Louise completed her three years training as a nutritional therapist at The Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London, a leading establishment in the field of nutrition.....
Louise is passionate about nutrition and healthy food and the role it plays in optimising health. She works with clients on a one to one basis to address their nutritional and health requirements and to empower them to achieve their health goals and feel great.
Louise understands that each client is an individual so each consultation is tailor-made, providing the client with a Health Improvement Plan to address their unique dietary and lifestyle needs. This is supported by additional information such as recipes and practical advice on food shopping.
Louise is a member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (MBANT) and follows a strict code of Ethics and Confidentiality. She regularly attends lectures and seminars to keep up to date with the latest research and developments in nutrition.
Nutritional therapy is the application of nutrition and health science to enable individuals to maximise their health potential. It can help to alleviate a wide range of health conditions and seeks to identify and address the potential underlying causes behind a person’s symptoms, for example nutrient deficiencies or allergies. One of the main aims of nutritional therapy is to help promote optimal health, characterised by high energy levels, enhanced mental and emotional well-being, and optimal physical performance.
Nutritional therapy recognises that each person is an individual who has unique dietary and nutritional requirements. A nutritional therapist provides personalised dietary and lifestyle advice to help people take control of and maintain their health.
Who can benefit?
Almost anyone can benefit from nutritional therapy whether it is to address a specific health problem or to support general good health.
Common health conditions which may be helped by nutritional therapy include:
· Arthritis and joint aches
· Asthma
· Chronic fatigue
· Constipation or diarrhoea
· Hay fever
· Headaches or migraines
· High cholesterol
· Food allergies or intolerances
· IBS and other digestive disorders
· Infertility
· Low energy
· PMS
· Pregnancy
· Menopause related symptoms
· Skin health
· Stress
· Weight problems
Nutritional therapy can also be beneficial for enhancing sports performance and supporting the ageing process, including mental agility.
What does a consultation involve?
Prior to the initial consultation you will be sent a comprehensive questionnaire which will ask you to provide information on your symptoms, medical history, diet, lifestyle e.g. exercise and any medication or supplements you might be taking. Your first consultation will last an hour. During this time, Louise will discuss your questionnaire with you and gather information on your health history, diet and lifestyle to develop a tailored, nutritional programme to meet your individual needs and which fits with your lifestyle.
Diagnostic tests, such as those to help determine hormonal or digestive imbalances, may be recommended depending on your particular symptoms. Your progress is monitored at the follow up consultation, which usually takes place four to six weeks after the initial consultation. Depending on your needs, you may require several additional follow up consultations over a period of approximately three to six months.
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