RGN, BSc (Hons) Cancer Care, PGDip Nutritional Therapy, BANT, CNHC
Sarah Firth - Nutrition and Lifestyle
Optimal health through food
As a Registered Nutritional Therapist in Cirencester, Sarah offers a supportive, achievable and individualised approach to achieving improved health through nutrition and lifestyle. This is achieved by working closely together, face to face or virtually.
About Sarah
The Story
Sarah has over 30 years of nursing experience with much of her experience as a Clinical Nurse Specialist (Macmillan) in Oncology. She graduated with a BSc (Hons) in Cancer Care from the University West of England in 2010. It was her desire to improve patients' health and wellbeing, in a way the NHS was unable to, that led her to undertake a Nutritional Therapy Post Graduate Diploma at the University of Worcester. Sarah remains passionate about the NHS and continues to work as Matron in Oncology and Haematology. Her understanding of the NHS and insight into patient experience is hugely advantageous for clients who may need additional support in navigating often confusing care pathways. Sarah regularly gives talks to patient groups alongside Dr's, Physiotherapists & Occupational Therapists for the Macmillan Personalised Care Team in Swindon. Her talks are interactive and centre around healthy eating, the gut microbiome, immunity and energy. Sarah also sees clients privately, many of whom just wish to lose weight, feel more healthy and make changes that will last.
Nutritional and Lifestyle services
The options
Sarah will work closely with you to achieve your personal health goals. These could be to improve your energy; to manage/improve symptoms from a chronic condition or treatment being received; to manage weight or simply because you wish to eat more healthily and don't know where to start due to so much conflicting advice. It can be the simplest changes that produce the most beneficial results.
Sarah's support and guidance will help you remain motivated to achieve your desired results.
Sarah would welcome you contacting her by using by accessing the contacts page for questions and to arrange a free call.
Option 1
For the best results option 1:
2 consultations approximately 6 weeks apart with weekly support.
Analysis of your 3 day food diary & assessment of your full history using the Functional Medical Model prior to the first consultation.
Nutritional and lifestyle recommendations negotiated with you with a written plan.
Testing or supplements may be recommended (additional costs).
Costs: £250
50% payment required on receipt of your 3 day food diary and questionnaire.
Follow up hourly consultations: if needed £75
Option 2
A one off consultation lasting up to 1.5 hours
3 day food diary examined during the consultation.
Goal/s addressed.
Recommendations made.
Opportunity to book further sessions if needed.
Costs: £125, paid up front to secure the consutation.
Follow up hourly consultation if needed £75
Sarah
“Sarah's advice and help has been invaluable. With her guidance I have altered my diet. My migraines are less frequent and my acne has gone. I really didn't think this would be possible but with Sarah's guidance it is!"
Q&A
What is a Nutritional Therapist?
Nutritional Therapy is the application of nutrition science to promote optimal health; this is done by identifying nutritional imbalances and understanding how these may contribute to an individual’s symptoms and health concerns. Nutritional Therapy is recognised as a complementary medicine and is relevant for individuals with chronic conditions, as well as those looking for support to enhance their health and wellbeing.
Practitioners consider each individual to be unique and recommend personalised nutrition and lifestyle programmes rather than a ‘one size fits all’ approach. Practitioners never recommend nutritional therapy as a replacement for medical advice and always refer any client with ‘red flag’ signs or symptoms to their medical professional. They may also work alongside a medical professional and will communicate with other healthcare professionals involved in the client’s care to explain any nutritional therapy programme that has been provided.
Does a Nutritional Therapist have to be registered?
Currently it is not law. However, reputable therapists register with a Professional Body, this provides protection for the client as it ensures high standards and evidence based practice.
I am registered with the British Association of Nutritional Therapists (BANT) and the Complementary Natural Health Care Council (CNHC). I am also a member of the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), this is a legal requirement to practise as a nurse or a midwife.
Is it expected that I take your advice?
No. However, any advice given as a recommendation is done with your full involvement- it is something that you feel you can manage. It is important to ensure what you come away with is achievable. Small steps are the way forward.
“Faith is taking the first step even when you can’t see the whole staircase.”Martin Luther King Jr.