Hormonal Health

Struggling with energy or symptoms of a hormonal imbalance, digestion or your weight? Your hormones are likely part of a team of internal and external factors that are preventing you from reaching your health goals.

But it's not only our energy and our waistlines that are affected. Our mood, menstrual cycle, sleep quality, skin health, libido, fertility and brain health can also be impacted when your hormones are out of balance. Even the smallest imbalance can wreak havoc on your health.

All my Nutritional Therapy packages start with a 90-minute consultation, so that I can work with you to find the root causes of your symptoms. I provide personalised tools to address hormone-related conditions, supporting your health and endocrine glands naturally with diet, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle adjustments. I also support women who are taking hormone replacement therapy (HRT), tailoring each person's nutritional advice in line with their prescribed treatment.

Which hormonal issues can you address with diet?

As a women's health nutritional therapy practitioner, I help clients of all ages experiencing:

• Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS), formerly known as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
• Thyroid conditions (including Hashimoto's thyroiditis)
• Weight gain
• Insulin resistance
• Elevated cholesterol and cardiometabolic health (particularly during perimenopause and menopause)
• Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
• Chronic stress
• Endometriosis
• Fibroids
• Migraines
• Perimenopause and menopause

I also support women (and their partners) during the preconception period (including assisted conception) and pregnancy.

I am also increasingly working with clients who are exploring GLP-1 medications, currently taking them, or considering transitioning away from them under the guidance of their medical team, alongside appropriate nutritional and lifestyle support. My approach is compassionate, non-judgmental, and evidence-based, with a focus on supporting long-term metabolic and hormonal health. Recent continuing professional development has included training around GLP-1 medications, insulin resistance and appetite regulation.

I also have a particular interest in lipoedema, both personally and professionally. Lipoedema is a female-predominant condition that can affect body composition, mobility and a woman's experience of weight management, and emerging research suggests that hormonal changes may play a role in its development and progression. I have undertaken further training in this area and can provide nutritional and lifestyle support alongside appropriate medical care.

I have completed the accredited training programme by Dr. Louise Newson and her team, allowing me to formalise my consulting skills around menopause and related concerns such as night sweats, vaginal dryness, and changes in testosterone, oestrogen, and progesterone levels.

You may feel nervous addressing these issues, particularly as a lot of them still carry stigma and shame. I aim to make sure my clients feel seen and understood, safe in the knowledge that they are in the hands of an empathetic professional who is here to help.

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Feeling isolated and helpless about hormone issues?

I can promise you that you are not alone. My nutritional therapy practice is dedicated to helping women who are struggling with the health fallouts of disrupted hormones.

I myself experienced a lot of stress during my thirties, which I believe had a detrimental effect on my health and fertility. After a lot of investigation, I was told I had Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). I also had sub-clinical hypothyroidism and skin issues. This experience motivated me to retrain and study nutrition because I wanted to understand the root causes of my health issues and help others with similar concerns.

While I am now blessed with two children and in a much better place with my health, I know all too well that modern life can be really hectic and mess up our hormones and our digestive health.

Later, as I entered my forties, I started experiencing subtle hormonal changes. I made adjustments to my diet and lifestyle, knowing that my hormones would thank me for it.

I'm glad I had these experiences, as it helps me relate to what my clients are going through and has intensified my passion for helping others who may be struggling.

ADHD and hormones – how are they linked?

I have a particular interest in ADHD, and how hormones may influence symptoms. For clients who have ADHD, or identify with the traits, I offer testing and a specialised service to overcome unhelpful symptoms and give you the support you need to thrive.

Testing

I offer a comprehensive range of tests, including hormone tests. I am also trained to look at genetic testing to further personalise my dietary recommendations and support hormone health, based on your unique genetic make-up.