Nutritional therapists primarily work with clients in a private practice. Tasks are likely to include:
- Conducting one-to-one confidential consultations, initially of about 60 to 90 minutes, to assess the client’s current health problems, medical and family history, diet and lifestyle;
- Running shorter follow-up review meetings, depending on the complexity and severity of a client’s condition;
- Explaining the physiological impact of complex biochemical imbalances and nutritional deficiencies to help the client understand their condition, assessment and treatment plan;
recommending laboratory tests, which give indications of nutritional imbalances, the functioning of the liver and the digestive system;
- Agreeing on a personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan, which will include dietary recommendations, and may also include a nutritional-supplement plan based on an analysis of the condition and laboratory results;
- Writing comprehensive notes from questionnaires and open discussion, creating confidential reports with recommendations for clients and keeping all records on computer to track progress.