About me: The Story Behind My Approach
Hi, I am Cordula...
I Know What It’s Like to Feel Dismissed By Health Professionals
Here’s How I Calmed my Body
(and How You Can Too)
If you’re here, chances are you’re tired of feeling like your body is working against you. I’ve been there too and I know how frustrating it can be.
But I also know it doesn’t have to stay that way…
I grew up in Switzerland, moved to the UK, and have spent the last twenty years living and working between the UK and New Zealand, where I completed my Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Auckland.
In my early twenties, I was diagnosed with PMOS (Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome, formerly PCOS) and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). Like many women, I was told to “take the pill and stress less” – with little real support or understanding of what that meant. Those years of frustration, trial and error and learning to work with my body rather than against it are what inspired me to become a dietitian.
More recently, I’ve also been diagnosed with Graves’ disease, which has given me an even deeper understanding of what it’s like to live with fluctuating hormones and an unpredictable body.
So when clients tell me they feel dismissed, unseen, or confused by conflicting advice – I truly get it.
Living with chronic conditions has taught me how powerful nutrition and gentle, consistent support can be. It’s also taught me that true change happens when science meets empathy.
That combination of lived experience and clinical expertise is what shapes everything I do.
Why I Do This Work
I’m a UK Registered Dietitian (HCPC, BDA) with more than a decade of experience across the NHS and private practice.
Over the years, I’ve supported hundreds of women living with endometriosis, PMOS/PCOS, thyroid conditions, fertility challenges and menopausal changes, helping them find practical, evidence-based ways to ease symptoms and feel more in control of their health.
In hospitals and clinics, I saw how fragmented women’s healthcare can be, with one professional for each symptom, but no one joining the dots.
So I built a service that looks at the whole picture: Hormones, nutrition, digestion, inflammation, energy and lifestyle. It is all connected and all influencing how you feel.
My Philosophy
Nutrition should make life simpler, not stricter.
I don’t believe in cutting out everything you enjoy or chasing unrealistic perfection.
I believe in consistent dietary adjustments that fit your real life, all guided by science, shaped by empathy, and focused on what will make the biggest positive difference for you right now.
The Calm Code
At the heart of my work is The CALM Code, which is a structured yet flexible approach that helps women improve hormone health, reduce inflammation and restore their energy levels through practical, evidence-based nutrition.
Each programme is tailored to your condition and life stage, whether that’s endometriosis, adenomyosis, PMOS/PCOS, thyroid health, or fertility concerns.
The goal is simple: To help you understand your body, learn how to take control of your symptoms and reconnect with confidence in your health, without the noise, overwhelm, or all-or-nothing thinking that’s so common in the wellness space.
My Qualifications and Experience
I hold a Master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from the University of Auckland and am a UK Registered Dietitian (HCPC & BDA) with more than ten years of clinical experience across both NHS and private healthcare in the UK and New Zealand.
Here’s a snapshot of my background:
- Over 10 years of clinical experience in both hospital and private practice settings across the UK and New Zealand. Former Gastrointestinal Surgery Dietitian at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, where I developed expertise in gut health, inflammation, and recovery.
- Specialist training in Women’s Health and Fertility Nutrition, integrating the latest evidence on hormones, endometriosis, PMOS/PCOS, and thyroid conditions.
- Ongoing mentorship with one of the world’s leading fertility dietitians based in Australia, ensuring my clients benefit from the most current, research-led approaches.
- Expertise spanning gastrointestinal, endocrine, and reproductive health, allowing me to connect the dots between hormones, digestion, and inflammation for a truly whole-body approach.
Who I Work With
While my focus is on women’s health, I also support men, trans women and non-binary individuals experiencing hormonal, thyroid and gut-related conditions or fertility challenges.
As a neurodivergent practitioner, I understand that health, structure, and food relationships can look different for everyone, and I create flexible, inclusive spaces that honour those differences.
Everyone deserves access to compassionate, science-backed nutrition support that feels safe, individual, and manageable in real life.
A Final Word
This isn’t just my profession, it’s personal.
I know how isolating it can feel when you’re searching for answers that never quite join up.
And I know how empowering it is when someone finally listens, explains what’s happening and helps you take confident steps forward.