CONSULTATION

KINESIOLOGY

DIETARY ADVICE

SUPPLEMENTATION

LABWORK

TAKING A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY APPROACH TO BESPOKE NUTRITIONAL THERAPY

Nutritional Therapy is a comprehensive healing approach that considers each person’s unique symptoms and needs. It is not a one-size-fits-all solution. Since diet, lifestyle, emotions, and both psychological and physical stresses all contribute to an individual’s health story, Nutritional Therapy recognises the importance of bio-individuality.

Each person’s biology is as unique as their fingerprint or genomic profile. At the core of Nutritional Therapy is nutrigenomics, while the study of omics explores the interactions and connections within the body. This concept emphasises that nothing in biology acts alone, or in isolation. Every part of the body functions in partnership with others—sometimes synergistically, sometimes in opposition, but always in alliance. 

This web of interconnections falls under the realm of systems biology, which acknowledges that nothing is singular, segregated, or deterministic—only the individual is unique. Finally, it’s our appreciation that a client’s singular and unique set of interactions between historical, environmental, and biological factors is not only connected, but it also matters.

During the Initial Consultation, Anna will conduct a comprehensive assessment whilst considering the following areas of health:

  • Environmental Factors: Mould, toxic metals, chemicals in our water, air, food and indoor environments, EMFs and artificial lighting

  • Pathogens: Lyme, viruses, parasites, bacterial and fungal imbalances

  • Trauma: Physical, psychological, emotional

  • Structural issues: Injuries, surgeries, TBI, accidents, connective tissue-related, hypermobility

  • Medical & Dental: vaccine injury, surgeries, anaesthesia, medical malpractice, dental infections / dental toxicity

  • Genetics & Familial Associations: Quantifying gene expression & familial associations

  • Dietary: Food quality, food intolerances, food compatibility

During my 30 years of dedicated interest in nutritional therapy, including 18 years of clinical practice, I have come across many ideal ‘ways of eating’ that profess to be the ultimate road to health.  For several decades, the villain was fat and cholesterol, but more recently, carbohydrates have taken the blame.  The reality is that there is no one-size-fits-all solution to nutrition because everyone’s energy blueprint and metabolic status, and thus their requirements, differ.  Meaning that, one man’s poison can be another’s medicine.  

Anna provides clinical feedback on your case in a way that helps you understand and connect the dots, leaving you feeling empowered and informed after each session. 

During your initial session, we establish the first stage of corrective supplementation, tailored specifically to your case based on Anna’s clinical experience and insights. 

In your second consultation, we will create a 5-day food diary, considering your food tolerances and intolerances. You will have the opportunity to test up to 150 foods of your choice for tolerance during this session. 

This second session will equip you with the confidence to know which foods will support your health and healing, and which ones may be triggering your symptoms and contributing to ongoing health issues, whilst perpetuating disease.

How Nutritional Therapy Can Benefit You:

1. Clinical feedback plays a crucial role in helping you understand “your health story” and provides a clear path toward your “route to resolution.” By empowering you to take charge of your health narrative, this process enhances healing through a deeper connection to your experiences.

2. The powerful benefit of corrective supplementation lies in its ability to accelerate the healing process. When vital nutrients are absent from our diet, it can disrupt up to 3,000 enzymatic pathways, all due to the lack of just one important nutrient or mineral. This is truly astonishing! Ensuring our bodies receive these key nutrients is essential for optimal health and recovery.

3. By eliminating key food challenges and immunoglobulin triggers from your diet, you can significantly reduce your overall body burden, minimise stress and inflammation, and empower your organs and systems to heal effectively.

Your Initial Three Nutritional Therapy Consultations

To ensure you get the best results, Anna recommend’s an initial three Nutritional Therapy consultations to design your personalised plan.

1st NUTRITIONAL CONSULTATION

Your journey towards improved health begins with an engaging initial consultation that lasts up to 2 hours, conducted in person. If you’re experiencing complex health symptoms like Chronic Fatigue Syndrome/Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (C.F.S./M.E.), cancer, or various pain syndromes, we warmly encourage you to bring a friend or a support partner along for the first three consultations. Their presence can make a significant difference in navigating your health journey. Before your first meeting, Anna requires that you complete a Nutrition and Lifestyle questionnaire. This information will help Anna better understand your needs and will be discussed together before diving into the consultation.

