Gut Health

IBS, Reflux, Bloating, SIBO, Constipation, Ulcerative Colitis, Coeliac Disease, Crohn's Disease, Diverticulitis, Gastroparesis

Personalised health programmes for midlife women looking to rebalance gut health and support their mood through the gut–brain axis

Gut Health Package

This is our core gut health package for midlife women who have struggled with digestive issues for many years and never been able to find lasting relief.

We start with an in‑depth 90‑minute consultation to map what’s really driving your symptoms – from IBS, reflux, bloating or constipation to the way your gut is affecting mood, sleep and energy – and turn this into a clear, personalised plan that fits your real life.

Your three 45‑minute follow‑up sessions give you space to review progress, adjust food and supplement strategies, and keep going when life is busy, so a calmer gut, more predictable bowels and greater confidence in your body become your new normal instead of something you’re constantly chasing.

What’s included

Extended initial appointment (90 minutes) to deeply explore your health history, current symptoms and goals.
Regular follow‑up appointments (45 minutes each) to assess progress, review test results and adapt your plan so it stays realistic and effective.
Bespoke dietary, lifestyle and supplement programme tailored to your needs and preferences.
Chat support between consultations for questions, and so we can check-in and help you stay on track.
Additional behind‑the‑scenes time to review test results and refine your personalised plan before and after appointments.
10% discount on selected practitioner‑grade supplements
Review of previous test results, and access to functional testing where appropriate, with clear explanations and next steps.
Collaboration with your GP or other healthcare providers when helpful, to keep your care joined‑up.

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Who you'll be workng with

You can choose the practitioner who feels like the best fit for you, and you’ll work together through the same Gut Health Package structure. Both Irina and Sophie use a root‑cause, nutrition and functional medicine approach, have completed additional digestive health traininig, and they collaborate closely so you benefit from shared expertise around gut health, mood and energy.

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Nicola Shubrook

Clinic Director, Registered Nutritional Therapist & Functional Medicine Practitioner

Nicola specialises in supporting women with chronic, unresolved gut symptoms who've been told "it's just IBS" or have tried multiple approaches without lasting relief. She takes a functional medicine approach to unpick complex digestive issues, including persistent bloating, pain, irregular bowels, food intolerances and ARFID, and creates a clear, step‑by‑step plan that addresses root causes while respecting the real‑life barriers to eating and digestion.

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Sophie Nielsen

Registered Nutritional Therapist, MSc.

Sophie supports women whose digestion, sleep and mental health are all feeding into each other, with particular expertise in silent reflux and upper digestive symptoms that often get missed. She takes a practical, gentle approach to gut‑friendly nutrition and routines, helping you settle reflux, improve bowel regularity and reduce the gut–brain “loop” that keeps anxiety, poor sleep and flare‑ups in motion.

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Irina Pollastri

Registered Nutritional Therapist & Eating Disorder Specialist

Irina works with women whose gut symptoms have led them into restrictive eating, multiple eliminations or long stints on diets like the Low FODMAP in an attempt to feel better. She combines evidence‑based gut support with compassionate, non‑restrictive work on your relationship with food, helping you calm IBS‑type symptoms and bloating while gradually expanding what you can eat, so food feels safer and less stressful again.

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Functional Testing

In your very first session, we will discuss functional testing with you. This is an additional cost, and always optional, but it does allow us to bring in more specificity and personalisation to your plan and health goal

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Your journey to better gut & mental health

Discovery Call

Book a free 30-minute discovery call so we can better understand your needs – and you can decide if we are the right fit for you.

In-depth Assessment

During our first session, we take time to understand your unique health history story, current symptoms and overall wellbeing. We’ll explore key systems that need support and help identify possible root causes for your mental health challenges. At the end, you’ll have your first personalised action steps to start making meaningful progress.

Personalised programme

Within 48-hours of each session, you’ll receive a personalised plan with clear, achievable steps – covering nutrition, lifestyle, supplement advice (if required) and optional functional testing. We make changes gradually so you’ll never feel overwhelmed, and you can start taking positive action straight away.

Accountability and on-going support

You’re never alone in your journey. In-between sessions, you can message us with questions or updates – so you feel supported, accountable and confident to make lasting change.

Follow-up sessions

We’ll meet regularly to review your progress, update your plan, and celebrate every step forward. Health is a journey – and sometimes, as we peel back the layers, new things can emerge that we can address together. You plan will always adapt as your needs change, ensuring you feel supported with every layer. you’re taking towards better mental health.

Functional testing

Functional testing can be a valuable tool in your health journey, helping us explore underlying factors that may impact your mental wellbeing. We’ll always begin with a thorough assessment before recommending any tests, so you never spend money unnecessarily. Functional testing is optional, and you’ll have the choice to proceed only if, and when, it’s genuinely relevant to your programme.

Supplements

Supplements can play an important role, especially at the beginning of your journey, by helping to target nutritional gaps and support your progress. Any recommendations will be tailored for you – based on your needs and goals, not a generic protocol. For added value, we offer a 10% discount on all supplements we recommend as part of your plan.

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"I am so happy to write this review with grateful thanks to Nicola, who has a lovely, caring disposition, is fun company and a very safe pair of hands. She has a thorough investigative process, which identified and directed the subsequent changes to my diet that were required and initiated a speedy recovery for me. Nicola is attentive, reliable and available. I would gladly recommend her to anyone with a nutritional condition."

S.C., UK

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