One-to-One Consultations
What would more energy mean for you?
What would more energy mean for you?
After your free discovery call, there's a detailed questionnaire and food diary to complete before your initial consultation which lasts for 75 minutes.
During the initial consultation, we'll delve a little deeper with the aim of identifying the underlying imbalances that may be contributing to your symptoms. We'll then work together on your personal Re-energisation plan, which will include dietary and lifestyle recommendations. Although I take food-first approach, supplements may be suggested if relevant, and functional testing may be recommended if it can provide further insight to inform your bespoke plan.
Your follow-up appointment is usually 4 weeks later and lasts 60 minutes. We'll discuss how you've been getting on, the results of any test, and review and revise your plan accordingly.
Samantha Blackburn
Registered Nutritional Therapist & Lifestyle Medicine Practitioner
BA (Hons), DipION, mBANT, CNHC
"I started working with Sam as part of my recovery programme for ME/CFS. Sam was wonderful to work with; experienced, highly knowledgeable, caring, diligent and conscientious.
We worked together for 18 months and during that time she took my physical health to a place that gave my body a fighting chance against, what we later discovered, were some particularly chronic underlying infections.
I am now in a place of better strength to take the next step in tackling these infections and taking my physical health to the next level." Louise, Oct24
"I came to Sam following nearly 20 years of fatigue and gut issues, and having tried many different things over the years but to no avail. I was losing hope that I could be helped, and was desperate for some answers. My GP had only been able to give me limited support, and I had worked with a previous practitioner but felt I was lacking direction and support, and was confused as to whether there was a way forward.
Sam impressed me from the beginning with her knowledge, empathy and commitment to help me, and I quickly felt supported and understood. She has worked relentlessly to find the root cause of my health issues, and was able to facilitate valuable tests which showed I had a virus causing my gut issues. This information gave me the validation I had not had previously, and enabled Sam to offer me more targeted support.
My fatigue and brain fog are much improved, and whilst there is still room for improvement, I know that there is hope and Sam has a plan! Previously I thought that I was too sensitive to be able to heal and that I was stuck with these issues for life. I now have a greater understanding of the causes of my symptoms and how to manage them, and am hopeful that in time I will be able to recover fully. Sam is a safe pair of hands and I would recommend working with her to anyone with fatigue or gut conditions, I only wish I had found her years ago!" Laura, Feb24.
"Sam has been an invaluable part of my improving health journey. Her expertise has helped me immensely, particularly when medics have been 'at a loss'. My energy levels, fatigue, thyroid health and other factors have all shown an improvement whilst taking on board Sam's advice. I have found Sam to be a very useful proactive extra pair of eyes, she brings her knowledge, research and information to the table and works hard to answer specific queries in a very timely manner. I thoroughly recommend her to anyone who may need help with their nutrition." Zoe, Sept 23, Google review
“I have been working with Sam in order to reduce the effects of M.E. and IBS with the aim of reducing pain and improving my energy levels. Sam has recommended supplements and small changes to the types of food I eat with the aim of reducing inflammation and the effects of long-term stress. I have been able to maintain these changes and I make more mindful of what, when and how I eat. As a result, I have seen improvements in my quality of sleep, energy levels and a reduction of pain intensity. Seeing these improvements encourages me to keep going with these healthier choices and I am enjoying what I am eating.
I have found Sam’s approach to be professional but also very patient, understanding and easy to talk
to. I felt very comfortable asking her questions and she explained things in a way I could understand, which was great as I do not have any previous experience of working with a nutritional therapist. She was understanding of the health issues I discussed with her and the associated problems and symptoms. Sam’s understanding approach regarding allowed me to making changes at my pace which helped me to build confidence in trying new supplements. I have confidence in her knowledge expertise and recommendations, which means I would have no hesitation in recommending Sam to others.” Cheryl, May23.
"I went to Sam for help after suffering with ME for over 15 years. I found one of the main issues I hadn’t addressed was my diet or lack of nutrition. I was very impressed with the detail of testing done to rule out other conditions and guide a way forward for treatment. I was given many tips to make eating food easier especially for when I was exhausted and dreaded cooking. Sam is very understanding and easy to talk to despite my emotions sometimes taking hold. She was very thorough with her questions and responses to my answers. I found it was easier to talk to then going to a CFS clinic and speaking to Drs who just have a set tick list. I was guided in the right way of supplements to take as I found them very helpful and noticed the changes. I would definitely recommend Sam to friends and family as I was very happy with the progress I made mentally and physically." Sarah, Nov22.
"I came to see Sam for help with ME/CFS and endometriosis. Now I have more energy, feel healthier and have a better knowledge about my body and what is really going on. Sam is knowledgeable and is very trustworthy."Anon, Jul22
" I suffer with Long Covid, perimenopause, fatigue & tiredness & sugar cravings. I was very impressed with Sam’s knowledge and found the session interesting and informative. Sam gave me lots to consider and some reassurance on what I was already doing which was helpful. She made some sensible suggestions about where I could make some modifications to my diet and some additional supplements and explained them well in context to my symptoms, health and wishes. I didn’t expect Sam to go into so much detail in linking different body systems together but it put things into context which was very helpful for my understanding." Hannah, Jul22. (Full Google review)
"Working with Sam has been life-changing for me"
At the start of Sam’s programme, I was in a right mess – exhausted and permanently fatigued, experiencing rampant food intolerances, problems with memory concentration and focus, a non-functioning sleep cycle and an inability to make decisions. Now, six months later, I am starting to enjoy life again: planning to move house in the next year, able to sleep through the night sometimes and wake rested, able to eat a wider range of foods consistently without becoming ill afterwards, still weary but without the chronic exhaustion that was so debilitating.
Working with Sam has been life-changing for me. She is an able listener and effective at adjusting the pace of the programme to work with my super-sensitive system. Working with her feels like a partnership – her objectivity, extensive knowledge and experience allied to my willingness to do what it takes." A, Oct21. (Full review)
"Sam’s work changed my life for good"
"Sam has given quality of life back after 3 years suffering from intestinal problems. I had low energy, feeling poorly all the time, mood swings that destroyed relationships, terror of eating in case I reacted badly, and severe skin reactions. I was consumed by my condition, physically and emotionally. Until I met Sam.10 months later, I feel more energised, concentration levels improved, mood is stable, I sleep better, and my skin looks happier once again. I have been able to eat foods I haven’t eaten in a long time, and I am no longer scared of eating away from home.
Sam’s work changed my life for good. I cannot thank her enough for believing in my condition, for her kind perseverance, for tailoring the service to my body's needs, for simply giving me my health and my happiness back." Cristina, Jul21. (Full Google review)
"I contacted Sam because I have chronic fatigue and pain. She went straight to the problem and sought a holistic solution, looking at nutrition, sleep, digestion, and hormones and my energy has improved. Sam is highly professional, efficient and she is a lovely person. Thanks Sam!" Monica, Jul 21
“I contacted Sam as I’d been suffering with debilitating fatigue and pain for 4 years following a virus. I had been improving slowly but flare-ups left me housebound. After following Sam's advice, both the pain and fatigue are much improved. Sam is professional and knowledgeable. She is happy to explain the science behind things which I like to understand having a scientific background myself." Janette, Feb21
"After following the recommendations for the last 7 days, I'm managing to get up before midday for the first time in months, I am not flagging so much by mid afternoon, I have lost over 1lb in weight and 1inch off my waist measurement even though I seem to be eating more, my restless legs and leg pains which have plagued me every night for months have reduced in intensity and my brain fog is not so bad. I know this is early days, but WOW, this is so encouraging!" Sheryl, Sep20.