Ailsa Hichens
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About me
Hello, I’m Ailsa, an experienced Registered Nutritional Therapist & Health Coach and Nutrigenomics (DNA) specialist. I help women in their 40s, 50s and 60s lose their midlife wobble, fix their blood sugar problems, reduce bloating, stop feeling exhausted - and much more. My goal is to take from feeling stuck to regaining your glow, and feeling confident, in control and living a life you love. If it bothers you in midlife, it's my business.
With over 10 years in clinical practice, I'm the safe pair of hands you've been looking for to guide you back to feeling fabulous even if you don't have a lot of time. I'll give you practical, no-nonsense advice to get you back feeling like you're winning at midlife, not dragging yourself through the day.
I bring a practical, empathetic but no-nonsense approach that works for real women living real, sometimes messy, lives. My personalised plans are practical, realistic and effective - you won't have to start shopping in the 'weird aisles' in supermarkets.
I offer a range of different programmes as well as a free call to help you work out what you actually need to get the results you're looking for. Programmes start at £297 and include:
* The Midlife Method is my signature, high-level 12-week programme (7 consults). Perfect for women who feel they need a bit of an overhaul, and plenty of handholding along the way.
* WellWoman, a 6-week personalised programme that runs over 3 consults. Great for women who are feeling 'fine' but they want to feel fabulous.
* A Midlife Strategy Session - you and me, 90 minutes on Zoom working on one particular aspect of your health. You'll leave with a strategy mapped out and resources (like recipe books) to help get the work done.
* Various tests (Lifecode GX DNA/ nutrigenomics, DUTCH test, Genova GI Effects stool test, FIT Test food intolerance) plus an interpretation session to help you find answers in specific areas of your health.
Keep your eyes peeled for a new book coming in early part of next year: Everything they told you about m3nopause weight loss is wrong: a guide for real women who want to fix their midlife metabolism.
Training, qualifications & experience
Dip ION Diploma in Nutritional Therapy with distinction at the renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition. I am also a Certified Health Coach and Lifecode Gx Nutrigenomics practitioner. I attend regular professional seminars relevant to menopausal and midlife women's health to keep up to date with the latest scientific research in my specialist areas.
I have extensive personal experience experience of living through perimenopause while spinning a lot of plates. I'm now post-menopausal.
Registered with the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT).
Lifecode GX Practitioner Programme
Registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), the regulatory body.
Member of the British Menopause Society.
Fully insured.
Featured in Sheer Luxe, Top Sante, Woman & Home, Woman's Own, Bella, Fabulous, and many others. Regular contributor on BBC Radio.
Member organisations
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.
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.
Accredited register membership
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
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.
Fees
£297.00 - £1,497.00
Free initial online session
Additional information
Nutritional therapy combined with coaching is a very personal approach. Your previous medical history, and any current symptoms as well as what you like and don’t like, not to mention your personal circumstances are really important when I make a plan for you. It is personalised just for you. That takes both time and skill. You could download something from the internet – if you knew what you were looking for – but it is not the same.
My programmes are designed to meet your needs, from my high-level signature 12-week programme The Midlife Method, my 3-consult WellWoman programme for women who feel fine but want to feel fabulous, and my 90-minute strategy session (plus a bunch of sel-study courses). Visit my website to find out more about these programmes, and book a free call if you want to discuss which option is best for you and what you're dealing with.
I also offer an extensive range of functional tests, including Nutrigenomics, DUTCH, food intolerance, and stool tests. Ask for details.
GROUP TALKS AND WORKSHOPS –see website/ email for details
CORPORATE PRESENTATIONS – extensive experience, including large multinationals. See website/email for details
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