Sally Whitman M.A. Hons,
Dip ION, BANT I am an experienced and fully qualified nutritional
therapist who trained with the renowned Institute of Optimum
Nutrition, one of the foremost nutritional institutes in the
country.
I am accredited by the British Association of Nutritional
Therapists.
Testimonials
Click here to see the latest testimonialsof my work from satisfied clients.
Specialisms I deal with most health problems, but specialise
in energy (including ME),
IBS and other digestive problems, weight management, arthritis,
food intolerances, children’s health, mental health
(including depression, panic attacks and mood swings), infertility
and chronic conditions.
Tests
I am trained in the use and interpretation of a wide variety
of biochemical tests aimed at identifying underlying problems
or providing risk assessments for certain health problems
(see Clinical
Tests).
Other services I lecture on food and health to a wide variety of
audiences, both locally and regionally.
I run professional, highly praised seminars for businesses and other organisations.
I give very popular talks on food and health in schools across the county.
Below is a brief summary of how nutritional
therapy works. More detailed information can be
found on my website blackberrynutrition.co.uk.
Why should you choose nutritional therapy? Every one of your organs and body systems
depends upon getting the right raw materials in the
form of nutrients to be able to work properly.
Day-to-day health problems such as constant tiredness
and IBS, as well as many chronic and degenerative
diseases, can be traced back to poor nutrient intake.
Government studies show that nutrient deficiency is
now common, even among those who think they eat a
so-called ‘balanced’ diet.
How does nutritional therapy work? I am trained to look at your diet, health
profile and lifestyle, to identify likely nutrient
deficiencies which may be causing any problems you
are having. I focus on you as
an individual since we are all biochemically different,
and our need for nutrients differs, as does our response
to certain foods. So I would look not only at
the
content of your daily diet, but also at other factors
which may be interfering with your ability to use
nutrients, such as poor digestion, toxicity or a sluggish
metabolism. My aim is to identify and tackle
the underlying causes of your problems rather than
simply give short-term relief. That's why a
visit to an experienced nutritionist can put you on
the path to long-term good health!
What happens in a nutrition consultation? Before your first visit, you will be asked
to fill in a questionnaire giving details of your
current diet, lifestyle, health history and symptoms.
After discussion of these, I will explain what is
likely to be causing your health problems and which
nutrients need to be boosted in your diet. I
will give you written recommendations on both changes
to your diet and any supplements which may be helpful
to provide an initial boost to your energy and the
process of repair. If necessary, I will suggest
one or more diagnostic tests to be carried out by
a laboratory (see Clinical
Tests).
Duration and frequency of consultations The first consultation normally takes up to 70 minutes. A second appointment lasting 40 minutes usually follows after two or three weeks, with further consultations as necessary.
What can I expect? As my testimonials
show, improvements can be quite widespread.
Some initial improvements can be very swift, with
deep-seated problems sometimes taking a few months.
Some of the common benefits people experience include
more energy, fewer colds and flus, better digestion,
weight loss, more balanced moods and better skin,
hair and nail condition!
Client support
Ongoing (free) telephone and email support is provided between consultations.
Food preparation support
To support better nutrition at home, I also advise on nutritionist- recommended cookbooks, juicers and water filters.