Diet and Nutritional Therapy

Karen Connolly

I am a weightloss coach, mindset and motivation expert and clinical hypnotherapist based in North Leeds.

I trained with Innervisions which is one of the UK’s leading hypnotherapy training companies and use a combination of clinical hypnotherapy, NLP and the principles of CBT.

I am a fully trained Hypnoslimmer consultant, FATnosis practitioner, a full member of the association of weight loss hypnotherapists and a member of the GHR.

Having experienced Hynotherapy myself and having achieved astonishing results I decided to follow my passion and train as a clinical hyonotherapist. I specialise within the area of weight-loss and offer a range of weight-loss coaching and hypnotherapy solutions which are specifically tailored to each clients needs. I have continued to attend further training within the area of weight-loss including being trained by the ‘Weight Loss Master’ Steve Miller, star of Sky’s ‘Fat Families’ and press regular, whom I continue to work closely with.

As a very busy mum of three young children I fully appreciate the pressures of modern living and am here to support, motivate and inspire you to achieve your weight loss goals.

Reviews:

“This is the best thing that I have every done, not just for me but also for my family. It is like Karen has completely reset my mind without having to resort to a diet I now just feel differently about food. I am 20lbs down and counting and am so excited about the future” – Laura, Leeds

“The FATnosis programme is amazing. I have tried everything to lose the weight including surgery but nothing every fitted in with my busy work and social life. For the first time in my life I wanting to eat well and find it easy to have control around food. I have just finished the program and have lost 1 stone without feeling like I am trying and am now going to continue. It is not a diet it is my new lifestyle it is just what I do now” – Ann, Leeds

“I had an addiction to diet coke and was drinking up to 10 cans a day. I never felt that I could kick this addiction but with a mixture of hypnotherapy and tools that Karen gave me to use at home I now drink no cans of diet coke whatsoever and I feel so much better and more energetic for it. I found Karen really supportive and full of good ideas to help with my cravings and found the hypnotherapy sessions amazing” – Emma, Leeds

Laura Naylor

Hello, Laura here. A private, registered nutritional therapist specialising in fertility, pregnancy and postpartum health. I guide and empower women with the knowledge and tools they need to optimise their reproductive health, nurture a thriving pregnancy and enhance their postpartum experience. My goal is to first help you understand the root-cause of your health issue then support you in overcoming this using bespoke, evidence-based nutrition & lifestyle strategies.
Whichever phase of motherhood you’re in, it’s a lot. I get it. I want you to feel heard, informed and confident in achieving your health aims in a way that works for you. My approach is simple. No fad diets or calorie counting. Just top quality, evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle recommendations bespoke to you.
The research is clear. You can profoundly improve your fertility with good, evidence-based nutrition. By gifting your body the right nutrients, you can enhance your fertility, increase the likelihood of conception and take proactive steps towards starting or expanding your family. I specialise in helping you prepare for pregnancy and improve your chances of conceiving, either via natural conception or assisted reproduction.
Nutrition plays a vital role in supporting a healthy and thriving pregnancy. The right balance of nutrients provide essential building blocks for your baby’s development, contribute to your overall wellbeing and help manage common pregnancy discomforts. By focusing on nourishing foods and making informed dietary choices, you can optimise your pregnancy experience, ensure the best possible start for your baby and set the stage for your postpartum recovery.
Prioritising your nutrition during the incredible, whirlwind postpartum period is one of the most impactful ways you can nurture yourself and your new baby. By understanding how to feed and nourish your body (and mind), you can facilitate optimal healing, support the production and rebalance of hormones, replenish depleted stores and help your precious new baby to thrive.

