Alison Aldred

I'm Alison, a BSc-qualified Nutritional Therapist and Accredited Metabolic Health Coach Practitioner based in Swindon, Wiltshire.

I work with people who have tried to get to the bottom of their health problems, but are still suffering from symptoms and have not been given a satisfactory explanation for why they feel the way they do.

My particular skill is joining the dots.

I'm interested in what sits underneath the symptoms, how different parts of your health are connected, and what has changed over time. Energy, weight, cravings, blood sugar regulation, hormones, sleep, immunity, trauma, nutrition, lifestyle and ageing don't exist in separate boxes. Useful clues are found in the connections between them.

I combine my knowledge of nutritional therapy, functional medicine and insight-based coaching skills. I'm not only interested in what is happening in your body, but also in helping you understand your own patterns, recognise what might be getting in the way, and work out what needs to change.

I ask questions. Lots of them. Not because I want to make things complicated, but because I don't believe your health can be understood from a symptom or blood test in isolation. Your history, your everyday life, what you've tried already, what has changed, and what your body is telling you, all matter. This is particularly important when you've been told repeatedly that everything is 'normal' and yet you feel far from it.

My background in metabolic health and biochemical testing adds another layer, helping me look at the information available alongside your symptoms, history, and environment, rather than viewing any one result in isolation. One of the things I enjoy most is taking something that feels confusing and complicated, and helping you make sense of it.

My main areas of interest are metabolic health, insulin resistance, midlife and healthy ageing. I also have a particular understanding of caregiving and the reality of trying to look after your own health when someone else needs you.

I work with people who are struggling with their health now, but also with those who are thinking further ahead and want to understand what they can do to support their metabolic health, resilience and independence as they age.

I'm not interested in generic 'protocols', or giving you another list of things you 'should' be doing. I want you to understand what is happening, why it matters, what you can realistically do about it, and feel empowered to take an active role in your health. Because good healthcare isn't just about being given information.  It's about feeling seen, heard, understood, and safe.

That is the kind of care I aim to provide for you.

Appointments are available online via video consultation, with face-to-face appointments also available where appropriate.

My approach is personalised, rather than based on a standard programme. I take time to understand your health history, symptoms, lifestyle and circumstances, review blood tests and consider additional biochemical testing where relevant.

If you are unsure where to start, I offer a free 15-minute Clarity Call. This gives us an opportunity to talk about what is going on, answer your questions, and decide whether nutritional therapy and metabolic health support are appropriate for you.

For people who want a detailed understanding of their health, I offer an initial nutritional therapy consultation with an in-depth assessment of your health, history, symptoms, nutrition, and lifestyle.  

For those who want ongoing support, I offer personalised 1:1 nutritional therapy and metabolic health coaching. This is particularly suited to people who have ongoing health concerns, or who understand what they would like to change, but find it difficult to make changes consistently and sustain them.

My coaching approach is insight-based. Alongside nutritional therapy, we explore your individual patterns, what may be getting in the way of change, and how to make changes that work within your actual life.

My aim is not simply to give you information, or another list of things you should be doing. I want you to understand what is happening, why it matters, and what you can realistically do to feel better and support your health for the long term.

For further information and to book a free Clarity Call, please visit my website. 

Payment plans are available.

Please note that fees are non-refundable.