“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 and suboptimal health. . 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 investigation where appropriate.
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How does Nutritional Therapy work?
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Nutritional Therapy takes an evidence based 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. We also offer a special rate for couples attending together for fertility support. 

Examples of health challenges supported.... 
Eczema, Asthma, hayfever.
Auto-immune conditions e.g. underactive thyroid, MS, Rheumatoid arthritis, psoriasis, psoriatic arthritis.
Chronic Fatigue, Fibromyalgia
Irritable Bowel Syndrome  and Inflammatory bowel disease
Mental health, anxiety, depression, bipolar, Autism, ADHD,
Hormonal e.g., PMS, PCOS, Endometriosis, Painful periods, fertility, menopause
Cancer support
Cardiovascular health, Blood Pressure, cholesterol management
Weight Management
Sleep
Migraine
​Chronic sinus problems 


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 a passion for mental health and my interest and research into Nutritional Psychiatry recently led to an invitation to give a lecture to the Royal College of Psychiatrists at their annual conference in York. 
I 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 also have advanced training in Hormone Health for men and women  with specialist knowledge in PCOS, thyroid, endometriosis and fertility and am able to offer comprehensive hormone screening. 
My specialist knowledge has enabled me to produce a number of webinars including Nutritional Psychiatry, Natural Fertility and Natural Menopause. These will be run throughout the year.  

I love sharing my knowledge and passion for Nutrition and lifestyle medicine with others, so please do feel free to contact me to arrange speaking engagements whether for groups of mums,  support groups or health care professionals. You can follow us for Health tips and Insights on Youtube where you will find our newly launched youtube channel and podcast. 
What do I have to do or bring to a consultation?
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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 receive a nutrition plan, lifestyle and supplement recommendations. We normally follow up with clients about a month later. 
What does it cost? 

​Mini-Consultations

In light of recent economic challenges it is hoped that this new service will make Nutritional Therapy more accessible and support clients in being able to make some small but significant  changes in their nutrition and lifestyle on their path towards optimal health. The mini-consultation allows clients the opportunity to complete a smaller questionnaire which will be assessed prior to their half hour consultation. As always a Nutrition Plan will be agreed, any appropriate referrals or recommendations for testing and some targeted supplementation where budget allows will be discussed. The price of this service is £80 for the initial 40 minute appointment. Follow up appointments are charged as above.

Couples Package - £335:
For couples wishing to come together this package includes: 
  • 2 x Functional Medicine Questionnaire and analysis prior to the appointment
  • A joint 2.5 hour initial appointment.
  • 2 x Comprehensive reports with dietary advice and supplement recommendations
  • Ongoing access to a comprehensive range of supporting documents.

​All prices inclusive of VAT.
Any testing or supplements required will be charged separately.

​​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.

Fees for Consultations can be paid at your appointment with either cash or card or via invoice. We do ask for a 20% deposit at the time of booking.

Private Insurance 
Some insurers do cover Nutritional Therapy so do check with your own provider. Health Shield is one of those who do cover this. 

Virtual Clinic 
Telephone and Zoom appointments are also available for those further away and overseas.
 
Aberdeen Clinic 
 Nourishing Insights
44 St Andrew Street,
Aberdeen,
​AB25 1JA
​01224 969637
How to Book? 
Please book via our online booking system.