CRAFTING YOUR HEALTH GOALS FOR A VIBRANT FUTURE:  Establishing realistic health goals is a vital step toward achieving not just positive results but sustainable health success. Anna is eager to support you in defining these goals, ensuring they resonate with your lifestyle. Together, you will focus on practical changes you can incorporate into your daily routine. From your third session, Anna will also introduce you to Brain Gym exercises designed to help you align with your new health aspirations.

With a holistic approach, Anna considers the entire spectrum of your unique situation when making supplement recommendations, utilising her expertise in Naturopathic and Functional perspectives. She is also trained in levels 1-4 of Systematic Kinesiology, an advanced biofeedback technique that enables intimate communication with your body from the outset. This innovative method allows Anna to provide comprehensive supplement suggestions and a personalised roadmap tailored to your unique health profile and symptoms.

One of the fantastic benefits of Systematic Kinesiology biofeedback is that it provides an in-depth understanding of how various organs and systems in your body function together. You’ll gain valuable insights into their interconnections and how they may be “supporting” or “challenging” one another.

Anna’s application of Naturopathic and Functional Nutrition principles ensures that your approach addresses both the visible symptoms—the ‘branches’ of your health concerns—and the deeper triggers, which are the ‘roots’ of the health tree. By addressing all root causes, you establish a solid foundation for lasting wellness. Focusing solely on symptoms can often lead to a costly cycle of treatment with little long-term gain. 

Let’s embark on this thriving path together, cultivating wellness and transforming your health story!

2nd NUTRITIONAL CONSULTATION

DURING YOUR SECOND SESSION, WE RE-DESIGN YOUR FOOD DIARY ACCORDING TO A 45-MINUTE FOOD & SUBSTANCE TESTING SESSION, DURING WHICH UP TO 150 FOODS CAN BE TESTED

The Food & Substance Testing Session, covering up to 150 foods, drinks, herbs, and more, will provide clarity on your tolerance to individual substances as well as to food groups, combinations of foods, drinks, herbs and spices, along with insights into gastrointestinal health and trends.

 

After testing, the foods will be categorised into four groups: Tolerant, Intolerant, Quantity, and Hidden. The Tolerant and Intolerant categories (the latter indicating an acute inflammatory response) are straightforward. The Quantity category denotes substances that can be consumed in low doses on a rotating basis. The Hidden category indicates substances that trigger a low-grade inflammatory response, which can persist for up to 72 hours after consumption. This response may be linked to an autoimmune relationship with the food. Foods that trigger both Quantity-driven and Hidden low-grade inflammatory responses are often overlooked and can cause issues for years before being detected.

 

There are many potential reasons why someone may be intolerant or have a low tolerance to certain foods, or develop an autoimmune relationship with them. Examples include poor biliary flow, low pancreatic enzyme levels, fatty liver, clogged hepatic pathways, gut dysbiosis, leaky gut, the presence of stealth pathogens in the gut, pancreas, or liver, parasites, systemic candida, or methyl mercury in the gut. The list goes on.

 

BE A DETECTIVE: By searching for clues and connecting the dots during your Food & Substance Tolerance Testing Session, you can uncover critical insights about your health. These clues reflect how key digestive and metabolic systems function in relation to the foods tested. For instance, low tolerance to fatty foods, grains, salads, berries, spinach, chard, foods from the deadly nightshade family, or sugary foods can all reveal significant underlying health triggers. Thus, it would be presumptuous to assume that what you consider a ‘healthy diet’ is necessarily the right diet for you.

‘THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A HEALTHY DIET, ONLY AN APPROPRIATE ONE’

3rd NUTRITIONAL CONSULTATION

DURING YOUR THIRD SETUP CONSULTATION, YOUR SUPPLEMENT SCHEDULE WILL BE ADJUSTED TO REFLECT THE PROGRESS YOU HAVE MADE IN THE INITIAL SIX WEEKS. A NEW SUPPLEMENT SCHEDULE WILL THEN BE DESIGNED TO TAKE YOU FURTHER ALONG YOUR HEALING JOURNEY.

