GAPS Nutritional Protocol

Dr Natasha the creator of the Gut & Psychology Syndrome and Gut & Physiology Syndrome (GAPS) nutritional protocol has a degree in medicine and post-graduate degrees in neurology and human nutrition.

When her son was diagnosed with autism, she looked at ways to support him. She discovered the vital connection between the health of a person's gut and the health of their brain, as well as the rest of their body. As a result, Dr Natasha has designed a highly successful protocol to support neurodevelopmental and autoimmune conditions. 

What does the GAPS nutritional protocol involve?

1. The GAPS diet - GAPS conditions originate in the digestive system. What we eat has a direct impact on our mental and physical wellbeing. Ultimately, we are looking at healing and sealing the gut by eating nutritious foods. As well as removing ones that damage our gut and increase toxicity in our body.
2. A tailored supplementation programme. Although, the aim of the GAPS nutritional protocol is to get the vitamins, minerals and probiotics you need via traditional ways of preparing food.
3. Detoxification and lifestyle changes.

My GAPS story pretty much started from the moment I was born; however, I didn’t appreciate it until many years later. 

I was a caesarean birth, and whilst breastfed for a good period I displayed many GAPS symptoms from a young age. Colic and temperamental bowels, followed by eczema and hyperactivity. My mum quickly identified dairy was a trigger. My parents bought and bred goats so I could drink raw milk. 

I then ‘grew out’ of eczema (how many times have we heard that?) only to develop asthma as a teenager and then probably no surprise depression in my 20s.

When conventional medicine couldn’t get to the root cause of my other health issues I started working with a naturopath. I realise now she used many GAPS principles. Working with her radically changed my health, which led to a complete career change.

I slowly started to retrain in coaching, hypnotherapy, kinesiology and naturopathic nutritional therapy. Since retraining I’ve worked extensively with clients presenting GAPS symptoms – anxiety, depression, and / or an autoimmune condition. Also, ASD and ADHD clients. The more I read about GAPS the more I knew it was a missing tool in my toolbox. I qualified as a Certified GAPS Practitioner fresh out of lockdown.

Due to the robustness of the training, I discovered what was causing my partner discomfort and could trace it back to a double malaria infestation he had in his 20s. With the training you very much live and breathe the protocol. My partner fully embraced this with me, and he was amazed by the transformation he experienced.

As a Certified GAPS Practitioner (CGP) we work in partnership to design the protocol that is right for you or your child.

Due to the bespoke nature and the level of support clients typically need when following the GAPS nutritional protocol I offer a comprehensive package instead of individual sessions for £895.00. The package is valid for 6-months from time of booking.

The package includes:

• Initial consultation (worth £215.00)
• Remote hair sample testing (worth £115.00)
• Personalised detailed report and protocol (circa 10 pages)
• GAPS workbook
• Discounted GAPS compliant supplements (10-15% off)
• Two follow up appointments to be taken within six-months (worth £115.00 each)
• Intermittent message support via the Practice Better app Monday to Friday 10:00 to 16:00 (worth £55.00 for 2-weeks)

“After putting off sorting my gut out for what must be 30-years I was motivated to start working with Laura. She has been with me every step of the way to explain when to introduce new foods and supplements. She even gave me detailed advice on how to use an enema (above and beyond in my opinion). GAPS isn’t for the fainthearted and undetermined, it is worth it though. I no longer get stomach pain and am pleased with the size and shape of my waist now. I have lost almost 3 stone and 7 inches from around my belly button. I’m so happy I can eat foods that previously caused me pain.”

Landlord, London