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Meet your experts

Dr Kirstie Lawton, PhD, MSc, FBANT

 

Nutrition and the Brain was founded by Dr Kirstie Lawton, Director of You Nutrition Clinic, to support and educate those with neurological and neurodegenerative symptoms and diagnoses. Kirstie's clinical work on diet and lifestyle approaches to support those with Motor Neurone Disease (MND)/Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)/Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS). She is supported by a highly qualified and experienced clinical team, who support clients with a variety of neurological health conditions: 

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Kirstie is an AfN registered Nutritionist, a BANT registered Nutritionist (FBANT), and a CNHC registered Nutritional Therapist, with a nutrition career spanning more than 20 years. Her interest in brain health is based on her own experience with a seemingly undiagnosable range of neurological symptoms, which have improved through diet, lifestyle and nutraceutical support. You Nutrition Clinic was founded in 2020, and now has a team of healthcare professionals who specialise in neurodegenerative and neurological health conditions. 

 

She obtained a BSc Hons in Public Health Nutrition and a PhD in Nutrition from Queen Margaret University in Edinburgh, and a DipION in Nutritional Therapy from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition in Richmond, London, and a PGCE in Higher Education at the University of London to support her academic role. She also has an MSc in Neuroscience and Neurodegeneration through the University of Sheffield School of Medicine and Population Health. 

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In addition to her academic role, Kirstie was integral in the establishment of the UK's first level 6 Graduate Diploma in Integrative Functional Nutrition at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition in collaboration with Portsmouth University, which was developed to support medical doctors, allied and complementary healthcare practitioners, to understand and incorporate functional nutritional concepts into their current practice. She is also a member of the editorial board of the Nutritional Medicine Institute (NMI) and journal. ​

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Richard Moore

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You Nutrition has a dedicated researcher, Richard Moore, who is responsible for monitoring the wider literature and ensuring that all clinical supplement protocols are evidence-based. Richard is also responsible for our Substack, our Instagram page and our weekly blog.

 

Follow along for an up-to-date breakdown of the latest in the world of nutrition and neuroscience!

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The clinical team​​

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Deborah: RD RNTP MSc, PGDip, BSc (MND/ALS; nutrition and lifestyle support for carers)

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Kerry: RNTP BSc, PGDip (MND/ALS; Neuroimmune conditions, Neurological Lyme Disease)

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Rachael: Consultant RN (MND/ALS, other neurodegenerative conditions)

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Nicolle: RN RNTP BSc, DipION (Alzheimer's & Dementia; Epilepsy; Brain injury & CTE)

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Melody: RNTP MSc, BSc, DipION (Parkinson's Disease & Parkinsonism)

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Jessica: RNTP DipION (paediatric & young adult complex autism; PANS/PANDAS; Neurological Lyme Disease)

 

Clare RNTP CNM (paediatric & young adult neurological health and neurodivergence)

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Rae: Breathwork and Movement Practitioner

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Our clinic manager, Magdalena can guide you through the clinical offerings and help you to schedule your support package. 

 

To schedule a consultation, contact us with a brief overview of your health concern, or fill out the form here.

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Clinical appointments are delivered via Zoom.​ You Nutrition Clinic Our on a Continual Support Package model for neurodegenerative and complex neurological conditions, to ensure that you receive the support that you need. Packages start at as low as £195 per month for new clients and £95 per month for long term clients. You can find more information about the different tiers and options available here: You Nutrition Clinic website

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Conditions we work with​

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You Nutrition Clinic has a primary focus on neurodegenerative health, however there is support also available for mental wellness, nutritional psychiatry and neurodivergence. Support is available for all neurodegenerative, neurological and neuroimmune health conditions including: ​

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  • Motor Neurone Disease/Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (MND/ALS)

  • Primary Lateral Sclerosis (PLS)

  • Parkinson's Disease and Parkinsonism

  • Cognitive health concerns including Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia

  • Huntington's Disease

  • Brain injury and CTE

  • Neurological autoimmune conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Inclusion Body Myositis (IBM) and Myasthenia Gravis

  • Epilepsy and non-epileptic seizures

  • Functional Neurological Disorder (FND)

  • Stroke

  • PANS/PANDAS

  • Neurological Lyme

  • Autistic Spectrum Disorders , including ARFID, ADD, ADHD, OCD, dyslexia and dyspraxia

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Reach out to us today to discuss our clinical care programmes, and to better understand how we can support you. 

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