Functional Health Consultations

Personalised, Root-Cause Health Support for Lasting Change

Your health is influenced by far more than a single symptom, diagnosis or blood test result.

Energy, hormones, digestion, sleep, mood, stress resilience and overall wellbeing are all interconnected. When one area is struggling, it often impacts many others.

At Aligned Wellness, I take a functional health approach that looks beyond symptom management to understand the bigger picture of your health. Together, we'll explore the underlying factors contributing to your symptoms and create a personalised plan that supports sustainable, long-term wellbeing.

Whether you're navigating fatigue, hormone imbalances, digestive concerns, metabolic health challenges, stress, burnout or simply want to optimise your health, our work together is designed to help you feel more informed, empowered and supported.

A Whole-Person Approach to Health

My approach combines clinical knowledge, functional health principles and a holistic understanding of how the body and mind work together.

Rather than focusing solely on symptoms, we explore the factors that may be influencing your health, including:

  • Nutrition and dietary patterns

  • Blood sugar regulation and metabolic health

  • Hormonal health and women's wellbeing

  • Digestive function and gut health

  • Stress and nervous system regulation

  • Sleep and recovery

  • Lifestyle and environmental influences

  • Emotional wellbeing

  • Movement and physical resilience

  • Functional health testing where appropriate

This allows us to develop a personalised strategy that is realistic, achievable and tailored to your individual needs.

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My Philosophy

I believe that true health is about more than the absence of symptoms. It is about creating the conditions that allow your body to function optimally.

Many people have spent years trying different diets, supplements and health advice without understanding why they still don't feel their best.

My role is to help you make sense of your health story, identify potential root causes and provide practical, evidence-informed recommendations that fit into your life.

My clients often tell me that for the first time they feel genuinely listened to and understood.

Because lasting change doesn't come from following a generic plan—it comes from understanding your unique body and creating a personalised path forward.

What We Can Support

  • Energy & Fatigue

    • Persistent tiredness

    • Burnout

    • Low resilience

    • Energy crashes

  • Hormones & Women's Health

    • Perimenopause and menopause

    • PMS and cycle concerns

    • Hormonal imbalance

    • Weight management challenges

  • Gut & Digestive Health

    • Bloating

    • IBS symptoms

    • Food sensitivities

    • Digestive discomfort

  • Metabolic Health

    • Blood sugar imbalances

    • Insulin resistance

    • Weight concerns

    • Cardiovascular risk factors

  • Stress & Nervous System Health

    • Anxiety

    • Overwhelm

    • Poor sleep

    • Difficulty switching off

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  • Optimising Wellbeing

    • Improving energy and performance

    • Healthy ageing

    • Disease prevention

    • Longevity and resilience

The Aligned Wellness Functional Health Pathway

Every client journey begins with understanding.

There is no one-size-fits-all programme because every individual arrives with different health concerns, goals and priorities.

For this reason, all clients start with a comprehensive initial consultation before moving onto a personalised support pathway.

Step 1: Initial Functional Health Consultation

90 Minutes

Our first session is a deep dive into your health history, current symptoms, lifestyle and goals. We will explore:

  • Your health timeline and key events

  • Current symptoms and challenges

  • Nutrition and eating patterns

  • Sleep quality and recovery

  • Stress and nervous system health

  • Hormonal and metabolic health

  • Existing diagnoses and medications

  • Lifestyle factors

  • Previous testing and interventions

  • Health goals and priorities

Following your consultation, you will receive:

✓ Initial nutrition and lifestyle guidance

✓ Functional testing recommendations if relevant

✓ A clear roadmap for next steps

Step 2: Your Bespoke Support Plan

Following your initial consultation, we'll determine the level of support that best matches your needs and goals.

Some clients require short-term guidance and accountability, while others benefit from more comprehensive support to address long-standing health concerns.

Together, we'll create a pathway that feels realistic, supportive and aligned with your objectives.

  • 4 x 45-Minute Follow-Up Consultations

    Ideal for clients with focused health goals who would benefit from targeted support and accountability.

    Suitable for:

    • Nutrition and lifestyle optimisation

    • Habit change support

    • Mild to moderate symptoms

    • Health maintenance

    £240 (Taken over a maximum 12-week period)

  • 8 x 45-Minute Follow-Up Consultations

    Designed for clients who are addressing more complex health concerns and require ongoing guidance.

    Suitable for:

    • Hormonal health support

    • Digestive health concerns

    • Stress and burnout recovery

    • Metabolic health improvements

    • Behaviour change and implementation

    £440 (Taken over a maximum 18-week period)

  • 12 x 45-Minute Follow-Up Consultations

    Comprehensive support for clients seeking deeper transformation and long-term health optimisation.

    Suitable for:

    • Complex or chronic symptoms

    • Multiple health concerns

    • Significant lifestyle change

    • Long-term accountability

    • Functional testing interpretation and ongoing refinement

    £600 (Taken over a maximum 24-week period)

Support Package Options

What Follow-Up Sessions Include

Throughout your programme, we will:

  • Review progress and outcomes

  • Refine nutrition and lifestyle strategies

  • Adjust recommendations as needed

  • Interpret functional testing results

  • Address obstacles and challenges

  • Support behaviour change

  • Build sustainable habits

  • Develop resilience and long-term health strategies

The focus is always on practical, achievable changes that fit your lifestyle.

Functional Testing

Where appropriate, functional testing can be incorporated into your programme to provide additional insights and help guide personalised recommendations.

Testing options may include:

  • Food sensitivity testing

  • Hormone testing

  • Nutritional status assessment

  • Blood chemistry review

  • Metabolic health markers

  • Stress and cortisol assessment

Testing is always optional and recommended only when it is likely to add meaningful value to your health journey.

Why Work With Me?

I bring together clinical expertise, functional health principles and a holistic understanding of wellbeing.

My work is grounded in evidence-informed practice while recognising that health is influenced by far more than biology alone.

By combining nutrition, lifestyle medicine, nervous system regulation, behaviour change and personalised support, I help clients create sustainable improvements in how they feel, function and live.

My goal is not simply to help you manage symptoms.

It is to help you understand your body, reconnect with your health and build a foundation for long-term wellbeing.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

Health transformation starts with understanding where you are today.

Book your Initial Functional Health Consultation and begin creating a personalised roadmap towards better health, greater energy and lasting wellbeing.

Root-cause health support, personalised to you.

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