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Our health is something we all take for granted every day. But for some of us, this blissful capacity for ignorance is shattered when our body or mind starts to fail us. When this happens, we can find ourselves in a place of uncertainty and helplessness, and desperately in need of some additional support. That's where we come in.
We're Kirstie (PhD, mBANT, mCNHC, ANutr) and Deborah (RD, MSc, mBANT), the co-founders of You Nutrition. We have a combined 50 + years of experience in dietetics, nutrition, nutritional therapy, and health coaching. Our passion for nutrition and lifestyle medicine led to the launch of You Nutrition, which offers one-to-one clinical and educational support to individuals with complex health needs.
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We work closely together to ensure that you receive the best support possible on your journey to better health. We firmly believe that two minds are better than one, giving our clients the very best of our combined knowledge and experience. ​
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supporting clients beyond diagnosis
Diagnosis is the start of your journey towards better health. Using a Functional Medicine approach, we will work closely with you, mapping your life events and health history to determine the root cause of any diagnosed conditions or symptoms that you are experiencing.
We consider a wide range of driving factors including your genetics, family health history, gut microbiome, liver health, nutrient status, immune health, metabolic health, mental wellness, trauma history, environmental exposures, dietary intake, and lifestyle factors, each of which is seen as a piece of the puzzle as we determine the root cause of your health concern.
We understand that change isn't easy. We will support and coach you in making evidence-based, scientifically supported changes to your diet, environment, and lifestyle to optimize your health and nutritional status at a pace that suits you. There is no judgment, only empathy and kindness.
All sessions are confidential and in line with UK Government GDPR guidance and BANT guidelines. We are both highly qualified and fully registered by our respective governing bodies. Your budget, desired outcomes, ability, capacity, and well-being will be first and foremost in all decision-making to ensure that you feel comfortable at every step of your journey.
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Dr Kirstie Lawton, PhD is an AfN registered Nutritionist with a PhD in Nutrition and a BSc in Public Health Nutrition, both from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh and having completed a further 3 years of study at the renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London, she is also a BANT registered Nutritionist and a CNHC registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She is completing a Master's degree at the University of Sheffield in Neuroscience and Neurodegeneration.
Kirstie's specialism is adults who have been diagnosed with or are at risk of developing neurodegenerative health conditions such as Motor Neuron Disease (MND/ALS), Parkinson's Disease, Huntington's Disease, and epilepsy. She is a member of the Medical Committee at Healing ALS.
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For the last 25 years, she has also worked in the field of child and young adult nutrition, with a focus on gastrointestinal health, neurological health including neurodivergence, mental wellness and mental health disorders, and immune health conditions. She has a PGCE in Higher Education from the University of London, and has taught paediatric health and nutrition at several institutes in the UK including ION/Portsmouth University, the University of Worcester and the University of Northampton.
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​In addition to her clinical work, she was integral to the development of the UK's first Graduate Diploma in Integrative and Functional Nutrition, delivered by the renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition (www.ion.ac.uk), in collaboration with Portsmouth University. She is also a member of the Editorial Board for the Nutritional Medicine Institute and Journal (www.nmi.health).​​
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Deborah
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Deborah is an HCPC Registered Dietitian (RD) and a BANT registered Functional Nutritionist, with an MSc in Nutrition from the University of Ulster and a Post Graduate Diploma in Dietetics at Cardiff University. She has completed FODMAP training through Monash University in Australia. She is also trained in Sports Nutrition and Performance.
Deborah practicing for over 20 years, specialising in weight management and metabolic health conditions. Metabolic imbalance can lead to multiple health concerns including infertility, PCOS, hormonal imbalance, thyroid imbalance, insulin resistance and diabetes type II, hypertension, high blood cholesterol, fatty liver disease (NAFLD), and weight gain. She also has an interest in optimising performance.
More recently, she has been integral in the development and delivery of a programme providing nutrition and lifestyle support to those taking GLP-1 medication, and offers guidance and support for those who would like to consider more natural GLP-1 options.
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Metabolic health is a major factor in neurodegenerative health which is why Deborah and Kirstie work closely together on all MND/ALS cases.
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In addition to practicing dietetics and nutritional therapy, Deborah is a qualified yoga teacher, having completed 500 hours of teacher training, and additional training in restorative and prenatal yoga. She is also an avid CrossFitter.
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HOW DOES IT WORK?
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The first step is for you to book your free 15-minute chat so that we can get a better understanding of your situation. From here, if we feel that we can help you, we will send you a questionnaire to complete, and schedule an appointment with you. If the questionnaire is too daunting for you to complete by yourself, we can complete this together in your first appointment.
At your initial appointment, we will provide you with advice and support to help you make the first steps on your health journey. This might include recommendations for further testing (through your GP or private functional tests).
If you require functional tests, we will talk you through the most appropriate and affordable options for your condition and support you through the process.
If you require any supplements or nutraceuticals, we will provide detailed guidance. We will also work with you to develop a schedule of appointments that suits your needs and finances.
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If you are feeling less than optimal, and have concerns about your health or the health of someone you care about, please reach out to Rae, the Office Manager, at admin@younutritionclinic.com with a summary of your health issues, and she will arrange a free 15-minute chat with either Kirstie or Deborah. ​