An Apple a Day Nutrition | Nutritionist | Kingston upon Thames - Kingston upon Thames

Keval

I first started working with Irina after suffering from chronic urticaria for a number of years. My symptoms were quite severe with regular daily bouts of hives appearing on my body. After doing some testing that Irina recommended, we then began a supplement, diet and lifestyle protocol which very quickly began to improve my symptoms. I knew exactly why we were doing each recommendation as Irina had ensured to explain the results of my tests to me in detail, this made the implementation of her suggestions much easier. I found Irina to be warm, welcoming and friendly. She regularly went above and beyond to support me in different areas of my life, which allowed me to feel the best I have ever felt. Finding Irina was a blessing for me and the process of working with her was seamless. As time went on and my symptoms kept improving Irina adapted my plan to better fit my lifestyle and goals which was very helpful. She has had a huge impact on my life and has allowed me to start living my life the way I have always wanted to and I am very grateful to her for her support in my recovery journey.

Hannah L.

Before coming to Irina- I was at a complete loss with my health. I had been under MANY different doctors, spent so much on testing, and had very little information given to me about how to deal with my condition. I felt helpless, and was making decisions based off the very little information I had. This left me feeling terrified to consume anything that I saw as a “trigger”, worsening my mental and physical wellbeing.

When choosing to see Irina, I was initially apprehensive- as I had previously been seeking a more traditional medical route, and was worried that the natural path would be ineffective. However, I realised I had no need to worry- as Irina started teaching me about my condition, did tests that highlighted information about my digestive issues, and worked throughly with me to explain the way forward.

Within months of working alongside Irina, I feel i have been equipped with so much knowledge about my digestion and other health conditions, creating a ‘toolbox’ to fall back on if symptoms ever arise. Progress has been gradual, but HUGE in terms of what I am now able to tolerate and enjoy (most fodmaps and even alcohol!!).

Each consultation is extremely thorough, which I have never experienced with any other professional- Irina really takes the time to listen and understand. I’ve felt reassured and in really safe hands since working with her- and have been able to have open and easy communication anytime something comes up.

The top 3 results since working with Irina have been restoring my gut health, making calming lifestyle changes, and generally getting my life back together (which is a pretty big deal!!)

I’d absolutely recommend Irina, and want to thank her for being so amazing and guiding me out of a really dark and difficult place 💖

Freddie G.

Irina is a very knowledgeable, professional and most importantly caring person who has made a huge difference in my life. She helped me to understand my body, the impact of my old diet and how to make the right changes and adopt a new diet in order to loose weight! I can't recommend her enough!

Paul T.

I was introduced to Irina by my sister-in-law and I was apprehensive about embarking on such a long-term intensive experience. But I knew that if I was going to find a solution to my bowel problems then I had to give it a go. I also knew I would have to open up and be honest anbout what was happening and what I wanted in the future.

In every consultation Irina was brilliant at mixing really specific personal knowledge that would be of relevance to my and my symptoms with helpful recommendations for supplements and advice about how to eat, what to eat and when to eat.

It made it easy for me to follow her programme and knowing that I was consulting with her on a regular basis helped keep the information front of mind.

Now I have a "calmer" bowel (!), more understanding about food and food types, a new routine for breakfast every morning and a holisitically more positive approach to long-term nutritional health.

I can't thank Irina enough!

Helina

My experience with Irina has been great. She is motivating, patient, and really tailors her approach to help you reach your health goals.

I came to her in the Summer of 2023 looking to heal my gut and balance my hormones after struggling with an unpredictable stomach, and heavy, irregular menstrual cycles.

Since working together, my stomach discomfort has gone, and my menstrual cycles are both within a healthy range and at a manageable flow.

I've learnt so much about food and how it fuels and nourishes the body which has been fascinating. My cooking confidence has grown so much too, and I now feel able to cook healthy, nutritious meals that I know are helping my body in more ways than one.

What I really loved about working with Irina was her holistic approach. As someone who struggles with anxiety, I knew my symptoms could be influenced by it, and she took this into consideration throughout the process. She shared several lifestyle recommendations that have definitely made a difference and I continue to do to this day.

If you are looking to make long-lasting, positive changes in your health, I highly recommend Irina.

Anna H.

I have really enjoyed working with Irina.
I initially contacted her as I was so tired of spending my life in a yo-yo dieting cycle. My relationship with food was so bad that I barely knew what to eat any more and I had developed extremely unhealthy eating habits. I was tired, miserable and anxious around food.
Irina has changed my thinking in so many ways. She is kind and patient and our sessions have thoroughly explored how I got to that position and how to make manageable and sustainable changes to improve my health and outlook. I found Irina to be thorough and really committed to supporting her clients. She was always there when I needed her.
I have sorted some long-standing gut issues and an irritating skin problem.
I am proud of the changes that I have made and the habits that I have broken and I know that Irina has equipped me to face the future much more positively.

Priya T.

Irina (@ An Apple a Day Nutrition) has been instrumental in helping me understand my gut health and SIBO. She has a very holistic way of analysing gut health where she concentrates not only on the diet but also on mental well-being. She helped me with my anxiety of reintroducing new foods often finding what was causing my flare ups. I haven't completely eradicated SIBO, but I am at a place where I understand my own health much better , what food I can and cannot tolerate , how to introduce new food, how to cope with my anxiety and also how to look after my mental health. Without Irina's support and guidance this journey would have been very difficult. Thanks to her help, guidance and support I can manage SIBO much better.

Daria K.

Highly recommend Irina as she has been great at helping me to improve my physical and mentall wellbeing thanks to her qualified nutritional advice and very kind mental support she provided for the whole treatment period. Irina truly cared about how I felt when I implemented each recommendation and adjusted the plan when something was not feasible to follow on my end. Irina checked in with me weekly to ensure that the progress is being made and she was very supportive when I felt down and believed that nothing will ever get better. I believe that her mental support helped me a lot along with nutritional recommendations.