Kay van Beersum - Nutrition & Lifestyle
"Kay is the most amazing nutritional therapist you'll ever meet. She is incredibly humble, and motivated purely by bringing good health, great nutrition and delicious recipes to everyone."
Bear Grylls - Fuel for Life
Nutrition & Ayurveda Courses
"I took part in Kay’s six week course in November and December 2022. There were six of us on the course. We were of different backgrounds, ages and nationalities, but with one thing in common - we were all looking to work on our health and wellbeing.
We partnered up with a different person during each of the six weeks.
This part of the course was a revelation to me. Having an ‘auditor’, in the form of the partner proved to be the perfect spur. The thought of having to report to the partner, and not having met the goal for that day, was the kick up the backside I needed!
We had weekly meetings on Zoom, shared our experiences of the week, then Kay gave us a talk on a health topic. We covered a fair amount of ground on nutrition, wellbeing and Ayurveda.
These meetings were surprisingly enjoyable for me – I say surprisingly, as I’d previously had something of a Zoom phobia and had never taken part in a Zoom meeting. However these get togethers were relaxed, informal and friendly and gave us extremely useful takeaways in the form of workable solutions to help us achieve our goals. And what’s more I made friends!
I have nothing but positives to say about this course. Kay has a marvellous gift for supporting and motivating people towards better health, and it goes without saying – she really knows her stuff! The course she created worked beautifully and all six of us made great strides on our health journeys.
I personally am so glad I took part – thank you Kay!"
Phill Barnett, Lancs
"From day one Kay was able to engage with the group and take them through the complex thing that nutrition is. As the sessions continued the office was buzzing with everybody talking about how they we’re changing their habits.
Her tailored, open & no-nonsense approach allows her to work with each group & individual in order to create a lasting impact on the individuals and the business as such. Thank you Kay!"
Siddhartha Kunti, Materialise, Southampton
"I would just like to come and listen to you talk about food / life choices and lifestyle every week! It keeps me on track. Your course has been so informative. I have changed my diet and my family's for the better and am experimenting with the recipes given. Many, many thanks!"
Paula, Berkshire
"Being a participant on Kay's online course was such a good experience. I found the course stimulating, informative, and interesting and I learned lots of useful information, which was what I had hoped to do. So many topics were covered and discussed. However, I got far more out of the course than that. I found being part of the group to be very supportive, since we discovered that we were all very empathetic, searching for the same things and had much in common. I would look forward, each week, to hooking up with these new people I had "met". Kay was extremely knowledgeable and professional in her approach. She has a wide expanse of skills and experience which she managed to transfer to the participants in a very lovely, gentle but effective and easy way. I would thoroughly recommend it to anyone looking to expand their knowledge and imporve their health!"
Mary Slocombe, Honiton
"I've always had an interest in health and nutrition but found it impossible to know where to find all the correct information or how to go about it. Kay's course was just what I needed. Down to eart information provided in a nutshell, thought provoking, engaging, interesting, funny and all the information she relayed simply made perfect sense! My family and I are still reaping the health benefits of all the food changes we have made since. Highly recommend!"
Jan, Oxford
"A very valuable investment in our team and thoroughly enjoyed by all. Energy levels are definitely up. We are repeating the course for those who did not book on the first course"
M. Gradinger, Gradinger Büro Technik, Eisenstadt, Austria
"I went to Kay's detox workshop and learnt more about nutrition in an hour and a half than I have done in my entire life! Just fabulous. Have tried several of the recipes already and love them. Thank you Kay for a highly educational and entertaining evening!"
Amanda, Hungerford, UK
"There is so much we don't know but should know. I feel I've learnt a tremendous amount in your sessions Kay. Very inspirational, eyeopening and useful. I particularly enjoyed learning about my constitutional type and why the way I have my breakfast was sending me completely off balance. Incredible how such a small change can make such a huge difference. With gratitude."
Tom, Oxford
"I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed coming to your Thursday classes. It's been so informative and helpful. I really wish it didn't have to end yet! You are so lovely and a truly gifted lady!!"
Anna, Berkshire
Burnout
"From the first moment I met Kay, I knew she would be an inspiration and an inspiration she has been. I was in a rather troubled place both physically and mentally when I first contacted Kay, but she has been instrumental in helping me change my life and get to the brighter, happier and healthier place I am in today.
