Consultations

Prior to your first consultation, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire that takes into account your medical history, any current medical conditions, dietary habits and lifestyle. You will also be asked to complete a three day food diary.

The 1 st consultation
This will last approximately 90 minutes. I will go through your questionnaire explaining how various aspects of your lifestyle and diet may be affecting your health.

We will discuss your health goals and expectations and what can be achieved through changes to your diet and lifestyle.

An individual nutritional programme will be recommended for your needs .   You may be asked to reduce, eliminate or increase certain foods but will always be given alternatives to help ease the introduction of any suggested changes.

Supplements may be recommended and their use and benefit explained in full.

Occasionally diagnostic testing is advised but again this will be discussed in full. The cost of nutritional supplements and biochemical tests vary and will   be discussed at the initial consultation. Some tests may be available through your GP.

If relevant, you may be given handouts for information and to help explain specific conditions.

Follow-up consultations
These are approximately 30-45 minutes. I suggest that you make a follow-up appointment to enable me to monitor your progress and ensure that you are able to achieve the recommendations given. Each consultation includes one month of telephone or email back-up support.


   
 

What is the difference between a Nutritional Therapist, a Nutritionist and a Dietician?

Nutritional Therapy encompasses the use of individual prescriptions for diet and lifestyle in order to alleviate or prevent ailments and promote optimal health. Nutritional therapists often work with patients who have chronic health problems that conventional medicine finds difficult to treat. These include allergies, digestive and bowel disorders, hormonal imbalances, fatigue, depression or stress, auto-immune conditions, migraine and skin disorders.

Dieticians A dietician uses the science of nutrition to devise eating plans for patients to treat medical conditions. They also work to promote good health by helping to facilitate a positive change in food choices amongst individuals, groups and communities.

Nutritionists Nutritionists are qualified to provide information to the public about food and healthy eating, but not about special therapeutic diets.

NB. Only dieticians and nutritional therapists are trained in clinical practice to give one-on-one personal health advice.

Individual, professional nutritional therapy - Pippa Mitchell Dip. Raworth, MBANT