Nutritional Therapist
Martina Phillips
I am a certified practitioner registered with the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). My journey into nutritional therapy was not solely academic—it stemmed from navigating my own battle with Barrett's Oesophagus.
Big Changes are Possible by Changing A Little at a Time
Nutritional Insights
Symptoms of an unhealthy gut:
- You have an upset stomach. ...
- You often feel tired ...
- You have trouble sleeping in general. ...
- You are intolerant to some foods. ...
- You have extreme food cravings, especially sugar. ...
- You have unintentional weight gain or loss. ...
- You have skin irritations.
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Consultations
How it is structured
By integrating straightforward nutritional modifications, stress-alleviation techniques, and leveraging functional gut testing, I've personally witnessed the positive impact on managing Barrett's Oesophagus. This journey fuels my dedication to providing compassionate guidance and unwavering support to individuals seeking to navigate similar challenges in their digestive health.
My Approach
The Proven Way
I am not just a practitioner—I am someone who has walked the path, eager to share insights and strategies tailored to your unique journey. Together, let's chart a course toward improved health and resilience, empowering you to reclaim control over your digestive well-being.
"Let thy food be thy medicine, and thy medicine be thy food."
Hippocrates
FAQs
Yes, Lots of nutrition professionals offer dietary support and advice online and over the phone, and this can be beneficial for clients who cannot attend face-to-face sessions
A nutritional therapist assesses a person’s nutritional needs to achieve optimal physiological function. This means the maintenance of homeostasis, a position of wellbeing we all seek, but many fail to achieve. Nutritional therapy is not a one pill wonder: it is a change in lifestyle to bring your body back to optimum health. Although you may see some immediate improvements it can take the body time to come back into balance.
It’s important to remember that nutritional therapy is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and if a practitioner identifies any 'red flag' symptoms indicative of a serious health issue, they will refer clients on to an appropriate medical professional.
During your initial consultation we focus on:
MYMOP FORM – Measure Yourself Medical Outcome Profile, where we assess your main symptoms
We look at – Previous medical history, Prescription medications – past and present, Herbal and natural supplement, Family history. We dig deeper into our body systems – such as gastrointestinal tract, nervous system, endocrine function, reproductive systems, allergies and immunity, respiratory tract, urinary tract, cardiovascular system, musculo-skeletal system, skin. We discuss food intake.
We discuss compliance with the initial plan and achievements, successes, challenges and how we can move forward.
The initial consultation is £89. Follow up consultations are £69. Or there is an option of buying a package for £207 (this includes 1 x initial consultation and 2 x follow ups) The package option is the most popular and is also the most successful in helping clients attain their desirable results. The package can be spread over 3 months which helps motivate clients to become committed to new lifestyle changes and achieving long term results.
Alternatively, I am available for one off, 30 minute consultations (cost £40) Please follow the link on the homepage for the 'free consultation'.
There is no specific quantity or rule on how many consultations you will need. This will depend very much on your personal circumstances and what your health objectives are. Clients ask for advice at different stages of their life for different problems.
It is advisable to have specific test done because this will help us to dig deeper into your health concern and eliminates any guess work in our nutritional protocol. Testing show us what’s going on internally, and we can target specific areas. These functional tests are comprehensive and provide great overview how our body works. Certain, more simple tests can be done through you GP such as assessment of vitamin D status, Ferritin levels etc.
Please contact me via the contact button at the top of this page.
What My Clients Are Saying About Me
"When you’re scratching your head and feeling lost about what to do next to take proactive and preventative care of your health, call Martina. I came to Martina having run out of options with the NHS. As far as they were concerned, my health (according to their tests) was within the parameters of ’normal’. I was experiencing significant symptoms and I knew that my body was ‘off’ somewhere. Having worked with other practitioners and had many tests done already, I really valued the careful methodical approach Martina took with me and my health. She was willing to listen, to take on board the (long) journey I’d already been on and offer me hope that I could get back to health. Carefully selected supplements which didn’t blow the budget alongside time saving recipe’s and food hacks got the basics back in place. But Martina went beyond that, she helped me to feel listened to and appreciated in all that I’d already tried. I was fatigued from trying to figure it out and she offered me hope and support that wellness was a possibility."
"Thanks for all your help and advice I am so pleased with the weight loss result. It really helps that even though we have never met you exude enthusiasm and that really comes across, as well as your expertise and knowledge. All the nutritional advice you gave me, the hints and tips, recipes and supplements have helped me to feel so much better. Before I came to you for advice my body felt stuffed to the gunnels, my head felt like it constantly had a tight band around it, my concentration levels were very low and I felt sluggish and tired most of the time. Now I am losing weight and enjoying my food again. I no longer have the constant headache and can read and concentrate which has helped tremendously. It's motivated me to get active again, which goes hand in glove with the weight loss, therefore, the chain reaction is a good one that impacts all areas of my life. Beforehand my habits just lead me on a downward spiral of weight gain, although I ate a lot of healthy food, I ate too much of it. What I have found interesting is the importance of regulating my blood sugar levels and how much it impacted the poor dietary choices I was making. So, at first, I was actually eating more food which didn't feel like I was depriving myself of anything which helped with keeping on track with the plan you set out for me. Again a big thank you."
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