Dietitics & Nutrition

What is Dietetics/what do dietitians do?
‘Dietitians interpret the science of nutrition to improve health and treat diseases/conditions by educating and giving practical, personalised advice to clients, patients, carers and colleagues.’ https://www.bda.uk.com/about-dietetics/what-do-dietitians-do.html

How can Nutritional treatment help?
Having the best nutritional health can support recovery from illness/surgery, reduce allergy and food intolerance symptoms, improve your longer term health and wellbeing and optimise your body to cope better with any medical treatments (operations/chemotherapy/radiotherapy/ hormone treatment)

Personalised Nutrition & Health Checks

Are you looking to optimise your health or worried that you are not eating the right things for your individual wellbeing or performance?
I can work with you to look at your current diet, lifestyle factors, genetics, gut bacteria/microbe balance, vitamin and mineral status, blood sugar and cholesterol levels, kidney health, blood pressure and body measurements to set a nutritional plan for you now and your future.

Costs vary depending on the number of tests and consultations needed for your full assessment. Please enquire for more detail.

Fertility & Maternity

If you are either having trouble conceiving or want to make sure that you and your partner have the optimal nutrition to support your fertility. I can help assess this with in-depth nutrition and lifestyle assessments. Plus, a fertility specific gene test and blood tests to support specific recommendations based on you individually or as a couple.

Costs

Costs vary depending on the number of tests and consultations needed for your full assessment.

Please enquire for more detail.

Gastrointestinal Nutrition Services

Do you have problems controlling your bowel habit or suffer with stomach or abdominal pain, reflux/heartburn, bloating, excess wind/burping? I can work with you to provide expert dietetics advice on diet, hydration and lifestyle to reduce your symptoms.

If you suspect a food allergy or intolerance I can work with you in a staged manageable way to find if this is the case.
If you have had any food allergy or intolerance testing out-with your GP/medical Dr you may be over restricting un-necessarily. I can support you to reintroduce foods safely and support improving your gut health.
I am trained in the use of the LOW FODMAP diet by Monash University and have helped many people with IBS feel in control of their symptoms and diet. I have extensive experience working with IBD, bile acid/gallbladder, liver and pancreatic disorders and can support you to improve your health and symptoms.

Costs

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Cancer Nutrition Services

I am a specialist oncology dietitian with Masters level training in late gastrointestinal and nutritional effects of cancer treatment. I am currently working part time as a Macmillan Dietitian for The Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre supporting those following pelvic radiotherapy.

I offer bespoke nutritional optimisation to support body and mind before and during your treatment, help you get back to fitness, and provide assistance afterwards with bespoke symptom-based nutrition.

My experience also includes supporting people with neuroendocrine tumours and those with haematological conditions. I have experience working with all cancer types at all stages.
I can provide advice on all aspects of nutrition to help you recover, support and prevent further health problems after cancer treatment.

Costs

Please enquire for more detail.

Surgery & Illness Recovery (including Long Covid)

I can provide you with expert nutritional support, taking into account your whole lifestyle and individual circumstances, to support rehabilitation from serious illness and promote a return to fitness and wellbeing. I can assess your medical history, medication, current health condition and symptoms alongside a detailed dietary and lifestyle assessment to set goals for an improved recovery and reduce fatigue.

If you have had surgery to your bowel/gastrointestinal tract you may be having problems with swallowing, digestion, altered bowel habit, pain/cramps which is affecting your quality of life/ I can assess and support you to improve your nutrition and symptoms.

You may have been advised to follow a certain diet following your operation and are concerned about the impact of this for your longer term health. I can support you and help answer your concerns.

Costs

Please enquire for more detail.