Hi I’m Anna, a registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and chef. Through life our bodies and their needs evolve, yet we often cling to the same familiar diets and dishes we’ve always known when it comes to daily food choices. It’s the hardest habit to change. I am here to help cut through the pseudo-science out there on what, when and how to eat with evidence-based nutritional support. Let’s work together to find delicious food that can help you feel and operate at your best, whatever your time of life or condition.
How I work
Here are just some of the ways that I have helped people so far, but I am always up for a challenge so if you have a food and nutrition ambition you need help with, let’s draw up a plan together.
One to One Consultations
Let’s unpick your symptoms and work together to identify what you can do to feel better through simple, achievable changes to diet & lifestyle.
Cookery Workshops
A chance to learn some new skills and techniques with hands on experience. Come, cook, learn and enjoy the fruits of your labour.
Wellness Workshops
Looking for someone to lead an event in your organisation? I run wellness workshops around different themes from stress management to good gut health, all with an active food element to keep it fun and engaging.
So how do we get started?
Based in Headington, Oxford I meet clients one-to-one in person or via video conference. Whatever you find most comfortable and practical.
My cookery workshops and events in Headington & Marston focus on a wide range of food topics from eating in peri-menopause or gluten/dairy free to family-friendly foods that even the fussiest kids will love.
But let’s start with a complementary 30min chat on the phone, where we find out what might be right for you and how I can help.
“I was so lucky to meet Anna. She took a wholesome approach to my 40+ health, looking at the journey and not just the last symptom. She is lovely to talk to and her advice was very professional with long term outlook at improving my health. I thought I already knew my food, but Anna helped me see connections between different foods and how they might impact my health specifically. I can now manage my symptoms and take part in activities more confidently. Thank you so much!”
– MM, Oxford
“Anna took the time to listen to my worries and symptoms and reassured me that my problems could be fixed. She explained my digestive system in a way I’ve not been told about before – either in school or by the doctor. It has helped me understand what I can do to take control of my digestive system and lessen my symptoms. No more late night Googling and worrying!
She also gave me good ideas for alternative foods that I could eat at different points in the day, taking into account that I’m a hungry teenager.”
– SM, London
“After 2 years of struggling with a rapid onset of insomnia for the first time in my life due to high stress, that led to anxiety that I have never had either and many other issues, meeting Anna was the best thing that could have happened to me. My GP and 5 different therapists that I spoke to mainly targeted the anxiety, rather than trying to understand what could be causing it. Anna looked at my health holistically from my family history, all my past ailments, to my current symptoms, through questions, and suitable tests, as well as understanding test results and what they mean for me. I felt great already after just 2 sessions and after only 6 sessions with Anna, I now have key tools that I can apply to the rest of my life to help me maintain this health journey.”
– MS, Marston
Things I can help you with
Hormone Health
Tired, brain foggy, weight all over the place? Vital in maintaining body balance, hormones can be pesky when they get disrupted, throwing everything off kilter. Whether it’s poor sleep, stress, time of life or what you are eating that is causing their disruption – let’s help you get them back under control.
Health SOS
We are all acutely aware of the strain the NHS is currently experiencing. And sadly that can mean that unless we have a life-threatening condition, conventional medicine doesn’t immediately have the resources to help. In my clinic, working alongside your GP, we have more time to dig a bit deeper as well as access to functional tests that may help build a clearer picture of what’s going on for you.
Food Inspiration
I’ve always had a deep love for food – maybe a bit too much! Even after years as a professional chef, I still get excited translating the nutritional advice I offer into proper grub. I run cookery workshops and one-to-ones where I share simple, delicious & affordable dishes you can create at home. Join me to refresh your meal plans and find some new ways to cook.
Gut Issues
Feeling bloated, constipated, (or the reverse!)? Think of your gut as the ultimate health barometer. A healthy microbiome keeps everything running smoothly. It aids digestion and the absorption of nutrients, as well as supporting your immune system to fend off infection and illness. So if yours isn’t 100%, let’s work on getting everything back in balance.
Dietary Advice
Everyday the food and drink we consume fuels our bodies. But as your body changes with age or life stage, so does the fuel it needs. If we keep on with the same daily routines, over time our body shape, energy levels & feeling of well-being changes. Let me help you unpick the fuel your body needs right now to power through this life stage more confidently.
Functional Testing
There are a wealth of possible tests out there that can help you get a better sense of what is going on. But navigating where to start and which test is best for you can be tricky. Let me guide you through the choices and help you interpret the results – and avoid the ones that aren’t worth the money!
