Carla Paniagua-Gutierrez

I’m a fully qualified and experienced Integrative Functional Nutritional Therapist, Health Coach, Nutrigenomics Practitioner, and accredited Digestion Practitioner, with a unique background as a Nurse Prescriber working in general practice. This dual expertise gives me a holistic understanding of health and wellness, bridging both medical and nutritional approaches to care. 

At The Heart of the Matter Nutrition, I specialise in supporting clients with heart health, gut health, blood sugar balance, and sustainable weight management. I understand how challenging it can be to manage health concerns alongside the demands of everyday life. 

With over 35 years of experience in healthcare, I understand the intricate connection between medical conditions, nutrition, and lifestyle. I am passionate to empower you with, practical, evidence-based strategies that are easy to follow and tailored to your unique needs, helping you achieve long-term wellness.

Whether you’re managing bloating, reflux, fatigue, or seeking to optimise your heart health or manage your blood sugars, I offer a personalised, holistic approach to guide you toward your health goals. Together, we’ll co-create a plan that not only supports your body but fits into your busy life. I understand how overwhelming it can feel to navigate conflicting health advice. That’s why I’m here to provide clarity and actionable steps tailored specifically to you. 

What’s Included in Your Personalised Nutrition Plan?

• Expert Nutrition Guidance & Coaching – Supporting you in making sustainable, positive health changes.
• Comprehensive Diet & Lifestyle Analysis – A thorough review of your current eating habits and daily routines.
• Detailed Health & Medical Review – Understanding your health history and symptoms to create a personalised approach.
• Tailored Nutrition Plan – A fully customised strategy designed to meet your specific needs and goals.
• Exercise & Lifestyle Recommendations – Practical advice on movement and daily habits to support overall well-being.
• Ongoing Support & Accountability –Regular check-ins to keep you on track and motivated.
• Functional Testing & Supplement Guidance – Recommendations for relevant tests and high-quality supplements if required.
• Test Analysis & Interpretation – In-depth review of blood, stool, or other health assessments to gain further insights.
• Exclusive Supplement Discount – Enjoy a 10% discount on carefully selected supplements tailored to your needs.
• Resources, Recipes & Additional Support – Practical tools, meal ideas, and guidance to make healthy living easier.
• Better App Access – Store your personalised plans, test results, and resources all in one place for easy access.

💡 Your Journey, Your Choice 
During your free consultation, we’ll explore your health concerns and determine whether a one-off session or a 3- or 6-month support programme is the best fit for you.

While I’m here to support you, my aim is to help you feel confident and in control of your health from the very beginning. Investing in your well-being is an important decision, and I want you to feel assured that you’re taking the right steps for yourself.

📅 To arrange an appointment or discuss your health goals/nutritional needs please book a free call by clicking this link: https://l.bttr.to/2n4WB to see how I can help you today. After that, we can agree on what level of support is required.

Free initial online or telephone session. 

Fees vary depending on service requested. Please book a free call via the provided link so I can discuss the right option for you  - https://l.bttr.to/2n4WB

“From Passion to Practice”
I’m Carla and my journey into nutritional therapy was inspired by my own health concerns. Through making changes to my diet and lifestyle, I experienced significant improvements in my health, which sparked my passion to help others do the same.
 
Outside of my professional life, I am a mother of two, and love imparting my knowledge to them to see them flourish. I love tending to my garden and growing my own produce. Currently I am mastering baking sourdough and I also enjoy sewing in my spare time, and I love to travel to experience different cuisines and cultures.

Why work with me and what makes me different?
As a Nurse Prescriber and Functional Integrative Nutritional Therapist, I bridge the gap between conventional medicine and nutritional therapy. I have a thorough understanding of how medical conditions, medications, and lifestyle factors can impact your health. This insight allows me to provide tailored nutritional advice that complements medical care, ensuring a safe and effective approach to your well-being.

Additionally, as a Nutrigenomics Practitioner, I can analyse your genetic blueprint to tailor a plan that supports your unique biology, helping you achieve your health goals more effectively.

Why Choose Me?
I’m here to empower you every step of the way with the knowledge, tools, and support you need to create lasting changes. Together, we’ll unlock your potential for vibrant health so you can live life to the fullest.
I offer flexible, client-focused services:

• One-to-One Consultations: Available online or in person, tailored to your schedule.
• Health and Wellness Programs: Designed for 3 or 6 months to provide structured support.
• Corporate Wellness Packages: Talks, workshops, and tailored programs to support employee health.
• One-off Wellness Checks
• Functional testing
• Group Programmes
• Retreats
• Checking Vitamin D Levels
• Maintenance Reviews

How I Can Support You:
My approach is designed to promote well-being and vitality, with an emphasis on personalised care. Here are some areas I can support you with:

• Promoting healthy digestion and easing discomfort around bloating and reflux.
• Energy struggles, including fatigue and low stamina.
• Supporting balanced blood sugar levels to encourage consistent energy.
• Encouraging heart-healthy habits for overall cardiovascular wellness, by adopting a heart-healthy lifestyle with tailored dietary advice.
• Helping you find sustainable eating patterns for weight management.

