Natalia Otero Sancho

Information for Patients

Practitioner Type

• Nutrition Professional

From the practitioner: About My Practice

Functional Nutrition is based on the premise that everyone has an individual level of optimum nutrition, which becomes a balancing act of very diverse nutritional requirements. What is good for one person, may not be right for you. You may be looking for an energy boost, trying to reverse digestive problems, have a chronic condition such as an allergy, digestive or bowel disorders, hormonal imbalances or you may have a specific weight loss target. My objective is to fully understand your individual requirements, through conversation, profiling and where necessary, clinical tests

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

An initial consultation lasts between an hour and an hour and a half, depending on individual circumstances. It covers a number of topics to better understand not just medical symptoms but also background, medical history, eating habits and lifestyle factors. This information may need to be integrated by laboratory analysis.
After all the information is analysed, a full report is prepared and discussed with the patient. The report highlights:
• Red Flags: what are the suspected causes of imbalances
• Action Points: suggested steps to be taken by the patient to address the Red Flags
• A Sustainable Nutritional Programme based on the patient’s food preferences and lifestyle
A follow up period of two to three weeks helps the patient to

Health Concerns

• Adrenal, Thyroid, & Pituitary Health
• Bone, Skin, & Muscle Health
• Cardiovascular Health
• Food Sensitivities, Intolerances, & Allergies
• Gut & Microbiome Health
• Immune Health & Autoimmunity
• Mental Health
• Nutrition, Health, & Wellness
• Toxins & Detoxification
• Women’s & Men’s Hormonal Health

Medical Specialties

• Functional Medicine
• Lifestyle Medicine
• Naturopathic Medicine
• Nutrition
• Sleep Medicine

Medical Conditions

• Aging
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Autoimmune Disease
• Cardiovascular disorders
• Chronic Disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Chronic Pain
• Diabetes
• Digestive disorders
• Fatigue
• Female Disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Gluten Sensitivity
• Hypertension
• Infections (acute and chronic low-grade such as Lyme, Candidiasis etc.)
• Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
• Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Stress-related Conditions
• Thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal disorders
• Weight or Metabolism concerns

Languages Spoken

• English
• Italian
• Spanish

Graduate School Education

Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner (IFMCP), Diploma in Nutritional therapy (CNM), Licensed HeartMath Coach

Professional Associations

IFM (Institute for Functional medicine), BANT (British association for Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy) ,CNHC (Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council), CNM (The college of Naturopathic Medicine), The HeartMath Institute

IFM Coursework

• Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
• Bioenergetics (formerly Energy) Advanced Practice Module
• Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
• Environmental Health (formerly Detox) Advanced Practice Module
• GI Advanced Practice Module
• Hormone Advanced Practice Module
• Immune Advanced Practice Module