Medical Nutrition

Nutrition and how we fuel our bodies is a critical part of health and wellbeing

We believe advice should be personalised, scientifically-based and medically appropriate, not generic or trend-driven

Nutrition Dr Martin Private GPs

I’m Sandra, the Nutritionist at Dr Martin – Private General Practitioners


I am passionate about optimising my patients’ health for every stage of life.

Nutrition is a cornerstone of this journey, but to be truly effective, it must be sustainable.

I am dedicated to translating complex science into simple, actionable strategies that respect the importance of enjoying food.

Working closely with our wonderful team of general practitioners allows me to ensure that your nutritional goals are both clinically precise but also fit joyfully into your daily life.

You can read more about me and my approach here in my full bio.

A Medical Approach to Nutrition

All our Nutritional Assessments, Reports and Recommendations have a distinctly scientific as well as medical grounding

Nutrition is most effective when it is considered in the context of your overall health

Our Health Checks are often combined with Comprehensive Nutrition Assessments for a truly holistic foundation

Nutrition services based within our Private GP Clinic allow us to provide:

  • Expert consideration of medical conditions and their complex interaction with nutrition

  • Easy Access to blood tests and diagnostic investigations

  • Immediate prescribing decisions where necessary

  • Clear escalation if concerns are identified

What to Expect

We aim to be clear and transparent with our structure, and we offer both one-off appointments when needed, or an in-depth12 week nutritional support package:

  • Comprehensive initial assessment

    - 60 minutes, £195 (including nutritional report & recommendations)

  • Follow up appointments (in person or remotely via video/phone)

    - 30 minutes, £100

  • Supplementary clinical testing can be provided on an individual basis:

    • DEXA Body Composition scans - ??READ MORE LINK (SANDRA HAS MORE INFO)

    • VO₂ Max for aerobic fitness testing - ??READ MORE LINK (WE SHOULD MAKE A PAGE)

    • Blood tests for vital nutritional markers - ??link to Core blood test

12 Week Nutrition Optimiser Programme

  • 60 minute comprehensive initial nutritional assessment, identifying goals and objectives

  • Baseline DEXA body composition, VO₂ Max and blood tests

  • Continual analysis of daily food tracking data using the Nutritics LIBRO platform, looking at macro- and micronutrient adequacy and dietary patterns

  • 11 x further weekly 30 minute follow-up appointments (in person, or via video) for updates, discussion and goal progression

  • Email check-ins as needed throughout the programme

  • 12-week follow-up DEXA body composition

£1,950

Areas Commonly Addressed

  • Nutrition plays a critical role in reducing long-term health risk, and in conjunction with medical checks we offer, we can help to optimise:

    • Cardiovascular health

    • Metabolic health

    • Type 2 diabetes risk

    • Cancer risk reduction

  • Nutrition is central to training outcomes.

    • Muscle gain and preservation

    • Recovery optimisation

    • Protein and energy planning

    • Body composition management

GLP-1 Weight Loss Medication and Nutrition

Weight loss medications (GLP-1 inhibitors like Ozempic, Wegovy and Mounjaro) can be appropriate for some patients, and the GPs in the clinic can prescribe and manage this where appropriate.

These medications can be very effective and can support early weight loss through appetite reduction, as well as improve metabolic markers.

However, when used in isolation they also have potential downsides, including:

  • Loss of lean muscle mass

  • Nutritional inadequacy and deficiencies

  • Weight regain if lifestyle changes are not maintained

Our nutritional support minimises these potential risks and dovetails with GLP-1 therapy to ensure successful weight loss and successful maintenance of your goals and healthier eating patterns.

Ultra-Personal Service

Every patient is different and it’s key we understand:

  • Your medical history

  • Your current health

  • Your lifestyle and training demands

  • Your goals

There are no templates or standardised plans, we take time to understand the full picture.


Supported by Clinical Testing

Where appropriate, nutrition advice is supported by medical assessment and testing, including:

  • DEXA body composition scanning
    To assess fat, muscle, visceral fat and bone density

  • Blood tests
    To assess metabolic health, nutritional markers, and relevant risk factors

  • Blood pressure measurement

  • Cholesterol assessment

This allows nutrition advice to be targeted, safe, and measurable.

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