Melody Mackeown
Nutritional Therapist in London

My name is Melody and I am a Nutritional Therapist, specialising in nutrition and diet coaching to help improve the symptoms of your gut issues, including Acid Reflux, Celiac Disease, H.Pylori infection, IBS, Ulcerative Colitis and much more.

In addition, I have a unique experience supporting clients with Parkinson's Disease, where constipation is a common issue as well as other Neurological conditions.

As a result of having experienced first-hand the anguish of having a close family member with conventionally unexplained distressing digestive symptoms (daily reflux, nausea and abdominal pain), with no relief in sight, I undertook extensive research of my own.

With the dietary steps and nutritional interventions I helped them implement, it resulted in a complete resolution and restoration of my son's health.

Ever since then, I have wondered how many other people are out there suffering needless pain and digestive discomfort, when there are simple solutions at hand that don't involve faddy or difficult diets and medications (although these are sometimes necessary).

Since then, it became a true calling for me and I have worked with 100s of clients to help them find effective solutions through nutritional coaching to improve the symptoms of their gut issues.

How I work

Having lasting changes takes time, so I work in packages, rather than one-off sessions, to ensure you get the outcomes you seek.

We will work together to create simple, manageable changes without being restrictive, plus motivation, check-ins and ongoing support to achieve your goals. I will meet you where you are right now and encourage you to move forward one step at a time.

My clients report a renewed sense of well-being, digestive comfort, improved confidence when eating foods, more energy, better mood and less brain fog.

The food you eat matters more than you think, and being coached to change your habits brings life-changing results.

My packages last a minimum of 3 months because this is how long it takes for your gut to start to heal, even if you see symptom improvement within days or weeks.

Please see my website for more information: www.food4lifecoach.com

Services I offer

I work with people who are over 18 and are fed up with the conflicting diet information they have read online and what supplements might help them.

If you are confused about what foods you should eat and are struggling with stomach pain, bloating, reflux, diarrhoea or constipation, you are in the right place. If you've lost confidence that you can sort this out yourself, I can help you regain a life free of pain and debilitating digestive symptoms and to begin to enjoy your day to day life without constant worry.

I offer 1-2-1 packages, including:
- An initial 60- 75 minute comprehensive health review and assessment
- Personalised health plans including recipes
- Three further 30 minute appointments
- Supplement plans
- Testing recommendations

We will meet up on a regular basis (2-4 weeks) where we can check in on progress, any improvements, any challenges, go through any test results and we will tweak the plan as required after each of these sessions.

I offer a complementary phone call to discuss your needs and to see how I can help.

Please call me on 07790 831 254 to have this free introductory phone consultation.

Dietary and lifestyle advice is practical, easy to follow and designed specifically for you using the latest evidence-based scientific knowledge and cutting-edge biochemical testing to pinpoint underlying nutritional deficiencies and health status.

Background & Nutritional Therapy Qualifications

My professional qualifications are listed below:

- Masters Degree in Personalised Nutrition and qualified in Nutritional Therapy. I was awarded a Distinction at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION), in London, a training clinic regarded as one of the leading nutritional therapy organisations in the UK, with a reputation for both clinical and academic excellence. I was also awarded the prize for Clinical Excellence.
- Qualified NLP (neuro lingistic programming) practitioner.
- Practitioner training course at Foresight, the Association for the promotion of pre-conceptual care.
- Hons degree in Psychology from Bristol University (BSc Psychology).

I am a member of the following professional bodies:

Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (www.cnhc.org.uk)
Nutritional Therapy Council (www.nutritionaltherapycouncil.org.uk)
Complementary Medical Association (www.the-cma.org.uk)
British Association for Nutritional Therapists (BANT, www.bant.org.uk),

All these organisations promote the highest standards of education in Nutritional Therapy and upholds the highest standards of practice and ethics within the profession. BANT also acts as a governing body regulating the activities, training and Continuing Professional Development of its practitioners. I am also fully insured.

I undertake regular Continuing Professional Development (CPD) each year to keep up to date with Nutritional Advances and how it impacts on health outcomes and write regular articles incorporating the latest developments in nutritional science. Please click on the following link to search for articles you may be interested in: http://www.naturalnutrition.uk.com/category/resources-articles

It is always important to choose an accredited practitioner who has undergone and completed the required training in a recognised establishment, which is why I decided to undertake a MSc in Personalised Nutrition and as stated above, I am a Registered Nutritional Therapist, with a my Masters degree (MSc) in Nutrition and am passionate about helping you improving your health.

My Specialisms

GASTROINTESTINAL CONDITIONS.
Abdominal pain or unexplained digestive discomfort
Acid reflux/ Heartburn/ GERD
Gas or bloating
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS - constipation, diarrhoea, intermittent constipation-diarrhoea)
Nausea or feeling sick
Small Intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)
Food sensitivities/ intolerances
Gastritis Inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis)
Histamine intolerance
Leaky gut (intestinal permeability)
Microbiome imbalances
Non-coeliac gluten sensitivity
Support after removal of gallbladder (Cholecystectomy)

NON-GASTROINTESTINAL CONDITIONS (which relate to your gut health):.
Anxiety
Asthma
Atopic eczema
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Kidney disease
Heart Disease
Depression
Metabolic syndrome
Obesity
Parkinson's disease
Rheumatoid arthritis
Type 2 diabetes

Approach to Nutritional Therapy & How I Work

I offer bespoke consultations, which aim to get to the root cause of your symptoms, which deal with you and your health as a whole person and not just as disconnected physical parts.

Simply get in touch and I will give you a short complimentary call to assess your exact needs and see if nutritional therapy is right for you. If so, then we'll start you on my unique nutritional programmes and includes:

· 60-90 minute intensive comprehensive health review and assessment (including medical background, hereditary profile, drug nutrient interactions, etc.)

· Recommendations for laboratory tests

· Action points that you can start implementing immediately

· Tailored feedback & recommendations

· Liasing with your GP

· Personalised dietary, supplement, and lifestyle advice

· Recipes (including cookery book recommendations) and handouts

Follow up consultation available on Skype/phone and FREE email support is available between consultations

Please refer to my website for further information: wwwfood4lifecoach.com or call me on 07790 831 254.

Therapies & Rates

Please note the rates detailed below are there to give you an idea of the therapists standard rates, we strongly advise you contact the therapist for more detailed rates and any offers they may have.

Therapy	Appointment Type	Rate
Nutritional Therapy	In Person	Please Call

Additional Rate Information

How much does it cost? Please see website for details: www.food4lifecoach.com - 60-90 minute intensive comprehensive health review and assessment (including medical background, hereditary profile, drug nutrient interactions, etc.) - Recommendations for laboratory tests - Action points that you can start implementing immediately - Tailored feedback & recommendations - Personalised dietary, supplement, and lifestyle advice - Liaising with your GP - NLP/Coaching techniques to help you break long term habits - Recipes (including cookery book recommendations) and handouts ​​Laboratory testing are invoiced separately directly by the lab. It is difficult to estimate the exact cost as the recommended assessments are tailored to each individual's' treatment plan.