I was struggling with energy levels and knowing what supplements would work for me. Working with Joanne has eliminated doubt about my diet and made getting what I needed easier with daily recommendations. It eliminated confusion and overwhelm when deciding what I should be eating and also how I should be supplementing. My main breakthrough has been increased energy from putting time in to eating well - it pays back. My sleep has been massively improved also. My main challenge was Jo’s suggestion to consider eating eggs! Glad I do now though. Jo clearly explained the nutritional, supplement and testing recommendations. Jo is very friendly and approachable. I got more information for the price than I thought I would get. I have more energy, better sleep. I’m empowered with my food choices. I have more knowledge on the importance of food on my body. I would go back to Jo if I require additional support in the future.
Female, 31, with OCD
Prior to working with Joanne I did not really understand just how holistic the therapy is. I was struggling with a lack of knowledge and a feeling of helplessness. Jo is the most amazing person. You get the sense that she really cares for the people she supports. Working with her and seeing the difference that each small change she has suggested has made a huge impact on our lives and refreshed interest in the simple things. The results of the blood tests were hugely reassuring and unexpected. A renewed interest in drinking water and eating food in an interesting balanced way. Jo’s approach to not demonising food or restricting food which was wholly appropriate for someone with OCD and autism. Jo was absolutely clear about what she recommended and the rationale. She has extensive knowledge and I felt completely comfortable with someone I felt I could trust.
Mother of 18 year old female client with OCD & Autism
Jo was very committed to ensuring the best possible health outcome for me. In endeavouring to do so, she researched widely and accommodated my vegan dietary requirements. She went above and beyond to stay in touch, monitor progress and adapt the programme as required. I would highly recommend.
Male 61
I asked Jo for advice regarding my acid reflux medication (I had been on PPIs for about 40 years). I was concerned about potential side effects after reading an article. Jo, working with my GP, supported me to reduce and eventually eliminate the PPIs...
Female 81
I saw Jo twice to help me with my broken sleep which resulted in having midnight snacks. Jo spent time listening and asking questions which she used to form a plan for me to incorporate in my daily life. I have overhauled the way I eat and changed my bedtime routine. Since doing this I feel so much better in myself and am sleeping so much better...
Female 44
We first got in touch with Jo after a routine blood test my 22 year old son had. The test indicated a low phosphorus level and thereafter the GP prescribed phosphorus tablets to see if we could get the level to where it should be. This was all good but we felt that maybe it would be of benefit to look at his diet and lifestyle with the help of a Nutritional Therapist and see if this gave us any answers. After forwarding Jo the 3 day food intake and lifestyle sheet she came back to us very quickly with recommendations and small adjustments which could make a big difference. Meal plans, recipes, lifestyle changes and advice on how to implement these into every day life. These were doable, concise and easy to slot into my sons average day and they offered a long term adjustment to a healthier, nutritional lifestyle. Jo explained everything clearly and in easy to understand terms at all times and has remained in contact to see how we are doing. It’s going great by the way and my son no longer takes the Phosphorus tablets! We have no hesitation in recommending Jo with her professional and friendly advice.
Male - 22
I am a 54 year old woman who came to see Jo to get some guidance on how I could optimise my health. I have always been interested in having a good balance when it comes to healthy eating and exercise but life’s busyness just gets in the way. There is so much general advice out there but I wanted to understand how I could maximise MY own health so I would not feel so tired all the time. I arranged to see Jo in her clinic for an initial consultation and eagerly filled out the health questionnaire and 3 day food diary. Jo was professional, knowledgeable, relaxed and personable right from the start. It was like chatting to a friend who had my best interests at heart. She gently recommended some lifestyle changes (making up a useful reference pack for me) that I could improve on and made some practical suggestions related to diet, exercise and work/life balance. Her suggestions made sense to me as she carefully explained why she was recommending certain changes and what difference they could make to my health and well-being. I revisited Jo in her clinic for a follow up session. I took her advice and I can honestly say that I feel more energised and excited about what I eat. I know she is there to continue my journey giving me advice and support for my future health. If you have a specific need or just want to pep up your energy levels, I recommend seeing Jo to help you achieve this.
Female - 54
After receiving my breast cancer diagnosis, Jo has given me invaluable emotional support and constructive advice. She explained in great detail how oestrogen gets metabolised and how my body became oestrogen dominant. She explained which foods I could introduce to assist oestrogen metabolism down the healthy pathway. This has helped me emotionally, knowing I am doing everything I can to prevent recurrence. Jo also structured a healthy eating plan for me including all food groups and making sure blood sugar is balanced, and explained the importance of mindfulness to relieve stress. Jo is an excellent nutritionist and coach. She is very easy to talk to, and you can be completely open with her knowing you are not being judged. She is very knowledgeable and continually increases her knowledge base and seems to work intuitively to complement her analytic and logical processing when making decisions to support me. As Jo keeps up to date with current research and therapeutic approaches and I can trust that her treatment plan will be supported by the most up to date science on the subject.
