Consultation
The initial consultation is ninety minutes and costs £65.00. It can take place at BWT, Lower Parkstone, Poole, or in my Horton clinic, or I can visit you in your home (additional cost dependent upon distance). In some circumstances follow-up consultations can also be carried out over the telephone.
The consultation involves taking a general health case history, your dietary habits and digestive function as well as family history. By looking at you as a whole my aim is to treat the cause of ill health rather than just the symptoms.
Nutrient and mineral levels can be tested and I may recommend laboratory tests for certain conditions such as thyroid function, intestinal permeability, candida, heavy metal toxicity and hormonal imbalances. From this assessment I put together a treatment plan which will work for your individual circumstances.
I recommend a 45 minute follow-up appointment 4-6 weeks later either in person or by telephone, and then a three-monthly or annual MOT. The cost of a follow-up appointment is £30.00; this can be a telephone appointment if required. Should you have any questions or need advice in between appointments I am happy to give free email support. By devising this written treatment plan I hope to give you the tools - and the food - to take control of your health.
Testimonials
The results I have enjoyed have been many. My digestive system is functioning much better, and I am much more aware of working with it’s needs. My hormones seem to have settled considerably, my brain seems clearer and more focused and I am sleeping better. I feel that I am managing better overall, more able to prioritise and keep on top of things. Over 4 months I have lost 12 kilos in unwanted body weight, am continuing to loose slowly and am now near to my proper weight. I am also constantly being told that I am looking great, and asked what I have been doing. Incidentally, I haven’t gone hungry once.
C. Dine, Ringwood
"When I went to see Monica I was at the tail end of a course of antibiotics for a Bladder infection… After a very thorough consultation I left feeling that the whole picture of my health had been taken into consideration; armed with Monica's recommendations I started on a course of treatment...and feel the best I have for a very long time. Along with an increase in my energy levels, my menopausal hot flushes have also reduced to almost non existence."
Meryl Thompson, Aromatherapist
"I consulted Monica for a general nutritional MOT and possible dietary intolerance at the end of 2008. She was extremely conscientious, and took a very detailed history .... I would thoroughly recommend her service...it is highly professional and comprehensive, and Monica’s personal warmth and demeanour make it feel more like a friendly conversation than an interrogation. Her aftercare has been exceptional."
Helen Allen
"I have seen Monica for nutritional advice for my two boys. She made my boys feel at ease and was able to suggest ways of improving their diet without making them feel they had to give up all the foods they love. She is realistic and offered great advice to me on how I might cook their meals while gaining maximum nutritional benefit without them even knowing their diet was being altered slightly .... I asked both boys what they thought of their sessions. ED aged 10 thought Monica was nice and friendly....and Tom aged 14 thought Monica was not scary which he felt most nutritionists might be. He also said he liked how she gave advice about specific foods which for him helped make things clearer."
Bonnie Southgate, pilates instructor
"I came to Monica at The Bay Tree, Ferndown, because I was suffering from nervous tension and digestive problems. Her dietary and lifestyle suggestions made a lot of sense and were also manageable .... At the time I had not just eating problems but also lots of personal decisions to make and she proved an invaluable support. I still see Monica for a consultation - but now feel I just need an MOT!"
Norman Witt
Please understand the information and advice provided in this website is not a substitute for medical advice.
Seek advice from your GP healthcare provider should you be concerned about any symptoms.