Get help now with a nutritional therapy session to boost energy, improve your mood and tackle any ill health issues. Not exactly what you want to hear from your consultant when suffering with autoimmune disease, 40 years old & already walking with a stick, unable to dress yourself & needing your 7-year old to cut up your food!
But what other choice do you have? To top it all off, your GP then says 'there are a lot of quack diets out there, just keep taking the medication'. Medication that wasn't working. Surely there were other options? With autoimmune disease and inflammatory arthritis people can often feel there isn't but the short answer is, there is.
But what other choice do you have? To top it all off, your GP then says 'there are a lot of quack diets out there, just keep taking the medication'. Medication that wasn't working. Surely there were other options? With autoimmune disease and inflammatory arthritis people can often feel there isn't but the short answer is, there is.
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Quite simply, it is looking at the symptoms you have, the food you eat and correlating the two to determine what your body needs to help optimise your health. We are all different, our guts are as unique as our hair and eye colour so, just because one of us is okay to eat something, doesn't mean that we all can.
Ferndale Physiotherapy is now part of The Food Physio. A truly comprehensive service is now offered combining physiotherapy and nutritional therapy. Physiotherapy is offered onsite in Freuchie, Fife. We accept private individuals paying for their own treatment or those who have cover from medical insurance companies.
I'm married to Richard and I've got 2 kids aged 16 and 13. I'm just an ordinary person with the usual pressures of daily life feeding a family of four, walking the dog, keeping the house tidy and trying to work! I've been a physio for years but now offer nutritional therapy as well since doing my training.
Although we all know neck pain can be a direct result of poor posture there are other causes. More and more conditions nowadays are being linked to an immune system dysfunction, more specifically where the immune system attacks. A regular question from clients is how do you naturally help to decrease cholesterol without taking a statin?
This isn't just a recipe book packed full of tasty gluten and dairy free recipes, it's also a guide to how my husband and I turned our diets around to help his body heal itself from autoimmune disease and inflammatory arthritis. It's separated into handy breakfast, lunch and dinner sections with desserts and snacks included too.
Reviews (16)
Romana Sharjeel
Jan 07, 2022
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I got in touch with Louise shortly after been diagnosed with an autoimmune disease and being put on steroids and immunosuppressants as treatment. She is very thorough and attentive, and after my initial consultation she suggested dietary changes that would hopefully help my autoimmune go into remission. Surely enough, within a month of strict… adherence to her dietary recommendations, my inflammation started reducing and within another month my auto immune seemed to be in remission. Six months later, the doctor has ended all my medicines after announcing that my auto immune is in complete
Scott Robertson
Sep 30, 2021
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Decided to consult Louise after reading the google reviews. She offered her thoughts and instructions on diet and supplements. I had three consultations with Louise, she never once got in touch to ask how I was getting on. Despite advising to use a supplement which requires careful usage. I felt like an inconvenience asking for any guidance or support. Very disappointing.
Lisa Lipscomb
Jun 28, 2021
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I came across a news article about The Food Physio and promptly purchased the book. This was very informative and left me wishing to have a consultation with Louise. Louise responded immediately to my query and we have had several face time sessions since. Just over a month later, I have been able to come of my long term medication and happily following a healthy gluten and dairy free diet. I am more energised, have less pain and for the first time in many years, feel optimistic about my future health. The Food Physio is not simply about tasty recipes - the science behind Louise devising this plan
Kim
Mar 29, 2021
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I contacted Louise after suffering horrendous migraines for most of my life. I’ve tried every kind of medication you can imagine and decided to try something different. I’m SO glad I came across The Food Physio website after endless hours googling migraine diets.
After 4 weeks of being on Louise’s food and supplement plan I have gone from around 6 or 7 horrendous migraines a month (sometimes lasting 2-3 days in bed each time) to zero days in bed. I feel like I’m finally in control of my migraines and I feel more energised too. Louise is friendly, supportive and there at any point if you
After 4 weeks of being on Louise’s food and supplement plan I have gone from around 6 or 7 horrendous migraines a month (sometimes lasting 2-3 days in bed each time) to zero days in bed. I feel like I’m finally in control of my migraines and I feel more energised too. Louise is friendly, supportive and there at any point if you
Yvonne Peacock
Apr 06, 2020
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Jonathan Tinnacher
Feb 23, 2020
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Sheena Watson
Dec 25, 2019
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I went to Louise in July 2018. I had several health conditions including diabetes, IBS, Eczema and weighing 20 stone and 7lbs.
Louise was knowledgable and helpful. At last I had found someone who understood all my conditions and opened my eyes to the importance of a holistic approach to healthcare.
Louise devised a healthy eating plan which was tailored to my specific needs.
Ten months later, my sugar levels are now normal, my IBS has virtually gone, my skin is clearer than it has been in years and I have now lost 4 stone!
