I have suffered chronic (and debilitating) migraines from early childhood and I was keen to find a local functional nutritionist who had experience with helping people with this condition. I found Sandra on an internet search and I am so glad that I did as she has so helpful and knowledgeable about a range of topics. Sandra is very approachable (all our appointments were online), she takes time to really listen to the issues and symptoms being described and provides a rationale for her recommendations. Whilst they haven’t completely disappeared, my migraines have significantly reduced in both intensity and prevalence and my nutrition is much better as a result. I have already recommended Sandra to friends and wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone else who is seeking help from someone who understands and adopts a functional approach to health. Many thanks Sandra for all your support.

I came to Sandra with over two years of almost constant fatigue, seizures and acne. I had been in and out of hospital for five years dealing with chronic inflammation & interstitial cystitis, but the fatigue had gotten so extreme, that I could barely leave my bed in the morning, and was falling asleep twice a day.

I had been to the doctors lots across the last two years and each time was sent away confused and demeaned- ‘you’re just stressed, it’s your mental health.’

I knew it wasn’t.

I’d tried every new diet, new supplement and new procedure to regain energy, under the sun. I didn’t eat meat, I had no caffeine, and was addicted to sugar but doing my level best to curtail it. 

Sandra was a last ditch attempt to get my life back. I had left a full time job to go freelance self employed- I was attempting to chase my dreams but this issue was getting in the way. I ate vegan, and very healthy, but had ZERO energy, and suffered from acne and hormonal issues as well.

Turns out, after looking at a detailed history, I had been destroyed from the inside by years and years of antibiotics, given to me by confused doctors for interstitial cystitis, that I hadn’t ever needed. It’s not infection, but they kept treating it as such. 

My body had destroyed itself from the stomach onwards – I couldn’t absorb nutrients anymore, my dopamine and serotonin receptors weren’t any longer firing, and I was weeks away from chronic fatigue. 

Sandra said to me, in our first session, ‘In three months we will have fixed all of this.’

I left in shock, bursting into relieved tears in the street. Finally a solution?

She was wrong, because by TWO months, I was not only totally cured, full of energy and healthy, but also PREGNANT, which I didn’t think would be possible!!

THANK YOU Sandra!! 

IW, Brighton

I had been suffering from very bad period pains for a long time, ever since my periods started, when I came to see Sandra.

I was diagnosed with Endometriosis while having surgery at age 25. I had been to see many doctors and was prescribed lots of different drugs and treatments, including painkillers, pills, hormone treatments and surgery. But nothing seemed to improve it and I was in crippling pain every month. I was also suffering bad nausea every month.

With Sandra’s plan I followed a diet and started taking several supplements. She advised specific foods to eat a lot of (and ones to avoid).

I have had a drastic improvement since following the plan. My pain and nausea has massively reduced. I have also had additional ‘side’ benefits – lots of people have commented, unasked, on how my skin looks clear and glowing, and how shiny my hair is! My appetite has become more stable and I feel generally more healthy too. The plan has been an effort for me but it has definitely been worth it.

I feel much better able to manage my life, work and activities when I have my period now – I don’t have to miss out.

I really believe that seeing Sandra has changed my life.

PG, Brighton

Having led a relatively healthy life, I have been plagued in recent years with multiple health issues in rapid succession. This was coupled with a high stress job, huge weight fluctuations and rising blood pressure. I was on multiple prescriptions and my quality of life was in a mess. I wanted to spend more quality time with my wife and two young daughters, and do my best to remain healthy for them into the future.

Having failed miserably to get a handle on things I sought Sandra’s help. I guess I was a little skeptical at first, but I was desperate. However, I walked away from my first consultation with Sandra full of energy, hope and motivation. Her knowledge and enthusiasm had bowled me over, and my partner and I set about immediately following her advice to the letter. The results were incredible. Even my GP was amazed. Within just 4 weeks from starting my protocol my body had gone through a total reboot. I was, and still am, feeling great.

I have returned to the clinic for numerous consultations to tweak some bits here and there as I learn more about myself and my good and bad behaviours, learning more about looking after myself better in the long-term. My partner and daughters are also delighted with the outcomes. I have been recommending Sandra’s clinic to everyone I know. I simply cannot recommend it enough. It has been truly life changing and inspirational.

I have gone from being a hopeful sceptic to an evangelical convert. Sandra knows how to make your body work for you again. I would be happy to speak to anyone about my experience.

SB, HAMPSHIRE

I contacted Sandra because I suffer with Ulcerative Colitis and had been on Infliximab infusions for over a year. I was still suffering with constant pain and frequent bowl movements but I was now also suffering with side effects from the infusions. I started seeing Sandra just as the hospital agreed to stop the infusions, which was a great support as I was offered no ongoing care by the hospital.

Sandra devised quite an extreme diet plan with supplements for me. This was due to the extent of my condition which had hospitalised me for 2 weeks with a threat of bowel removal.

I found the diet challenging at first but I continued to stick with it as I felt bowel removal was not an option. My symptoms continued to improve over the next few weeks. Only 3 months later I’m symptom free and feeling happy and relieved. I know that I will have to continue with my new caveman diet in order to maintain my health, but overall it has changed my attitude towards food. For this I am extremely grateful to Sandra for her support and guidance and I would thoroughly recommend her.

My experience of working with Sandra has definitely been a positive one.

Having been on the pill for many years I reached out to her for help with the aftermath/withdrawal of coming off the pill which for me included symptoms such as, acne, fatigue and inflammation. I had been under the impression I had PCOS for many years, diagnosed by doctors when I was 15, which was partly why I went on the pill in the first place, we found that I no longer had PCOS, a huge relief and I was also surprised to find that being off the pill the regular back/neck pain I had been experiencing reduced dramatically. Since working with Sandra and developing a diet to suit me, my skin has been a lot clearer and I now have the knowledge and tools to make good decisions to support my body in particular my skin and pain management.

For anyone struggling with similar issues I would definitely recommend Sandra, as long as you are prepared to change long term habits and take on positive new ones you will find this an empowering experience.