The Nutritionist
Fiona regularly attends independent professional courses recommended by the British Association of Nutritional Since qualifying Fiona has been a Member of the Academic Board for the UK College of Nutrition, lectured at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition and prepared and lectured on the Dietary Advisors Course for Morley College. She has also appeared on BBC Radio Suffolk and SGR as well has having been featured in several local papers. Fiona believes in a sensible approach to eating, trying as far as possible to incorporate current demanding lifestyles into dietary and long term lifestyle changes which she feels are best progressed gradually which generally means that changes are more likely to be positive.
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Fiona Mealing has been in full time practice since qualifying as a Nutritional Therapist in 1999 having completed three years training at the Institute of Optimum Nutrition founded by Patrick Holford author of the “Optimum Nutrition Bible” and many other books. 
So What Exactly is Nutritional Therapy?
Nutritional Therapy is a type of complementary therapy that aims to empower the client to investigate underlying causes for their symptoms when necessary and make dietary and lifestyle changes in order to help alleviate or prevent ailments and promote optimal health.
The Initial Consultation
At the initial consultation Fiona goes through a previously completed questionnaire with her clients. The information this provides with regard to her client’s health, symptoms and lifestyle enables a thorough assessment of the client’s nutritional status.
The initial consultation usually lasts for 1 ½ hours. During the consultation Fiona discusses with her client’s the answers on their questionnaire in more depth, carries out a brief physical examination, discusses the underlying causes for their symptoms and then writes an individual nutritional programme for client’s to take away which usually includes additional advice on lifestyle, dietary changes, supplements and any required laboratory testing. Supplements are usually recommended to help correct nutritional deficiencies and to support the body whilst it is adapting to dietary changes. Once improvements are seen, supplements will usually be reduced.
Follow-up Consultations
These consultations last for 1 hour and are to discuss progress so far, to discuss test results if applicable and may also include iridology (the study of the iris of the eye), and mineral taste testing. 
Most people will require 3-4 visits over 3-6 months and some people then like to have an annual MOT to help motivate them to keep on track
Sports Nutrition Consultations
Many athletes find it helpful to have nutritional recommendations that are targeted to their specific needs taking into consideration their level of activity, their sport, body weight and height and thus calorific, protein, fat and carbohydrate requirements to help optimise their performance
Following the consultation the information gathered is then collated and a detailed nutritional programme will be generated with breakfast, lunch, supper, snack and drink ideas as well as pre and post exercise dietary requirements.
Conditions that can benefit from Nutritional Therapy
- Headaches / Migraines
- Allergies/Skin Problems
- Digestive Problems
- Fatigue/Energy Slumps/Insomnia
- P.M.S. /Menopausal Symptoms
- Hyperactivity
- Depression/Anxiety/Irritability
- High Blood Pressure/Cholesterol
- Arthritis/Joint Aches/Osteoporosis
- M.E. / C.F.S. /Fibromyalgia
- Gall Stones & Kidney Stones
Fees and Costs
First Consultation £70.00
Follow Up Consultation £45.00
Telephone Consultations charged at a percentage of my hourly rate of £45.00 per hour i.e. half hour £22.50
Should you wish to arrange an appointment or speak to Fiona please call or emaill her on:
01728-720736