Testimonials

Vanessa has been a tremendous help to me with all her advice, particularly her personal care and interest in me and my wellbeing. Her personal one to one service is very efficient, caring and thorough.
Due to her prescriptions I have had massive improvements in my condition and although it takes time, I realise I am well on the way to being fully healed.
I am lucky to have been recommended to Vanessa and have no hesitation in advising others to see her too. I could not have got this far without Vanessa's guidance, help and support which is very comforting during tough times.

I sought Vanessa's expertise at a time when I had just left a very stressful job which involved considerable travel with the inevitable consequences for both my diet and fitness. I had low levels of energy to the point of feeling slightly depressed. I looked tired with dark circles. Not being a fan of pharmaceutical intervention, I was keen to start reversing the decline with some sensible and targeted nutritional therapy. And that is what I got from Vanessa.
The personalised prescription gave me more energy, improved my eye circles and helped lift my depression. And I lost some weight, a fantastic bonus. It isn't just Vanessa's skill at devising a personalised prescription I benefited from, she is also a very sympathetic and non judgemental listener - she engages you in a discussion rather than just tell you what you should do. I found her approach refreshing.

I went to Vanessa after deciding that conventional medicine could not explain my recurring symptoms of rhinitis, fatigue, sore throat and acne.
My first consultation was relaxed and very friendly and I felt able to talk openly about my physical and mental state without any judgment on Vanessa's behalf. She was comforting and gave me hope that there were things we could do to help me. Since seeing her I have found that I am wheat intolerant and that I have a Candida infection.
The process has not been an easy one for me and I am very thankful for finding a practitioner with patience, understanding and a sense of humour. Also, if during the period between meetings I have ever needed any help or advice with regards to my diet or state of health, I have emailed her my problem and had a prompt response. There is a real feeling she cares and I find this very important.

I found Vanessa to be sympathetic and helpful; her nutritional advice on lowering my cholesterol levels proved most successful. She educated me in the use of diet and supplements and her knowledge in this area greatly improved my bowel problem. I therefore thank her sincerely for the difference she has made to my health and wellbeing.

A friend recommended I contact Vanessa after I constantly complained of headaches. I had been seen by a neurologist who suggested they may be hormone related. I also relied heavily on coffee and sugar to get me through my PMT.
Vanessa suggested I changed my diet and although the first three days were difficult, the amazing energy levels and clear skin more than made up for it. The headaches cleared and I no longer suffered from a drop in energy, which before had happened every day around 4pm without fail.
Several months on, I enjoy the odd drink of alcohol and cup of coffee, but compensate for this by following the programme again during the week.
The menu options Vanessa suggested were tasty and easy to prepare. In addition to no more headaches, I also have the added bonus of losing 8lbs following her advice.

I have been on your diet for a week now and I must say I feel better. I have more energy during the day and feel much more cheerful. I now always have breakfast and lunch and have tried your recipes which are really nice and my family is eating them too, which definitely helps.
The other good news is that I have already lost just under 2 kilos and my tummy is flatter. Can't wait to see what happens next week!
(taken from an e-mail)

I approached Vanessa with two issues. Firstly, I had recently had a baby and wasn't coping very well as my 6 month old daughter didn't sleep very much and as a result I was feeling very tired and run down. As I was breastfeeding at the time, I felt that if I could sort out my diet I could build up my immunity, replace lost nutrients and energy, all of which would help me cope with being a new mum.
The second issue had to do with my daughter's skin condition; She developed acute eczema at a very early age. I felt a nutritionist could guide me through the 'process of elimination' and help me figure out which food source was the culprit while ensuring that my breast milk was still providing all the nutrients that were needed.
We started the process of building up both immune systems,cutting out possible trigger foods and after just 3 weeks the improvement to both my energy levels and my daughter's skin was incredible. By six weeks the skin prick test revealed that egg was the trigger and once we had the final piece to the puzzle her skin really cleared up.
She still doesn't sleep through the night but I am coping reasonably well as my diet has ensured that I have the energy to deal with sleepless nights and a tired baby!

I sought Vanessa's help when I didn't know what to eat anymore. I am a vegetarian and I was overweight and lacking in energy with a very sluggish digestive system. I had six months of sessions with Vanessa and have seen a vast improvement. I feel so much healthier, have lost a stone and kept it off and have loads more strength and energy. I finally feel I am eating correctly for my body and that it loves me!

For years I watched passively as my weight increased, my health deteriorated and my self image weakened. I can't remember what prompted it, but I suddenly decided enough was enough. I had tried a few other diets with registered trademarks and 'sound' scientific facts and they either didn't work or became unmanageable. I decided the best way to lose weight was to find someone who was an expert on eating.
I was about 20kgs (just over 3 stone) overweight when I first saw Vanessa. She asked some questions that no doctor or diet had bothered asking - that was my first clue that I had found something off the beaten track. I had to start planning my meals and remove some of my staple foods I had been eating. She gave me all the reasons why they were bad and answered, in detail, all the questions I had.
209 days later (and a few bad falls off the wagon) I had my last appointment. I had reached my goal and got what I wanted - and so much more besides. I have much more energy at all times of the day, my fitness it at a much higher level than it had been for years and my confidence now surprises even myself!

