My Approach | Dr. Rav James Inc.

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I’m a general practitioner with advanced training in functional and integrative medicine—an approach that goes beyond symptoms to uncover what’s really driving your health concerns.

I believe in creating health, not just treating disease.

Whether it’s managing a cold with immune-supportive nutrients or prescribing antibiotics when truly needed—it’s about the art of timing and balance. There’s a place for antidepressants, and there’s a place for natural remedies. My goal is to choose the right tool at the right time.

General Practice with a Functional Medicine approach

In my practice, I take time to understand your symptoms within the full context of your life—your history, environment, lifestyle, and goals.

I manage your health as holistically as possible, addressing root causes rather than just symptoms. When pharmaceuticals are necessary, I’ll explain the reasoning behind that recommendation—clearly laying out why medication may be the most appropriate step over, or alongside, diet, lifestyle, and other supportive therapies.

My aim is always to educate and empower you, not just prescribe.

I see our work as a partnership—we make decisions together, based on your values, preferences, and where you are in your health journey.

Women's Health

Menopause Expertise You Can Trust

I'm a Menopause Society Certified Practitioner and an active member of the Menopause Society.

Together, we’ll work to prevent decline, avoid crossing the “fragility line,” and help you build a joyful, active, and fulfilling final third of life.

Menopause expertise

You’ll receive care rooted in the latest clinical research
I use evidence-based protocols that support you through every stage of your menopause journey

A focus on womens health, longevity and strength

I have a special interest in helping women thrive through midlife and beyond—supporting:

Bone health
Cardiovascular wellness
Muscle and strength maintenance
Sustainable weight management
Gut Health
Mental health
General wellbeing, and longevity goals

Evidence back tool for weight loss, body composition and hormones

To deepen my understanding, I’ve completed Dr. Stacy Sims’ Menopause course, which dives into:

Why your body may change shape during menopause
What really works: diet, exercise, recovery, and medical therapies backed by science
Team-Based Care, Rooted in Science - I collaborate with:
- Biokineticists
- Physiotherapists
- Pelvic Physiotherapists
- Personal trainers

…to offer you 360° care that supports your goals.

In today’s world of information overload, you don’t need more “advice”—you need trusted, curated care. I do the deep research so you don’t have to.

Let’s work together to build health

1. Consultations

We are not all the same. Everyone has a unique story, body and spirit. We have to understand that combination before we can move towards healthspan.

Together let's uncover the issues and dream and scheme about the future. I will lead with a natural approach (think diet, lifestyle, exercise, sleep as the foundation with added nuetraceuticals, herbals, vitamin and mineral supplements if required as treatment), incorporating my conventional medical training with my functional medical training. Pharmaceuticals have a place, but doing so with support of your biology builds a foundation of long-lasting health care. My goal is to increase health, not just treat disease.

2. Genetic Testing (Epigenetics)

We are discovering ways in which we can switch certain genes on and off according to the environment we provide these genes with.

The tests provide information that allow us to better understand your genetics, and, armed with that information, we can start to positively manipulate how your body functions. It is empowering to actively work with your biology to prevent disease and improve the way you feel on a daily basis.

See below link to review all the different DNA testings on offer and research the right one for you.

https://dnalysis.co.za/

3. Oncology-specific counselling

If you’ve recently been diagnosed with cancer and are feeling overwhelmed by information, decisions, and uncertainty—you’re not alone.

I’m here to help you and your family make sense of it all, offering a calm space, clarity, and the support you need to move forward with confidence.

I work collaboratively with your oncologist to support your treatment plan, helping manage day-to-day symptoms, side effects, and overall wellbeing—so you can focus on healing.

4. Intravenous Nutrition Therapies

I am excited to share that I now offer intravenous nutrition therapies.

Based on specific questionnaires, consultations, blood tests and genetic tests we can work together to create an individualised approach that will form part of treatment plans, disease prevention and performance support.

Book a Consultation

Your initial Consultation Includes:

Pre-Analysis & Research

We will provide an in-depth medical history questionnaire that you send back to me to review before our consultation. This gives me much of the background I need so that we can hit the ground running in our consultation

Time To Understand

Most conventional visits to a doctor last 15 minutes. My initial consultation is typically fourty-five minutes long, allowing us time to understand your past and where you dream of going.

An Explanation of Possible Tools

Together we review tools that we can use moving forward, whether labs, herbals, medical therapies coaching. We will review appropriate referrals or discuss with specialists as needed. I am proud to be working within a team who are equally passionate about your health and wellbeing. Great effort goes into ensuring referrals are in-depth and communication is maintained to allow continuity of care, and a truly integrated and holistic approach.

Sharing of my protocols and resources where applicable

After our consultation I may send you a particular protocol that may be applicable to and assist you on your health journey. I will provide reliable resources for you to engage with to further enhance your knowledge in a particular area when applicable.