Clearing acne and healing your gut through diet & nutrition

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You probably won’t believe this because you’ve heard it all before, but:

I know how you feel.

I’ve been exactly where you are now, feeling hopeless, discouraged and resigning yourself to having acne and a swollen, bloated stomach for the rest of your life. I’ve felt trapped in my own body, scared to look in the mirror.

I’ve been there.

I’ve come out of the other side.

And now I’m here to help you do the same.

Clear your acne with me

How nutritional therapy made me feel like me again

If you’re sceptical that something as simple as food and supplements can clear your acne and fix your gut, you aren’t alone. I’ve been there myself.

I could tell you about the science behind nutrition, gut health, acne, and hormones, and bombard you with sciencey jargon until the cows come home. I could write an entire thesis on probiotics and gluten and vitamin deficiencies and iron and a hundred-and-one other things.

But it’d probably send you to sleep. Because you don’t care about any of that stuff.

You care about clearing your acne. You care about taking back control of your skin. You care about finally feeling confident again.

So let me tell you my story. Because I’ve been on the journey you’re on – and I’ve seen first-hand how powerful nutritional therapy can be for clearing acne.

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Hormonal acne hit me hard…

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When puberty hit, acne came along too. And while we all learn to deal with the hormonal challenges puberty throws at us, dealing with the acne was far tougher.

I felt like a stranger in my own body, trapped in skin that didn’t feel like mine.

And sure, acne is fairly common in puberty. But when it refused to budge as I approached my 20s and beyond, that’s when I turned in desperation to miracle cures and snapped up every magic bullet the skincare industry threw at me.

And nothing worked.

There was no skin cream, no facial, no 12-step morning routine that cured my acne. Nothing.

… and traditional medicine failed me.

,I turned to my GP for help, thinking there must be something, anything, that would help my skin. That’s what GPs are for, right? To help us?

After my first GP visit, I felt like I’d made a tiny step in the right direction. I’d been recommended a 6-month course of antibiotics and benzoyl peroxide (a medicated skin cream that promised to clear up bacteria and prevent more breakouts).

But my hopefulness was short-lived.

I had a pretty severe reaction to benzoyl peroxide, leaving my skin even more irritated and inflamed than the breakouts ever had. I’d taken one step forward, and at least three steps backwards.

At this time, my gut was also in a bad way. I would wake up bloated, I was bloated whether I did or didn’t eat, and by the end of the day my stomach was so swollen I looked 6 months pregnant. I’d randomly experience stomach pains and couldn’t pinpoint what food was causing the issue.

Nothing was working, and I’d lost almost all my confidence, self-esteem and motivation. All I wanted to do was hide my skin and body away from the world.

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I feel like this - help me!

    
 
 
      Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had psoriasis all over my body and scalp when I started working with Emilia. I was apprehensive about seeing a nutritionist as I enjoy my food and didn’t want a restrictive diet. Emilia was really helpful, worked within my budget and I saw results without having to make drastic changes to what I eat. Emilia advised me to do some testing which I’m so glad I did as we’ve managed to clear pretty much all of my psoriasis.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Emilia has had such a positive impact on my health and confidence. Before starting nutrition coaching, I struggled with breakouts, irregular cycles and understanding my body and triggers. I now feel so much more in tune with my body and much more confident in managing my skin. Emilia has helped me understand and improve my gut health, while also changing my mindset around stress and overthinking my skin. She’s kind, patient and understanding, and always explains everything clearly and simply. I’d definitely recommend working with Emilia – I’ve been so happy with the support I’ve received and really appreciate everything she’s done for me! 😊
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Emilia is an absolute angel that I am grateful to have met🥹 I've been working with her on my gut and skin for a year and seen lots of improvements. The journey is long and bumpy but she has always been extremely encouraging and supportive, as well as natural and outgoing. On top of that, she's got an amazing sense of humour, which definitely helps too :) The event Emilia organised was lovely and such a great idea and as a bonus I got the chance to meet her lovely sister and cousin too. Sometimes all we need is a community that understands us and where we feel safe and confident to let it all out. You should guys join the next ones for a mix of movement and talks!
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm really enjoying working with Emilia so far, although our sessions haven't finished yet, the discussion of my tests and protocols were really in depth, and they have helped me manage my skin better. Emilia is very giving with her time and knowledge. I'm really excited to continue working together to see the end results and how to maintain this in the future. Thanks Emilia!
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’ve been working with Emilia for a couple of years, and she’s been incredibly supportive throughout my journey to improve my skin and learn more about nutrition. Emilia is approachable, friendly, and always takes the time to answer any questions or concerns with kindness and thoughtfulness. She has made learning about nutrition easy to understand and has helped me make positive changes that have improved my skin. She also understands that improving your skin especially when dealing with breakouts isn’t always an easy or straightforward process. There are always bumps in the road! Throughout that journey, she’s been there to support and encourage me every step of the way. I’d highly recommend Emilia to anyone looking to improve their nutrition while also supporting their skin health.
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can't thank Emilia enough! Her patience and expertise has helped me to make such significant progress in my skin, but more importantly in managing multiple chronic illness symptoms simultaneously. I never could have imagined being in this position with my health a few years ago, and I have Emilia to thank for that.  And I look forward to continuing to work together over the coming years.
  