Services
I offer a comprehensive range of nutrition-related services including private consultations for personalised guidance, engaging public speaking services to inspire audiences and corporate wellness programs to promote employee wellbeing & productivity.
I offer private, one-to-one nutrition consultations at my York and Leeds clinics as well as online. Private consultations provide a safe space to really explore and understand your health and symptom history and ultimately, get to the root-cause of your fertility, pregnancy or postpartum health issue.
My approach is thorough and entirely client-led, following the below process to create bespoke, evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle plans:

• I assess clients’ medical history, lifestyle factors, symptoms, current dietary habits & specific health goals.
• I use saliva, urine and/or blood analysis if I feel it will provide a deeper insight into a client’s health issue. Testing is always optional, never compulsory.
• I consider factors such as age, gender, genes and environmental influences that can affect a client’s nutritional needs.
• I review all this information alongside the latest, high quality nutrition research, enabling me to develop bespoke, evidence-based nutrition & lifestyle plans for my clients. These include tailor-made dietary recommendations, lifestyle modifications & potentially, the use of nutritional supplements.

Qualifications
Following a BSc in Psychology I completed a PGDip and an MSc in Nutrition Science and Practice at the Northern College of Acupuncture in York. NCA is regarded as one of the most reputable institutions in the UK for nutrition education & clinical training; “gaining a Master’s qualification is THE gold standard of nutritional therapy education (anywhere in the world)” NCA, 2023.
My thesis explored which sources of antenatal nutrition information women deemed most trustworthy, with the results really highlighting the need for up to date, bespoke and most importantly, evidence-based fertility, pregnancy and postpartum nutrition information. And so, Laura Naylor Nutrition was born.
I am a member of BANT, the leading professional body for Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioners. Its members have met strict criteria & are trained to provide a standard of excellence in science-based nutrition & lifestyle medicine.

I am fully insured & am regulated & governed by the CNHC, the independent UK regulator for complementary healthcare practitioners.

Contact
For more information, getting in touch with me couldn’t be easier. Just email info@lauranaylornutrition.com or contact me via my website at www.lauranaylornutrition.com and I’ll come straight back to you.

Elizabeth Cooper

I graduated as a nutritional therapist in 2010, after several years of trying different modalities whilst on my own health journey. Since that time, I have helped many hundreds of people turn their health around with nutrition and lifestyle changes. However, there can often be something that stops someone maintaining those changes. I believe that something is emotional resilience, a fundamental piece of the jigsaw in wellness. It was this realisation that led me to pursue further training in health modalities that can help people to significantly reduce stress, make lasting habit changes so they can maintain results long-term, and experience personal transformation. So, as well as a registered nutrition practitioner, I am also a HeartMath coach, a Forest Bathing guide, a Dr Joe Dispenza Inner Health Coalition practitioner and a Health Coach.

Alongside my own clinic I have run clinics for Nuffield Health; supported nutrition students as a clinical tutor on a nutritional therapy degree programme; spent six years working for a probiotic company as a nutritional advisor, training health practitioners and pharmacists in gut health; and most recently as a technical advisor involved in research and education in this area. As such my specialism is gut health, which, given the gut contains approximately 70% of our active immune cells, and also has significant influence on our nervous system and hormonal health, can play a huge part in many different health conditions. I am passionate about being able to pass on my knowledge and experience to empower others to support their own health, physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually.

I am a member of BANT (British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine), registered with CNHC (Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council) and fully insured to support clients through their health journey.

Reviews:

“Thank you Elizabeth for your expert advice. I can honestly say I have never visited as thorough a Nutritional Therapist as you and your dedication really showed. After having my consultations I am left with a lot of information about my particular concerns and what I can do about them.  Thanks again.”
– Sari

“I was about to undergo my third round of surgery and start IVF. Then I met Liz, a fully qualified nutritional therapist. She got to the root of my problems by showing me how certain types of food were actually making me ill and where I was deficient in key nutrients.  Working with Liz gave me the best possible chance of IVF working.  I completely changed my food lifestyle and the magic happened.  Within 3 months I got pregnant just before the start of IVF.  This nutritional programme from Liz gave me my baby boy and completely turned my life around.”
– Sarah

“After suffering gastrointestinal problems for over 10 years and after many exhaustive investigations I consulted Elizabeth.  I was not convinced anyone could help, but she was very understanding and after a simple test the possible source of my problem was revealed. With her help and advice I modified my diet and began taking the supplements she recommended. Having avoided so many foods for so long I now can eat most things and can cope so much better. It is great to be free of the constant discomfort.  Don’t hesitate to consult Elizabeth for advice, it will be worth it.“
– Jayne

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