The first phase of your supplementation plan is designed to address current and acute symptoms. This phase aims to reduce inflammation, alleviate pain (if present), open up drainage systems, and lower the overall stress load on your body. These foundational steps are essential for healing and detoxification.

After six weeks on the recommended diet and supplements, you will be ready to move on to the second phase of your healing journey. By this time, you will have fully committed to a new way of eating and a therapeutic level of care through a targeted supplementation program. It’s essential to adjust your supplement regimen to meet your evolving needs, or in some cases, to develop an entirely new supplement plan. We will address these changes promptly, six weeks after your initial consultation.

Your targeted supplement recommendations are designed to support your health by bridging metabolic pathways, rejuvenating organs, detoxifying drainage systems, and healing damaged tissues. This may include healing the gut, cleansing the liver, increasing bile flow, and strengthening your adrenal glands.

Dose and Timing: Precise and individualised supplement schedules are key to achieving success. It’s essential to recognise that biological cycles are interconnected with our health. The Chinese wheel of health indicates that every two hours, a different organ or system becomes the focus based on the cycles of our planet and astrological configurations. To maintain good health, we must respect these cycles.

This includes understanding that nutrients should be delivered at the correct time of day within these cycles and at a therapeutic dose that can make a significant impact. If we miss the optimal time for nutrient absorption or take a dose that is less than the recommended amount, we cannot expect to achieve optimal results. Therefore, taking a therapeutic dose at the right time of day is crucial for the effectiveness of any supplement.

At this point, following the 3rd NT consultation, we consider and recommend, if advantageous, functional lab work through our trusted private laboratory partners when there is a clear opportunity to enhance your health journey.

YOUR WELCOME PACK + DETOX MANUAL

The Nutritional Therapy consultation pack includes essential information about how the three initial consultations will be structured, along with details on GDPR compliance, policies, payment options, and a Q&A on supplementation. You will receive a hard copy during your Initial consultation. Please read through it and sign the policy and disclaimer pages before your second consultation.

The Detoxification Manual is designed to complement your health program, tailored to your specific symptom profile. Detoxification techniques can significantly alleviate symptoms. This manual serves as a guide to various detoxification methods used in traditional Naturopathy, also known as Old-Fashioned Nursing Techniques. The goal of these naturopathic techniques is to enhance energy and healing in specific areas of the body, thereby reducing discomfort during the detoxification process.

KINESIOLOGY

Anna has trained in Systematic Kinesiology levels 1-4, which enables her to apply this holistic approach and testing style in her nutritional practice. She engages her clients with Systematic Kinesiology to assess their health, recommend appropriate supplements, and evaluate food tolerances and sensitivities.

Systematic Kinesiology involves utilising all four levers of the body—two arms, two legs, and the head. By moving these levers in various directions, Anna can isolate specific muscles, which connect to particular organs or biological systems. This process helps her accurately test the strength of isolated muscles.

Systematic Kinesiology is recognised as a legitimate science and serves as a valuable assessment tool for understanding overall health. It can also provide precise recommendations for supplements and food tolerance testing.

Using Kinesiology for Supplement Guidelines: We begin by identifying the weak organ, which is determined by locating the corresponding weak muscle. Next, we place the appropriate supplement on the body and retest the corresponding muscle. Typically, a weak muscle will strengthen when the correct supplement is applied over the area related to the weakened organ. Conversely, a strong muscle may weaken when an incorrect supplement is placed on the body. This method facilitates communication between the practitioner and the client’s body, offering advantages over traditional clinical testing and questionnaires.

Using Kinesiology for Food and Substance Testing: Kinesiology can be used to test a wide variety of substances, including foods, liquids, and potential toxicity triggers such as pet dander, mould, heavy metals, and various homoeopathic remedies.

