Beverley Sarstedt BA Hons, ND Dip CNM, MNNA, CNHC, AFMCP, MIFM
Nutritional Therapist
As my honours degree included Psychology, I found myself quite by accident working in Medical Sales in the pharmaceutical industry, firstly in Psychiatry and shortly afterwards in Diabetes and Gastroenterology. But, it was a move to the far north of Scotland twenty four years ago that sowed a seed in me which was to become a lifelong journey into Health in its broadest sense as I just happened to move next door to Scotland’s first qualified Medical Herbalist.
During my Caithness years I was also privileged to develop my other passions as again quite by accident an opportunity presented itself to start my own Dance and Drama school, writing and producing many shows.
A move to Aberdeen eleven years ago brought new beginnings and life seemed determined to take me back into the Pharmaceutical Industry. This time I found myself working in Osteoporosis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease and finally Diabetes, promoting products and discussing guidelines with NHS customers. Again, there seems to have been a higher purpose to this seemingly, unplanned manoeuvre back into the medical world. The NHS had changed completely with new structures and endless guidelines and the insight I have gained has been invaluable in preparing me for my next move!
They used to say life begins at forty but personally, I’m going with 50, as what had been a hobby fast became a new career opportunity as following three years of hard graft, plus 200 clinical hours, I qualified as a Nutritional Therapist in 2014! But the study doesn't stop there. Nutritional therapy involves constant research and every client can be assured of a very detailed and thorough investigation. Last year I qualified in Cancer Nutrition with ION in London. My passion for Functional Medicine took me to the US in March 2016 to further my training and expertise and gain my AFMCP. In June I went to The Royal Society Of Medicine in London to train in Genomics Testing. This will allow me to bring my clients all that this cutting edge branch of medicine has to offer in what is undoubtedly a fast growing field.
My own journey into Nutritional Therapy followed my daughter's experience with glandular fever at 14 years, following which she endured several years of ill health, including chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia and the severest migraines imaginable. As a mum, you will do anything when your child is so unwell and my dogged determination to find answers led me into the fascinating world of Nutritional Medicine. I tell something of our story in this article. It is this experience which drives me as a person and as a practitioner and gives me such a strong desire to help others going through similar challenges. This really is life changing stuff and the joy from helping people uncover their own triggers and drivers and turning things around is just phenominal!
Harriette Robinson, BSc Hons, MLE, DSM, MGHT
Business Manager and Massage Therapist
As Practice Manager, Harriette will be your first point of call when booking appointments and arranging a variety of functional testing. She will also contact you with a very detailed medical questionnaire prior to your first appointment.
Harriette runs workshops and courses with Beverley. Having an honours degree in Agriculture from the Scottish Agricultural College and a Master of Land Economy from the University of Aberdeen Harriette can explain the differences in farming systems and the benefits of organic farming for both the livestock in these systems and the health benefits for consumers.
More recently she has retrained as a Massage Therapist and is delighted to offer Swedish Massage, Indian Head Massage and Natural Facelift Facials bringing a little bit of Harley Street to Aberdeen! Harriette is also a Baby Massage instructor teaching parents a range of wonderful techniques to help them bond with their baby. Harriette is particularly passionate about supporting parents and babies with reflux. She is one of the first Massage Therapists in the UK to have completed professional training in The REFLUX method with Aine Homer, The Baby Reflux Lady. One to one sessions are available to support families living with reflux and are tailored to your needs.
In 2017 Harriette went back to train with Tammy McLellan at the Scottish School of Child and Baby Massage to complete further training in Child Massage. Tammy was one of the first people to pioneer infant massage in Scotland and has trained countless professionals including midwives, health visitors, social workers since then. Harriette is delighted to offer training to parents looking to adapt baby massage skills for older children or to support ongoing conditions including Autism, Asthma, ADHD, Anxiety, Constipation, Cancer, Heart Problems, etc.
In addition to this Harriette is qualified in Massage for People Living with Cancer having studied with the IRIS Cancer Partnership, and training with the world renowned Gayle MacDonald.
In early 2017 Harriette added to her expertise training in Pregnancy and Labour massage with the award winning Mama Baby Bliss. Harriette offers a full body pregnancy massage and a range of mini treatments for mums to be. In addition to this she can also offer one to one workshops in labour massage for expecting mums and their birth partners. Harriette can by arrangement offer a call out service for mums in the early stages of labour.
To book please email harriette@nourishinginsights.com or call 01224969637.
Belinda Sarstedt, MA Hons
Marketing and PR
Belinda is an English Literature graduate from the University of Edinburgh and has since gained a diversity of marketing experience including a Postgraduate Certificate in Digital Marketing from RGU. Belinda is passionate about natural health and as the back story of our business shows, is very much the inspiration behind Nourishing Insights and her mum's new career. Belinda has impeccable taste and an eye for design, both of which enable her to identify products in the food and beauty range which tick our boxes from a quality and ethics stand point but which also look absolutely stunning. Belinda is responsible for the Marketing and PR function of the business.