You Can Feel Like Yourself Again

Waking up tired. A fuzzy head at work. Sluggish by mid-afternoon. Having to force yourself to do things. Weight around your middle that won’t shift. Moods that aren’t as level as they used to be (putting it mildly).

If you’re a driven woman over 40 and you don’t feel like yourself, you’re not imagining it. And it’s not all down to perimenopause or menopause, despite what you’ve been told.

Your body is asking for something different. Let’s find out what.

I’m 53 and I have more energy now than I did in my forties. It’s absolutely possible for you too.

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You Can Feel Like Yourself Again

If you’re a driven woman over 40 and you don’t feel like yourself, you’re not imagining it. And it’s not all down to perimenopause or menopause, despite what you’ve been told.

Your body is asking for something different. Let’s find out what.

I’m 53 and I have more energy now than I did in my forties. It’s absolutely possible for you too.

FIND OUT HOW

You've Tried So Many Things... So Why Don't You Feel Better?

HRT, cutting carbs, more protein, creatine and collagen, another supplement you read about online, earlier nights, lavender oil, tracking your sleep, an early gym session, a walk between meetings, or simply pushing through...

Each one has its merits, but if you still don’t feel the way you know you should (and want to), it’s usually because something is missing and hasn’t been addressed yet.

Your energy, sleep, mood, weight and hormones all rely on the same foundations. When those are off track, fixing symptoms one at a time costs you time, money and energy you don’t have to spare, and rarely gets the result you want.

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You've Tried So Many Things... So Why Don't You Feel Better?

Each one has its merits, but if you still don’t feel the way you know you should (and want to), it’s usually because something is missing and hasn’t been addressed yet.

I've Been There Myself

In 2021, a big loss and prolonged stress left me barely functioning.

Exhausted, flat, and with no drive to do anything. I threw everything I knew as a nutritional therapist at it.

None of it worked.

What finally did is the exact same approach I now use with every woman I work with.

Today, I have the energy, clarity and drive I thought I’d lost for good.

WHAT FINALLY CHANGED THINGS >>

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Why My Approach Is Different

I don’t start with a protocol. I start with a tried and tested process.

The R.E.N.E.W. Method™ is my five-step framework for uncovering what’s really driving how you feel, and putting it right in the right order.

Reveal: a hair mineral test (HTMA), health history and food journal show what’s happening beneath the surface.

Educate: you learn what your body needs and why, so changes make sense and stick.

Navigate: I connect the patterns and set your priorities, so you know exactly where to start.

Execute: a personalised nutrition, lifestyle and supplement plan, introduced step by step.

Whole-Body Restoration: ongoing support as your body rebalances and you start feeling like yourself again.

Minerals are at the heart of it, and they’re what makes this approach different.

They’re they're the spark plugs of your body, the foundation beneath everything else: your hormones, energy, sleep, mood, bones, skin, hair, digestion and metabolism, which is why getting them right can change so much all at once.

But it’s not just about balancing minerals. It’s about understanding the whole of you, too.

Feel Like Yourself Again gives you answers, a plan and support to start feeling better. If you’d like to go further, with additional testing such as hormones, bloodwork or gut microbiome, my longer programme, Back to Brilliant, keeps me alongside you for longer.

What Happens Inside 'Feel Like Yourself Again?'

It starts with your Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) alongside your health questionnaire and food journal, so I can see what’s really going on in the context of your real life.

Then we sit down together on a 1-to-1 call to go through what your body has been telling you.

You’ll come away with your Protocol, a personalised plan for your nutrition, lifestyle and supplements, so you know exactly where to start.

And you won’t be doing it alone. You’ll have 30 days of chat support with me as you put it into practice.

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What Happens Inside

Feel Like Yourself Again?

It starts with your Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) alongside your health questionnaire and food journal, so I can see what’s really going on in the context of your real life.

Then we sit down together on a 1-to-1 call to go through what your body has been telling you.

You’ll come away with your Protocol, a personalised plan for your nutrition, lifestyle and supplements, so you know exactly where to start.

And you won’t be doing it alone. You’ll have at least 30 days of chat support with me as you put it into practice.

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Who I Work With

Driven women over 40 who are used to being sharp, capable and on it, but who don’t feel like themselves anymore.

