Food is not just fuel — it’s medicine!

Chinese Medicinal Nutrition, draws on the rich and time-tested principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine. It offers a way of using food not only to nourish the body, but to restore balance, support healing, and prevent illness.

This approach differs from conventional Western nutrition. It’s a deeply holistic and personalised method of working with food as a therapeutic tool. Rather than focusing on calorie counting or macronutrient breakdowns, Chinese Medicinal Nutrition considers the energetic nature of food and how it interacts with the organs and energy systems of the body.

Under this lens, each person’s diet is shaped by their unique constitution — which is influenced by genetics, emotional landscape, lifestyle, and health history. What is supportive for one person might be aggravating for another. Chinese Medicinal Nutrition offers a tailored approach that addresses individual imbalances, helping to bring about meaningful improvements in energy, digestion, mood, and overall wellbeing.

Chinese Medicinal Nutrition is particularly beneficial for supporting:

• Digestive health (bloating, IBS, poor appetite, loose stools)
• Chronic fatigue and low energy
• Emotional wellbeing (including anxiety, low mood, stress-related eating)
• Menstrual irregularities and gynaecological conditions
• Hormonal issues
• Natural fertility and reproductive health
• Perimenopause and menopause symptoms
• Sleep disturbances
• Weakened immunity or frequent infections
• Musculoskeletal discomfort related to systemic imbalance
• Post-viral recovery and general debility
• Skin condition 

Addressing Root Causes and Promoting Long-Term Wellness

Chinese Medicinal Nutrition isn’t about quick fixes or just masking symptoms. Instead, it’s a thoughtful approach that looks deeper — to the root causes behind what’s out of balance in your body. When we address these fundamental imbalances, healing happens naturally and more sustainably.

This method goes beyond managing symptoms to support your body's own ability to repair and strengthen itself over time. It’s about creating lasting harmony within, building resilience so that your health can thrive even amid the stresses and challenges of modern life.

Many modern approaches to nutrition, focused mainly on calories in versus calories out, offer little consideration for the complexity of the human body and mind. Chinese Medicinal Nutrition invites you to step into a different way of caring for yourself — one that honours your body’s wisdom, respects its natural rhythms, and supports a lifelong journey toward true vitality and wellbeing, making sure you achieve your goals.

Navigating Modern Challenges with Food Choices

In today’s world, we’re surrounded by endless food options — aisles packed with everything imaginable, diets and trends changing faster than we can keep up. For many, this abundance can feel overwhelming and confusing. How do you know what’s truly good for your unique body, mind, health, wellbeing, and goals?

Chinese Medicinal Nutrition offers a refreshing alternative to the noise. Instead of one-size-fits-all rules or strict restrictions, it helps you tune into your own body’s signals and needs. It’s about simplifying your relationship with food — not just by reducing choices, but by making the right choices for you. What works well for your neighbour might not suit your goals or your unique constitution.

A simple example often overlooked in modern nutrition is the difference between men’s and women’s nutritional needs due to our differing physiology. Chinese Medicinal Nutrition recognises these differences deeply, tailoring advice accordingly, while conventional approaches often treat everyone the same.

By understanding the energetic qualities of food and how they interact with your personal makeup, you gain clarity. You learn what supports your digestion, energy, and overall balance, making it easier to enjoy meals that truly serve your health, wellbeing, and goals.

Eating Psychology – Supporting Your Relationship with Food

Eating Psychology looks at the reasons behind our food choices — not just what we eat, but why. It helps us understand the habits, beliefs, and emotional triggers that shape how we eat day to day.

Most of us learn how to eat from our families. We grow up with a certain way of thinking about food, and often continue those patterns without really questioning them — until something changes. Maybe it's a new symptom, a shift in energy, or a growing sense that something just isn’t working anymore. That’s usually the point where people come to me.

And it makes sense: if we continue to eat like our parents did, we might end up with the same health issues — even if that’s exactly what we’re trying to avoid.

But here’s the encouraging part: change doesn’t have to be slow or overwhelming. Sometimes, one small and intentional change can create a ripple effect that improves how you feel in a big way. When we take the time to understand your relationship with food and make the right adjustments — based on your real life, not a textbook — things start to shift.

This isn’t about rules or restrictions. It’s about helping you make food choices that truly support your health, your goals, and the way you want to feel.

I’ll guide you through the process with honesty, practical advice, and a lot of encouragement — no preaching, no need for perfectionism. Deliberate progress truly works.

Who is Chinese Medicinal Nutrition for?

