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In the context of an autoimmune or chronic condition, one consultation is not going to have the material impact on your health that we are looking for. I need to assess how you're doing with changes I recommend and see results of testing to properly monitor this. There'll always be a need to tweak and make sure that these changes become new habits, that is very unlikely to ever happen in one consultation.

If you are a returning client, then please contact me directly as I have ongoing support options available.

I offer a 1 hour Clarity & Confidence package, where one aspect can be discussed, but this is unlikely to be the best option for you if you have a chronic condition.

No.

I'm not here to turn you into a gourmet chef or give you rigid meal plans. I will give you a few recipes to get started with and act as a guide.

The aim is to show you how to eat that'll support and replenish depleted nutrients, bring your body back into balance and get your immune system in the best shape to work for, not against you.

Good question. I always encourage people to ask that question when I see people giving out advice.

I qualified as a nutritional therapist from the College of Naturopathic Medicine in 2024, achieving a Distinction in an honours-degree-level qualification in Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy.  This involves one year of biomedicine (biochemistry, anatomy, pathology and pathophysiology), two full years of evidence-backed nutritional medicine and over 200 hours of clinical practice. I’m fully registered and insured as a member of the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP), NNA, GNC and on the CNHC register which means your GP can refer you to me (and some private medical insurance companies cover my work). This means that I abide by their code of conduct when working with clients and have completed hundreds of hours of clinical practice.

I am a registered nutrigenomics master practitioner, having completed in depth training studying the impact our genetics has on our health and the underlying factors impacting our goals, alongside how to support this via nutrition.

I have undertaken additional training in Functional Medicine (which takes a more in-depth look at the body’s various systems and disorders, including immune, gastro-intestinal, cardiovascular and hormonal health) with the Kharrazian Institute in the US. I am currently a member of the Autoimmune Academy in the UK - a mentoring group for functional medicine and nutrition professionals looking to broaden their expertise in autoimmune condition support.

I’m also a certified Level 1 Precision Health Coach.

I have my own first-hand lived experience of dealing with an autoimmune condition for over 25 years and the trials and tribulations of managing it. I’m in the trenches with you and I am very aware that the generic nutrition advice trotted out doesn’t and can’t apply to each of us as we will respond differently. Our unique circumstances mean that we need unique solutions.

I’ll be honest with you, in the nicest possible way.

In short, no. I have never worked with anyone exactly like you.

We are all different, and what works for one person will not work for another, even when the diagnosis looks the same on paper.

That said, autoimmune conditions do tend to follow similar underlying patterns, and I have worked with a wide range of autoimmune conditions in clinic, both diagnosed and suspected. I also work with other chronic conditions, as well as clients looking to optimise health, performance and recovery, particularly through nutrigenomics and sports performance.

I work using the functional medicine model. A diagnosis describes your symptoms, but it does not explain how you arrived there. Regardless of whether I have seen many people with your condition or none at all, I approach every case from scratch. I am not treating a disease ‘label’, I am treating the person who has the disease. Your experience of this condition is unique and your care needs to be unique too.

A few things I would highlight here.

A willingness to make some changes.

Come with an open mind and curiosity to learn more about your condition and your amazing body.

A small amount of time to dedicate to appointments - we are both making a commitment to work together. Please make sure you are able to to speak freely in our online appointments (avoid joining from an open-plan office format!).

Some time spent each week to focus on food and improvements in lifestyle (however small).

This is a tricky one to answer as it depends entirely on your unique situation and what is going with your condition (active flare up versus remission) and your current diet and lifestyle.

My goal is to work within realistic parameters, so that you have the tools and knowledge to make sustainable changes that will set you up for improved life-long health, not just during the time we are working together.

Yes, absolutely. I’ll do a comprehensive review of any medications you are taking and their contra-indications / interactions with other nutrients and supplements.

I’ll work with your existing doctors and care team to ensure they are onboard with any changes suggested.

You may find that over time you are able to reduce the amounts of some of your medications or even remove them entirely (this would always be done working alongside your doctor).

No.

Any supplements I recommend need to bought at additional cost.

My approach is always food first, so I always try to keep supplements to a minimum. However, they can be an excellent addition especially if you are particularly depleted or we need to quickly support a certain area.

It takes just 1 minute to collect the sample and this can be done from the comfort of home. You will receive a test kit in the post.

You need to stop eating or drinking for at least 1 hour before you do the test. You will need to collect a sample of cheeks cells (from which DNA is extracted and analysed), by rubbing the swab firmly against the inside of your cheek for about 1 min. Then simply place the swab in the test tube provided with the stabilising tablet, complete and sign the consent form and place everything in the return packaging provided. The test is not impacted by HRT, contraceptives, pregnancy, nutritional supplements, exercise or any other environmental factors. Super easy!

The company I have chosen to work with for testing is Lifecode Gx, they are a trusted, ISO-certified, UK-based genetics testing firm. Your data is confidential and will be kept securely. DNA is extracted and processed in the UK. Samples are anonymised by allocation of a bar code and I apply a simple numeric code when placing your order rather than a name (e.g. ABC123). Lifecode Gx will destroy your sample after 3 months and client genotyping data is completely destroyed after 6 months. Your client report, the data and the DNA sample is never (and will never be) shared with, or sold to, third parties.