Nutritional therapy involves making positive changes to diet and lifestyle, boosting energy, vitality and wellbeing. It recognises that what we eat has a large impact on health and that an optimal diet provides an array of nutrients that help to strengthen the body’s defence and repair mechanisms. The main aim is to encourage a diet rich in a diversity of fresh, enjoyable, nutritious food.

A nutritional therapist recognises that each person’s nutritional requirements are different, influenced by factors such as age, heredity, lifestyle and health status. Whilst concentrating on improving diet, a nutritional therapist will also be interested in how well food is actually being digested, absorbed and its nutrients utilised by the body. They will take all of this into account to devise a tailored nutritional programme for each individual. All recommendations are based on sound science, translated into practical, easy to follow dietary suggestions.

People may seek nutritional therapy for different reasons – as a preventative measure against developing disease, to improve physical performance and general wellbeing, or to aid a specific health condition.

Nutritional therapy is not intended to replace medical advice and supervision, and works well alongside conventional medical intervention. A nutritional therapist is not qualified to diagnose and will always suggest that a client informs their GP of any medical conditions and dietary changes.