About
Rosie Cardoe DipNT CNM ANP
Diploma in Nutritional Therapy, The College of Naturopathic Medicine
My Story
Always passionate about food, I spent thirty years in the catering industry as a private cook, teacher and home economist, finally running a chalet in the Alps for five years. I then decided to take that knowledge further, and turned my attention to the science of nutrition.
I've always loved good, healthy food, but in my youth I had an equal love for the not-so-healthy, along with a fair amount of a party lifestyle too. By mid-life it had all begun to catch up with me: IBS symptoms, rising cholesterol and blood pressure, poor sleep, low mood and unwanted weight gain.
So I took matters into my own hands. I studied nutrition at the College of Naturopathic Medicine, where I found the knowledge to turn around my diet and my lifestyle for good. The changes to my health were remarkable, and surprisingly easy to achieve. I built a toolkit of tactics that keep my daily diet on track without any hardship or cravings.
That personal experience now sits alongside a professional one. I'm a member of the General Naturopathic Council and the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners, the UK's largest professional body for naturopathic and natural healthcare therapists, and I use evidence-based testing to understand what's really going on in a client's body, rather than relying on guesswork.
I bring the same approach whether I'm working with an individual client, running a workshop, or speaking to a group: food has to taste good and fit into a real life, and every recommendation has to be grounded in proper science.
I'm now looking forward to a happy, healthy older age. I'm slimmer, a stone lighter as a happy consequence of eating well, fitter and happier, with plenty of energy and enthusiasm to share what I've learned with you.
I'm here to help you do the same, whatever stage of life or health you're starting from.
What to Expect When Working With Me
Getting in touch. We start with a short, free discovery call. This is a chance for you to ask questions and for me to understand a little about your goals, so we can find the right fit together.
Preparing for your consultation. I'll send you a questionnaire and a food diary to complete beforehand. This gives me a real picture of your health, lifestyle and eating habits before we even meet.
Your first consultation. We'll talk through your health history, current symptoms and what you'd like to achieve. I'll also consider whether any functional testing might help us get to the root of what's going on.
Your personalised plan. Using everything I've learned, I'll build a nutrition plan around your life, not a generic template. It will include practical guidance, recipe ideas and, where appropriate, advice on supplements and lifestyle changes.
Ongoing support. Change takes time, so we'll meet again to review your progress, celebrate what's working and adjust the plan as needed. You'll have my support between sessions too, so you're never left to figure things out alone.
"Rosie gave me some excellent strategies and health tips which have made switching to a better diet, so easy and enjoyable."
Sarah
