little in return, because she's walked that path herself.
Today, Poppy combines mineral science, herbal medicine, nutritional therapy and nervous system support to help women and families restore their energy, resilience and vitality.
At the heart of her work is a simple belief: healing happens most effectively when people feel seen, understood and supported.
The vision behind codes of health
Meet Poppy, the founder
Poppy is a licensed Medical Herbalist, Postpartum & Hormone Specialist, and HTMA Practitioner with over a decade of experience supporting women and families in the Algarve, Portugal.
She is the visionary behind Codes of Health and its mission to place family health back at the centre of a thriving society.
After graduating with First Class Honours in Western Herbal Medicine from Middlesex University in London in 2014, she dedicated herself to understanding health through both traditional wisdom and modern science. Her studies have spanned herbal medicine, Chinese medicine, Ayurveda, functional medicine, postpartum care, naturopathy, mineral science and Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis, giving her a uniquely integrative perspective on health and healing.
But Poppy's work is shaped by more than professional training. Like many women, she has navigated her own journey through hormonal challenges, pregnancy, birth, loss, motherhood, chronic stress and burnout. These experiences fundamentally changed the way she understands health and deepened her commitment to helping others find a sustainable path to recovery.
Following the birth of her son in 2018, Poppy devoted her work to supporting mothers who felt exhausted, overwhelmed and unsupported — women who knew something wasn't right but couldn't find answers that truly addressed the root cause. She understands the challenges of rebuilding health in a world that asks so much of mothers and gives little in return, because she's walked that path herself.
Today, Poppy combines mineral science, herbal medicine, nutritional therapy and nervous system support to help women and families restore their energy, resilience and vitality.
At the heart of her work is a simple belief: healing happens most effectively when people feel seen, understood and supported.
“We heal in relationship to one another: together, connected, seen and appreciated for our gifts.
Poppy Burr · Founder of Codes of Health
“We heal in relationship to one another: together, connected, seen and appreciated for our gifts.
Poppy Burr · Founder of Codes of Health
Meet the rest of the team
Hana
Client Care & Creative
Hana makes sure no question goes unanswered and takes the time to ensure every client receives the best possible experience when communicating with Codes of Health.
She's often the first point of contact for our community and helps create the warmth, care and attention to detail that people experience throughout their journey with us. She's also the creative flair behind our social media, website design and visual branding.
In her spare time, she can be found mixing music, dancing barefoot, gardening, and snuggling with her cat.
Fieke
Clinical Herbalist & Naturopathic Practitioner, MNAP
Fieke Mestdagh MNAP is a dedicated Clinical Herbalist and Naturopathic Practitioner specialising in complex chronic health conditions, including Lyme disease, mould illness, hidden infections, autoimmunity and gut disorders.
She has a special passion for decoding the signs of a stressed, toxic or overburdened body, and simplifying treatment into core pillars that address health at the root of imbalance. Her favourite clinical tools include functional medicine testing, HTMA, functional bloodwork, targeted nutritional supplementation and traditional herbal medicine.
In her spare time, Fieke can be found ferociously knitting her latest woollen garment, foraging for wild mushrooms, and building community wherever she currently calls home. She speaks English, Dutch, German, Portuguese, Spanish, and a little Czech.
(To pronounce her name properly, think FEE-kuh.)
Aaron
Client Care & Creative
Aaron is the strategic mind behind the scenes. While he doesn't often step into the spotlight, he's passionate about making sure Codes of Health operates with clarity, purpose and efficiency.
With a background in business development in the Netherlands, Aaron helps provide the direction, structure and systems that allow our team — and our clients — to thrive.
In his spare time, he can be found with his head buried in an HTMA article, being humbled by the Portuguese surf, and enjoying life in the sunny Algarve with his wife and daughters.
Client Care & Creative
Meet the rest of the team
Fieke
Clinical Herbalist & Naturopathic Practitioner, MNAP
Fieke Mestdagh MNAP is a dedicated Clinical Herbalist and Naturopathic Practitioner specialising in complex chronic health conditions, including Lyme disease, mould illness, hidden infections, autoimmunity and gut disorders.
She has a special passion for decoding the signs of a stressed, toxic or overburdened body, and simplifying treatment into core pillars that address health at the root of imbalance. Her favourite clinical tools include functional medicine testing, HTMA, functional bloodwork, targeted nutritional supplementation and traditional herbal medicine.
In her spare time, Fieke can be found ferociously knitting her latest woollen garment, foraging for wild mushrooms, and building community wherever she currently calls home. She speaks English, Dutch, German, Portuguese, Spanish, and a little Czech.
(To pronounce her name properly, think FEE-kuh.)
Hana
Client Care & Creative
Hana makes sure no question goes unanswered and takes the time to ensure every client receives the best possible experience when communicating with Codes of Health.
She's often the first point of contact for our community and helps create the warmth, care and attention to detail that people experience throughout their journey with us. She's also the creative flair behind our social media, website design and visual branding.
In her spare time, she can be found mixing music, dancing barefoot, gardening, and snuggling with her cat.