What to Expect from Working with Me:

Your journey is unique, and I am here to guide you every step of the way. When working with me, you can expect:

• Every journey begins with an in-depth consultation to uncover the root causes of your symptoms and define your goals.

Here’s what you’ll receive when we work together:

• Personalised Nutrition Plans: Tailored to your individual needs, lifestyle, and goals.
• Education and Support: I’ll help you understand how nutrition impacts digestion, energy, and blood sugar balance. Showing you how food choices affect your body.
• Holistic Guidance/ coaching: Support with mindset, diet, lifestyle, and practical tips to create lasting habits.
• Tools for Success: Recipes, tips, and ongoing support to help you stay on track.
• Nutrigenomics Analysis: Insights into how your DNA influences your health and diet.
• Advanced Testing (if required): Stool, blood, or hormone panels to provide deeper insights.
• Ongoing Support: Regular check-ins and tweaks to ensure progress toward your goals.

Why Clients Work with Me:
Clients often tell me they feel heard and supported, and they love having a clear, actionable plan to follow. Here are some common outcomes:

• Feeling more energetic and less fatigued
• Achieving a calmer, happier digestive system with less bloating.
• Confidence in managing blood sugar levels and meal planning.
• Making meaningful progress toward long-term health goals with professional guidance.

Do any of these sound familiar? 

• Confusion about which foods are beneficial or harmful for heart health.
• Difficulty in making and sustaining significant lifestyle changes, including diet, exercise, and stress management.
• Lack of time to prepare healthy meals due to busy schedules.
• Worried and feeling stressed about your health and future, which can impact your motivation and adherence to a healthy diet.
• Navigating social situations and cultural food preferences that may not align with a heart-healthy diet.
• Challenges that you are experiencing reflux symptoms, even when you bend down to put on your shoes.
• Difficulty identifying and avoiding foods that trigger reflux symptoms.
• Persistent and uncomfortable symptoms such as reflux, regurgitation, and bloating.
• Reliance on medications that may have side effects or are not entirely effective.
• Impact of reflux on overall quality of life, including sleep disturbances and worried about what to eat.
• Confusion due to conflicting information about diet and reflux management.
• Maintaining motivation and consistency with dietary changes over the long term.

Would you like to feel like this? 

• “Feel how I did back in my 20’s”
• “Want to run around with the grandchildren”
• “Live a longer life, healthy enough to enjoy it”
• “Want to feel confident with what to eat”
• ‘’Feel comfortable without any chest pain or discomfort”
• ‘’ Feel energetic: With enough energy to carry out daily activities without feeling excessively tired or fatigued.
• “To feel stable without experiencing symptoms like palpitations, shortness of breath, or lightheadedness.”
• “ To feel relaxed and not feel worried or stressed about my heart condition”
• “ I want to feel confident, knowing that I am managing my condition effectively and that I am living a healthy lifestyle.”
• “I want to feel supported”
• “Improved physical health and higher energy levels.”
• “Assurance that I am making the right choices to protect my heart health.”
• “A sense of control over my health and future.”
• “Ongoing motivation and support in my health journey.”

Take the Next Step
Take back control of your health and don't let your health control you 
📅 To arrange an appointment or discuss your health goals/nutritional needs please book a free call by clicking this link: https://l.bttr.to/2n4WBto see how I can help you today. After that, we can agree what level of support is required.

🌐 Visit my website at www.theheartofthematternutrition.co.uk for more information, client success stories, helpful blogs, and resources to support your wellness journey.

Testimonials

"I have made good progress!"
The achievable advice from Carla regarding my aims and targets. I felt that these were realistic which helped me achieve the goal of making small changes. I felt comfortable during my sessions, we discussed my current symptoms and was offered direction on how to have a positive outcome to meet the targets that were set. I also appreciated the time Carla took in researching additional items for me. The sessions were beneficial, as I am quite a negative person and seeing it from another angle helped me realise I have made some good progress.

Pippa

"I feel less bloated and lost weight!"
The most useful thing about my consultation was changing a few things, made me feel less bloated, helped me lose weight and generally feel better about myself, what more can you ask for! 

Sharon

Hi Carla, just wanted to message whilst I had some time!
Just wanted to update you that we have been following all of your advice with Bronte - taking all of the supplements and starting to slowly detox the house and diet as much as we can. He is like a different child 🙌- much calmer, much less argumentative and far fewer anger breakouts!! Thank you so much 🤩

Sam

“We learnt so much, so much information to digest, it was great to make sense of some of the buzz words that are around that you explained in a beautiful way, and can’t wait till you return later in the year with our winter wellness day.”

Yoga Wakefield

“When does a Yoga detox day give you that little bit extra? (A): When Carla, from Heart of the Matter Nutrition, joins you after your morning yoga session to share her knowledge and experience about the role food plays in our wellness journeys. In less than an hour, she provided us with all the highlights of how the right foods fuel us for optimal health.”

Yoga with Danya