Charlotte Fraser works in partnership with clients to understand the relationships between nutrition, digestion, hormonal health, the nervous system, immune function and overall wellbeing. Her approach considers the wider picture, recognising that symptoms rarely exist in isolation and that each individual responds differently to the demands placed upon the body.
Gut health, the gut-brain axis and autoimmune disease are areas of particular interest in her practice. She also has an interest in developmental differences and speech and language delay. Charlotte has extensive experience supporting clients with digestive disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), as well as a wide range of autoimmune conditions, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
Her work also encompasses chronic fatigue, hormonal health, fertility concerns, anxiety and depression. In addition, she works with athletes to support their individual nutritional requirements, physical performance and recovery.
Many of Charlotte’s clients come to her with complex, chronic or overlapping health concerns. Often, several body systems are involved, making it difficult to understand individual symptoms in isolation. Her approach considers the relationships between these different systems, alongside each person’s health history, nutritional needs and individual circumstances. This broader perspective helps identify patterns and contributing factors that may otherwise remain overlooked.
Charlotte provides personalised nutritional and lifestyle support for clients with a wide range of health concerns and individual goals, including:
- Asthma
- Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Autoimmune diseases
- Blood sugar regulation and insulin resistance
- Bone health and osteopenia / osteoporosis
- Brain and cognitive health
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (CFS/ME)
- Depression
- Developmental and speech and language delay
- Digestive disorders, including IBS, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis and ulcerative colitis
- Fertility concerns
- Food intolerances
- Gallbladder health and biliary function
- Hay fever and seasonal allergies
- Headaches and migraines
- High cholesterol
- Hormonal imbalances
- Insomnia and sleep difficulties
- Joint disorders
- Long COVID
- Low energy and persistent tiredness
- Menopause and perimenopause
- Methylation support and COMT gene variations
- Parkinson’s disease
- Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- Skin conditions, including acne, eczema and psoriasis
- Sports nutrition, performance and recovery
- Stress management
- Thyroid disorders
- Type 2 diabetes
- Weight management
- Weakened immune function
Laboratory Testing and Health Screening
The digestive system, brain, nervous system, hormones and immune system continually influence one another. Understanding these relationships is central to our approach to personalised nutrition.
The gut-brain axis illustrates the importance of these connections, particularly through its relationships with neurotransmitter activity, hormonal health, stress responses and emotional wellbeing. Communication between the gut and brain involves several interconnected pathways, including the nervous system, immune signalling, hormones and the gut microbiome.
Consequently, changes in one area may influence another. Stress, for example, can affect digestion, gut motility and hormonal regulation. Equally, digestive disturbances may interact with pathways involved in mood, concentration, energy and the body’s response to stress.
Laboratory testing helps us explore these relationships in greater detail. Gut microbiome testing provides insights into the composition and diversity of intestinal microorganisms. Meanwhile, DNA genetic testing and nutrigenomics help us understand inherited variations that may influence nutrient metabolism and individual physiological responses. We can also consider findings from other diagnostic investigations, including existing blood test results, alongside your health history, symptoms and individual circumstances.
However, conventional blood tests, while valuable, tell only part of the story. Results within standard reference ranges do not necessarily explain why someone continues to experience symptoms, particularly when several body systems interact and contribute to complex or overlapping health concerns.
For this reason, we look beyond individual test results to consider the wider picture. Health screening allows us to explore how you experience and respond to the demands of everyday life. Alongside established questionnaires, including the GAD-7, PHQ-9 and Perceived Stress Scale, we use our own assessment methods to examine individual stress responses, environmental influences and lifestyle patterns.
We also consider total biological load. Nutritional imbalances, digestive difficulties, hormonal changes, disrupted sleep, inflammation and ongoing stress can place overlapping demands on the body. Furthermore, each person’s nutritional resources, circumstances and capacity for recovery influence how they experience these pressures.
By bringing these different findings together, we can begin to recognise patterns that might otherwise remain overlooked. This understanding helps us develop personalised nutrition and lifestyle recommendations that address your individual needs, rather than focusing on symptoms in isolation.
Where appropriate, we also repeat selected tests and assessments during follow-up consultations to monitor changes and refine your programme.
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