Chinese Medicinal Nutrition therapy is ideal for someone who is ready to accept food as medicine and would like to use food as a supportive and therapeutic tool.

Whether you're navigating fatigue, digestive issues, fertility challenges, hormonal imbalance, or simply feel “off” in a way that’s hard to explain — this approach offers a personalised roadmap to better health, using the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).

Every consultation includes a fully personalised TCM diagnosis tailored to:

• Your energetic constitution (Yin/Yang, Excess/Deficiency, etc.)
• The strength of your digestion
• Physical symptoms and recurring imbalances
• Emotional patterns and lifestyle stressors
• Your personal health goals — whether that's boosting energy, supporting fertility, easing menstrual symptoms, or restoring digestive comfort

Based on this, you'll receive a clear and practical plan, including:

• A precise list of foods to prioritise (and avoid)
• How to cook and prepare meals to support digestion
• Ideal portion sizes and meal timings for your goal and your body
• Seasonal adjustments to stay in balance throughout the year
• Guidance around food combinations and eating rhythms that match your constitution

This is not a generic meal plan — it’s a flexible and thoughtful way to work with the body you live in today. For many people, small adjustments lead to profound changes in how they feel: more grounded, more energised, and more connected to their own needs.

What to Expect from a Chinese Medicinal Nutrition Consultation

Before your first appointment, you’ll receive a detailed intake form. This gives me time to prepare in advance — so when we meet, I already have a sense of your health story, and we can begin focusing straight away on what matters to you.

The initial consultation is a 90-minute appointment where we take a deep dive into your individual case. We’ll discuss your symptoms, medical history, current food habits, lifestyle, emotional patterns — anything that might be relevant to your healing. You'll also receive a Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis, based on your constitution, digestive strength, and any signs of imbalance I observe. 

Together, we’ll begin working on a personalised strategy to help you move toward your goals — whether that’s feeling more energised, improving digestion, balancing hormones, or managing a specific condition. You’ll leave with a practical food therapy plan tailored to your body and your current state, including:

• Foods to favour — and what to reduce or avoid
• How to prepare your meals for easier digestion and better energy
• Eating timings and rhythms that match your constitution and lifestyle
• Seasonal and symptom-based adjustments
• Clear steps you can begin implementing right away

Follow-up consultations are usually spaced out every three weeks. These are 60-minute appointments where we check in, review how things are progressing, make refinements, and build on what’s working. This timeframe gives space for the changes to take root and for us to see how your body is responding — especially since some of the most meaningful shifts come from small, deliberate changes practiced consistently.

My goal is to make each step of the process feel manageable and grounded. Whether you’re ready for a big reset or just want to start with a few focused adjustments, we’ll shape a plan that fits your life — and moves you toward lasting change. And I promise you, you will never have to eat food you don't like or give up on what you truly love. 

Why This Approach Works — Even When Others Haven’t

Many people come to me after trying diets or quick-fix nutrition plans that promised fast results but ultimately fell short. The problem with most of those approaches is they focus on symptoms instead of addressing the deeper, underlying causes.

Chinese Medicinal Nutrition takes a different path. It looks beyond calories and macros to understand how your digestion functions, how your energy flows, and how your physical and emotional health are connected. This means every plan is tailored to you—your unique constitution, lifestyle, and current health challenges.

Because this approach works with the root of imbalances, not just the symptoms, it supports lasting change rather than quick fixes. It respects your natural rhythms and works gradually but effectively, allowing your body to rebalance at its own pace.

The personalised nature also means changes are realistic and sustainable. Often, small, targeted adjustments create a big impact—sometimes faster than you might expect. And importantly, you don’t have to give up foods you love or follow a rigid regime that doesn’t fit your life.

In short, this approach works because it treats you as a whole person, not just a set of numbers or symptoms. It respects the complexity of your body and mind and supports you with practical, manageable steps that bring real, lasting results.

Price and How to Book

Your initial consultation lasts 90 minutes and costs £125. While you can choose an online or in-person session, in-person is ideal for a more thorough initial contact and assessment.

To get started, you’ll first complete a detailed intake form. This helps me understand your unique health story before we even meet.

Follow-up appointments are usually spaced about three weeks apart, lasting around 60 minutes each, and cost £75. This allows time to implement changes and see how your body responds.

You can book your appointment easily online via my booking system. If you prefer an in-person consultation, simply contact me directly to check availability and arrange a convenient time.

I’d be delighted to help, and let me assure you—no case is too tricky. No pressure, no foods you dislike, just straightforward, practical support that fits your life and helps you reach your goals.