About me
Hello! My name is Karine, a Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner with a specialisation in Women's Health.
I have a special interest in:
- Neurodiversity
- Hormonal health
- Thyroid health
- Pre-conception & Pregnancy
- Midlife
My clients come to me because they want to support their energy levels, their mood and brain fog. They may also want to optimise their digestion. Often they feel their hormones impact their symptoms.
They know that working on diet and lifestyle may benefit their health, but they feel overwhelmed by the amount of information online and they want individual guidance. They may also be interested in testing to rule out deficiencies and other issues that could be impacting their symptoms or health goals.
About my qualifications and training:
I trained for 4 years in Nutrition at the renowned Institute of Optimum Nutrition and I regularly attend CPD training in the field of hormone health and neurodiversity.
I completed a course developed by Dr Louise Newson and her team. It is an education programme for healthcare professionals who would like to formalise and accredit their learning and consulting skills around the area of midlife transition.
Additionally, I hold an Advanced Diploma in Disordered Eating and Neurodiversity, awarded by NEDDE.
I work with clients who have different dietary requirements and preferences, however, I also specialise in vegetarian and vegan nutrition. I completed the first university-based course on plant-based nutrition in the UK, with the University of Winchester.
I am also trained to look at genetic testing to further personalise my dietary recommendations and support overall health.
About nutritional therapy
The food that we eat and the way we live our lives can have a profound impact on our health and wellbeing. Nutritional therapy is a complementary medicine where evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle interventions are used to support the body systems and promote good health.
Each person is unique, and rather than a “one size fits all approach”, my nutrition and lifestyle plans are tailored to your own needs and goals. I want you to feel comfortable and I ensure that our one-to-one consultations take place in a relaxed and non-judgmental atmosphere.
How does it work?
- I offer you a free, no obligation 20 minute call.
- I send you my health, diet (i.e. a 3-day food diary) and lifestyle questionnaire.
- During our initial consultation (90 minutes), we discuss your medical history, your symptoms, your diet and lifestyle. We look at identifying the underlying causes of any imbalances. Together, we work on an achievable plan to help you reach your goals. I provide you with a written personalised plan, including handouts and recipes. I sometimes recommend GP or private testing and supplements (not included in the cost).
- Follow-up consultations (30 minutes). During the follow-ups, we review your health, test results (if applicable) and progress.
TESTIMONIAL:
“I highly recommend Karine’s nutritional therapy service. After a thorough consultation Karine provided a personalised health optimisation plan, meal ideas, supplement recommendations and suggested investigations to request via my GP. I made a couple of pretty significant changes to my diet on Karine’s advice and have felt the benefits very quickly. Karine has provided ongoing support and review which has really helped me along the way. I now feel I have more energy, have noticed a definite improvement in gastric symptoms and my sleep is much improved. I’ve learnt how to improve my food choices and also how to maximise the nutrients in meals and snacks. If you are looking to explore any health concerns and are interested in making positive changes to your lifestyle, then look no further than Happy Living Nutrition!” R M, London
Please click here to see more of my client testimonials.
Should you have any questions, you can call me on 07986 640034 or send me an email.
Training, qualifications & experience
I completed my 4 year training in Nutritional Therapy at the renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION).
I completed NEDDE's Advanced Diploma in Eating Disorders, Disordered Eating, and Neurodiversity with a focus on furthering my knowledge of ADHD and its impact on the relationship with food. My emphasis is on assisting clients who experience binge eating tendencies related to ADHD, providing them with personalised support and guidance.
I completed the professional Nutrigenomix course, a collaboration between the University of Toronto and Dietitians of Canada. This course deepened my understanding of genetic and nutritional and lifestyle factors, enabling me to personalise my recommendations to clients who express interest in incorporating genetic testing into their health journey.
Each year I am committed to continuous professional development, with a particular focus on expanding my knowledge and expertise in the fields of hormonal health and neurodiversity.
Full member of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT), a professional body for Registered Nutrition Practitioners.
Registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC), the UK regulator for complementary healthcare practitioners.
I am also fully insured with Balens Specialist Insurance.
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.
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Fees
£30.00 - £425.00
Free initial telephone or online session
Additional information
My pricing reflects the time I dedicate to interpreting client test results and questionnaires, conducting research, preparing for consultations, and completing necessary paperwork both before and after our sessions. Concessionary rates may be available depending on your circumstances.
1) NUTRITION AND LIFESTYLE MOT: £195 (90 minutes)
Includes an in-depth health questionnaire and food diary analysis, a personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan, test recommendations or letter to the GP (if required), supplement recommendations, handouts, recipes, shopping lists and meal ideas.
Additional follow-up(s):
£70/30 minutes
Includes a follow-up report
Additional check-in call(s):
£30/15min call
2) NUTRITIONAL THERAPY STANDARD PACKAGE: £425
This cost-effective package promotes better compliance and includes:
Initial appointment
(90 minutes)
1 x 20 minute check-in call
3 follow-up appointments
(30 minutes each)
In-depth health questionnaire and food diary analysis, initial personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan, test recommendations or letter to the GP (if required), supplement recommendations, follow-up reports, food diary reviews, handouts, recipes, shopping lists and meal ideas.
Additional follow-up(s):
£70/30 minutes
Includes a follow-up report
Additional check-in call(s):
£30/15 min call
4) RETURNING CLIENTS
£95/45 minutes
Includes a follow-up report
£155/75-90 minutes
Includes a follow-up report
£30/15 min check-in call
When I work
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Monday to Friday 9am - 7pm
Saturday mornings
Please contact me to check availability.
