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Hi, I'm Mary Cotter, BANT, CNHC.As a gut health, IBS and bladder nutritionist, I help people struggling with never-ending tummy issues identify what’s at the heart of their gut health symptoms so they can go from feeling bloated and uncomfortable to: 💥 Enjoying seamless digestion 💥 An abundance of energy 💥 A happier, healthier gut. |
I’ve been working privately for years with people like you who want to:
If you struggle with painful bladder syndromes or interstitial cystitis (IC) check out my Heal your Bladder programme for more details.
- Feel your best
- Eat right for better gut health
- Energise your life
- Reduce inflammation
- Get out of chronic pain
If you struggle with painful bladder syndromes or interstitial cystitis (IC) check out my Heal your Bladder programme for more details.
I've been where you are.
Way back, I used to be a commercial interior designer. I became interested in nutritional therapy as a result of dealing with a painful bladder condition called interstitial cystitis (IC) in 2009. This illness had a devastating effect on my life – I needed to pee every 20 minutes, I couldn’t walk to the shop or carry a shopping bag without having to lie down and sitting on a chair for more than a few minutes was agony due to pelvic pain, my abdomen was swollen, wearing trousers or anything tight fitting was impossible; I was in chronic pain and felt really miserable.
Desperate for a solution, I tried healing with conventional medicine but it had no effect on my symptoms. I began researching the role of nutrition on bladder, gut and IC health which is how I started eating better. At that time, I made the decision to give up all dairy, sugar, wheat, red meat, caffeine, alcohol, processed foods, chemicals and additives.
Desperate for a solution, I tried healing with conventional medicine but it had no effect on my symptoms. I began researching the role of nutrition on bladder, gut and IC health which is how I started eating better. At that time, I made the decision to give up all dairy, sugar, wheat, red meat, caffeine, alcohol, processed foods, chemicals and additives.
If only I had known...
Clearly, giving up all this on by own was a challenge and eventually I consulted a nutritionist to help me make changes in stages and specific to my needs. She helped me realise improving health, and recovering from IC is not all about cutting foods out - it’s also about nourishing the body with quality nutrient dense foods.
Initially I felt a bit weird, always bringing my lunch to work, being “picky” and never wanting takeaway. I was really hesitant to tell people about my specialist diet. However, I soon found the most important thing was to find substitutes for my favourite foods and it soon became my new ‘normal’. Read my full IC recovery journey here.
This is how I became interested in learning how the body works and heals. I completed a 3-year post graduate Diploma in Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy. I am a member of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) which is recognised by the Department of Health.
Initially I felt a bit weird, always bringing my lunch to work, being “picky” and never wanting takeaway. I was really hesitant to tell people about my specialist diet. However, I soon found the most important thing was to find substitutes for my favourite foods and it soon became my new ‘normal’. Read my full IC recovery journey here.
This is how I became interested in learning how the body works and heals. I completed a 3-year post graduate Diploma in Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy. I am a member of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) which is recognised by the Department of Health.
Right here, right now.
Ten years on and I’ve been able to reintroduce most of these foods and figure out a balance that works for me. I still get pelvic pain from time to time but I can happily say I am 90% healed. I have far more energy than I ever had before my illness and I feel way more in tune with my body.
I am careful to maintain my health now as I know what it is like to lose it. I exercise (but I recognise my limits); I avoid excessive stress and eat well.
Yes, I am only human and still have the occasional slip ups but the best thing about my lifestyle is I eat more now than I ever used to eat before. This really has become a way of life for me and I can’t imagine doing anything else.
I am careful to maintain my health now as I know what it is like to lose it. I exercise (but I recognise my limits); I avoid excessive stress and eat well.
Yes, I am only human and still have the occasional slip ups but the best thing about my lifestyle is I eat more now than I ever used to eat before. This really has become a way of life for me and I can’t imagine doing anything else.
What is it like to work with me?
If you’re struggling with any of the following:
- Gut health issues, including IBS
- Interstitial cystitis (IC)
- Chronic or recurring urinary tract infections (UTIs)
- Low energy
- Imbalanced hormones
- Chronic pain
- Anxiety or low mood
FIND OUT HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER
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Here's a look at my blog and my recipes
If you suffer from chronic pelvic pain, overactive bladder, interstitial cystitis, pelvic floor dysfunction or dyspareunia, you may be interested in womens health physiotherapy. Something I would be lost without!
Follow me on Instagram and let's do this together! @stellar_health_mary
I'd love to hear from you, so please get in touch
Mary x
If you suffer from chronic pelvic pain, overactive bladder, interstitial cystitis, pelvic floor dysfunction or dyspareunia, you may be interested in womens health physiotherapy. Something I would be lost without!
Follow me on Instagram and let's do this together! @stellar_health_mary
I'd love to hear from you, so please get in touch
Mary x
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