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I aim to respond to messages within 24 hours.
Working Hours:
Mon – Fri 9am to 5pm UK time
E mail:
hello@metabolichealthpro.com
Telephone:
+44 7970 405048
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FAQs
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Yes, this is an online practice, and consultations are conducted via video calls in a secure and dedicated patient portal.
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A discovery call is a conversation to discuss your health goals, challenges and what kind of support you want. I’ll answer your questions, explain the ways I can help you, and by the end of the call you’ll have clarity about your next steps – even if that’s not with me.
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Initial consultations can take up to 2 hours to gain a full understanding of your medical history and current health challenges and goals. After that, you can request sessions of varying lengths from 15 -90 minutes depending on what you need to cover. For example, a 15-minute session is usually sufficient to cover a few short questions, a 45-minute session is usually needed for a progress review, and 60-90 minutes might be needed to go through the results of a functional test such as nutrigenomics. Support is also available by instant message in your client portal for questions of clarification and quick updates.
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Once I have a full understanding of your health history, concerns and goals I will have in mind a roadmap for how you can achieve your goals and your plan will consist of the immediate and highest priority actions you need to take. I tailor how much to include based on what is manageable for you over a few weeks. Your plan is a living document, not a one and done. When you’ve completed the initial actions I will update your plan with the next steps, so you are always progressing at the rate that is right for you. No overwhelm, just manageable steps, adapting to your needs as we go. Over time your understanding of what makes the most difference to your health grows, and you become confident in your new way of life.
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Everyone’s plan is different, but a plan is likely to include a mix of nutrition and lifestyle recommendations, and it may also include supplementation or testing recommendations if those are relevant. Alongside your plan will be any supporting resources that are needed for you to put your plan into action such as where to source recommended food products, recipes or meal suggestions.
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Do you do meal plans?
My philosophy is to give you both the understanding and the resources to create your own meal plans and I will give you every support along the way. My approach is to begin with where you are now and help you to modify your existing meals to achieve your goals rather than give you a completely different way of eating to follow. Your client portal has a build in food diary and using that enables me to see your meals and help you to show you how to make swaps that will move you towards your goals. I’ll provide food lists, meal ideas, recipe and meal-prep suggestions, and tips for using non-standard ingredients in recipes; all the things you need to adopt a new healthier way of eating tailored to you.
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No, you do not need a referral from your doctor to work with me.
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I understand that making dietary & lifestyle changes can be daunting. That’s why your plan will focus only on the actionable steps you can realistically achieve in the next couple of weeks. When you begin to master the foundations, you will gain confidence and be able to build on these and the further you go the easier it will become. No matter where you’re starting and the other commitments in your life, we’ll work together to make progress toward your goals.
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A holistic approach to is not an overnight fix and how long it takes for you to experience the benefits depends on your starting point and your goals. Some people experience positive change within the first couple of months. More complex issues may take longer to resolve, but with consistent effort, progress is achievable. We will often track progress via measures such as blood markers in more complex cases.
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I offer nutritional therapy support for a wide variety of health issues. The more common ones are:
Fatigue
Headaches / Migraines
Frequent infections
Gastrointestinal symptoms
Menstrual and hormone issues
Weight management
Anxiety, depression and learning difficulties
Allergies and intolerances
Autoimmune conditions
Neurodegenerative conditions
Chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis
Cancer support
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A great deal can be achieved with just nutrition and lifestyle strategies and for many this will be sufficient. However, some will need testing and supplements to achieve their goals. If you are a Foundational Metabolic Health Member and it becomes apparent that testing and/or supplementation is needed, we will advise you of that and you can upgrade your membership.
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First, we’ll celebrate!!! That means you’ll be well on your way to achieving your health goals. Then you’ll have the option to move to our lower tier Sustain Membership which enables you to access support on a less frequent basis. This is only available to those who are currently a Foundational or Enhanced Member.
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I will always recommend food first and aim to ensure my clients get sufficient nutrients from their diet. However, there are circumstances where supplements can be helpful. For example, we may recommend a supplement when there is a deficiency, and food alone will not deliver enough to address it; in this case supplementation is used as a short-term strategy. Sometimes, supplements are contraindicated due to interactions with medications and cannot be recommended.
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There is wide variation in the length of time clients work with me. For some, 3 months is sufficient to address their needs. For others, either with more complex needs, or with longer-term goals, it can be 6-12 months. Some clients choose to work with me over a few years.
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Tests are only recommended where they are beneficial. Testing can inform us which systems might not be functioning optimally, and which dietary or lifestyle strategies will be most effective for you.
The most recommended tests are blood tests and nutrigenomics tests as these are beneficial in many circumstances. Other more specialised tests include stool tests, toxicity testing, viral testing and hormone tests but these are not always needed.
Blood testing for individual markers is from £40 and test panels of multiple markers typically range from £150 - £600. Other functional tests typically range from £300 - £800. I obtain the best pricing possible for you, passing on all practitioner discounts I can and the interpretation, which most practitioners charge for separately, is included in your membership.
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I am willing to collaborate with other practitioners in your healthcare team. Every practitioner has their own process so what is possible will depend on the other parties involved.
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Sessions can sometimes be arranged outside my usual hours, but availability is not guaranteed. I aim to accommodate client needs wherever possible.
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The underlying approach of optimising metabolic health is consistent across all areas; however, each requires a different emphasis, and depth of understanding of the relevant context.
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I design bespoke packages designed to meet each client’s individual needs whilst being mindful of any budgetary constraints. Working with me over a period of time is more effective and offers added value and savings over booking individual sessions. You can find more information on packages and pricing here.
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The best way to know is to book a free discovery call. I’ll share how I can help and together we’ll assess if that is a good fit for you. If I am not the best person to help you, I will be able to advise on alternative approaches to consider.
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Achieving your health goals with a holistic approach takes time. When you use nutrition and lifestyle interventions your body and the systems within come back into balance gradually. It is different to a pharmaceutical medication approach which typically has an effect very quickly but usually addresses only a symptom and not the underlying causes that may have precipitated that symptom.
My memberships recognise this and give you support over the period needed to achieve your goals more naturally. I have developed my memberships over time to provide a rare degree of flexibility so you can access the support you need when you need it rather than working to a fixed schedule that packages typically offer.
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We’ll congratulate you!! However, as health is lifelong endeavour, we’d like to stay in touch and continue supporting you. If you wish you can move onto our Monitor Membership which offers ongoing access to messaging support for updates and questions, an annual health review and priority access to the higher tier memberships if needed. This is only available to those who are current members who have reached their health goals.