Susan Brough
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This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
Poor diet and lifestyle choices in my 40’s resulted in weight issues and growing health problems. The option of medications was not appealing so I made changes to my diet and reduced stress levels. Results of these changes made such a difference to my own health and wellbeing, I altered my career direction to study and practice nutrition. This now enables me to assist others in achieving the benefits good nutrition and lifestyle changes can offer.
What Nutritional Therapy Offers You
Nutritional therapy is an individual-centred approach to healthcare which employs evidence based information to assist clients optimise well-being through diet and lifestyle changes.
Each of us put demands on our bodies which are capable of influencing the way in which they function. Poor diet, lack of activity, inadequate digestion, physical injuries, increasing age, genetics and stress all have the ability to challenge nutritional status and promote various symptoms.
Many clients are confused by conflicting advice within the media or exasperated by lack of support for their individual needs and find that Nutritional Therapy offers the guidance they need to make changes. For some just simple dietary changes are all it takes to achieve their objectives. Whereas other clients may need the additional support of functional tests such as stool analysis or detection of allergy or intolerances via serum testing to identify underlying issues, after which time steps can then be undertaken to help resolve issues and return the body to a state of balance.
There are those who value the advice offered within a personalised programme who may have greater nutritional demands. These may include some older adults where reduced appetite or a period of ill health has reduced vitality or those in which compromised digestion may be influencing other issues or reducing feelings of general wellbeing.
If you feel this is the type of support you are looking for then please contact me on the links above.
Where I practice
Waver Street, Silloth, Cumbria. CA7 4DG
Training, qualifications & experience
Training, Qualification & Experience
In addition to a Diploma in Nutritional Therapy following 3 years of study with the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) I have a Master of Science Degree in Nutritional Therapy at Worcester University. Submitting a 12,000 word dissertation on a gastric related subject as part of the MSc study requirements. This level of study enables me to offer safe, evidence based advice which is in line with accepted nutritional practices.
These qualifications allow me full insurance to practice and membership of British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and Complementary & Natural Health Council (CNHC). The department of health recommend that those seeking complimentary healthcare should use a CNHC registered practitioner.
I have developed a particular interest in digestion and issues related to this. Consequently to enhance my knowledge and ensure familiarity with all the latest evidence based research within this area I frequently attended CPD (Continuous Professional Development) awarded seminars and conferences. These include
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Gut Check: Exploring Your Microbiome. Certificated Course, University of Colorado Boulder. 2017
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Hot Topics in the management of gluten-related disorders – The British Dietetic Association
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Gluten and Food Related Disorders Study Day (CPD Royal College of Physicians)
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The 2nd Gluten and Food Related Disorders Conference (CPD Royal College of Physicians)
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Meeting the microbiome 2015 –Speakers included Professor Tim Spector and Dr Alessio Fasano (CPD BANT)
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Coeliac UK Research Conference 2013
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The Nutrition-Medicine Interface – Dr Wendy Denning (CPD BANT)
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Gut Instinct – Various speakers (CPD BANT)
Member organisations
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.
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
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
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
£65.00 - £115.00
Additional information
Standard Nutritional Programme (1 hour) this includes non-specific nutritional advice for wellbeing and vitality, including a general printed guide and hand-outs. £65-00
Specialised Programme for Digestion (1 hour) including personalised nutritional advice for a specific area of concern, included individualised nutritional programme, hand-outs, formulated supplement programme where required, email support (max 12 emails per 6 week period FOC) and 1 follow-up. £115-00
Additional follow-up consultations
30 minutes £35-00
45 minutes £50-00
Free 10 minute initial phone consultation
When I work
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Appointments available within Silloth, Wigton. Monday to Saturday morning and afternoon evenings may be available on request.
Further information
Testimonials
'I first met Sue in March 2012. She used a completely different approach to my problems, seeing all my problems as being interlinked. She took an immense amount of time, patience and energy to give me an eating plan that would support my body from the inside out.'
C.P.
‘I would like to give you my heart-felt thanks for the significant improvements in my general quality of life.’
B.G.