It might be your energy, brain fog, sleep, mood, weight, anxiety, gut, hair, aching joints, or a mix of things that’s hard to put into words. You don’t need to have it all figured out. If you know something isn’t right, that’s enough.

For women living with chronic conditions, I also offer bespoke 1-to-1 support to understand what’s driving their symptoms.

Not sure which programme is right for you? Book a call and we’ll talk it through, no obligation.

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How You Can Start

There are three ways to work with me...

FEEL LIKE YOURSELF AGAIN

BEST FOR: Women who want answers and a clear plan to start feeling better

Your hair mineral test (HTMA) and full analysis, a 1-to-1 results call with me, your personalised protocol, and at least 30 days of chat support as you put your protocol into practice.

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THE FATIGUE FIX

BEST FOR: Women who want me alongside them for longer

My longer programme, taking you through every step of the R.E.N.E.W. Method™ with HTMA, bloodwork and and gut testing, eduation and ongoing support as your body rebalances.

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BESPOKE 1:1 (LIMITED)

BEST FOR: Women with more complex health needs

A small number of application-only places. From thyroid issues, chronic fatigue or fibromyalgia, to other chronic conditions that need a personalised approach with lots of 1-to-1 support.

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THE FATIGUE FIX

BEST FOR: Women ready for structured, guided support

This is a four-month programme that begins with your Hair Mineral Analysis, and boodwork if appropriate, and builds a personalised plan around your results. It includes ongoing support to implement changes, and education alongside.

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MINERAL HEALTH DECODE

BEST FOR: Women who want to understand their mineral patterns first

Not sure if The Fatigue Fix is right for you? Start The Mineral Health Decode. You'll receive a full analysis of your mineral patterns and a consultation to go through your results, so you can make an informed decision about your next step.

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BESPOKE 1:1 (LIMITED)

BEST FOR: Women who want direct one-to-one guidance

I have a small number of application-based places available for clients who want in-depth personalised support, or for those who are not suited to The Fatigue Fix programme.

If you'd like to find out if I can support the symptoms you are struggling with, send me an enquiry.

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What Other Women Say…

Transformational Stories From Women I Have Worked With

"I used to drag myself out of bed exhausted, sometimes not even properly getting dressed or brushing my hair. By lunchtime, I often had to lie down because I felt so heavy. I stopped doing things socially and gradually didn’t go out much at all unless I had to. Looking back, my life felt quite miserable. I’m so grateful you’ve helped me. I have far more energy now, especially in the mornings, and I’m starting to look forward to doing things again.”

Kate Currie

Surrey, UK

“Where do I start? I had extreme tiredness, moodiness, sleepless nights and night sweats, a whole list of symptoms. I could just about manage my job and nothing else, which really worried me. I had never experienced tiredness like that before. Within a week or two, I started noticing changes. I was sleeping better, the night sweats calmed down and my energy began to return, which surprised me. My mental stability improved over time, and even the weight around my mid-section and hips started to shift, without me focusing on it. I’m so grateful for the programme. I couldn’t have imagined feeling like this. Thank you, Vanessa.”

Simone Crichelowe

Reading, UK

“Wow is the one word I would use to describe the Programme with Vee. When I joined I was on the floor physically and emotionally. A difficult time with hormones and life stress had taken it out of me. Vee’s knowledge and approach to my recovery have been outstanding. She educated and supported my slow return to myself. I would wholeheartedly recommend this programme. It’s unique to your own vitality requirements and truly an investment in yourself. Thank you, Vee.”

Julie Clarke

Cheshire

“After hitting menopause, I struggled with weight loss no matter what I tried. In desperation, I decided to work with Vanessa and try mineral testing. The results were surprising. Vanessa created a protocol based on my metabolic type, very different to what I had been doing. The results have been amazing. I started at 69.4 kilos and just six weeks later I was 66.3 kilos, having not been able to lose an ounce before. My energy is better, my mood has improved and my sleep is improving too. I’m looking forward to seeing how my minerals have changed at my next test.”

Anita Washbourn

Surrey, UK

"I had zero energy and often fell asleep at my desk in the afternoons. I had acid reflux, brain fog, dizziness and hot and cold sweats. Since working with Vee, I have more energy, I don’t have the 3 pm afternoon slump at work and am slowly recovering my life now with my friends. I feel like the young at heart, fun-loving, energetic me is slowly returning. I love the fact I am on fewer prescribed tablets from the doctor and am working to come off them completely…and I have lost over a stone in weight!"

