My personal journey to nutrition was shaped by my own health challenges, a passion for understanding the root cause, and a deep desire to help others feel their best.

I am a Nutritional Therapist with a background in Neuroscience, with a particular interest in migraines, chronic pain and nervous system-related symptoms.

My interest in this area developed through my own experience. For many years, I lived with chronic migraines, including hormonally influenced migraines, with attacks that were frequent, prolonged and disruptive. Eventually, this affected my ability to continue in my role as a Clinical Scientist, leading me to step away from that career. I remain grateful for the skills I developed during this time, particularly in patient management and applying scientific research to clinical practice.

Alongside migraines, I also experienced chronic muscle tension and spasms, which often contributed to the severity and frequency of attacks. Through dietary changes and targeted supplementation, I came to understand how significantly these symptoms could be influenced by addressing underlying imbalances.

Similarly, I have used nutrition to support my daughter with migraines, helping to manage her symptoms, widen her dietary tolerance, and significantly reduce the need for abortive medication. I have also supported my son, now 11, through a period of anxiety and insomnia linked to a food intolerance that I also share. These experiences have given me a deeper understanding of how nervous system sensitivity can present in different ways, and how the same underlying issues may manifest differently from one person to another.

I have also experienced periods of chronic pain, including severe arthritis triggered by viral illness. This gave me further insight into how the body can become more sensitive in response to internal and external changes, and how symptoms are often shaped by a range of interacting factors. Learning how to manage flares through diet and targeted support has been an important part of that experience. I understand first-hand how disorientating and limiting chronic pain can be, but also that recovery is possible with the right support.

My use of naturopathic principles to overcome these challenges inspired me to retrain as a Nutritional Therapist. I completed a three-year diploma in Nutritional Therapy at the College of Naturopathic Medicine, an intensive clinical training that built on my experience and prepared me to work with clients with a range of health concerns, while considering the body as an interconnected system. I now focus on supporting people facing similar challenges.