Shirley Garland - Nutritional Therapist

“Nutrition does not have to be difficult or confusing, nor should you feel restricted in your food choices”

Shirley Garland DipNT, mNTOI, mANP, mGNC

Would you like to feel better, sleep better, lose that fatigue, have more energy and motivation? Fed up setting the same old goals year after year and yet nothing ever changes? Or do you live with a chronic health condition that you just know you could do more to help manage if you only knew how …….?

I’m here to work with you and for you to help you optimise your full health potential and together we can help you reach those goals you want to set but just don’t know how to get there….

ABOUT ME

So What Exactly is Nutritional Therapy?

Nutritional therapy involves using nutrition and health science to optimise health potential.

It promotes the benefits of whole unprocessed foods for optimal health and the therapeutic effects of particular foods for specific health conditions,

It uses a client centred approach, focusing on finding the root cause of ill health which means that the protocol for two clients with similar health concerns may differ greatly.

Nutritional therapy compliments medical diagnosis and treatment plans with the supervision of your doctor or medical team if necessary.

It is suitable for all ages, young and old for addressing specific symptoms and complaints or simply to support overall health and wellbeing.

“It is far more important to know what person the disease has than what disease the person has.” ― Hippocrates

WHAT HEALTH CONDITIONS CAN A NUTRITIONAL THERAPIST HELP WITH?

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Digestive complaints and disorders (IBS, constipation, diarrhoea, reflux, IBD, food intolerances, diverticulitis)
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Cardiovascular health issues (elevated cholesterol, elevated blood pressure, metabolic syndrome)
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Joint pain/stiffness/osteoarthritis
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Weight issues/blood glucose imbalance (problems gaining or losing weight, sugar cravings, pre-diabetes/type 2 diabetes)
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Skin conditions (acne, eczema, psoriasis, acne rosacea)
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Hormonal imbalances and infertility (male & female)
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Women’s health (PMS, menstrual irregularities, PCOS, endometriosis, menopause, recurring thrush or UTI (cystitis))
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Mental health and wellbeing (low mood, anxiety, sleep problems, poor concentration, brain fog, fatigue/low energy)
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Autoimmune conditions (fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, type 1 diabetes, multiple sclerosis, over/underactive thyroid function (hashimotos/graves disease), coeliac disease, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis)

What does an appointment involve?

Please contact me via email to arrange a free of charge short screening or discovery phone call to determine if a nutritional therapy consultation is right for you.

BOOK YOUR FREE CALL HERE

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What Happens First?

Once your appointment is confirmed I will email you some forms to complete and return to me in advance of your consultation to allow me to adequately prepare.

Information requested will be in areas such as your medical history, medication you may be taking and a current three day diet diary record.

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Initial Clinic Session

The initial consultation whether in person or online will take approximately one hour and takes a holistic approach involving a thorough discussion of presenting concerns, health history and an in-depth look at your diet and lifestyle. Following this consultation I will assemble a detailed therapeutic dietary and lifestyle plan (including recipes) that specifically addresses your health concerns and can start you on the road to feeling better. You may also need dietary supplements.

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Following Up

Approximately one week after the start of the plan I offer a brief ten minute phone call to check-in and make sure things are running smoothly. Four to six weeks after the initial consultation there will be a follow-up consultation, again either online or in person lasting approximately thirty minutes to assess progress and review the plan as necessary. For ongoing conditions and support all follow-up visits are scheduled to last for approximately thirty minutes.

Client Testimonials

Juliet (31) Dublin

“I really enjoyed my consultations with Shirley and felt very comfortable talking to her about all of my dietary concerns. She provided me with a lot of helpful and clear-cut advice that was easy to implement. I really appreciated that she kept all of her recommendations realistic for me and my lifestyle.

She gave me some excellent recipes and also provided me with some very helpful information on protein sources. Shirley’s help made me feel a lot more confident in my transition to veganism and has enabled me to make sure that I am getting everything I need from my diet. Thank you!"

Megan (Dublin)

“I was unsure what to expect when going to see a Nutritional Therapist. As a very active person who eats relatively healthily, I wasn’t sure if there was anything else I could do to help myself feel better. However, after attending just two sessions I am delighted to say that I saw considerable improvements in both my energy levels and IBS issues with the small changes and supplements that Shirley suggested I introduce.

Her thorough but warm approach really put me at ease to discuss issues that I wouldn’t normally be so open about and she proposed a plan with the relevant backing information I needed to understand why these changes would help me. I could not recommend Shirley more.”

Commonly Asked Questions

What is a Nutritional Therapist (versus a Dietician)?

A registered nutritional therapist applies a science-based approach, using nutrition, to optimise and promote individual health. They may use functional testing to identify nutrient status and assess functioning capacity of other bodily systems to understand how these may be contributing to an individual’s health and symptoms.

Programmes are unique, individualised for each client with dietary and lifestyle advice rather than a ‘one size fits all’ approach. A nutritional therapist will work alongside medical professionals and refer any clients with ‘red flag’ signs or symptoms to their doctor.

In contrast dieticians are more likely to work within the national health service or private clinics treating specific and complex clinical conditions in a more medical setting.

What qualifications should nutritional therapists have?

A Nutritional Therapist must have completed a minimum of 3 years study at higher diploma level (NFQ level 8 equivalent) including Biomedicine and Nutritional Therapy with a minimum of 200 hours of client experience to be qualified to work independently.

Do you offer online appoinments?

Yes, appointments are available both in person and on a variety of online platforms such as Zoom.

Do you offer Functional Medical Testing?

Yes, if your case requires it I am qualified to order and interpret comprehensive stool tests, hormone test panels, and DNA testing amongst others.
Click here for more details on the Functional Testing services that I provide

Can I claim this back on my health insurance?

On selected plans, Irish Life Health members can claim a contribution towards the cost of attending a Nutritional Therapist who is registered with the Nutritional Therapists of Ireland. Other health providers may provide similar benefits. For more detail refer to your cover details or contact your insurer.

Say hello

Please use the email address listed below to contact me. This includes booking a free short discovery call or a full consultation.

Even if you don't want to make an appointment, please drop a note with any queries or concerns that you may have and I will see if we can help.

online-enquiries@foodtherapy.ie

Nutritional Therapy is all about u​sing great food to support health and healing