Frequently Asked Questions
How do the consultations work?Nutrition consultations take place on a one-to-one basis. They are intended to treat you holistically and the outcome is a programme that is designed specifically to suit your needs. Before the first consultation you will be sent a confidential questionnaire to fill in about your symptoms, medical history, diet and lifestyle.
Initial consultation
The initial consultation can take between an hour and a quarter and an hour and a half. During the first part of the consultation we will discuss your health and diet in detail. Then the reasons behind your health issues will be explored, with an explanation of some of the possible underlying causes. Finally we will work together to agree a strategy that is tailored to improve your health, including:
If necessary, diagnostic tests will be recommended to investigate your health concerns further.
Follow-up consultations
Follow-up consultations last for 45-60 minutes. The purpose of the follow-up consultations is to monitor progress since the last visit, evaluate any diagnostic test results and update the strategy for improving your health to ensure that your programme is working effectively for you.
What if I have questions between consultations?
E-mail and telephone support is available between consultations.
How much do the consultations cost?
An initial consultation is £60 for 75-90 minutes and a follow-up consultation is £40 for 45-60 minutes. Nutritional supplements and diagnostic tests are not included in this price.
What if I need to cancel an appointment?
Cancellations with less than 24 hrs notice are charged at 50% of the normal consultation fee. Cancellations with less than 12 hrs notice are subject to the full consultation fee. Cancellations with more than 24 hrs notice attract no charge.
Where can I get an appointment?
Rosie sees clients at:
What's the difference between a Nutritional Therapist, Nutritionist and a Dietitian?
Most dietitians work within the NHS, which means that you usually need to be a hospital patient or have a GP referral to see one. However there is a shortage of dietitians, so often waiting lists are long and appointments last only about 15 minutes.
Nutritionists are scientists and usually work in academic research, the food industry or the media. Unlike dietitians and nutritional therapists, nutritionists are not trained in clinical practice and don't see clients.
Nutritional therapy is a comparatively new profession and is regarded as a complementary therapy. Working primarily in private practice, nutritional therapists focus on the root cause of health problems and aim to treat their clients holistically.
