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. In 2015, 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 2016 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. I've since trained further in Advanced Hormones with IFM and Fertility and my research into this exciting and rewarding area is ongoing. I have developed specialist knowledge in autoimmune disease and also the fascinating and growing field of Nutritional Psychiatry and recently had the great honour of being invited to give a lecture to the Royal College of Psychiatrists in York.
My own journey into Nutritional Therapy followed my daughter's experience with glandular fever at 14 years old, 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!
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. In 2015, 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 2016 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. I've since trained further in Advanced Hormones with IFM and Fertility and my research into this exciting and rewarding area is ongoing. I have developed specialist knowledge in autoimmune disease and also the fascinating and growing field of Nutritional Psychiatry and recently had the great honour of being invited to give a lecture to the Royal College of Psychiatrists in York.
My own journey into Nutritional Therapy followed my daughter's experience with glandular fever at 14 years old, 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 Infant Reflux Specialist
As Business 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.
Harriette is also an Infant Reflux Specialist and is passionate about helping parents get to the root cause of their babies digestive discomfort, colic or reflux symptoms. She was one of the first Massage Therapists to train with Aine Homer, author of The Baby Reflux Lady and is absolutely delighted to have become one of her 'Baby Reflux Ladies'!
To book please email harriette@nourishinginsights.com or call 01224969637.
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.
Harriette is also an Infant Reflux Specialist and is passionate about helping parents get to the root cause of their babies digestive discomfort, colic or reflux symptoms. She was one of the first Massage Therapists to train with Aine Homer, author of The Baby Reflux Lady and is absolutely delighted to have become one of her 'Baby Reflux Ladies'!
To book please email harriette@nourishinginsights.com or call 01224969637.
Alison Duncan
Retail & Admin Assistant
We are delighted to have been joined by Alison. In addition to working for Nourishing Insights Alison is a yoga teacher and runs online and in person classes for all abilities. She is passionate about natural health, has a wealth of retail experience and is looking forward to welcoming you all in store soon.
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WHAT OUR CLIENTS ARE SAYING“I did Nutritional Therapy with Beverley and it was life changing. I highly recommend it!” Allison Blakely (Glasgow)
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