What to Expect When Working With Me as an FNTP

What to Expect When Working With Me as an FNTP

As a Functional Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (FNTP), my mission is to help you uncover the root causes of your health concerns and guide you toward sustainable vitality. My approach is bio-individual, meaning that I tailor everything to you—your unique physiology, history, and lifestyle. There are no cookie-cutter plans or quick fixes here. Instead, I work with you step-by-step to create a roadmap to health that fits your body and your life.

Here’s what you can expect when we work together.

Getting Started: Understanding Your Health Story

Before our first session, I’ll ask you to complete a few tools that help me get a clear picture of where you are and where you want to go. These include:

1. Initial Interview Form
   This is a simple questionnaire that covers your health background, lifestyle, and goals.

2. Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (NAQ)
   This online form includes 321 questions to pinpoint symptoms and nutritional imbalances. It’s thorough and takes about 30 minutes to complete, but it gives us a wealth of information to work with.

3. 3-Day Food and Mood Journal
   You’ll track your meals, beverages, and moods for three days. This helps me understand the connections between what you eat and how you feel, physically and emotionally.

4. Informed Consent and Disclaimer Forms
   Transparency is key in our work together. These forms clarify my role, scope of practice, and ethical guidelines, so you know exactly what to expect.

Our First Session: Diving Deeper

During our first session, we’ll take a deep dive into your health history and the information you’ve shared in your forms. I’ll ask detailed questions to help us uncover potential root causes of your health challenges. We might explore:

• Environmental factors, such as whether you grew up near farms or areas with heavy pesticide use.

• Early life experiences, like your birth type or whether you had colic as a baby.

• Lifestyle habits, stress levels, and the patterns that have shaped your health.

This isn’t a quick, surface-level discussion. I’ll ask questions you may have never been asked before because understanding your full story is crucial to creating a personalised plan.

Why I Don’t Believe in One-Size-Fits-All

One of the most important things to know about working with me is that I don’t follow a cookie-cutter approach. Your health journey is as unique as you are, and what works for someone else might not work for you.

I also don’t offer quick fixes or fad diets. While those might sound tempting, they rarely lead to lasting results. Instead, we’ll focus on sustainable, long-term changes that support your bio-individual needs. Together, we’ll uncover the root causes of your symptoms and address them with:

• Nutrient-dense, whole foods tailored to your preferences and needs.

• Lifestyle shifts that align with your goals.

• Practical, actionable steps that you can sustain over time.

The goal isn’t perfection; it’s progress. Small, consistent changes add up to profound results.

What I Can—and Can’t—Do

As an FNTP, I work within a defined scope of practice to ensure the highest standard of care and integrity.

Here’s what I do:

• Educate you about the power of nutrient-dense foods and balanced nutrition.

• Focus on foundational health systems like digestion, blood sugar regulation, and hydration.

• Teach you the principles of traditional eating and active lifestyles.

• Help you understand how environmental and lifestyle factors impact your well-being.

What I don’t do:

• Diagnose, treat, or cure diseases.

• Make unproven health claims or use unverified methods.

• Prescribe cookie-cutter solutions or sell products as a substitute for personalised guidance.

My Commitment to You

When we work together, you’ll experience a level of care and attention that you may not have encountered before. My goal is to empower you with the knowledge and tools you need to take charge of your health.

Think of me as your guide, detective, and cheerleader. I’ll dig deep to connect the dots in your health story, uncovering the patterns and imbalances that have been holding you back. From there, I’ll help you implement changes that feel realistic, meaningful, and aligned with your life.

This isn’t a quick-fix journey—it’s a transformative process. If you’re ready to step into a more vibrant, energized version of yourself, I’m here to walk alongside you every step of the way.

Let’s get started on your path to health and vitality. Reach out today—I can’t wait to support you.