Consultations

My background…

I trained with Barbara Wren at the College of Natural Nutrition & qualified in 2015 after having transformed my own health many years before by incorporating this philosophy into my life.

When it comes to getting better, we’ve been deeply conditioned to be incredibly sceptical of the idea that the body is capable of healing & rebuilding itself.

We’ve also been completely taken for a ride in being led to believe that it’s the job of the government, media & big pharma to keep us healthy.

In reality no matter what labelled disease anyone has, under the right conditions, the body has the potential to heal itself.

Today’s world is absolutely full of toxicity, plus we generally inherit a significant toxic load; all of which is inextricably linked to disease; particularly chronic illnesses, which are becoming increasingly rife & normalised.

Our bodies are amazing at detoxing themselves, but these days we’re simply overloaded & if we want to be healthy, our bodies need help.

My focus in a consultation is on minimising any kind of stress on the body, maximising nutritional input & nourishment, & using naturopathic techniques to help the body release what is not serving it.

Detoxing has been a buzzword for some time, but there is an art to it that’s rarely talked about.

There are two aspects to clearing the body; firstly toxins are released from the cells, then secondly they need to exit the body.

The art is in the flow – like pouring water through a funnel – pour too fast & the water backs up & overflows.

In detox terms, this would mean getting rid of one problem & causing another, which is possibly why many people give up before they’ve really got going.

What I offer…

Naturopathic nutritional consultations.

I help people master the art of clearing & nourishing the body, with the aim of bringing the body back to a state of cellular hydration from which it can use its innate intelligence to function in optimum health.

Having practiced all my suggested methods for over 16 years, I have a deep understanding of the process & have come to recognise in my own body how to feel the build up of toxins, which organs need support & how best to support them whilst minimising the stress on the whole body system.

This is the art of toxin removal & bodily support, & is what I love to share with others. 

I always explain the reasons behind any of my suggestions so that people can understand what they’re doing & why, & in time can learn to guage when something needs be stepped up or eased off.

Rather than viewing my role as being here to fix other people’s ailments or to be any kind of alternative doctor, I see my job as showing people how to listen to, work with, respect & clear their body, to take responsibility for their own health & to comfortably make empowered choices; all of which lead to a life-long reclaiming of control of their health.

This does not have to mean ‘doing it all yourself’ however. I regularly visit other holistic practitioners for additional input when I feel it would be of benefit & am happy to recommend those I personally trust.

I also believe that although hugely overused, misused, overly relied upon & weaponised at times, western medicine absolutely has its place & I am very grateful for this.

Far from being a chore, detoxing & nourishing can become a wonderfully nurturing, empowering & pleasurable practise; think prescriptions of healing clay baths, calming sweet drinks & time for yourself… And when it comes to food, my passion is finding healthy alternatives without compromising on taste – at all! (See my Recipes page for some tasty examples.)

‘Clear the body to hold the light’…

There is another aspect to detoxification  which is a huge interest of mine & excitingly timely; the link between clearing the body & the rapid upgrade/ shift in consciousness which humanity is currently experiencing.

This is something that will be of interest to some & not others, which doesn’t matter at all. It can be seen as a positive side effect of de-cluttering the body, but does not have to be consciously explored to reap the benefits.

If this subject appeals to you, please read my article, ‘Clear the body to hold the light’, where I go into it in a lot more depth.

What to expect from a consultation…

From taking a case history, I look at patterns that have developed, predispositions that have been inherited, lifestyle factors, & toxic load.

From looking at fundamentals such as pH, blood sugar & hydration, determining which organs need support & where to focus attention, I can tailor-make a protocol which will minimise the stress/ challenge on the body in order to free up the energy it needs to do what it is quite capable of doing; rebuilding, repairing & rebalancing – with additional support from supplements where needed.

Typically this will involve:

• Naturopathic techniques – despite being gentle on the body, these can be incredibly powerful. They range from epsom salts baths, to castor oil packing, to enemas & even urine therapy. (Don’t worry – we’ll work at your pace with whatever you feel comfortable with!)

• Diet – we’ll look at what to take out of the diet & what to put in. (Again, don’t worry – I’m a firm believer that good health does absolutely not mean having to compromise on taste, & I practise what I preach; I went to the trouble of getting 2 Great Taste Awards for my healthy chocolates to prove the point! See my recipes page for loads of food ideas.)

• Supplements – due to soil & food quality these days, it is difficult to take in adequate nutrition even with a clean diet,  let alone address inherited imbalances from generational patterns, childhood medications etc., as well as counteracting environmental toxins. Therefore I will often suggest supplements which can support the body in its journey back to health.

I believe it’s good to go easy to start with. Often making a few simple changes can kick-start some positive shifts in the body, & from there motivation & encouragement naturally grow. 

How my consultations work…

1) Send me an email with a brief description of what’s going on for you & what you hope to get out of the session, & we can book a slot.

Initial appointments are approximately one hour & are usually conducted via zoom. Initial appointments are £90 & follow-ups £45 – £60.

2) During the consultation I’ll ask various questions about your past & current health, lifestyle, diet & what kind of changes you’re comfortable starting with. This will give me a clear picture of where to focus our attention & changes.

3) Following our meeting I will then come up with suggested dietary changes, naturopathic techniques & supplements if appropriate, & email this to you with all necessary information.

4) I suggest a follow-up session after 3-4 weeks to check in with how you’re doing, add in some more suggestions if relevant & tweak any adjustments necessary.

N.b. For most people, a consultation is a reassuring place to start, as my advice will take into account their whole being, lifestyle, family history etc., & will therefore be personal & thorough. It can also feel supportive to be led through new protocols & changes. 

However if the idea of clearing & supporting the body appeals to you but for any reason, financial or otherwise, a consultation isn’t right for you at the moment, there are two other options:

• I have a ‘Cleanse’ PDF download available in my shop for £15. Obviously the information is a lot more general than a personalised consultation, but it is another option that may be more suitable for some.

• I am about to launch my Natural Health Service, which is more of a question & answer service, which would suit smaller, symptom based issues or people looking for information to make very gradual changes with support.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions.

07479 281808 

lucy-davies-info@proton.me 

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