About me
I discovered the power of complementary medicine after years of living with ME/chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS). It enabled me to take control of my own recovery, with astonishing success. It changed my life and continues to do so. I trained at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London, though that was just the start of my never-ending study.
Many people wonder what nutritional therapy and naturopathy are and who can benefit from them. The simplest answer is EVERYONE. From niggling gut issues like bloating or just feeling tired all the time and not yourself, to simply wanting to improve your health or prevent future illness, making targeted changes to your diet and lifestyle have never been more important in our increasingly fast-paced and toxic world.
I see everyone across all stages in life and I love the variety and challenges that you each bring. But like so many practitioners, I have a specialised knowledge in the area that brought me to the profession in the beginning: stress management, “burnout”, trauma recovery, (post-viral) fatigue & ‘long Covid’, ME/CFS and fibromyalgia.
I take a moderate, integrative and holistic approach, founded on the principles of naturopathy and functional medicine, and I use the functional medicine methodology. I enjoy learning and keep updated with scientific developments. My recommendations are evidence-based, and incorporate testing where required.
No two people are alike, even if they have been diagnosed with the same condition. What works for another person may not work for you. By taking a root-cause, individual and holistic approach, you will receive a personalised protocol that is right for YOU.
I would love to help you achieve your health goals. Whether you would like support with a particular condition or advice on how to improve your diet and health.
I look forward to hearing from you,
Olivia Smart, MA Cantab, dipCNM, mANP, mGNC
Registered Naturopath and Nutritional Therapist
“Olivia has provided an excellent service to my family as between us we had several health challenges. Her knowledge and experience are impressive and her patience seemingly endless. At all times she was friendly, helpful, professional and compassionate. I would certainly recommend her to others and advocate all her teachings and principles as an essential way of living and wellbeing. I strongly encourage anyone to take the leap and embrace the natural approach, the health rewards can be life changing and Olivia is a great teacher. ”
“Olivia is one of the most thoughtful people I know. She has helped to get my teenage daughter aligned while taking into account her personality and eating habits. She tailored a treatment plan accordingly. My daughter has benefitted enormously from her advice and suggestions and Olivia has made it incredibly easy for us. I could not recommend her more highly for a sensitive, intelligent and flexible approach that looks at the whole person, not simply a symptom. ”
“Olivia is a consummate professional with an extremely impressive understanding of her subject, who goes the extra mile for her clients. I saw her about a very specific issue and was enormously impressed and so very grateful for the care, advice and tailor made plan I received from her. She was extremely clear in her communication, gave me clear directions and explained fully why she was advising me as she was. She went above and beyond her remit and I am so very pleased I found her. I was a little nervous about seeking advice to begin with, as I didn’t know what to expect, but she immediately put me at ease. She has a wonderful manner in addition to her incredible knowledge and care. I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Olivia and on the contrary strongly recommend seeing her. She is an extremely intelligent, dedicated and kind lady with an amazing knowledge and commitment to her clients. Thank you Olivia so much for all you have done for me.”
“I have known Olivia for 30 years and been much aware of her personal struggle with ME. When she decided to take a nutritional approach to managing her condition, her health was transformed and she was inspired to train as a Naturopath. Personally, my days had become a rollercoaster of highs and lows - whether hormone or sugar induced - and I was overweight in the dangerous place for women over 45 (my middle), so I decided to give Olivia a call. Her response was intelligent, empathetic and understanding of how life’s juggle can get the better of us. She took the time to understand my psychology as well as contextual pressures around food (e.g. family life). As a result we prioritised balancing blood sugar, hormones and put weight loss third on the list. She provided a clear health optimisation plan which was, all importantly, achievable and easy to understand. It has been easy to follow and my commitment hasn’t wavered (unlike ‘diets’) as the results were quickly felt. My mood is more even and I am not just coping with peri-menopause, all my symptoms have dissipated. I feel so much better and I have lost over a stone too. So would I recommend Olivia? Yes. She will listen and comes to you not just with sound knowledge but personal experience which counts for so much.”
“I was hesitant about contacting Olivia about my condition because honestly, I felt embarrassed that I had allowed my stressed lifestyle damage my health so badly. But she instantly put me at ease, was thorough, knowledgeable and professional - suggesting many solutions that could instantly improve my health. Olivia put me on an 8 week programme which I have just completed and can sincerely say I haven’t felt this good in a long time. I can highly recommend her for a wide range of issues as her naturopathic approach is amazing.”
“I was very lucky to be one of Olivia’s first patients. She is extremely good at her job and took a genuine interest in my situation and health, even after the consultations finished. Her advice and guidance changed my life and I would highly recommend her to anyone wanting to improve their health and life”
“Olivia was incredibly helpful as I moved towards a change in lifestyle and eating patterns. She helped me to find some great solutions that increased the variety — and quality — of my meal choices. After losing almost 20 pounds I have now shifted to a much healthier pattern and would highly recommend her.”
