Nutritional Therapy is the application of nutrition science in the promotion of health, peak performance and individual care. My approach is patient-centred and evidence-based; Working one-to-one, I recognise that each patient is biochemically unique with differing health goals and specific requirements.

Health is looked at as a whole, taking environment and genetics into consideration as well as the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies. Patients receive tailor-made nutritional and lifestyle plans based on comprehensive case taking, dietary assessment, laboratory testing and on-going nutritional management.

Nutritional therapy can help with a wide variety of symptoms such as:

• Acne

• Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia

• Arthritis

• Asthma

• Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADD, ADHD

• Autoimmune Diseases

• Cancer Prevention

• Chronic Fatigue

• Chronic Sinusitis

• Depression and Anxiety

• Detoxification and Healing

• Diabetes

• Digestive Disorders (IBD, IBS, GERD/Reflux)

• Eczema/Psoriasis

• Elevated Cholesterol

• Environmental and Food Allergies

• Fatigue

• Female Disorders (PMS, Menopause, Infertility, PCOS)

• Fibromyalgia

• Healthy Aging

• Healthy Weight and Metabolism

• Heart Health

• Hormone Balance

• Interstitial Cystitis

• Low Testosterone

• Mercury and Heavy Metal Toxicity

• Metabolic Syndrome, Pre-Diabetes, Insulin Resistance

• Migraines and Headaches

• Multiple Sclerosis

• Obesity

• Osteoporosis

• Parkinson’s Disease

• Restless Leg Syndrome

• Sleep/Insomnia

• Thyroid and Adrenal Disorders

I am a registered and certified Nutritional Therapist. I started my studies in 2011 and hold a higher level Diploma after 3 years of studying biomedicine and nutritional therapy at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London, England.

I am a member of BANT, the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine, a professional body for Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioners in one-to-one clinical practice and as a self-regulator for BANT Registered Nutritionists. BANT oversees the activities, training and Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of its practitioners and has a governing council whose professional experience lies in the medical, scientific or educational area of nutritional science.

I am registered with CNHC - The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council, The independent UK regulator for complimentary healthcare practitioners. CNHC was set up with government support to protect the public by providing a UK voluntary register of health practitioners. CNHC's register has been approved as an Accredited Register by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care, a body accountable to Parliament.

I practice CME (continued medical education) with the world renowned IFM - Institute of Functional Medicine. Her teachers include Dr Mark Hyman, Dr Patrick Hanaway, Dr Elizabeth Boham and Dr Joel Evans to name a few.

I am currently a candidate for a BSc Hons degree in Nutrition with ION - Institute of Optimum Nutrition & University of Portsmouth in England. A Gold TEF rated University.

When you book your appointment, you’ll receive a confirmation email with a link to your health questionnaire and a 3-day food diary to fill. These are easy to fill online, from anywhere on any device. Once you submit the form, I’ll receive a copy to keep on file. Everything is completely confidential and stored away in a safe space.

Once I receive your health questionnaire and food diary, we will meet for your initial consultation on your chosen date at the time of booking. Appointments can be done online on zoom, or in person at my private practice in Dubai. The initial consultation lasts up to 60-minutes.

During this time together, and in as much detail as possible, we will address your main health concerns and current symptoms. We will also take a deeper look into your entire bodies’ systems to get a better understanding of how your body is functioning as a whole.

This will also help us understand where there may be dysfunctions and imbalances that need balancing. Mental, emotional and spiritual well-being is also taken into consideration as these can affect our overall vitality and health. In some cases, you may be referred for tests. This can include: blood, urine, saliva and stool tests.

Your personal plan will be sent to your email address 5-7 working days after your initial consultation. You will receive a personalised nutrition plan with all your recommendations to follow for 4-weeks. This may also include supplement and lifestyle recommendations.

Your plan will emphasise the importance of high quality foods specifically for you and phytonutrient diversity to address clinical imbalances. The aim is to alleviate you from your current health symptoms, empower you and move you toward the highest expression of health.

With every consultation, there is the option to add-on and include a 4-week meal plan with recipes. This includes the foods and nutrients prescribed to you in your recommendations. Taking care of your health shouldn’t mean sacrificing good taste and enjoying food. Part of healing is enjoying what we eat and trying to find joy in the process of making it. Cultural foods are also always taken into consideration and I work with you in a way that works for you.

Each plan is based on your recent health questionnaire, the comprehensive case taking during your consultation, dietary assessment and any laboratory testing, if performed.

A follow-up is essential for monitoring your progress, making adjustments to your plan and moving into the next phases of your healing journey. Further testing may be required. Any blood tests can also be put forward into a functional medicine lab analysis that can help us keep track of, and direct the next phases of your protocol. It is also a great opportunity to ask any questions you might have and address any of your concerns, complaints, difficulties and challenges.

Through ongoing support and guidance, a therapeutic partnership is developed. It is my aim to get you to a place where you feel confident, in great health and empowered enough to move forward without me. I work very closely with my clients and understand some people require more support than others. In more complexed cases, 2-week follow-ups may be necessary. In any case, you are always free to book a follow-up with me, as and when you need.

After optimal health has been achieved, follow-ups can also be booked for different life stage requirements i.e. pre/post pregnancy, a. major life event, an upcoming sports event, post illness, pre/post surgery, and any area that requires assistance again.

Depending on the individual case I might prescribe supplements. I only work with the highest quality brands, most of which I’ve worked with for years and use on myself and my clients.

If prescribed supplements, you will receive a separate email that will guide you to a user friendly online platform where you will be able to order all your supplements from one place and have them shipped to you, anywhere in the world.

Yes, I work with children of any age however, any child under the age of 16 years old needs to be accompanied by their legal caretaker, parent/s or adult.

Functional nutrition emphasises the importance of high quality foods and nutrient density to address clinical imbalances and move individuals toward the highest expression of health. Advanced nutrition assessment and a thorough functional-medicine based history, lead to a personalised therapeutic intervention created to promote optimal health and prevent diet and lifestyle-related diseased.

Nutrition is the core modality of functional medicine, an integrative approach to health.

Functional medicine is an evolution in the practice of medicine that better addresses the healthcare needs of the 21st century. By shifting the traditional disease-centered focus of medical practice to a more patient-centered approach, functional medicine addresses the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms. Functional medicine practitioners spend time with their patients, listening to their histories and evaluating the interactions among genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health and complex, chronic disease. In this way, functional medicine supports the unique expression of health and vitality for each individual.

Please cancel or reschedule your appointment, 24-hours before your booked appointment. There is a no refund policy if any cancellation is made after 24-hours before your appointment.

If you are struggling with finances and would like to book a session with me, please contact me directly on lana.almulla@gmail.com and we can work together on making a suitable arrangement that works for you.