The Nutrition Team: Qualified Nutritional Therapists in the South of England

What is Nutritional Therapy?
Nutritional Therapy is a scientifically based complementary medicine which can be used alone or in conjunction with conventional medicine or other therapies. It offers a tailored approach to diet and lifestyle in order to promote optimal health.
Nutrition has been established to play a key role in the promotion and maintenance of good health at any age or stage in life. Conventional medicine and other therapies can, of course, address many conditions, but without a good diet, optimal health may not be realized. Moreover, nutritional therapy has been clinically demonstrated to reduce the prescription of drugs.

About the team
We are from a new generation of the most highly trained Nutritional Therapists (NTs) in the UK. Our qualifications include:

BSc (Hons) in Nutritional Therapy from Westminster University.
Clinical training which meets the National Occupational Standards of the Nutritional Therapy Council.
Scientific training enabling the evaluation and undertaking of research.
Membership of The British Association of Nutritional Therapists and The Nutrition Society.
We are all fully insured.
As BANT members we are bound by a strict code of Ethics and Practice. Our membership also commits us to continuous study of current research through a Continued Professional Development (CPD) programme.

How it works
NT can improve the wellbeing of individuals from all over the health spectrum. It can play a vital role, alongside other therapies, in the recovery or management of chronic or serious conditions and is often used to address the following:

Digestive complaints such as IBS, indigestion, constipation, bloating
Imbalanced gut flora & Candidiasis
Stress & chronic fatigue
Allergies and intolerances including food sensitivities, asthma and hayfever
Poor immunity and increased susceptibility to infection
Weight management
Mental health issues such as depression and anxiety
Hormonal imbalances including PMS, PCOS, endometriosis and fertility issues
Cardiovascular problems such as high blood pressure and cholesterol
Skin disorders such as eczema, psoriasis and acne
Childhood behavioural & development disorders such as ADD, ADHD and autism
Eating disorders (anorexia & bulimia)

NT can also provide long term cost effective management of health and stress levels. Just a few sessions with a well qualified NT can provide the tools to improve energy levels, thus reducing the need to spend money on other activities and therapies. Eating healthily need not be expensive or time consuming. An NT can show you how to shop and cook to suit your individual budget and lifestyle.

Why see a Nutritional Therapist?
Rising levels of obesity, concerns about school dinners, fast food and food safety along with the growth of farmers markets, organic food, celebrity chefs and detoxification diets, have all created a new awareness of the importance of nutrition. However, conflicting media reports about omega 3 fish oils, essential fatty acids, and vitamin and minerals have caused confusion. A scientifically qualified NT can discuss these issues and help clients make well informed food and supplement choices.

Consultations

Prior to the consultation, you will be asked to complete some paperwork detailing your symptoms and health history together with dietary and lifestyle habits. The initial consultation lasts about an hour and a half. At the end of the first consultation you will have an initial programme to start working with. This usually involves dietary changes and may include supplementation to help support the programme.

The follow-up consultation usually occurs about 4 weeks later and lasts approximately 30-45 minutes. This will involve a review of the progress so far plus formulating a further programme if necessary.

Choose a therapist

Lynne Chalmers BSc (Hons), mBant

Joanna Oates BSc (Hons), mBant

Diana Hervé BSc (Hons), Dip.Nut., mBant

Presentations

The Nutrition Team can be booked either individually or as a team to present to schools, companies, health clinics or independent organisations. Topics include:

The Menopause
A Healthy Heart
How to reduce Stress related conditions through diet
Diabetes Prevention
Weight Management/Obesity
Nutrition Education for School children

We present comprehensive, easily accessible information on the relationship between dietary choices, fitness and individual wellbeing. The effects of stress of modern day life, together with poor dietary habits, such as fatigue, IBS, digestive disorders, depression, obesity and insomnia are well documented. The aim of The Nutrition Team Health Presentations is to better your staff, pupils or colleagues’ health and welfare, consequently improving their attendance and productivity.

Presentation Rates: Please contact a member of The Nutrition Team regarding your individual requirements