About me
Hello, I'm Ailsa Hichens - Registered Nutritional Therapist, Health Coach, nutrigenomics (DNA) specialist and author of Everything They Told You About M3nopause Weight Loss Is Wrong.
I help women in their mid 40s, 50s and beyond get their health back on track when their body suddenly seems to have different rules. Like:
Weight that suddenly will not shift.
Energy that disappears by mid afternoon.
Bloating that makes getting dressed frustrating.
Cravings and blood sugar ups and downs.
Blood test results that are starting to creep in the wrong direction.
Feeling like your metabolism has slowed down overnight.
Thyroid concerns.
(Not an exhaustive list...)
If your body feels like it has changed overnight, you are not imagining it. Midlife is a major metabolic shift. What worked in your 30s often stops working completely.
With more than 10 years in clinical practice, I help women understand what is really going on and fix the root causes rather than endlessly trying another diet or cutting out half the foods in the supermarket.
Expect practical, personalised advice that works in real life. No extreme plans. No weird ingredients. Just clear strategies to help you lose weight, stabilise energy, improve digestion and feel like yourself again.
If it bothers you in midlife, it is my business.
Ways to work with me
Midlife Method: My signature 12 week programme with 6 consultations. Designed for women who want a complete reset of their metabolism, energy and weight.
WellWoman: A focused 6 week personalised programme with 3 consultations. Ideal if you feel broadly well but want to optimise your health and future-proof midlife.
Midlife Audit: A single 60 minute strategy session on Zoom. Perfect if you want expert eyes on one specific issue such as weight loss, bloating, blood sugar or energy.
Advanced testing options: For deeper investigation when needed, including Lifecode GX DNA (nutrigenomics), DUTCH hormone testing, Genova GI Effects stool testing and food intolerance testing. Each test includes a full interpretation session so you understand exactly what the results mean and what to do next.
Book a free call and we will map out exactly what is going on with your health and the fastest way to get you feeling better.
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, thyroid health, IBS/ digestive health problems and longevity, 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 and dealing with more than the normal amount of life stress. I'm now post-menopausal. If you're not even sure which way is up anymore, I get it!
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
£125.00 - £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 60-minute Midlife Audit (plus a bunch of self-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 PROGRAMMES - 3x a year I run Fix Your Midlife Metabolism, a group coaching programme for midlife women who want to feel like themselves again.
GROUP TALKS AND WORKSHOPS – see website/ email for details
CORPORATE PRESENTATIONS – extensive experience, including large multinationals. See website/email for details
BOOK If you've not already read my Amazon #1 book Everything They Told You About M3nopause Weight Loss Is Wrong, what are you waiting for?
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