Further information on Kinesiology: How does it work?

https://detoxnutrition.com/a-comprehensive-description-of-kinesiology/

DIETARY ADVICE

Nutrition is essential for health. Foods are not simply categorised as ‘healthy’ or ‘unhealthy’; instead, they contain nutrients that, individually or as part of a complete dietary pattern, can influence various physiological functions, including metabolism, gut activity, and gene expression. In many cases, improving health issues may be impossible or significantly limited without appropriate dietary changes.

Anna provides personalised dietary advice tailored to each client’s symptoms, medical history, food tolerance testing through kinesiology, lab results, and even genetic testing. This ensures that the reasoning behind Anna’s recommendations is thoroughly understood. Nutritional supplements complement this approach effectively.

In general, the foundation of everyone’s diet should consist of fresh, unprocessed foods. It is beneficial to rediscover traditional meals centred around meat, fish, eggs, fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and full-fat dairy products.

SUPPLEMENTATION

Anna has worked with extraordinarily complex health cases and firmly believes that it is unrealistic to think we can obtain all the necessary nutrients for optimal health without supplementation.

Q: Are all supplements the same?

Anna: “No! I only use supplements that I am confident are worth your investment. Your body will recognise that you are receiving high-quality supplements, often within a matter of weeks, and sometimes only days. Remember, you get what you pay for when it comes to supplements. I believe you deserve the best.”

Therefore, Anna recommends supplements in every case to support optimal health, guided by kinesiology throughout the process of supplement selection.

Q: Are all brands the same?

Anna: “No! In some instances, only one or two brands of the same nutrient or glandular will test positively for the client. Cheaper brands may contain toxic binders and fillers or simply be of poor quality, which can lead to negative responses in the body. I value the strong working relationship I have with my suppliers and can rely on their expertise when needed.”

PARTNER LABS

Diagnostic Tests from Leading Laboratories Worldwide:

When additional information is needed to understand your health condition better, Anna will recommend private lab testing. As a Registered Nutritional Therapist, she has access to a wide array of diagnostic tests through partner laboratories. Depending on the required investigation, you may need to collect saliva, urine, or stool samples from the comfort of your own home. Blood samples, however, must be arranged and collected by a local phlebotomist.

Standard tests ordered include:

  • Organic Acid Testing: This is a valuable diagnostic tool for identifying metabolic and microbial markers, assessing vitamin status, and checking oxalate levels.
  • Porphyrin and Toxic Element Testing: This test measures the body’s burden of heavy metals and environmental toxins, facilitating the development of effective detoxification strategies.
  • Coeliac Markers: A comprehensive panel of gluten reactivity markers, which offers much more than the limited tests provided by the NHS.
  • Genomic Panels: These tests provide the ultimate in personalised medicine.

Additionally, hundreds of other private lab tests are available. These include assessments for nutrient status, thyroid function, past and active parasite and viral loads, neurological issues, allergies, autoimmune conditions, and homocysteine levels, among others. Anna also strongly supports genomic wellness testing.

GENOMIC WELLNESS TESTING PANELS

Encoded in our DNA from birth is a blueprint that is later influenced by various factors, including our environment, nutritional choices, lifestyle, relationships, sense of community, and emotional responses. The impact of these external factors on our DNA is referred to as epigenetics.

DNA Genetic Panels can provide insights into why we may be predisposed to specific health conditions. Functional Medicine Panels help us understand how our genetic predispositions manifest in our current health. Test results from these panels can also help track progress. I’m a big fan of both!

It’s essential to note that laboratory tests often necessitate additional consultation time to discuss the results and the rationale behind nutritional support, particularly when complex interpretations are required.

Integrating Genetic Panels into nutritional consultations is highly recommended, as it serves as a perfect complement to the overall approach.

