Nicola Shubrook
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About me
I'm a Registered Nutritional Therapist and Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner with over 15 years experience specialising in optimising brain health and mental wellbeing in both children and adults.
I am the Clinic Director at Urban Wellness, an online nutrition and functional medicine clinic helping you to optimise your brain health, mental health and moods. At Urban Wellness we work to uncover your root cause or causes of your symptoms, and create a personalised plan to re-establish balance and create wellbeing.
Many of our clients have been struggling with their moods and mental wellbeing for years. They often present with other health conditions as well including gut issues, hormone imbalances or challenges such as EDS or MCAS. A large number of our clients have also been diagnosed or suspect they may be neurodiverse.
I am also an experienced eating disorder nutritionist for both children and adults, as well as supporting many adults with other health issues who have a history of an eating disorder as a teenager.
You can change your mind!
You do not have to learn to live with poor mental health regardless of any diagnosis, medications, or how long you have struggled.
I work with all clients for a minimum of 12 weeks, with either weekly or fortnightly sessions depending on how much support you need. All our calls are online using the Better App (available on desktop, mobile or tablet).
This includes:
- Every new client started with an in-depth 90-minute full health assessment (60-minutes for children under 18) which forms the foundation of our work together.
- Weekly or fortnightly 45-minute follow-up sessions
- Messenger function to ask any questions in-between sessions so you feel fully supported
- Personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan after every session
- Recommendations for functional tests and supplements (if needed)
- Test interpretations - either GP or private tests
- GP letters if required
- 10% discount on appropriate supplements, checking for any interactions with prescribed medications
- Resources, recipes and additional support where required
- Access to the Better App so you have your plans, documents, test results and in your pocket
If you would like to book your free discovery call to discuss how I can best support you to reach your health goals and answer any questions you have about the process, please use this link here.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications
- Registered Nutritional Therapist - mBANT, CNHC registered
- Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner - IFMCP
- Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders & Obesity - National Centre for Eating Disorders
- Clinical Hypnotherapist - Institute For Clinical Hypnosis
Training
I achieve a minimum of 30 additional CPD hours of training every year as well as attending various conferences and workshops to ensure I am always up-to-date on the latest research and education to support my clients.
Experience
I am a regular contributor to GoodFood.com, and have been featured in various press, podcasts and radio including Stylist, NetDoctor, MailOnline, The Telegraph and Radio New Zealand.
I am a member of the BANT (British Association for Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine) Professional Practice Panel. BANT is the largest collective group to represent the nutritional therapy profession in the UK and as part of the PPP we ensure that they conduct themselves professionally, reflecting positively on themselves and the profession, to advance the acceptance of nutritional therapy as part of the primary healthcare provision.
I am a team member of the British Network For Functional Medicine (BNFM), helping to build a community of collaboration among practitioners from different professional backgrounds, and organising key events and conferences.
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
Free initial telephone session
Additional information
Fees vary depending on service and level of support.
Please book a free call via the provided link so we can discuss the right option for you - https://p.bttr.to/3uQ2FzQ
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Further information
I also have extensive experience working with other health practitioners outside of Urban Wellness including GPs, private doctors and specialists, psychotherapists, psychiatrists and within NHS teams.
