EMBRACING THE PRINCIPLES OF FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
Specialising in chronic disease management, prevention & health
optimisation via Personalised Nutrition, Lab testing & Iridology
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FLEXIBLE
Free initial meeting, discuss programme and fees
CONSULTATIONS
Meet in-person or at at the comfort of your home via Zoom
PROFESSIONAL
OFT compliant, insured, regulated, clinically trained
NUTRITIONAL THERAPY
What is Nutritional Therapy (NT)?
NT is the application of nutrition and lifestyle medicine sciences in the promotion of health, peak performance and individual care based around the Functional Medicine health model. Registered NT Practitioners assess and identify potential nutritional, genetic, epigenetic, dietary and lab biomarker imbalances to understand how these may contributing to a person’s symptoms, health concerns or to prevent disease onset via individualised recommendations. My clinical training allows me to understand and explain the root causes of your symptoms or medicaly diagnosed conditions. I have worked with many clients (see testimonials) experiencing a wide range of complex health conditions on my longer-term NT programmes, with significant improvements in symptoms and quality of life, and even reversal of diagnosed conditions.
EMAIL ME me to arrange a chat to discuss your case over the phone or Zoom, a personalised programme & fees.
Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA)
I am trained and certified to administer and score the Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), a highly sensitive peer-reviewed tool for early detection of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) years before it develops in to Azheimer’s disease (AD) or other dementias. Early detection can make a huge difference in outcomes. Everyone deserves to age gracefully and enjoy a memorable life.
The results of the MoCA can referred to qualified health professionals with expertise in cognition to support a relevant diagnosis in relation cognitive decline associated to many chronic health conditions. Early detection of MCI could be critical to improve cognition and help reduce the risks of progression to AD or other dementias with the help of myevidence-based personalised AD / dementia prevention NT programme. The MoCA Test has been widely adopted in clinical settings and used in academic and non-academic research around the world. The sensitivity of MoCA for detecting MCI is 90%, compared to 18% for the Mini-mental state examination, a test often used to support the diagnosis of AD which may be too late, so take action now and take a MoCA.
The MoCA can quickly and accurately assesses
– Short term memory
– Visuospatial abilities
– Executive functions
– Attention, concentration and working memory
– Language
– Orientation to time and place
EMAIL ME me to arrange a MoCA test and participate in my AD / dementia-prevention NT programme.
ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL
TRAINING
ANDREW FORTUNA
– MSc Personalised Nutrition (in-progress, due May ’24)
– BSc (Hons) Nutritional Science
– Registered Nutritionist (mBANT)
– Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (CNHC)
– Personalised Nutrition Practice with clinical training
– Human anatomy and physiology
– Neuro-linguistics programming (NLP) practitioner
– Qualified blood chemistry analyst
– Certified Iridologist
– UK Royal Society of Medicine (member)
Main areas of research at university – Brain energy metabolism and fatty acid utilisation by APOEε4 allele carriers in Alzheimer’s disease
Regulatory bodies
The British Association for Nutrition & Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) is the leading professional body for Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioners in one-to-one clinical practice and a self-regulator for BANT Registered Nutritionists®, requiring members have a minimum degree in Nutrition and clinical training with a deep understanding of human biochemistry and biology. BANT oversees the activities, training and Continuing Professional Development of its members. It’s important to work with a regulated and clinically trained professional, as anyone can be a nutritionist, but not all nutritionist are regulated, academically and clinically trained at degree level.
BANT practitioner members are required to be registered either with the Complementary & Natural healthcare Council (CNHC) or be statutorily regulated (ie dietician). CNHC holds a register accredited by the UK Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA), an independent body accountable to the UK Parliament. For context, the PSA also regulates General Practitioners and Dieticians in the UK and Gibraltar. CNHC membership ensures conduct, ethics and performance expected of all complementary health practitioners. Top tip: Only qualified and regulated professionals can recommend dietary and supplement programmes to support persons with medically diagnosed conditions.
Functional laboratory testing
Root causes
Private lab testing via blood, stool, urine, saliva & genetics, can help identify potential root causes of your symptoms, track the efficacy of interventions, help supports decision-making for disease prevention, and provides an evidence-based rationale to optimise sports performance with personalised nutrition. EMAIL ME if you’d like to arrange a private test and work with me to improve your health.
Integrative Sports Nutrition
A competitive edge
Personalised Integrative Sports Nutrition & genetic testing to gain that competitive ‘edge’, optimise performance, recovery, reduce injuries and gastrointestinal symptoms. I have a number of programmes depending on the type and mount of support you require. LEARN MORE.
Dietary supplements
Dietary supplements
Unfortunately not well regulated in Gibraltar, many nutritionists and ‘nutrition coaches’ are not qualified, legally entitled, nor insured to recommend supplements to support patients with medically diagnosed conditions, but Nutritional Therapy Practitioners are. For safe supplement programmes to support your health concerns, medically diagnosed condition(s) or optimise your sports performance, EMAIL ME.
Iridology
A window to your health
Iris analysis can help identify organ health & dysfunction. Take action to avoid chronic disease progression. Iridology can also help to further personalise your dietary intervention. Contact me for a booking.
NLP behaviour change
NLP Behaviour change
NLP can help you implement new behaviours to support your health goals and is included in my NT programmes. Behaviour change is a necessary component for the success of any dietary programme.
Wellness activities
Reduce stress, improve mental health
Nature Therapy
My nature therapy sessions is a great way for groups, families and especially children, to learn more about our natural history and how to respect it. A wide variety of birds, butterflies, dragonflies, flowers, landscapes will be experienced, and a great way to reduce stress and improve mental health. You will also discover some of nature’s hidden secrets which you can help you improve your health even further. My nature trips are highly rated on Tripadvisor. Buy a session for you, your family, as a gift or Xmas voucher. LEARN MORE
Photography courses
Photography is the physical manifestation of mindfulness. It is about stopping, pausing, observing, framing, focusing, and capturing/receiving. In essence, photography is about a cultivating a relationship with the present moment. A great way to de-stress and improve mental health whilst developing your creative side. Buy a session for yourself, as a birthday gift or Xmas voucher. LEARN MORE.
Hire for talks
Nutrition, health & wellbeing
Learn & motivate
I have delivered several talks to many local and foreign businesses, as well as the GFSB, about nutrition, health and wellbeing. My talks may help motivate and increase the uptake of healthier behaviours at the workplace or at home, and could also help reduce absenteeism, manage stress and improve mental health. Get in touch to arrange a meeting and discusses possibilities for your workplace. CLICK to email me.
Testimonials
NATURAL MEDICINE SUPPORT
FOR YOUR household
Experiencing niggling symptoms? Want to recover naturally from common ailments or prevent diseases without the need for medications*? Support Includes monthly / yearly plans with unlimited priority in-person or Zoom natural medicine, dietary, lifestyle, supplements, lab testing support and GP referral letters for you, your partner and your kids. Contact me for a free discovery call to discuss options. *Conditions applies.
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