PRE-ADOLESCENCE

The time from child to teenager is a period of rapid growth physically and is often a time fraught with emotion. Supporting your child through this period can set them up for a smoother transition through puberty and into adolescence.

Areas in which I can help your tween includes:

  • managing mood swings

  • improving problem skin eg. facial acne

  • nutritionally supporting growth spurts

  • creating a healthy relationship with food

PUBERTY

Puberty is undeniably the most awkward phase of adolescence, not only are there obvious physical changes happening but sex hormones are surging which may be contributing to weight, skin and mood disturbances, unsettling your teenager.

Area’s that I can help your teen include:

  • Balancing and clearing excess sex hormones during surge periods

  • Managing mood swings

  • Improving hormonal skin conditions

  • Understanding menstrual cycles in girls

  • Managing testosterone surges in boys

OLDER TEENAGERS

Teenagers are under a huge amount of stress these days, from school expectations, social challenges, elite sports training or a combination. Quite often, nutrition is set to the side as independence takes over and parents are not in as much control. Giving teenagers a firm understanding of the importance of balance when it comes to nutrition can set them up for a successful long term relationship with food and create habits that they will keep for life.

Area’s in which I can help your teenager adjust into adulthood includes:

  • Creating and fostering healthy relationships with food

  • Balancing oxidative stress due to lifestyle choices

  • Athletic and sports nutrition

  • Ensuring nutritional needs are being met as teenagers approach adulthood

  • Nutritional programs to aid concentration

  • Managing stress levels

  • Improving sleep quality