Lesley Reid
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About me
I am very lucky I LOVE being a Dietitian, it is one of the most diverse, interesting and satisfying jobs. I get to work with such a wide range of clients from home visits with chronic conditions to children with fussy eating habits. Lecturing to working with companies on healthy working lives, no two days are the same.
I work with many nutritional problems including IBS, IBD, Nutritional Support, Obesity, weight management, weight loss surgery, diabetes, heart disease.
I also offer nutritional advice and support with fussy eaters (children and adults), sports nutrition, preconception, pregnancy, breastfeeding, healthy eating/ living and nutritional assessment.
My specialist area of interest is IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), weight loss, obesity and weight loss surgery.
I provide training for schools, nurseries, care or nursing homes. I have also delivered training on behalf of the BDA and Strathclyde University.
I work with private companies advising on nutrition in the work place and help them work toward health living awards.
Training, qualifications & experience
I started my career at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Gateshead back in 2000 and with in 2 years had taken up a post in the Glasgow Royal Infirmary. My time in the Hospital was mainly working with Maternal health and helping mums with their nutrition in pregnancy. I moved in 2009 into Community Dietetic where I continue to work. I have also worked in public health roles for NHS 24. I currently split my role part time NHS and Freelance
I have a Bsc (Hons) in Nutrition and Dietetics from Glasgow Caledonian University, HCPC registered dietitian and active member of the BDA.
Recent qualifications include:
- Counterweight and Counterweight Plus training (licenced practioner)
- Qualification from Kings College London in Low Fodmap diet in Functional gastrointestinal disorders.
- BDA Professional development award in Behavioural Change
- Certificate in Sports Nutrition
Member organisations
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Nutrition topics
Information about health conditions (*)
Nutritional therapy can help enhance the well-being of individuals diagnosed with serious medical conditions, but should not take the place of medical treatment and advice. If you have been diagnosed with - or suspect you may have - any of these conditions, please speak to your doctor before starting nutritional therapy or making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle.
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Fees
£120.00 per session
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Initial consultation is £120 per hour depending on time and resources
Follow review appointment is £65
Initial appointment takes around an hour, the price depends on what is required.
What will be covered in these appointments?
Your current and past medication
Your lifestyle, stress levels and sleep patterns
Your general health and medical history
Your degree of discomfort if you have digestive issues, plus a review of symptoms.
Any past medical treatments or investigations
Dietary Assessment
weight, height, body fat analysis and waist circumference if needed.
It includes verbal dietary assessment and diet plan
If IBS patient it includes resources if needed
It includes follow up by phone and email if required
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My face to face clinics are based out of Collabor8te in Glasgow, on a Tuesday and Wednesday. Which is near to Queen Street and Glasgow Central train stations, plus you can park outside.