Leigh Doyle

"I feel so much better. My energy levels have increased significantly, and I can enjoy life, not just survive it. I can now have a social life- small, but there. My sleep has improved, so I am rarely waking, and if I do, I'm quicker to go back to sleep. My anxiety levels have decreased to a much lower level. I rarely have night sweats. I get healthily hungry before meals and don't often need to snack. Because of this, I am happier with my life."

Elisabeth

Nottingham

“The biggest lesson I learnt is the benefit of working with a knowledgeable practitioner to help with my condition. Trusting the process, as I knew that support was on hand when I needed it. Never felt I was left on a limb, which I have felt working with other practitioners in the past."

Wini Thomas

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA)?

Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis (HTMA) is a simple test using a small sample of hair that gives us a window into what has been happening in the body over time.

Minerals are involved in almost everything your body does, from producing energy and regulating your nervous system to thyroid function, blood sugar balance, hormones, sleep, digestion and more. We call them the ‘spark plugs; of the body.

But an HTMA isn't simply about whether individual minerals are high or low. I analyse how they relate to one another, what the overall results are telling us, and, most importantly, how that fits with your symptoms, health history and lifestyle.

It gives us another valuable piece of the puzzle when we're trying to understand why you feel the way you do.

2. What if my blood tests have come back “normal”?

This is one of the most common reasons people come to me.

Normal blood tests can be reassuring, but they don't necessarily explain why you're still exhausted, foggy, struggling with sleep, mood, weight, hormones or other symptoms.

Blood tests and HTMA tell us different things. By combining your symptoms and health history with additional information about areas such as mineral balance, metabolic function and your body's response to stress, we can often start to build a much clearer picture of what may be contributing to how you feel.

3. Do I need to have fatigue to benefit from HTMA?

Not at all.

Fatigue is my main specialism, but HTMA can provide useful information across a much wider range of health concerns because minerals are involved in so many of the body's fundamental processes.

I work with women experiencing everything from brain fog, poor sleep and anxiety to hormonal changes, stubborn weight, hair loss, digestive or skin issues, migraines and headaches - as well as women who simply want to understand their health better and optimise how they feel.

If you're unsure whether HTMA is appropriate for you, get in touch, and I'll tell you honestly whether I think it would be useful.

4. I've already tried supplements, diet changes and other things. How is this different?

If you've tried lots of things without getting anywhere, the answer isn't necessarily to try even more.

I start by asking a different question: why might you be experiencing these symptoms in the first place?

Your symptoms, health history and test results help me identify where your body may need support and, importantly, where something you're already doing may not be helping.

That means your recommendations are based on you, rather than another generic diet, supplement list or wellness protocol.

5. Where should I start?

That depends less on how many symptoms you have and more on what you want to achieve and how much support you need.

The Fatigue Fix is for women struggling with ongoing fatigue who want me alongside them for four months, with deeper investigation, a personalised strategy and ongoing support as we work through what's contributing to their symptoms.

Bespoke 1:1 support is available on a limited basis for more complex cases or women who need a highly individualised approach.

Still not sure? Book a free call. I'll ask you a few questions about what's going on and tell you which option I think makes the most sense.

6. Will I need to take lots of supplements?

Not necessarily, and I don't believe that more supplements automatically mean better results.

My approach is about understanding what your body actually needs, rather than throwing lots of supplements at your symptoms and hoping something works.

Depending on your results and the service you choose, supplements may form part of your recommendations. But nutrition, lifestyle, stress, sleep and other factors can be just as important.

And if you're already taking a long list of supplements, we may actually find that simplifying what you're doing is part of the answer.

7. Can this replace my doctor or medical treatment?

No. My work complements conventional healthcare; it doesn't replace your GP, specialist, medication, diagnosis or medical treatment.

If you have ongoing or concerning symptoms, you should continue working with your medical team. My role is to investigate your health from a nutritional and functional perspective and identify additional areas that may be worth supporting.

8. I'm not sure whether this is right for me. What should I do?

You don't need to know what's causing your symptoms before you contact me. That's the point.

If you know you don't feel right, particularly if you've been told everything looks “normal”, you've tried various things already, or you're simply not sure what to do next, book a free, no-obligation call.

We'll talk through what's been happening and I'll tell you whether I think my approach could help and, if so, the best place to start.