The Process
& Consultations
What's the process?
At least 48-hours prior to the intitial consultation, I’d ask that a 3-day food diary and health questionnaire be completed and returned to me. During the initial consultation I will assess your general health and symptoms, family and health history, dietary and lifestyle habits and digestive function. Then with your goals in mind, an individual health and lifestyle plan can be devised. These may include dietary changes as well as nutritional supplementation if necessary.
Often interpretation of test results from a client’s GP or hospital may be necessary, and if appropriate we may also discuss functional diagnostic testing options which I can organise through a number of private laboratories. Some example tests include:
- Comprehensive digestive stool analysis
- Digestive function investigations
- Parasitology
- Stress (cortisol)
- Female and male hormone panels
- Food intolerance/sensitivity
- Thyroid function
- Full blood work
- Vitamin status testing
How can Nutritional Therapy help you?
Perhaps you’re lacking in energy, suffering with health complaints, diagnosed medical conditions or you’re simply trying to implement a healthier lifestyle, but you don’t know where to start. With so much conflicting information and fad diets available, some focused guidance and support could be all you need to set you on the right path.
How does the Nutritional Therapy work?
The information gathered from your completed health questionnaire, food diary, any recent test results (if applicable), and the initial consultation, allows me to identify potential nutritional imbalances/deficiencies, which can be contributing to your health concerns, symptoms and/or diagnosed conditions.
Working on the basis that we are all biochemically unique, individual diet and lifestyle plans may then be implemented to balance, support and assist the body in healing itself back to health.
Consultations
I work with UK and international clients.
During the pandemic, my clinic transitioned to operating solely online. Not only do clients receive exactly the same level of care, but clinic costs no longer need to be reflected in consultation fees.
Consultations take place via video Zoom conferencing, which is easily accessible by phone, tablet or laptop.
The first consultation typically takes 1-2 hours where a detailed picture of your position will be formulated. This will take into account your general health, family history, dietary habits, digestive function and any medical conditions you may have.
Follow-up appointments are generally 1 hour long.
The number of consultations required depends upon individual circumstances, although it is advisable to be seen at least twice, within 6 weeks of each appointment. I offer discounted package options for clients looking for longer-term support.
During follow-up consultations, changes will be assessed and the programme adjusted in accordance with progress and any remaining or new concerns.
For those with more complex issues, I will advise whether additional appointments would be beneficial to meet your health goals.
Parents, guardians and friends are all welcome at the client’s discretion.
Stephanie managed to resolve my IBS issues I had been living with for many years. It completely changed my quality of life.
Marcus