Nutrition
What does a nutritional therapist do?
As a Nutritional Therapist I work with both children and adults to optimise their health through diet and lifestyle changes.
There is so much confusion around food today and I help you cut through the conflicting advice so you can feel confident that you’re nourishing yourself and your family in a way that’s sustainable and affordable.
For some clients I might use lab tests to identify imbalances or deficiencies for others we work on strategies to reduce sugar cravings and support weight loss
How I work with my clients:
After receiving a client’s intake form I do extra research and check any contraindications between any medication they are taking and our program.
During the session, I take the time to listen and ask lots of questions so I can create a program that fits with their daily life. I also take note of any environmental toxins they are exposed to or past illnesses/ experiences which may be impacting their health today.
Together with the client I will then create a program which is achievable and affordable.
After the initial consultation, I will usually book in an 30 minute follow-up appointment 8 weeks later to assess how the client has responded to the changes and to go through any test results together.
In between consultations, I keep in touch with my clients via email to respond to any questions about food, feeding little ones, when to take supplements, or referrals to experts.
What is the difference between a nutritional therapist, a dietician and a nutritionist?
Both registered Nutritional Therapy practitioners and dieticians are qualified to review an individual’s main health concerns and diet and make suggestions to support their health.
The main difference is that dietitians are statutorily regulated to diagnose and treat nutritional problems – typically in acute care hospital settings. On the other hand, registered Nutritional Therapists work mostly in the private sector providing individualised dietary and lifestyle recommendations to optimise health. As Nutritional Therapists we look beyond the acute to tackle the diet and lifestyle related risk-factors for chronic conditions like cancer, obesity and heart disease.
Prevention is at the heart of Nutritional Therapy and we use the latest science from genetic, epigenetic and nutrition research – alongside functional tests – to create individual recommendations.
While dietitians must follow Government dietary guidelines, Nutritional Therapists apply the latest nutritional science to each individual case. As a member of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) I must provide annual proof that I am continuing my training and have to abide by specific codes of conduct to remain certified.
How I help my clients
Fertility & Pregnancy
Supporting expecting mothers and those in pre-pregnancy with the right nutrition.
Mum & Bub
Guiding new mums on introducing foods, breastfeeding nutrition and more.
Children & Teenagers
One-on-one support for issues like skin, hormonal health and gut health.
IBS & Gut Health
Nutritional guidance for digestive issues, looking holistically at stress, lifestyle and diet.
Weight Loss
Finding the best ways to maintain a happy and healthy diet and lifestyle.
General Lifestyle & Health Support
In my ten years of clinical practice I have supported men, women and children through many different conditions/phases of life. If your main health concern is not listed here feel free to email me with any questions.
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