Experience the unique approach of Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy & Nutritional Medicine, a holistic alternative to conventional medicine.
We have all heard of the phrase 'you are what you eat', and that's because what we eat is used by the body to make us, to create new cells, new bodily tissues, and organs. If we eat rubbish, we feel, and look rubbish. Simple.
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Naturopathic Nutritional therapy isn't just about what we eat and drink, it also considers at an individual’s inherited factors, their environment, lifestyle, attitudes, and psychological and emotional state, especially stress, when assessing overall health and the most appropriate programme for healing.
Stress in all its forms is a major cause of health issues and chronic disease because it stops the systems within the body from working properly. You could be eating a well-balanced diet, but if you live life in a perpetual state of stress, you are undoing all that good work.
“The natural healing force within each of us is the greatest force in getting well”, Hippocrates.
Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy and Nutritional Medicine can help with many common complaints, many with their roots in poor digestive health or hormonal instability, including:
Digestive problems incl IBS, pain, bloating, wind.
Blood sugar irregularities.
Food sensitivities, intolerances, and allergies.
Low energy, low mood, fatigue, and chronic fatigue.
Skin issues and diseases.
Poor immunity and autoimmunity.
Stress related conditions.
Headaches and migraines.
Anxiety and depression.
Circulation and joint problems.
Hormonal problems incl. PMT, Fertility, Menopause.
Feeling unwell with no known or obvious cause.
Weight loss / gain.
Maintaining and protecting health.
The best part is that changes do not have to be big to start yielding results.
My 16 week, 3 step signature programme - Healing for Life is specifically designed to help women who are struggling with IBS symptoms including pain, bloating, trapped wind, and constipation.
A few small, gradual, and consistent changes are more beneficial to sustained healing than a sudden overhaul that proves impractical, unsustainable, demotivating and just makes symptoms worse. Healing requires time, patience, determination, and dedication, but the rewards are significant, life changing, empowering, and enduring.
Consultations are available in my clinic in Hertford or online.
​Your initial in-depth consultation lasts for 90 minutes and includes a full naturopathic case taking and muscle response testing for imbalances and food sensitivities. Follow-up consultations are for 60 minutes.
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Initial consultation: £195. ​
Follow-up consultations: 1 hour £115.​
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Prior to your consultation you will be sent a questionnaire to complete together with a 7-day food diary to record your typical daily diet. The questionnaire goes back two generations and covers your current health and past medical history from birth to the present day and questions on every body system. The questionnaire and food diary form an integral part of the naturopathic case taking and therefore need to be returned to me at least 7 days before your appointment so that I can review your case and prepare for your consultation.
Your consultation
I will take a full naturopathic case history covering your current health and past medical history from birth to the present day as well as looking back two generations.
Muscle response testing may be performed during your consultation to uncover hidden problems such as allergies, food intolerances, sensitivities, heavy metal toxicity, nutrient deficiencies, and other imbalances. After taking your case I will explain the connection between current symptoms, inherited factors, treatment of previous illnesses, emotional events, diet and lifestyle, and suggest dietary and lifestyle changes and naturopathic techniques that can be used to support healing so that you leave the clinic with a way forward. We will discuss what is realistic and achievable to ensure that your programme is practical for you.
Depending on your vitality, we may need to work in stages beginning very slowly and gently to re-establish the optimal foundation for healing as it is important to work at the level the body can manage at the current time. I may also recommend additional functional or genetic testing to look a little deeper into your body biochemistry if I feel this would be beneficial to your case. As much as possible I look to address imbalances through diet and lifestyle rather than supplements.
After your consultation
​After the the consultation, I will summarise our discussion and provide you with a plan of action tailored to your individual needs along with additional resources such as recipes, recommended reading, links to relevant research papers if appropriate, helpful website links and handouts relevant to your case.
On my signature programme Healing for Life, you will be provided with tailored guidance appropriate to your stage. If you are seeing me on an adhoc basis, your plan will typically cover a period of 6-8 weeks to allow sufficient time for changes to start taking effect and it is recommended that you have a follow-up consultation after 6-8 weeks to track your progress and so that I can adjust your plan accordingly.
Disclaimer
Information and advice provided by me is not intended as a substitute for medical advice. Anyone suffering from a condition that requires medical attention or who has symptoms that concern them, should consult a qualified medical practitioner.
Your information is strictly confidential and will not be released to anyone including your GP unless specific permission has been given. You are encouraged to discuss your programme (if applicable) with your GP particularly when on prescribed medication to check any potential drug interactions.
Payment and Cancellation
Payment is required to confirm an appointment.
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After booking, an email with information on how to pay will be sent. A reminder is sent 72-hours in advance of your session to give you plenty of time to rearrange if necessary. 48-hour’s notice is required ahead of a cancellation to allow me to fill your session.
Regrettably if you cancel or reschedule after this period, the session will be considered fulfilled, and you will not be refunded. If, for any reason you choose to cancel your session outside of the cancellation window (48+ hours before the scheduled time) and decide not to rebook, you will receive a full refund.