Female - 53
Before working with Joanne I was really struggling with my eczema. There were lots of different foods that were irritating it and making the symptoms worse and despite eliminating them from my diet my symptoms were still there. I was getting overwhelmed with how many foods were irritating me and wanted to find out what was going on inside. I wanted an idea of my overall gut health to address some bloating. My skin was causing me a lot of irritation and made me very self-conscious particularly as it was on my hands and noticeable in my work. Working with Joanne has dramatically impacted my life for the better. We have got to the root cause of my gut health and eczema, understood the triggers so I can maintain optimal health, found a supplement schedule that is personalised for my health and not only that I have felt seen, heard and supported throughout. Joanne went far above and beyond my expectations. Before, embarking on a journey in Nutritional Therapy I was hesitant about supplementation and the minefield of testing. I didn't understand whether I'd have to spend a lot of money or whether it was affordable for me. My main breakthroughs are being able to eat in a healthy balanced way and having a healthy relationship with food again. I now understand if I have a breakout of eczema I know what stress is causing it and I know how to eliminate it myself. My main challenges were the ups and downs mentally of going through such an experiment with the food, testing, supplements etc. Eating out and eliminating the vast amount of foods we were trying was really mentally challenging but I couldn't have done it without Jo. Jo responded to every single query I had and more. She made me feel like I was her only client. She went above and beyond, always thinking about different things we could try and doing extra research. She explained every rational and didn't make me feel pressured to try anything I wasn't comfortable with. I felt beyond supported by Joanne. I couldn't have done any of it without her. I didn't want her services to end in all honesty I wish I could continue working with her. The protocol Joanne sent was detailed and intense but in my background I understood it and what we needed to do, I knew it wasn't going to be a quick and easy fix. I will admit I was quite overwhelmed by it all and at certain times I felt overwhelmed. Jo reassured me and almost coached me through it whilst also having to coach myself. I would happily go back to Joanne if needing too and more than happy to recommend her services to others and have already.
Female - 35
On reaching 60, Joanne was recommended to me by a close friend for my concerns about ageing well, especially in relation to recurrent UTI infections which were so debilitating. Up until our meeting I had simply taken antibiotics with a flair up. Joanne took me through the possible causes of UTI infections with immense sympathy. Her kind and reassuring manner and complete lack of embarrassment about discussing intimate subjects plus her use of clinical testing have helped enormously. I am now on top of the problem and have a much deeper understanding of the importance of a good balance of bacteria in the gut and vagina. Dietary and nutrition advice combined with supplements have worked together to build my health with positive and much needed bonus of much higher energy levels.
Female - 60
I saw Jo twice to help me with my broken sleep which resulted in having midnight snacks. Jo spent time listening and asking questions which she used to form a plan for me to incorporate in my daily life. I have overhauled the way I eat and changed my bedtime routine. Since doing this I feel so much better in myself and am sleeping so much better. Some of what I have changed I have also included my family in and they have taken on the change brilliantly. I never knew that eating better more natural and wholesome foods would benefit me the way it has. This has been amazing for me and I would recommend wholeheartedly what Jo did for me.
Female - 44
Jo was very committed to ensuring the best possible health outcome for me. In endeavouring to do so, she researched widely and accommodated my vegan dietary requirements. She went above and beyond to stay in touch, monitor progress and adapt the programme as required. I would highly recommend.
Male - 61
I asked Jo for advice regarding my acid reflux medication (I had been on PPIs for about 40 years). I was concerned about potential side effects after reading an article. Jo, working with my GP, supported me to reduce and eventually eliminate the PPIs. With the nutritional and lifestyle advice that Jo gave me, I have discovered my trigger foods and have also managed to loose weight which was an added bonus.
Female - 81
After struggling for months with my skin, poor sleep, and difficult periods, it was recommended that I try seeing a nutritional therapist. Jo is an incredibly attentive professional who takes the time to gather your history of health, no matter how small the details may seem. Her genuine interest in your well-being, combined with her passion and knowledge of nutritional therapy garners her results. In just under two months of working together I have noticed that my period came with no joint pain, swelling or cramps. I have had improvements in the length and quality of my sleep, as well as seeing my skin start to clear. I look forward to seeing what the next few months of working together bring, and would highly recommend Jo to anyone looking to improve their quality of health.
Female - 25