Hello, I'm Stephanie
A BANT and CNHC Registered Nutritional Therapist with a special interest in gut health — my online clinic is called Sunshine Nutrition.
I have always been fascinated by the connection between food, lifestyle and how we feel.
This interest developed into a desire to understand why people can experience persistent symptoms — even when they have been told that their test results appear “normal” — and why the same approach does not work for everyone.
Studying nutritional therapy gave me the opportunity to explore these questions in much greater depth. It also showed me how valuable it can be for someone to have the time and space to tell their whole health story and feel genuinely listened to.
I now use this knowledge to help my clients better understand their bodies and make positive, sustainable changes to their health.
Why gut health?
I developed a particular interest in gut health because our digestive system is connected to so many aspects of our wellbeing. Digestive imbalances may cause symptoms such as bloating, abdominal discomfort, reflux or changes in bowel habits — but gut health can also be associated with areas such as energy, mood, immunity and overall wellbeing.
Rather than looking at a digestive symptom in isolation, I consider the wider picture: your health history, eating patterns, lifestyle, sleep, stress and other factors that may be influencing how you feel. Where appropriate, I may recommend functional laboratory testing (e.g. stool testing) to help investigate possible underlying factors — testing is only considered when the results are likely to provide useful information and influence your personalised plan.
