KIRSTIE
Dr Kirstie Lawton, PhD is an AfN registered Nutritionist, a BANT registered Nutritionist and a CNHC registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She has a PhD in Nutrition and a BSc in Public Health Nutrition, both from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh and a 3-year DipION from the renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London.
Kirstie's specialism is adults who have been diagnosed with or are at risk of developing Motor Neurone Disease (MND/ALS). She is completing a Master's degree at the University of Sheffield in Neuroscience and Neurodegeneration and 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 and mental wellness, and immune health conditions. She has also completed several modules on Psychiatry Redefined's Fellowship in Nutritional Psychiatry.
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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 Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION), in collaboration with the University of Portsmouth (UoP). She is also a member of the Editorial Board for the Nutritional Medicine Institute and Journal.
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She has a PGCE in Higher Education from the University of London. She has taught various nutrition-related topics at several institutes in the UK, including ION/UoP, Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, the University of Worcester and the University of Northampton.
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When not working or studying, Kirstie can typically be found in her garden or on a country path with her dog. She has a passion for creating recipes and preparing nutritious and delicious meals. She also has a passion for music, and co-runs a choir in her local area.
Deborah
Deborah is an HCPC Registered Dietitian (RD) and a BANT registered 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 Nutrigenomics, and 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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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.
KERRY
Kerry is a BANT registered Nutritionist, with a BSc in Nutrition from the University of Middlesex, a Post Graduate Diploma in Clinical Nutrition and a BA in Psychology. She has also completed additional comprehensive training in a number of areas of functional nutrition through providers including the Kharrazian Institute and Dr Jason Hawrelak.
Kerry has been in the health industry for over 20 years, over which time she has specialised in neurodegenerative health, mental health and wellness, neurodevelopment, autoimmunity and gut disorders, creating personalised plans and assisting her clients in navigating their health journey. Her main focus is now those who have been diagnosed with or have a predisposition to MND/ALS. She has a keen interest in the microbiome and genetics, and their effects on health overall.
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She also consults as a clinical specialist for a large functional testing and genetics laboratory, supporting practitioners in test interpretation and assisting with the creation of mentorship programmes, along with developing and presenting Functional Nutrition programmes for post graduate training institutions.
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In her spare time Kerry can be found outdoors enjoying nature, and actively supporting The Lost Food Project - a local community food redistribution programme, her firm belief being that communities are healthier and better nourished when joined through sharing.
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Nicolle
Nicolle is a BANT registered Nutritionist, a CNHC registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and an NMC registered Nurse. She studied Nursing at the University of the West of England, completing her clinical placements at the Royal United Hospital in Bath and surrounding areas, and qualified in Nutritional Therapy from the renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition. She is currently training in the ReCODE Bredesen Protocol for Alzheimer’s disease support.
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Nicolle specialises in supporting adults with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. She also works with individuals who are concerned about memory changes or wish to reduce their risk of developing dementia.
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With over 20 years of experience as a memory clinic nurse and Alzheimer’s disease clinical trial nurse, Nicolle continues to work in research, administering the Clinical Dementia Rating Scale and preparing clinical trial medications. A confident phlebotomist, she is able to take and process blood samples at her clinic in Bath.
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Outside of her clinical work, Nicolle enjoys cooking. She prepares and delivers Friday lunches for her husband and his team - a weekly ritual that also reflects her mission of promoting nutrition as the foundation of a healthy and fulfilling life, lasting through to old age.
melody
Melody is a BANT registered Nutritionist and a CNHC registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner. She has a BSc in Psychology from the University of Bristol, an MSc in Personalised Nutrition from CNELM, Middlesex University, and a 3-year DipION from the renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London.
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Melody is You Nutrition Clinic's Parkinson's Disease specialist. She works with individuals presenting with symptoms, diagnosed with or a risk of developing Parkinsonism, including Parkinson's Disease.
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With a background in clinical nutrition, and a focus on gastrointestinal health and the gut-brain axis, she works with clients to optimise nutrient intake around medication use, support neurological function, improve quality of life, and help clients to understand and navigate the complex relationship between diet, digestion, and brain chemistry.
Her approach integrates the latest research in neuroinflammation, mitochondrial function, oxidative stress and microbiome diversity to create tailored strategies that support motor and non-motor symptoms.
When not working with clients, Melody enjoys experimenting with recipes - especially those that support cognitive and gut health, spending time outdoors on walks, and going to the theatre and musicals and with friends and family.
jess
Jess is a BANT registered Functional Nutritionist and a CNHC registered Nutritional Therapist who trained at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition. She has undertaken further professional training in paediatric nutrition and through NEDDE, gaining specialist knowledge to support children with conditions such as ARFID (Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder), PDA (Pathological Demand Avoidance) and PICA.
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Jess is passionate about children’s health, with a particular interest in neurodiversity and how nutrition and lifestyle changes can help each child feel and function at their best. She supports children and young people with conditions such as autism, ADHD and dyslexia, using a functional medicine approach to explore root causes by looking at nutrition, gut health, detoxification and biochemistry to help them thrive both physically and emotionally.
Stemming from her work in fertility, Jess has seen how early nutrition shapes long term wellbeing and the health of future generations. As a busy mum of two boys she fully understands the realities of family life and brings a compassionate, practical approach to every consultation.
You’ll often find Jess out in nature with her boys and the dog, with a coffee in hand.
RAE
Rae Bird is You Nutrition Clinic's Movement and Breathwork Practitioner. She is a 500 hr qualified yoga teacher, with training in the Chinese Medicine movement practice Qi Gong, the Indian medicine system Ayurveda, and varied forms of meditation and breathwork.
,Rae is passionate about using these practices as a means of reconnecting with the self to find balance and a sense of peace and likes to make them as accessible as possible to anyone including those with chronic illness and trauma. She delivers the free weekly Breathing for Healing session and offers 1:1 sessions to all You Nutrition Clinic clients
With a degree in horticulture Rae likes to spend as much time in nature as possible; singing, dancing, and as an ex book publisher she enjoys immersing herself in a good book.
richard
After spending 20 years in the corporate world, Richard’s life took an unexpected turn when he was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer. This experience became the catalyst for a deep exploration into Functional Medicine and nutritional science. Working alongside several Functional Medicine specialists, he developed a personalised, evidence-based protocol that supported his recovery and ignited a passion for helping others improve their health through integrative nutritional medicine.
Following his recovery, Richard decided to take a new career path, driven by a desire to help people manage complex health conditions and to share what he had learned about the body’s capacity to heal. He is currently studying for a BSc (Hons) in Nutritional Therapy at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION). Alongside his studies, he is a BANT-registered Nutritional and Lifestyle Advisor and volunteers with Yes to Life, the UK’s leading integrative cancer charity.
His role at You Nutrition is Researcher. He works closely with Kirstie to ensure that the clinical team are up to date with the latest scientific developments in neurological and neurodegenerative disorders, and that our clinical work is evidence-based.
Outside of his professional and academic work, Richard is enthusiastic about fitness and can often be found trying to beat his parkrun time on a Saturday morning. A keen traveller, he has lived and worked in New Zealand and Australia, and travelled extensively across Europe, Asia, Central America, and South America.