In the time I have worked with Kay she has become more than a nutritional therapist, she has become a mentor, counsellor and guide. At times she has really pushed me to think outside the box and explore other ways of living my life and to really think about what I want to achieve in life. When I met Kay, I was at a cross roads in my career, was very unhappy, unhealthy and just uncomfortable with who I was in relation to the world. Kay helped me to navigate my way through those feelings and helped give me the strength to pursue a more positive direction.
I am now much healthier, happier and more contented in my life and I cannot thank Kay enough for her part in that. I also cannot thank her enough for opening my eyes to some of the ancient Eastern principles. It is absolutely fascinating and helped me so much more than the conventional western medicine and principles which I had been working with for years. It is something I know I will continue to explore.
Kay you are an inspiration!"
Laura, Salisbury
Weight Loss
"I thought I ate reasonably well. I work a physical job with long hours, regularly work-out at the gym & ride a bike and am physically active but I’ve always been a good 1 ½ – 2 stone overweight.
In the last 2 years I’ve had some medical issues which all pointed to my lifestyle. Getting frustrated I decided to take some action.
I contacted Kay. From the moment we spoke I felt I was receiving very professional advice which I could understand. During our consultation Kay’s passion & enthusiasm for healthy eating was so inspiring. After our consultation Kay sent me a copy of her recommendations and went over them with me in a call.
That was not even 2 months ago and things have drastically changed with me around food & my eating habits. I’m not buying biscuits anymore, I’m making my own healthy ones. I’ve tried all sorts of new foods and am really enjoying it.
I don’t go hungry, I certainly don’t feel like I’m on a diet. I’m actually a little shocked how good I feel so quickly. I look so much healthier in my face and am losing weight.
I’ve had many women friends compliment me in the last few weeks on how well I am looking. That’s nice! So pleased that I made that call. Thank you Kay!"
Peter, Somerset UK
Stress & Insomnia
"I still vividly remember the first meeting I had with Kay when I was feeling utterly desperate due to severe sleep problems caused by stress. Even in that first meeting, for the first time in weeks, I suddenly felt that I was with someone who could help me on a holistic level as opposed to my doctor who just wanted to give me sleeping tablets.
Kay was able to organise certain medical tests and combined with her qualified knowledge and her passion was then able to recommend the correct supplements based on my personal symptoms.
Over subsequent months the advice that she gave me, based on her years of experience combined with her patience, kindness and genuine concern, were an absolute life-line and provided an excellent recovery plan as well as being a beacon of hope.
Thanks to Kay my sleep and energy levels are virtually back to normal; I hate to think where I would be now though if it hadn't been for Kay's care. She's an absolute angel in my eyes!"
Jenny, Newbury, UK
Chronic Health Conditions
"Dear Kay, I thought I would let you know that for the last ten days I’ve had a breakthrough with my sense of smell! I hardly dare tell you in case it stops again, but even if it does, at least I know that it is possible. I was on a walk with some friends and to my utter delight I got the faintest detection of a smell of bonfire. When I got home I stuck my nose into the fresh coffee jar and got a slight hit. I am sticking my nose into everything now and I only get a tiny hint of smell but at least it’s something and I can’t tell you how exciting that is.
I have been religiously been taking the supplements you recommended and I have been continuing to use your anti-inflammatory/anti-histamine food list. I came off HRT a few months ago and haven’t, yet, had any adverse reactions. You may remember I was dreading this. So far the hot flushes have not returned and although my joints are a little stiff, it’s not as bad as before. So, I just wanted to send you a special thanks for all your advice and understanding and to let you know what a fantastic difference I believe your help has made.
Thank you again!"
Ianthe B., Marlborough
Pregnancy
"Thank you for all the support you've given me throughout pregnancy, it has really helped! I wouldn't have been able to reduce my metformin without you. I've not ballooned which I thought I might and I will be completely coming off it as soon as Casper is born.
You have helped me overcome those last anxieties I had with food and learn to enjoy it. I love knowing what benefits I'm getting from each thing and experimenting with flavours. Before food was plain, boring and I got no enjoyment from it. Now it's social, fun and full of goodness. I'm trying to stick to natural remedies in future so nothing nasty passes into my milk. I would love your advice on future milestones when it gets to weaning and things like that too.
