Nutritional
Therapy is a holistic approach to wellness, meaning that I will look at you as
a whole person, not just the symptoms you are currently presenting with. Not
only will I assess your diet, I will also look at your current symptoms,
medical and life history, and potential emotional and lifestyle factors,
including stress and trauma, in an attempt to get a full picture of your
current health status and possible risk factors for illness.
Functional
Medicine practices form the basis of my integrative approach, using
food, lifestyle recommendations, and an individually tailored supplement
programme to help your body efficiently function to its optimum ability.
When you book an appointment I will send you a comprehensive
questionnaire and a three-day food diary to complete. Returning this to me in
advance of your consultation allows me to reflect on how each of your body
systems is working (e.g. digestive, immune, endocrine, detoxification) and
where the root causes of your issues may lie. As this takes a few days to complete and analyse appointments will always be made at least a week in advance of when you first make contact.
At your first consultation I will take a detailed personal
and medical history, which alongside the information gathered from the pre-appointment questionnaire, allows me to create a fully individualised food and lifestyle
protocol based on your current needs. This may include dietary adjustments,
suggestions for dietary support, lifestyle changes, supplemental
recommendations and possibly functional testing if I think more information is
required. This first consultation usually takes approximately an hour and a
half.
Before leaving your first consultation we will set a date
for your follow-up consultation, usually 4-6 weeks later. This time is ideal as
it allows you time to adjust to the changes and begin to notice improvements.
However, more frequent follow-up meetings are possible if you would prefer more
support. A minimum of two follow-up consultations is ideal, and more can be
arranged if we both feel it necessary. Follow-up consultations last about one
hour.
I should also point out at this stage that it is not
necessary for you to already have severe symptoms or diagnoses for you to
benefit from Nutritional Therapy. Many clients attend simply to ensure they are
making the right choices and receive extra advice or suggestions for healthy
eating and a balanced lifestyle. It is my intention to help you achieve the
maximum possible level of health, regardless of your current age or health
status, to help you live life to the full.
All information provided in these consultations is
strictly confidential.