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   Kirti Mistry 
 
 
 
 
     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Emilia was really knowledgable, friendly and relatable. She was great at explaining the process in our enquiry call, and helped me set up the best plan. She recommended the best testing that would benefit me, and then arranged a call with me as soon as my test results were back. She explained everything in detail so I could understand what underlying issues I had which were affecting my skin. She set up some great supplement plans and gave me lots of dietary advice. My skin improved massively, as well as my health! I feel much happier in my skin now that my acne is improved. Finding the root cause of acne is so, so important, and the doctors don’t tell you this! Thank you Emilia 😊
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Emilia has been absolutely life changing! She’s amazing at what she does, she’s so knowledgable and truly cares. Every area of my life has improved/enhanced with her support. Forever grateful to Emilia 🤍
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Most imformative sessions and put across by yourself in a relaxing environment
  
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     Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I could not recommend Emilia enough, she is such a knowledgable and caring person. I contacted Emilia in January after struggling with acne for over 12 years on and off. I was at my lowest and thought my last resort  was to try roaccutane for the 2nd time. It really got me down so much that I would avoid my loved ones if I had no makeup on etc. I worked with Emilia for around 7 months on my nutrient deficiencies and hormonal imbalances through dietary changes and supplements to heal my from the inside out naturally. To say I am happy with how far ive come is a complete understatement. I feel so much more confident, I have more energy and feel like my skin no longer holds me back as much. Im still on my journey, but I can really see that finish line!
  
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Understanding PCOS, Crohn’s & hormones.

At around the same time that I was hitting rock bottom, my brother was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease and became very ill really quickly.

For his sake and for mine, I decided enough was enough.

I wasn’t going to let acne and IBS rule my life and I wasn’t going to let Crohn’s rule my brother’s life. I was going to take matters into my own hands and do something about it.

After many nights of Googling, I decided to study Naturopathic Nutrition. It seemed like the one thing I hadn’t yet tried, and I figured that even if it didn’t help me clear my acne, I could at least help my brother with his illness.

It was early on in my studies that I came across Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) and it felt like reading about my exact life. I had so many PCOS symptoms I was surprised that I hadn’t come across it before – so after another trip to the GP, a barrage of hormone tests and an ultrasound to top it all off, I was diagnosed with PCOS.

And I felt so relieved.

Finally, I had an answer as to why nothing was helping my skin. It wasn’t because I was destined to have acne for the rest of my life. It wasn’t that I hadn’t found the perfect skincare routine yet. And it wasn’t because it was just genetics.

It was a hormone imbalance, and something I could finally start addressing.

Holistic nutrition cleared my acne – and gave me my life back

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While I was studying, I began seeing a holistic nutritionist to help with my PCOS, IBS and acne.

And (I know I’m biased, but I cannot stress this enough) it was life-changing.

I finally understood what my body needed from me, what I needed to give it, and how I could work together with it instead of fighting against it.

A series of functional tests showed issues with my hormones, inflammation, blood sugar balance and gut health – and, together with my nutritionist, we started to rebalance my body from the inside out.

And it worked.

My acne cleared. My PCOS symptoms reduced. My energy improved.

My periods became more regular. My IBS was more manageable. I was no longer getting tonsillitis 5 times in a year (true story).

I was able to focus better, I finally felt more motivated, and my self-esteem improved – all because I was finally giving my body what it needed.

It didn’t need hundreds of skin creams or antibiotics or anything else I’d been trying for almost a decade.

It just needed the right foods, the right supplements and a little bit of TLC.

I finally felt like me again, and now I’m here to help you on the same journey.

Book a consultation to take back your life

Nutritional Therapist at your service

Now for the boring but necessary stuff…

How am I qualified to help you on your acne journey?

I trained in Naturopathic Nutrition at the College of Naturopathic Medicine and went on to further my studies with The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM).

My passion for skin health led me to deepen my knowledge beyond nutrition alone, qualifying as a Level 3 Skin Specialist so I could better understand the skin barrier and how topical treatments work alongside internal support.

Alongside my clinical practice, I’ve been part of the Clinical Nutrition Team at BioCare, providing practitioner education and clinical support to both clients and healthcare professionals. I’ve also helped deliver the NHS Healthier You Programme, supporting those with pre-diabetes to improve their health through personalised diet and lifestyle changes.

I’m also a member of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and registered practitioner with the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) which means even though I’ve “finished” my academic studies, I’m required to complete a minimum of 30 hours every year building on my nutritional knowledge so that I’m always giving the most up-to-date, research-backed recommendations for you.

I have an annoyingly insatiable appetite for learning everything there is to know about the human body and how interconnected every part of it is, so when I’m not helping clients you’ll usually find me reading journal articles, attending conferences or catching up on a webinar.

And when I’m not being a nutrition-nerd, you’ll usually find me experimenting with new recipes, wandering around art galleries, travelling to explore different cultures and their food traditions, or adding yet another cookbook to my growing collection.