D.A.R.I.N.G Approach to Healthcare

Environmental Health & Functional Medicine

  • 40% of autism symptoms have an environmental root rather than genetic, so mood, behaviour and communication may all be improved using natural interventions rather than pharmacological.
  • Pre-conception exposure to environmental toxins such as glyphosate increase your risk of having a child with autism.
  • Oxidative stress reduces your fertility levels.  A personalized detoxification plan PRIOR to IVF can improve outcomes.

Discover

1:1 Consultation to get to the root cause of your health concerns by identifying the antecedents, triggers and mediators.

Analyze

Test, don't Guess! We can arrange for non-invasive functional test kits to be sent directly to your home and collected by courier to take to the lab. If a blood draw is needed, you can even have that done at home with one of our labs who has a team of phlebotomists around the UK.

Report

Gathering together the information from 1:1 Consultations and the lab reports, you will have all the information you need for a comprehensive, personalized Health Strategy that can be implemented step-by-step to meet your long-term health goals.

Integrate

Our grradual, balanced approach to lasting improvement hinges on a good integration strategy that fits in with your lifestyle. in a manageable, achievable and realistic way. This is not a 'fad' or a 'quick win', but a journey towards a brighter future, one step at a time.

Nourish

Nourish your body with our customizable online meal plans, herbal medicine and dietary advice and nourish your mind with your Mindfulness and Meditation programme, digital detox programme, expressive art for wellbeing and any other creative endeavours that you used to make time for!

Guide

When you have completed your programme, you may still want to 'touch base' every now and again, so whether you want ad hoc 1:1 sessions, or to attend one of Simone's public speaking events, or join our Barefoot Medicine Community, you will have plenty of opportunities to stay in touch as much or as little as you choose.

Functional Medicine for Autism

Functional Medicine for Nourishing Neurodiversity

Personalized Nutrition Plans Once your child has had a metabolic assessment using a straightforward urine test that can be done at home, we will be able to see which nutrients are lacking in the whole biochemical ‘soup’ that is needed to ensure bodily systems such as neurotransmitters work efficiently and effectively. This knowledge will then …

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Not sure where to start?

Book a no-obligation call with Simone to discuss how functional medicine may be able to help you or a loved one.

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Wheel of Life Assessment

Take this free assessment to find out how balanced your life is at the moment and to be given insight inot ow lifestyle medicine may be able to help you.

Free Resources

I recognize that lifestyle medicine and functional mediicne are new to most people - nutrigenomics is cutting edge science; the functional tests are state-of-the-art tests that you can do at home to find out how your environment is affecting your health This is ground-breaking healthcare for the 21st century.

Investing in your health can be a big commitment to changing your habits, diet and lifestyle in order to get lasting results. It's not for everyone, but for those who manage it, the results are literally LIFE-CHANGING.

Simone is totally committed to your success, so these resources are for you to try out functional nutrition and other aspects of lifestyle medicine FREE OF CHARGE to see if it is right for you. Good luck - and remember to reach out to Simone to give her feedback on these resources!

Metabolic Health Online Meal Plan
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Online Meal Plan

We have a wide range of online meal plans to help you know what to eat for which health condition. To get a taste of how it works, use code FREE TRIAL

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Book a FREE 15-minute Call with Simone

If you are the parent of a child with autism spectrum disorders or other chronic health conditions and you are looking for a natural solution, book a call with Simone to find out how we can work together to improve you child's health naturally.

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Success Stories

Since I started treatment with Barefoot, I have seen positive results for my child, I am much more at ease now knowing I have professional support and guidance.

Baby steps but definitely the right path and a bright one too ✨️

Umm DParent of Child with Autism

My son and I can highly recommend Simone .My son has multiple and complicated health issues . Since receiving treatment he is off antibiotics and his overall health and well being has greatly improved .He trusts and listens to Simone and feels more positive about life

TeresaLong-term full-time carer, now Mum to an Angel

Simone provides essential treatment for coping with the daily demands of life, not just when specific issues need addressing. See Simone on a regular basis is a key part of my self care regime, and I know I couldn't deal with half as much as I am needed to without her ongoing care and support.

NadineMum, Long-term Carer

I cannot praise Simone highly enough; her analysis of the body and its problems and weaknesses is astute and penetrative; she is empathetic , professional and assured and the treatments are effective and often transformative.

ShelaghAcademic

Simone is a truly amazing practitioner...after about the the eighth treatment the major triggers were just gone and my spine was more or less straight again for the first time in almost six years. She was also able to provide me with significant relief for hip pain.
Simone is a dedicated, passionate and in my opinion highly skilled professional whom I have no hesitation in recommending.

StefanSerious Back Injury, long-term pain

As a nutritionist I have been a raving fan of Acupuncture for some time but having treatments and working with Simone has been even better than I anticipated. She has a wealth of experience not just as a practicing acupuncturist but in holistic health including nutrition and herbal medicine. She has an intuitive and thorough way of working and I have had great reports form clients I have referred to her.

SueNutritionist with 30+ years' experience

After an amazing presentation by Simone I left feeling much more knowledgeable about my body and why certain things were happening. It really motivated me to follow her advice and look at incorporating anti inflammatory foods into my diet. I’m looking forward to working with Barefoot Medicine in the future

PaulaManaging Director of World Accessible Holidays

I attended a session presented by Simone on nutrition, gut health, and the impacts poor health can have if you're a business owner. The session really opened my eyes to this important topic and immediately prompted me to make changes. Thank you so much!

LucyBusiness Owner

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