THE ROLE OF TARGETED NUTRIENT THERAPY IN GENE EXPRESSION

NUTRITIONAL SCIENCE & GENE EXPRESSION 

  • Nutrigenomics is a fascinating field of nutritional science that explores the intricate relationship between our diet and genes, particularly in the context of disease prevention and treatment. It’s truly remarkable how vitamins and nutrients influence the intricate process of DNA to RNA transcription through various signalling pathways.
  • One vital process in this interaction is DNA methylation, which involves the addition of a methyl group to a DNA molecule. Key dietary components that support healthy methylation include vitamin B12, folate, SAM-e (S-adenosylmethionine), as well as the wonderful polyphenols and flavonoids found in green tea, and phytoestrogens. These nutrients can significantly impact how DNA interacts with protein-producing molecules, allowing specific genes to be activated or silenced. This area of research is particularly thrilling since approximately 5-8% of our DNA consists of retroviral sequences!
  • When segments of retroviral DNA are activated, they engage an enzyme known as reverse transcriptase, converting RNA back into DNA and integrating this new information into our genetic material. This can lead to the formation of proviral DNA, which in turn results in cell activation. Excitingly, studies have shown that activating these retroviral segments can be linked to autoimmune diseases, neurological disorders, and even cancer. Gaining insights into what triggers these actions is crucial, as we can learn to use nutrient therapy strategically to silence reactivated retroviruses, potentially halting the expression of genes that promote disease.
  • It’s essential to recognise that nutrient therapy can be a powerful ally in silencing these retroviral segments. However, understanding the stressors that can lead to their reactivation is equally important. For example, if you are undermethylated—meaning you lack sufficient methylated folate, methyl B12, or SAM-e—your body may find it challenging to manage these DNA segments effectively, leaving you vulnerable to retroviral activation.
  • Embracing the insights of nutrigenomics puts us in a position to make informed dietary choices that positively influence our health and well-being!

TARGETED NUTRITIONAL THERAPY TO SUPPORT GENE REGULATION

The nutrients we consume have a profound impact on gene expression and the regulation of our genes. Gene expression is influenced by the cellular environment, a concept rooted in Bechamp’s theory. This environment is shaped by our nutritional choices, lifestyle decisions, and exposure to toxins.

Targeted nutritional therapy is a powerful approach that can positively modify the cellular processes within our bodies. Specific nutrients and vitamins can effectively alleviate disease severity through customized treatment plans. It’s essential to recognize that maintaining health and preventing chronic illnesses involves more than simply taking a multivitamin or eating healthy organic foods—though these are undeniably important. A robust strategy also includes managing infections and reinforcing our immune system to prevent retroviruses from being expressed.

Achieving true health means building resilience against environmental pathogens and minimizing toxic accumulation in our cells. By understanding our unique epigenetic and nutrigenomic profiles, we empower ourselves with a personalized health manual for life. Anna is dedicated to educating her clients about their genetic predispositions, helping them take charge of their health more effectively.

Completing a Genomic Wellness Test and understanding your epigenetic predispositions through continued education, is worth its weight in gold!

FEES

1st NT consultation: £400, up to 2 hours – Initial Consultation 

 (30 minutes of research time assessing pre-appointment health questionnaires and any previous laboratory test results included)

2nd NT consultation: £360, up to 2 hours – Food Tolerance and Food Diary Review

3rd NT consultation £360 up to 2 hours – Supplement Adjustment & Kinesiology

4th NT consultation £260 up to 2 hours – PSYCH-K / EMOTION CODE – (Optional)

Further follow-ups (in clinic / Skype / Zoom): Typically 1.5 hours @ £180 / hour

Scheduling Weekend, Evening, and Holiday Consultations

There may be occasions when clients cannot have their supplements checked during term time due to various reasons, such as being bound to boarding school schedules, living far away within the UK, or residing abroad. To accommodate this, we offer the option to schedule consultations on weekends and holidays.

Please note the following:

– Weekend and holiday consultations are charged at an hourly rate of £215. Payment is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable.

– A commitment to your health is essential; therefore, all sessions must be paid for upon booking and are also non-refundable.

– If you book two or more consultations at the same time, the first consultation must be paid in full. For any additional bookings, a non-refundable deposit is required. The remaining balance for each session, where only a deposit has been made, must be settled no later than the end of the previous session.

Thank you for your understanding and commitment to your health.

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Cancellation Policy:

Please be courteous, and provide 96 hours notice for all cancelled appointments. This helps ensure that we can meet the needs of all of our patients who are waiting to get an appointment. There will be a £360 cancellation fee for cancellations outside of this time and client no-shows.

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