About me
Hi there, I am a Registered Dietitian with 20 years' experience supporting clients with chronic kidney disease, diabetes and those navigating the menopausal transition.
Have you had a recent diagnosis of chronic kidney disease and feeling overwhelmed after disappearing down internet rabbit holes? I have worked in specialist kidney units for over 10 years and have some handy blogs on the Kidney Confidence page of my website.
Or, would you like to feel more in control of your diabetes or pre-diabetes. It's never too late and small changes can achieve big benefits. If you have a Freestyle Libre, let's make the best use of all that wonderful information to fine tune your blood glucose control.
Perhaps, the menopause is creeping up on you and it's time to focus on your health after years of looking after others. Let's look at optimising your diet and lifestyle to help manage side effects of the hormonal changes and launch you into the next stage of life with energy, healthy bones and strong muscles.
And, what about that never-ending list of menopause supplements that are suddenly in your social media feed? I'm here to answer your questions.
My aim is to give you the tools to make informed decisions about your health.
I won't try to blind you with science, send you for unnecessary tests nor sell you expensive pills and potions.
I am a member of the British Dietetic Association Kidney, Diabetes and Women's Health Specialist Groups.
To give you a taste of my NHS experience, I have worked at Hammersmith Hospital, Charing Cross Hospital, the Royal Sussex County and Princess Royal Hospitals.
I also absolutely love facilitating workshops for final year medical students. These take place in a professional catering college in London. We encourage the students to take a holistic approach to their patient's care and we even get them cooking.
Let's have a free chat about how I can help you achieve your health goals. Please do get in touch.
Training, qualifications & experience
- First class BSc Honours Degree in Nutrition and Dietetics.
King's College London, 2005. - Member of the British Dietetic Association.
- Member of the BDA specialist groups in Kidney disease, Women's Health and Diabetes.
- HCPC Registered.
My focus on supporting behaviour change via a person-centred motivational interviewing approach has led me to complete a number of associated courses.
Advanced Practitioner in Functional Imagery Training. Training received from: Dr Linda Solbrig (in affiliation with the University of Plymouth, UK)
I attended the 'Mindful Eating Conscious Living Foundational Teaching Course.' Ghent, 2016. European Centre for Mindful Eating and Nutrition.
I was an author on the ‘UK evidence-based practice guidelines for the dietetic management of irritable bowel syndrome in adults’, 2012.
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
The HCPC are an independent, UK-wide health regulator. They set standards of professional training, performance and conduct for 14 professions.
They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Nutrition topics
info 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
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
- Free 15 minute discovery call
- Standard package: Initial consultation of 60 minutes with action plan and resources, plus a 45 minute follow up session within 3 months: £160
- One off 60 minute consultation with action plan and resources £100
- One off 45 minute follow up appointment £75
Consultations are generally online via video call but, if you live close by, let's get out on the Downs for a walk and talk consultation (in-person).
Face to Face appointments in a lovely studio room are available at an extra cost of £10.
Commercial work: please get in touch to discuss fees for content creation.
When I work
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Further information
Do take a look at my website for further details.
https://annabelalder.com/