My husband is also following the healthy eating plan and he has lost
Louise was knowledgable and helpful. At last I had found someone who understood all my conditions and opened my eyes to the importance of a holistic approach to healthcare.
Louise devised a healthy eating plan which was tailored to my specific needs.
Ten months later, my sugar levels are now normal, my IBS has virtually gone, my skin is clearer than it has been in years and I have now lost 4 stone!
My husband is also following the healthy eating plan and he has lost
Jen McLean
Dec 21, 2019
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I have had Interstitial Cystitis for close to 20 years. During my twenties the condition became considerably worse so I sought medical advice. Having undergone several medical procedures to try to improve/rectify the issue and subsequently realising that the medical route was not the answer for me, I decided to try a different approach.
I have now been visiting Louise, for nutritional advice, regularly for the past year and I am delighted to say that because of this I am finally receiving support which is helping me to feel both physically and psychologically better. For the first time in years
I have now been visiting Louise, for nutritional advice, regularly for the past year and I am delighted to say that because of this I am finally receiving support which is helping me to feel both physically and psychologically better. For the first time in years
Rachel Milne
Nov 22, 2019
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There is so much more to our physical status than the current injury that is before us and it’s often linked to our nutrition. Combining physio treatment with life long nutrition advice and lifestyle change is the best solution to life long health. I wish I lived nearer and could benefit from Louise‘s knowledge and enthusiasm!
Jane Hammond-Bowell
Nov 09, 2019
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I highly recommend Louise. I have Crohn's disease and for years have been quite poorly, struggling with flares and a poor diet. Following a thorough assessment, Louise put together a plan that, through a combination of diet and supplements, is strongly anti inflammatory and gut healing. For the first time in 3 years a lot of my symptoms have… improved and I am able to eat, so my diet is much healthier and I am no longer in pain. Aside from these benefits, what makes Louise different and equally brilliant is that she treats me holistically, considering all other sides to my life, like my
Ross Tomkins
Sep 18, 2019
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I first used Louise's services over 10 years and have never looked back. Her friendly, relaxed but knowledgeable demeanour has never failed to result in anything other than progress.
As an autoimmune sufferer I know how much my diet affects my symptoms and I have no hesitation in recommending Louise as both a physiotherapist and nutritional therapist.
As an autoimmune sufferer I know how much my diet affects my symptoms and I have no hesitation in recommending Louise as both a physiotherapist and nutritional therapist.
Anthea Brough
Sep 09, 2019
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I was recommended to try Louise five years ago for pain in my neck/shoulder. I had five physio sessions, one of which also involved acupuncture and the results were fantastic. So much so, I was in fact pain free for five years. Recently I noticed the pain creeping back and saw her this time just for three sessions to nip it in the bud.
During those sessions Louise also gave me excellent nutritional information and advice in relation to following an anti inflammatory diet to assist with other health issues.
Louise has a friendly, down to earth approach which keeps you perfectly at ease during
During those sessions Louise also gave me excellent nutritional information and advice in relation to following an anti inflammatory diet to assist with other health issues.
Louise has a friendly, down to earth approach which keeps you perfectly at ease during
Christine Convy
Jul 25, 2019
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Highly recommend Louise; fantastic consultant. She puts in a lot of effort to assist you get the most appropriate nutrition plan in place for your health and ongoing well being. I've lost loads of weight and gained energy and the whole family have converted to a healthy eating lifestyle. Friends now joining in too. Wish I had done this years ago! Nutrition plays a massive part in health and Louise has researched many aspects to support her clients return to full fitness.
Doreen Cuthbert
Mar 11, 2017
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Louise visited Burntisland Women's Institute this week, and gave us a talk about how she went from being a physiotherapist, to also being able to advise on nutrition. Her talk was quite inspiring, and I'm sure it made many of our members think more about what they eat. Many illnesses can be helped by eating the correct foods, so if you have an issue which may be food related, get in touch with Louise, and see if she can help you.
Karen Park
Jul 30, 2016
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I've never struggled with my weight until that is I had to start on HRT then it came out of nowhere and no matter how hard I exercised or how clean my diet was it wouldn't shift. I'm now 8 weeks down the line… and thanks to Louise , the food physio, not only am I 10 pounds down I'm off my HRT tablets and off my antidepressants. I haven't felt this well for a long time and I have so much energy. My menopause symptoms were horrendous my bed would be soaked during the night and putting on clothes was an ordeal as I would have to take them back off 5 minutes later as they were drenched. All
Linda Spence
May 27, 2016
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I personally can't praise the Food Physio enough. I joined Louise's healthy eating plan & it's changed the way I think about food. I'm loosing weight & can honestly say I have never felt hungry, if anything I'm eating more. I've done the weight watchers diet in the past but I had terrible cravings and I found it unrealistic to stay on long term… and of course as soon as you stop the weight just goes back on! With the Food Physio she teaches you what gives you the cravings so you know how to stop getting them, brilliant and I honestly haven't had a single craving, not even chocolate
