About

I’m a Yorkshire-based Registered Nutritional Therapist (A.K.A. nutritionist) specialising in fertility, pregnancy and postpartum health.

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.

Nutritional therapy involves using nutrition and lifestyle modifications to improve a person's health and wellbeing. It follows what is known as the functional medicine model where the emphasis is first on understanding the root-cause of the health issue. Reviewing this alongside the most up to date, high quality research enables bespoke diet and lifestyle recommendations to be made with a view to restoring optimal health.

what is nutritional therapy?

What IS A nutritional therapist?

Nutritional Therapists, or Nutritionists aim to identify and address the biochemical and nutritional imbalances or deficiencies that might contribute to a client’s health issue. As we’re all so wonderfully different, with unique health histories, genes, lifestyles & habits, it makes sense that our nutritional needs are also different. Taking a personalised approach is therefore essential in supporting clients on their path to optimal health.

My approach

I specialise in fertility, pregnancy and postpartum health, guiding and empowering women with the knowledge and tools they need to optimise their reproductive health, nurture a thriving pregnancy and enhance their postpartum experience. 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.

Ready to get started?

My approach is simple. No fad diets or calorie counting. Just top quality, evidence-based nutrition and lifestyle recommendations bespoke to you.