Aaron
Client Care & Creative
Aaron is the strategic mind behind the scenes. While he doesn't often step into the spotlight, he's passionate about making sure Codes of Health operates with clarity, purpose and efficiency.
With a background in business development in the Netherlands, Aaron helps provide the direction, structure and systems that allow our team — and our clients — to thrive.
In his spare time, he can be found with his head buried in an HTMA article, being humbled by the Portuguese surf, and enjoying life in the sunny Algarve with his wife and daughters.
Client Care & Creative
Together, we're helping families restore health from the foundations so they can flourish — not simply survive.
What You Can Expect From Us
Care that's genuine, rigorous and clear.
What You Can Expect From Us
Care that's genuine, rigorous and clear.
Genuine Care
We genuinely care about the people and families we work with. Our role isn't just to interpret test results or recommend supplements — it's to help you understand your body, make sense of your symptoms, and feel empowered to take charge of your health. Through education, accountability and personalised support, we help you build confidence in your ability to heal.
Root-Cause Investigation
Symptoms are messages, not random mistakes. The last thing we want is for our clients to feel dependent on symptom management, stuck taking a long list of supplements from the internet, or wondering if their health concerns are somehow "all in their heads." We use a data-informed approach to uncover the underlying patterns contributing to physical, emotional and relational imbalances, and provide a clear roadmap forward.
Natural Therapeutics
We believe the body has an extraordinary capacity to heal when given the right support. That's why we use natural therapeutic strategies that we trust and use ourselves: Western herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, wholefood nutrition, simple but effective detoxification practices, mineral balancing, and carefully selected nutritional supplements. Our goal is never to overwhelm you with complicated protocols, but to focus on the interventions that will make the biggest difference.
Clear Guidance & Support
Healing is challenging enough without feeling confused. We communicate clearly, honestly and compassionately, helping you understand what you're doing, why you're doing it, and what to expect along the way.
Genuine Care
We genuinely care about the people and families we work with. Our role isn't just to interpret test results or recommend supplements — it's to help you understand your body, make sense of your symptoms, and feel empowered to take charge of your health. Through education, accountability and personalised support, we help you build confidence in your ability to heal.
Root-Cause Investigation
Symptoms are messages, not random mistakes. The last thing we want is for our clients to feel dependent on symptom management, stuck taking a long list of supplements from the internet, or wondering if their health concerns are somehow "all in their heads." We use a data-informed approach to uncover the underlying patterns contributing to physical, emotional and relational imbalances, and provide a clear roadmap forward.
Natural Therapeutics
We believe the body has an extraordinary capacity to heal when given the right support. That's why we use natural therapeutic strategies that we trust and use ourselves: Western herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, wholefood nutrition, simple but effective detoxification practices, mineral balancing, and carefully selected nutritional supplements. Our goal is never to overwhelm you with complicated protocols, but to focus on the interventions that will make the biggest difference.
Clear Guidance & Support
Healing is challenging enough without feeling confused. We communicate clearly, honestly and compassionately, helping you understand what you're doing, why you're doing it, and what to expect along the way.
Our Core Pillars
The principles that guide how we understand, analyse and restore health.
Mineral Science as the Foundation
We use Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) as an objective starting point to understand how your body is functioning at a deep cellular level. By assessing mineral balance, energy production and patterns of stress, we gain valuable insight into the foundations of health.
Mothers at the Heart of Family Health
We believe mothers play a central role in the health and wellbeing of the family unit. When a mother feels nourished, supported and regulated, the positive effects often ripple through the entire household.
Eastern Wisdom & Ancestral Healing Practices
We draw on the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and other time-tested healing traditions to understand physiological patterns, prescribe natural medicines, and support the body's innate capacity to heal.
Sustainable, Real-Life Healing
Health protocols should support your life — not consume it. We focus on identifying the underlying patterns driving your symptoms and creating practical, sustainable strategies that fit your lifestyle, your family and your budget.
Our Core Pillars
The principles that guide how we understand, analyse and restore health.
Mineral Science as the Foundation
We use Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) as an objective starting point to understand how your body is functioning at a deep cellular level. By assessing mineral balance, energy production and patterns of stress, we gain valuable insight into the foundations of health.
Mothers at the Heart of Family Health
We believe mothers play a central role in the health and wellbeing of the family unit. When a mother feels nourished, supported and regulated, the positive effects often ripple through the entire household.
Sustainable, Real-Life Healing
Health protocols should support your life — not consume it. We focus on identifying the underlying patterns driving your symptoms and creating practical, sustainable strategies that fit your lifestyle, your family and your budget.
Eastern Wisdom & Ancestral Healing Practices
We draw on the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine and other time-tested healing traditions to understand physiological patterns, prescribe natural medicines, and support the body's innate capacity to heal.
Ready To Begin?
Learn more about our services & pricing, or book a free call to see if we're the right fit.
A relaxed, no-pressure conversation to explore what's going on and whether this approach is right for you.
Ready To Begin?
Learn more about our services & pricing, or book a free call to see if we're the right fit.
A relaxed, no-pressure conversation to explore what's going on and whether this approach is right for you.
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