Nicola Martin (BA Hons, DipCNM, mBant, CNHC)
WHO I WORK WITH:
I work with people who know the importance of looking after their health, quality of life and longevity, but find it difficult to translate that knowledge into action. Perhaps life feels full, your time and energy are stretched thin, or you're finding it difficult to prioritise your own wellbeing. Maybe you're simply looking for a more sustainable way of eating that supports your health while still allowing you to enjoy the foods and moments that make life special.
Wherever you find yourself, you don't need more pressure, rigid rules or another list of things you should be doing. My role is to help you bridge the gap between knowing what might support your health and finding an approach that feels realistic and right for you - one that fits into your life and can support you for the long term.
MY STORY:
My passion for food and wellbeing started long before I became a Registered Nutritional Therapist. Growing up in rural Lincolnshire, home cooking and wellbeing were part of everyday life. My mum was a Food Technology teacher and my Dad and Brother, keen sportsmen. Some of my earliest memories are of me standing on a chair beside the Aga, helping create wonderfully messy dishes - some nutritious, others decidedly less so!
I loved recipe books, experimenting in the kitchen and discovering the connection between food, health and how we feel. I’ve always believed that eating for health shouldn’t mean missing out on the foods you love - something that remains at the heart of my approach today.
In my 20s and early 30’s, life in fast-paced corporate London looked very different. I worked hard, played hard and became increasingly disconnected from my own wellbeing. Fatigue, anxiety, difficult menstrual cycles, restrictive eating, yo-yo dieting and relentless exercise became part of my story. I was constantly pushing myself to do more, while relying on caffeine, sugar and food on the go to keep going.
In 2018, I embarked on a long-held ambition, beginning my three-year journey at the College of Naturopathic Medicine. Graduating with Distinction as a Nutritional Therapist was a proud and pivotal moment, marking the beginning of a deeper understanding of how nutrition can support our health and wellbeing.
It transformed my own relationship with food, health and self-care, inspiring me to help others feel their best, from the inside out. My own experience showed me first-hand the cost of constantly ‘pushing through’ without giving yourself the support you need. It also sparked my passion for helping others who are running at a million miles an hour and want to feel like themselves again.
Today, I’m on a mission to educate, empower and improve quality of life through great food and nutrition - helping you feel better, function better and enjoy life to the full.