Thank you again, I wil let you know when Little one has arrived!"
Abbey, Reading
Migraine Support
"I have had headaches and migraines for more than 30 years, and always find that: it takes another migraine sufferer to understand the pain that comes with the attacks. There isn’t much I haven’t read or tried to cope with my migraines, so I went to see Kay with little hope.
From our first meeting Kay put me at ease explaining her process and thinking behind the understanding of a migraine. She is also a great listerner and made it easy for me to open up and tell her what I thought my migraine triggers were. Kay came up with a list of food for me to avoid, explaining that my body couldn’t cope with it.
I used to have migraines once a week, THEY might have been food or stress related, but since Kay, I am now on week 10 migraine FREE. The whole experience has changed my life. Thank you ever so much Kay"
Laurent Godard, Inkpen, UK
Personalised Health Goals
"I was training for a marathon and finding it difficult to keep my energy levels up. Kay’s advice and eating plan were perfect . She tweaked my diet to suit my lifestyle so it was easy to adjust to the new foods she introduced me too. The results were almost instantaneous and I ran my marathon in under four hours, a personal best!
Caroline, Marlborough, UK
I didn't quite know what hit me when the menopause started. Not only could I not sleep because of the hot flushes, my moods were all over the place and I gained weight quicker than I could eat! Kay recommended some very specific dietary changes, herbs and supplements.
Within 6 weeks I started to feel like my old self again. I stopped piling on the pounds and the hot flushes and mood swings practically disappeared too. A God sent! I think my husband is even more grateful to Kay than I am."
Seetha Kapoor, New Delhi, India
Disease Recovery
"After a total mastectomy I was at a complete loss. I felt lost in myself and lost in the world and very confused. I simply did not know how to move forward in life safely, if that makes any sense. A good friend suggested I see Kay for nutrition support. Our first meeting was eye opening, comforting, uplifting and simply amazing. I felt I finally found the support I was looking for.
Kay gave me renewed hope, a more positive attitude and great advice on how to look after my body with the right foods, drinks and supplements. Our follow up sessions were equally uplifting and inspiring. I would say that every body needs a Kay! Kay you have been such an important part of my healing journey, I can't thank you enough. I no longer feel full of fear. I feel full of life, and it has been a very long time since I felt this positive."
Jennifer S. Watford, UK
Colon Disease
"About a year ago I was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis, a truly terrifying and exhausting condition. It prevented me from working and made me a prisoner in my own home. It is very difficult to express the massive difference Kay's help has made to my life.
She recommended very specific changes to my diet as well as some appropriate supplements, the combination of which turned the condition around.
I am not only almost better, but also 4.5 stone lighter, able to maintain a healthy weight and able to work, exercise and socialise again and feel more energetic than I have done in many years. This would not have been possible without Kay's support and advise. "
S. Blake, Hungerford, UK
Buteyko Breathing Method - Sleep
"I came to Kay for nutritional advice about adrenal fatigue and insomnia and walked away with so much more, having learnt a breathing technique that will hopefully offer me a lifelong support. Kay's introduction into the Buteyko breathing method was very much a phased approach, which step by step allowed me time to adjust to getting comfortable with the new sensations that this technique brings. I felt very much guided and supported throughout the process and within a month of learning the Buteyko breathing techniques I was able to sleep better than I had done for months. These simple but effective methods have been a key enabler in helping me get my life back onto the path of health, energy and mental wellbeing. Thank you Kay."
J. Carter
Buteyko Breathing Method - Anxiety
"I had very little understanding of how my breath affected my anxiety levels. Having lived with chronic anxiety for years this was a true revelation! At first I found the exercises uncomfortable, but Kay was a brilliant and patient guide, always putting me at ease and inspiring me to continue within my comfort zone yet gentle pushing me on.
And then things started to change, the unthinkable happened. I had a full blown panic attack, something which normally takes me hours to recover from. I immediately put into place the exercises I had learned, actually I just went through the motions as my mind was elsewhere already. And low and behold I managed to stop the attack before it spiralled out of control. Within about 15 minutes I was able to continue with my day as normal. I feel so much more balanced these days and in control of my moods, my mind, my body and even my sleep! Thank you kay, you have been an absolute Godsend!
Tanya Trow, London