“I did Nutritional Therapy with Beverley and it was life changing. I highly recommend it!”  Allison Blakely (Glasgow)


What is Nutritional Therapy? 

Nutritional Therapy involves finding out the underlying causes, risk factors, triggers and drivers for a symptom or collection of symptoms which often make up specific medical conditions. Over our lifetime, the foods we eat (and don't eat!), our lifestyle, behaviours, choices, cravings and stress levels can all play a part in the pathway towards disease. Of course, we can find a way of suppressing symptoms for a while with medication and sometimes this is essential, but more often than not we are simply masking symptoms without getting at the root cause of the problem. Nutritional Therapy works in conjunction with conventional medicine and I often refer people back to their GP for further testing where appropriate.

How does Nutritional Therapy work?

Nutritional Therapy takes a Functional Medicine approach to Health  recognising the interconnections between disease and body systems.  Because of this, we take a lengthy case history going through each body system individually as we uncover clues that in many cases are linked to one another. For example, if a client has mental health challenges, there will often be corresponding challenges with their digestive health. ONLY by tackling the root causes of each of the presenting health challenges in each body system can we truly work towards balance and wellness. Nutritional Therapy works by supporting each body system to work optimally and this is achieved by tailoring and agreeing a specific Nutritional Plan for each client together with lifestyle recommendations. Nutrient and or herbal supplementation may be advised where appropriate and only for a specific time period. Drug- Nutrient interactions are taken into consideration prior to any supplement recommendations. This is also why self medicating with supplemets and herbs is a risky thing unless you have spoken to a qualified practitioner.

Who needs Nutritional Therapy?

Everyone!! We all eat, we all drink and we are all making the best out of a bad job when it comes to modern living! Let's face it, 'stress' is the default position of most of us as we work long hours, often with a long commute and we come home shattered, only to face dogs that need walking and children that need feeding, homework to be done and shirts to iron! It's no wonder that we are seduced by the supermarket ready meals and snacks which may answer our short term problems, but only create new ones further down the line as we find that these foods which are overly processed and compromised nutritionally are wreaking havoc with our health. Endless digestive problems such as bloating, indigestion, IBS and constipation are commonplace and are seen by many as the norm.  Poor immune health with people facing several coughs and colds a year and mental health challenges are just a few of the issues that have come to be accepted as part of 21st century living. 


I work with all ages (family rates available) and a range of health conditions e.g.:

 
  • Eczema, Asthma
  • Auto-immune conditions e.g. underactive thyroid, MS, Rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome  and Inflammatory bowel disease
  • Mental health, anxiety, depression, Autism, ADHD, 
  • Hormonal e.g., PMS, PCOS, Painful periods, fertility, menopause
  • Cancer support
  • Cardiovascular health, Blood Pressure, cholesterol management
  • Weight Management
  • Sleep 

Areas of specialism:
  • My prior professional experience has led me to a specialist interest in autoimmune disease, in particular thyroid dysfunction and Inflammatory Bowel disease.
  • I also have further training in Nutrition for Cancer support with the Institute of Nutrition in London. This qualifies me to recommend both nutritional and supplemental support to those undergoing conventional cancer therapies.
  • I am happy working with babies and children and again my previous professional experience as a Drama and Dance teacher for children from 3 years upwards has been invaluable in preparing me for supporting and understanding the needs of my smaller clients!
I love sharing my knowledge and passion for Nutrition with others, so please do feel free to contact me to arrange speaking engagements whether for groups of mums, or for support groups, wri, or health care professionals.

What do I have to do or bring to a consultation?

The consultation process involves the client completing a lengthy functional medicine questionnaire prior to attending the clinic appointment. At the initial consultation we will go through the client's medical history and health concerns in more detail. A nutritional plan will be discussed and agreed with the client and further recommendations for testing via the GP or privately may be recommended. Clients will be emailed a nutrition plan and supplement recommendations. We normally follow up with clients about a month later. However, if clients wish to be offered more regular support, we now offer a health coaching service. 


What does it cost?

  • Initial Consultation ( 1 hour and a half to three quarters) £92
This price includes analysis of initial questionnaire prior to meeting, full consultation, further research and analysis following consultation and developing a tailored Nutrition Plan. Clients are also forwarded any relevant diet advice sheets e.g. Gluten Free, Vegetarian Proteins etc).
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  • Follow up ( 1 hour) £70

A full range of testing also available, including Food intolerance, Full Thyroid screen and other endocrinology profiles, Vitamin D Testing, and health risk profiles for  chronic fatigue, homocysteine (cardiovascular risk),  Metabolic Syndrome and 100 + other tests.   (Price list available) 

Fees for Consultations and any testing can be paid at your appointment with either cash or card. 

Telephone and skype appointments are also available for those further away and overseas.
 
Where? 
 
Nourishing Insights
44 St Andrew Street,
Aberdeen,
​AB25 1JA
​01224 969637

How to Book? 
Contact Nourishing Insights at info@nourishinginsights.com. Home visits are available on request as are skype appointments.