For the past eight years I have suffered from bad IBS and related anxiety. I am really amazed at how improved my health has been since I took the decision to come and see you for treatment. I'd like to thank you very much for helping me to make such a massive improvement to my quality of life. I would make no hesitation in recommending you to friends and family.

I just wanted to say thank you. I have continued with your routine and slowly but surely I now feel better than ever before and full of energy. I'm much more confident and reassured. Everything appears to be working just so and I'm firing on all cylinders. Both my daughter and husband are much relieved that my agonising mood swings are gone, and we're all benefiting from my new found energy. Many thanks for your hard work, support and advice.

When I first sought Vanessa's advice, I had been suffering from Hyperthyroidism for 4 years and was taking ever stronger doses of medication in an attempt to stabilise my condition. This led to me feeling very sluggish and to lose 75% of my hair. I was also going through a very difficult time in my personal life and was on antidepressants. My endocrinologist had been wanting me to have surgery to remove my thyroid gland but I resisted the decision as I was convinced that, with the right help, my body could have a chance to heal itself.
The first thing that Vanessa did was to suggest that I take John's Wort instead of the antidepressants. Over a very thorough initial consultation, we discussed my personal history and she suggested that a long period of anorexia in my late teens might have been a contributory factor in the onset of my thyroid disease,
Subsequently, Vanessa analysed my diet and proposed a food plan as well as specific supplements to help my liver cope with the toxicity of the medicines I had been taking. With her invaluable expert help and continual support, I am pleased to say that I have been medicine free for over a year and my thyroid has now stabilised for the first time in 6 years!

I decided to try Nutritional Therapy to alleviate a longstanding and persistent skin condition (acne). With much support and encouragement (and despite a few transgressions) my conditions has improved consistently and considerably. An additional benefit that I did not expect, and am particularly happy with, is that I have a lot of energy and am eating a significantly healthier diet than before. Although it has not been easy, I am really pleased with the overall results.

I went to Vanessa as a 40th birthday "treat". I have always struggled with maintaining a healthy diet and wanted to change my diet without it all being about weight loss. Now a year and a half later my eating habits have been transformed (albeit with a few blips along the way!). I feel in control of my eating, have managed to lose a stone and a half, and have lots more energy. Vanessa is easy to talk to and is great at giving practical and healthy food choices. I would recommend a visit to anyone.

When I met Vanessa almost 2 years ago I had problems with weight gain, low blood sugar, anxiety, bad digestion - the list was long. She helped me enormously and now all this seems to be part of the past. She also helped me to prepare for pregnancy. Now I'm healthy and happily pregnant with my first baby girl and, as promised, sickness, cravings, horrible weight gain free. I highly recommend her services!

Thanks Vanessa for your support. You have done such a great job. The first time we met I had aches, period pains, no energy, and had piled on the pounds, but now... my aches and period pains have disappeared, my energy is fantastic, and people are telling me how much weight I've lost. But the most important thing of all is the way you have changed my eating habits and how I lost weight without realising it! Of course, you have been the best witness of my progress and I couldn't have done it without you. Thanks again.

I went to see Vanessa as I had a lot of anxiety problems, I was tired all the time and very stressed.
Within a matter of weeks and a few changes to my diet the difference was remarkable. The consultations are very relaxed and Vanessa will adapt her recommendations to your personal taste. I would have no hesitation in recommending Vanessa.

I brought my 9 year old daughter Nicola as she was suffering from recurrent gastroenteritis and low energy which was beginning to affect her behaviour and general happiness. Vanessa is very kind and easy to talk to. She suggested dietary changes, supplements and few books. Vanessa also encouraged my daughter to try new foods being a very fussy eater. As a result my daughter has much more energy and also her immune system is much stronger. In the past year she only suffered from one mild cold and one day of gastroenteritis. Thanks to Vanessa, Nicola is a happy child again.

When I first saw Vanessa I was diagnosed with gastritis, iron deficiency after the birth of my second daughter, pre-menstrual syndrome and heavy periods. She recommended what foods I should/shouldn't be eating to allow my stomach to settle down and which supplements may help with the process. I am now on wheat and dairy free diet and as a result I have lost weight without really trying. I also started taking a natural iron supplement which doesn't give me any side effects. My pre-menstrual symptoms are much better and I have had a dramatic improvement in the heavy periods. I have also learnt a great deal about how the food I eat influences my body and as a result my family have started eating much healthier too. Thank you Vanessa!