Valentina Cartago

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Available for new clients
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London, W13
Available for new clients
Available for new clients

This professional is available for new clients.

About me

I support clients to achieve their optimum health through relaxed and friendly one to one consultations.

I am currently accepting online clients Monday- Friday 10-6pm and Saturdays 10-1pm.

This allows you to work with me even if you are not currently based in London.

I see clients with many different types of health concerns, however I have a special interest in cognitive function and digestion.

I am a Cytoplan licensed practitioner for the Brain Health Programme to optimise your overall health and support cognitive function. 

Thank you.

Valentina


Training, qualifications & experience

DipION

BANT CNHC registered

HUM2N - Senior Nutritionist (Dec 2022- August 2023)

Cytoplan Licensed Practitioner for the Action Against Alzheimers and Brain Health Programme

Founder of The Italian Nutritionist 2016- ongoing

Head Nutritional Therapist at LMS Wellness July 2018 - May 2020.

Registered Nutritional Therapist at The Optimum Nutrition Clinic (Dec 2016 - Jan 2018)

Registered Nutritional Therapist at Brent Pharmacy. (Oct 2017 - July 2018)

Nutrition Coach for Chevrolet Facebook Bot (Jan 2017 - March 2017)

Member organisations

CNHC
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC)

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.

BANT
British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT)

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

Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
Accredited Register Scheme

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.

Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council

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.

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Fees

Additional information

Pricing upon request. Please send an email to valentina@theitaliannutritionist.com

To give you a little extra help, a Direct Debit option with payments over 2 to 4 months (based on the package selected), is now available on ALL Health Optimisation Packages!

You can now book a single session/follow up if needed! Just send an email to receive my 2023 pricing.

When I work

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Currently available for 1-1 consultations Monday-Friday 10am -6pm and Saturdays 10am-1pm.

Further information

Testimonials

August 2023

"My experience with Valentina has been amazing. Valentina is caring, warm, knowledgeable, and made me feel comfortable from the very beginning.

I was feeling stressed, worried, fatigued, dropped body weight, and lost muscle tone. I am also on a plant-based diet and in the past, I felt judged by other professionals with answers like "of course you feel like this on a vegan diet", "of course you have deficiencies", like there is something wrong with my personal choices and beliefs, rather than educating me to better understand my needs, food intake and nutrition.. 


She investigated my wellbeing at 360 degrees, supporting my cognition, hormonal balance, physical, and psychological health. Valentina not only helped me to make better choices in relation to my diet but also my lifestyle. I felt understood, and I was able to make positive changes and progress that had a positive impact on my overall well-being in only a few weeks.


Her approach is Person-centred, and you can tell she really cares. She is always available and responds to query promptly. I cannot recommend Valentina enough. If you need support, she is the person you need.

Serena, London"

"Valentina has been my nutritionist since June 2019. Beginning with medical and lifestyle assessments she developed a course of action to address my medical concerns.

The comprehensive journey began with identifying what was not working and what was working in my regular diet then teaching me with a hands on approach to making the necessary changes.

By that I mean literally taking me to a grocery store and teaching how to make healthy substitutes.

Valentina’s patience and knowledge showed me how to go gluten free and dairy free looking at all healthy alternations that would help me reach my health goals.

After an extensive blood evaluation inadequacies were addressed and supplements were introduced in my program all along addressing suitable exercise.

All the goals that we set out for me last June have been achieved. Valentina’s constant support and her knowledge of nutrition paved their way.

As we all have entered into this covid-19 situation it has been amazing how much better prepared I am because of the treatments Valentina taught me over the almost past year. Gut science, vegetable based diet, high protein, loss of belly fat, reduction of weight, better sleep and healthier exercise are all elements that Valentina has taught me that play such a significant role in giving me the best chance of getting through this virus.”
Deborah, London"


"My son, aged 16, started to experience severe cramping in his chest, legs and just about everywhere in his body. He often fell over unexpectedly and was missing at least a day off school each week. My GP and a neurology consultant had no idea what was causing this and offered no treatment. In the first 5 minutes of our consultation Valentina suggested the possibility of a magnesium and vitamin D depletion. She recommended dietary and small lifestyle changes and the addition of targeted supplements. Almost immediately my son started to feel better and made a full recovery within 2 months.

I was so impressed with Valentina’s abilities that I have sought her advice on easing my gut discomfort, improving brain health and weight loss.

I thoroughly recommend Valentina for her kind heart, professionalism and excellence, she was able to support us both when traditional health practices had failed us.
Clare, London"


"Valentina is one of the most important keys in the process of healing my gut. She made me feel I could get better by eating so many goodies, with super healthy recipes and yummy tricks. I really trust her experience and professionalism. I really admire how committed she is with my process and personalised protocol. Always open to reply all my questions and worries with a lot of understanding, and giving me options to always be on safe side. Plus she is always emitting a good vibe that helps in the healing process :). I highly recommend her!
Ana, London"


"Valentina made me understand the importance to have a healthy diet and taught me how to do it in an easy and pleasant way. With Valentina’s help, I’ve no doubt that I will achieve my goals. Her experience and professionalism makes you feel comfortable and relaxed when talking about your concerns. I’m glad I consulted with Valentina, I definitely recommend her.
Monica Noschese, London"


"During our first consultation Valentina advised me that I was already eating quiet a healthy diet but my diet did not have the right structure.

After my consultation with Valentina I started making my own weekly menus following Valentina’s instructions, such as ensuring that I have enough omega 3 fish in my diet and some of her favorite recipes. Because I was planning my own menus I did not feel restricted, and I could be as creative as I wanted on what I was eating.

In addition to this, as per Valentina’s advice I have incorporated more exercise in my routine and dropped a dress size in 6 weeks and felt healthy, fit and had far more energy. Valentina has provided me with the knowledge and capability to stay healthy.
Burcu, London"


"My session with Valentina was great, she gave me achievable tasks and goals, simple and effective rules to follow even with a busy and irregular daily routine. She also explained very clearly the principles behind suggestions and guidelines. I highly recommend her!
Cecilia, London"


"Valentina made me feel at ease straight away. She was very prepared and really enthusiastic, which helped me to feel safe and relaxed when opening up about my health concerns.

She asked thorough questions, and created a protocol specifically tailored to my lifestyle both at work and on my days off. She also stressed important concepts to help me enjoy these new changes, and achieve my goals with a positive attitude and stress free.

I will definitely recommend her services to my friends!”
Vicky, Milan"

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Type of session

Online
Phone

Types of client

Adults
Older adults
Organisations

Additional languages

Italian

English

Online platforms

Skype
Whatsapp
Zoom
Google Meet

Social

Valentina Cartago
Valentina Cartago