Testimonials
Aaron L. (musician) A renewed sense of balance and calm...
"When Joan began advising me, I was suffering with many potential post viral issues. I was very fatigued for no reason, had various unexplainable minor issues, as well as a long history of asthma, eczema and allergies that were becoming a major burden. My GP had drawn a blank and I’d tried various alternatives without success.
Within weeks of commencing a health strategy with Joan my energy was better and the random symptoms were reducing.
I’ve relied on asthma inhalers for my entire life. And for the last 20 years, antihistamines have played a daily role in my health. After a few months I found I relied less and less on my meds, and am planning to discuss with my doctor the possibility of discontinuing them.
My health has increased physically and mentally. An unexpected outcome has been developing a renewed sense of balance and calm, and the drive to conduct my affairs with renewed vigour.
I’m almost a year working with Joan now and I’m not done yet. It’s a long time and requires a lot of self-control, but the benefits vastly outweigh the lost chocolate bars and clotted cream scones. The whole science of our biome is intriguing and incredible. Alleviating my asthma by changing diet previously seemed to me to be closer to science fiction than reality. And yet here I am, an advocate from my own experiences.
It’s been a tough road to follow, and I have to say that there’s no way I’d have succeeded without support. Joan conducts the sessions with calm caring emotional warmth and assertive convictions that you can and will achieve a level of health that you never imagined possible."
Annie Salmon Joan's approach was to listen to me...
"I found Joan to be very approachable and friendly as well as professional and knowledgeable. I consulted her having been dismissed by a consultant, with whom I had discussed uncomfortable and often quite painful symptoms, by his saying to a nurse, with his back to me, “Give her an IBS leaflet”.
Joan’s approach was to listen to me, my health history and symptoms thoroughly while treating me as a whole person. Joan explained in detail how environment and even temperament affect us, too. Various tests helped me to eliminate certain foods to obtain relief, all done with a touch of humour along the way. I cannot praise Joan and Nutritional Therapy enough."
RMN Caroline Jones PgDip, BSc(hons) Joan will go above and beyond...
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"As a mental health nurse, I recognise the importance of being advised on my specific health issues which includes the nutritional knowledge and support to improve my long-term health conditions, and in some cases eradicate them. I have been to see a dietician prior to seeing a nutritionist and was disappointed by the simple model of the healthy eating plate. A nutritionist is so much more. I found Joan to be friendly, patient and knowledgeable, concerned with all aspects of my health and well-being.
Nutritionists will gather extensive biopsychosocial information to inform their nutritional plan. This is a more holistic way of supporting the client for long term change as it acknowledges the strengths and limitations of the individual. In this way it is a bespoke service and does not rely on a ‘one size fits all’ approach.
Joan will go above and beyond and work with you to gain optimal health benefits and will monitor and adjust accordingly using thorough assessments as you journey towards wellness. Highly recommended, Joan genuinely cares for her clients, she is a pleasure to work with!"
MW Joan has guided me with great care and insight...
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"After painful haemorrhoidectomy surgery I realised how important nutrition - as well as my diet - should be. As a former nurse I thought I was reasonably well informed, but now admit how little I knew about the delicate and intricate way our bodies function.
Joan has guided me with great care and insight, and with a determination to help me to reach optimal health and healing. I am so grateful to Joan who has been the most extraordinary support to me on this journey. Her cheerful approach has given me hope and determination to keep going!"
Robiha Meeting Joan was the best thing that ever happened to me...
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"I came to Joan a year ago, with little hope, but having suffered from migraines for over two decades I was willing to try anything. My migraines were my biggest health concern and meeting Joan was the best thing that ever happened to me. Joan has not only changed things for me, she’s helped to eliminated migraines out of my life.
Joan takes the time to investigate the whole picture and explain to you in detail so you have a better understanding for what your body is doing and why nutrition is crucial for better health.
I cannot recommend Joan highly enough. Thank you for working tirelessly to provide me a new lifestyle."
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Sarah
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"Joan enabled me to live my life without the previous physical restrictions and without some of the anxiety that surrounded it. I have learned to love my new diet and the alterations to my lifestyle. Joan worked holistically taking all aspects of my life into consideration and was able to ‘join the dots’ and make linkages between symptoms, which helped my understanding of my diagnosis and enabled me to work constructively towards recovery.
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I would highly recommend her and have done to my friends!"