Initial consultation normally takes place 5 business days after I receive all your filled in forms (questionnaire and food diary) and, if it was required, additional test results or your doctor's conclusion on a particular health issue. If, however, you require an urgent consultation, it can be booked in 2 business days after I receive all information from you and all urgent consultations are charged at an extra rate.

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It depends. I will assess your current diet, lifestyle and test results and I will recommend a healthy nutrition plan that will be supplying all necessary nutrients primarily from the foods you eat. However, in some cases, such as when you cannot get a certain micronutrient from food at all or in sufficient amounts, supplements may be beneficial and even essential and I will recommend good non-prescription supplements that will provide you required support.

I do not offer support between consultations via WhatsApp, texts or emails, however, my follow-up consultations as well as the Diet Supervision programme are designed to do precisely just that. Keep a record of your questions, enclose them to your email with the food diary prior to our session, and I'll be sure to answer them.

I keep all your personal information confidential and I will not disclose it to any third party without your consent. In some situations, it may be necessary to share basic information with your GP, and any other NHS professionals involved in your care or inform them that I am helping you. I will ask your permission before giving information to anyone outside the NHS, such as family members. In certain cases of necessity (for example, if there is an immediate danger to yourself or others), however, I am required by law to disclose information that I hold about you, such as your GP, doctor or hospital.

​It depends on multiple factors (such as age, hormones, health conditions, deficiencies, lifestyle and many others) and varies greatly for each individual. Remember, there are no set timelines as to how quickly a live organism will rebalance, heal itself or will burn fat. After all we are not machines made of metal or plastic - we a live complex creatures. As everyone is different, each human body responds to a new healthy eating and lifestyle plan at its own pace which it deems optimal. Generally, you will notice first improvements in how you feel within few weeks. If you ever hear very precise claims promising 5kg weight loss in 1 week or hair growth of 5cm in 2 weeks, run away! Having said that, keep an eye on your new nutrition plan and adhere to it carefully and honestly assessing your choices and actions. Oftentimes, the results may be delayed due to not following the plan or overlooking some important recommendations. Don’t worry if you get lost, we’re all humans. You can always contact me if you have any questions or need support. And you always have a chance to start over with your next meal!

Although in most cases we can successfully collaborate with your medical doctor after you had been examined and prescribed a course of treatment, some clients are outside the scope of my expertise: complications in pregnancy, serious mental ilnesses, immune deficiency disorders, eating disorders such as anorexia or bulimia and other diseases in their acute phase requiring urgent medical treatment. ​Clients under the age of 18 must have parent or guardian consent to having a consultation and I will also need to inform a general practitioner about the nutritional advice I am giving. Clients under 16 must have a parent or guardian present at the consultation.

​It mostly depends on your motivation and set goals. As everyone is different, prior to making a nutrition plan I always ask each client about the amount of change she or he is prepared to make. In addition, your pre-consultation questionnaire and food and lifestyle diary will help bring to light which foods, nutritional imbalances and habits are causing or contributing to your health problems and we can agree on a suitable strategy. From my experience, generally, people who have reached a certain point where they are no longer willing to put up with not feeling and looking how they’d like to easily introduce as many changes as possible for more pronounced and greater results.

​No, I am not. Therefore, I will never ask you to stop taking medications prescribed by your doctor, nor am I in a position to give a diagnosis or give you another prescription. I provide nutrition and lifestyle advice that helps you cooperate with your medical doctor in a joint pursuit of optimum health.

If you are motivated, eager to make a change and want to put an end to the issues caused by unhealthy eating and lifestyle habits, you will truly be enjoying following your new nutrition plan and the transformation that follows. Most people exceed their expectations, and we generally underestimate what we are capable of achieving. To make the transition as smooth as possible, I will give you various useful tools: extensive food lists, list of substitutions, and easy recipes to start with. I will support you when your motivation fades and will help you deal with challenging times. I will also provide you tools on new healthy habits forming techniques which will keep you going even when your motivation is low.

Depending on what you want to work on, I offer: - one-on-one sessions in packages of 2 or more sessions - one-on-one courses consisiting of 6 or 8 sessions if we are working on weight loss or weight maintenance - diet supervision in a form of mini sessions twice a week to go through your food diary and discuss challenges and new strategies (available only to clients who have already completed courses or packages) - live virtual group sessions on specific topics (follow me on Facebook for updates on upcoming group sessions or message me via email or Facebook messenger). Click these links to learn about my services and packages

​For optimal results, a minimum of 2-3 sessions is required and in the case of weight loss I only offer a course of 6 sessions or 8 sessions which was developed through my client experience. As much as I give my 200% in each session, it is not possible to cover all aspects of nutrition and lifestyle (even if related to your particular problem) in one session. Many strategies have to be broken down into topics. Also, learning how your new nutrition plan works and building new healthy habits requires consistency, time, and accountability and is a continuous process where we troubleshoot and dig into your questions and challenges. For that reason, I only offer single sessions to clients who have already completed either my weight loss courses or a number of sessions. Please message me to discuss your health goals and I shall advise how many sessions would be most suitable in your situation.

The short answer is yes, anyone can lose weight. The long answer is: even though with some conditions it can take longer time and more changes to your diet until your body burns the unwanted fat, thankfully with a right nutrition plan tailored to your body type, patience and consistently following my instructions, you can achieve very good results. I had very different clients including those with complicated problems and so far, no one has been left without a losing weight after having completed my course. You’ll be also pleased to know that, in some cases like (but not limited to) insulin resistance, fatty liver, inflammatory conditions, PCOS or other hormonal imbalance, the right nutrition plan can help your body heal and even reverse the condition and then the fat burning process will flow easier and faster.

​Yes. At this time, all sessions are virtual and conducted via Zoom or WhatsApp video or phone call. You may find it useful to have your headphones with you and a laptop/tablet to view the materials I will be sending, but this is optional.

​Healthy eating on a budget is absolutely achievable and moreover can actually save you money in the long run. You certainly don’t need to splash the cash on pricey hyped-up superfoods like goji berries, acai berries, maca powder or other trendy superfood that are so popular thanks to good marketing strategies. Most of the advertisers’ claims are not substantiated well enough and there are other affordable and available superfoods that will provide impressive health benefits and won’t hit you in the pocket. In some cases, I advise against a trendy product, powders teas, roots, plants and so on, as it may do more harm than good.

There are several features that make Nutri Upgrade stand out. Your nutrition plan will be tailored not only to your age, gender, level of activity and so on but also to your body type. This helps ensure maximum benefit and effectiveness for whatever goal you are after. I help people quit emotional eating and unhealthy habits for good. I help make a powerful change in your mindset that will prompt a breakthrough in your way of eating and lifestyle. I help people to become fully in control of food, cravings, and their health. I help improve all aspects beyond nutrition that may affect your health and weight: lifestyle habits, sleep, exercise, daily routine and understand ingredients in cookware, beauty and household products. I adapt to what feels right for you. You are free to decide how far you want to go in terms of the amount of changes you willing to make, what pace you are comfortable with and whether you want a structured plan or a simple list of specific changes. I offer advice that is based on evidence, experience, reputable material and latest studies. I closely follow the news in nutrition world and I am constantly learning and expanding my knowledge to provide the highest quality advice to my clients. My personal bumpy journey allows me to understand exactly what you are going through and offer a doable plan you can follow and stick to in the long run.