Carolyn Leigh BSc N. Med. BANT, CNHC
About me
Clinical Nutritionist - Remote video/phone appointments available
GHP award winning Nutritionist of the Year 2018 Carolyn Leigh, South England is a fully qualified Registered Nutritionist & Functional Medicine Specialist providing unique healthcare and nutritional services for people of all age groups with chronic health and medical conditions. Carolyn’s combined experience as an acknowledged specialist in Yeast overgrowth, Dietary/Nutritional problems, ME/Severe & unexplained Fatigue, Thyroid conditions, Adrenal Testing, Allergy & Blood Testing, parasite & bacterial overgrowth and Women’s Health, offers not only the qualifications but also the capability and background to help you.
Carolyn is a recognised UK authority in the complex relationship between health and disease including the science of nutrients and a specialist in ME management and methods of treatment. She graduated from the University of West London with a BSc degree in Nutritional Medicine incorporating medical science, names diseases, patho-physiology, optimum nutrition and diet. She has built a strong reputation for success among specialists, local GP’s and health workers with frequent referral to her practice. Carolyn also contributes to Men’s Health magazine, the London Metro and for 2013 Channel 5 – 50 Shocking Facts about Diet and Exercise. Carolyn has also featured on BBC Radio Solent as an expert in Vitamin D deficiency and more recently on child nutrition and weight issuesBeing at the forefront of private health care Carolyn provides comprehensive specialist diagnostic testing, medical condition management, holistic treatment methods, professional knowledge and an unrelenting drive to reach the root cause of your illness by pinpointing underlying metabolic disturbances and nutritional imbalances in the body which are contributing to your illness.
Clinic Locations & Opening Hours
The London clinic is located in at the Harley Street Therapy Centre, Harley Street, London. The Dorset clinic is located in Lilliput, near Sandbanks, Poole. The clinic covers a wide area with a steady stream of patients coming from Poole, Bournemouth, Dorchester, Salisbury, Weymouth, Wiltshire and Hampshire. The clinic is open Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 6:30pm or Saturday from 9:00am to 1:00pm. We look forward to hearing how we can help you.
Training, qualifications & experience
With over 10 years experience working in Harley St & Poole, Dorset. Carolyn graduated from West London University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutritional Medicine covering; medical science, pathophysiology, restoring the body's dysfunction, dysbiosis and nutritional therapy,
Member organisations
British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy
The British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy is the professional body for Nutritional Therapists.
There are different BANT membership classes, including Full Member, Fellow Member and Student Member.
All BANT practitioners must have met the required standards of training, be fully insured and adhere to the BANT Code of Ethics and Practice.
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
The CNHC encompasses many types of alternative therapy, including massage, aromatherapy and nutrition.
In order to be admitted to the register a practitioner must have studied to the National Occupational Standards for that profession/discipline, or have reached the equivalent of the National Occupational Standards through other relevant training or at least three years of experience and been assessed by their peers.
A practitioner must also have professional insurance and agree to abide by the CNHC Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Nutrition topics
If you have been diagnosed or suspect you may have this medical condition, you should consult your GP for advice, diagnosis and treatment and always inform your health professional before starting any alternative or additional therapies, treatments or making any major changes in your diet or exercise programme.
Fees
Consultations
Poole, Dorset: £80.00 initial appointment. Follow up appointments £80.00 per hour.
£50.00 per 30 minutes.
Private Laboratory Biomarker testing fees to be requested.
Further information
For home bound/disabled patients home visits are available in the Bournemouth, Poole area only.
Fees from £100 per visit depending on area. To be discussed on enquiry.
