Some people’s gut symptoms have such a detrimental impact on their daily lives, being able to explore with them the potential of dietary changes to help manage their symptoms, is so rewarding.
I see clients with various conditions affecting the gut.
This work led me to my current role as a NHS community gastroenterology dietitian in Somerset.
I am currently the clinical lead for this service, and over the last 10 years, I have gained a wealth of experience providing dietary support for a broad range of clinical conditions including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), coeliac disease, gluten sensitivity, diverticular disease, IBD, food intolerances and food allergies that affect the gut.
The menopause, and the time leading up to the menopause, known as perimenopause, is a natural part of aging for women. It is a time of hormonal chaos due to the fluctuating and overall decline in levels of the female hormone oestrogen and can cause a wide range of symptoms that can differ person to person
Inside your gut, there are trillions of microbes (including bacteria, viruses and fungi), which produce a wide range of chemicals including vitamins and hormones. Due to this the environment within your gut, known as the gut microbiome, plays an important role in health.
Coeliac disease is a life-long autoimmune condition that causes damage to lining of the bowel, when people with the condition consume gluten. Currently, the only treatment for coeliac disease is a gluten-free diet.
Diverticular disease is a digestive condition which affects the large part of the intestine (bowel).
Constipation is one of the most common digestive issues and can affect people of all ages.
IBS is a condition characterised by collection of gut symptoms, which can include stomach cramps, bloating, with constipation and/or diarrhoea. These symptoms can vary from person to person, and can come and go.
If you would like to enquire about an appointment, please contact me via the contact form. I will then respond to you via email within 5 working days to discuss the option of a free 10-minute telephone consultation, where we can talk about your goals and you can ask questions about the process and me.
We can also discuss appointment options. Remote appointments are via video consultation using Zoom, and can be arranged for Tuesdays and Fridays, and other evenings through-out the week. In person appointments are available at Glencairn House Clinic, Sherborne, Dorset on a Friday.
Please check your 'Junk' mailbox for my reply, if you've not heard back from me.
Once an appointment is arranged, I will email you your appointment details, your invoice for payment, as well as some on-line assessment forms.
I kindly ask you to complete the forms prior to our appointment as they will help to guide my assessment.
At the appointment, we will discuss your goals, and following my assessment, we will agree on a personalised plan for you. I will then send you a copy of the care plan, via email, and also send a copy to your GP, with your consent.
I offer follow-up appointments, however the need and number of these will vary from person to person. We can discuss follow-up options as part of the initial telephone consultation, or at the appointment.
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Mrs A, Sherborne
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Here are just a few of questions I get asked regularly. Theres are more on the Services and Fees page. If you still don’t have the answer to your question, please feel free to pop me a message using the form below.
This will depend on the individual and their condition and will be discussed with you in more detail at your first appointment.
As a guide:
However, some people may require more appointments to achieve their goals, and likewise, a one-off appointment may be adequate for others.
I do not specialise in active eating disorder management, and working with a dietitian in isolation for this condition would not be recommended. Therefore, if you have an active eating disorder, I would recommend you see a specialist eating disorder dietitian who works as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Please contact me, via the contact button or email me at info@leahseamarkdiet.co.uk, with your appointment enquiry.
I will then contact you within 5 working days to discuss appointment options.
Please check your ‘Junk’ mailbox for my reply, if you’ve not heard back from me.
Appointments are available on Tuesday and Fridays, and some other evenings.
In-person appointments at Glencairn House Clinic are available Fridays, and can be booked directly with them by calling 01935 817442
No, I am not able to make an official diagnosis. However, following our detailed assessment, I may suspect a condition, and if appropriate and with your permission, I will write to your GP with the suspected diagnosis, and if valid diagnostic tests are available, recommend these are considered. We will also explore the diet and lifestyle recommendations for the suspected condition.
A dietitian is an expert in nutrition, and its role in health and disease. Dietitians can assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems using the most up-to-date scientific and medical research. To become a registered dietitian, you must complete the relevant university degree, including placements and adhere to the standards set by the Health & Care Professions Council.
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