Our Approach

We believe that every person deserves expert care and a clear path to a healthier, more vibrant life.

No stone left unturned

Our mission is to empower individuals of all ages to reclaim their health and well-being by uncovering the root causes of their symptoms. Through collaboration, compassion, and cutting-edge science, we guide you on a personalised journey toward vibrant health, helping you achieve resilience and balance in body and mind.

Who we help

We work with children, teens, and adults facing a wide range of health challenges. Whether you’re managing complex health conditions, autoimmune disease, gut issues, hormonal imbalances, neurodivergent conditions like ASD or ADHD, or mental health concerns, our team has the expertise to help.

Our specialists are here to support you through every stage of life, whether it’s navigating perimenopause or menopause, improving childhood health, or resolving long-standing chronic health issues.

How we help

Our approach begins with a deep dive into your health story. Using cutting-edge lab testing, we go beyond surface-level symptoms to uncover the root causes of your condition, analysing factors like genetics, biochemistry, lifestyle, and environment.

From this foundation, we develop a personalised nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle plan tailored to your specific needs. This is not a one-size-fits-all solution—it’s a step-by-step roadmap designed just for you. Along the way, we educate and empower you, helping you understand the "why" behind your condition and how to take control of your health.

All our recommendations are firmly based on the latest scientific evidence and are based on lab results. We promise to educate you so that you understand why the condition has manifested and what you can do to reclaim control of your health and be back in the driver’s seat once again.

Why Choose Us

We’re more than the sum of our parts. As a collaborative clinic, you don’t just get one practitioner—you get the expertise, passion, and dedication of our entire team. Collectively, we bring thousands of hours of cutting-edge study and clinical practice, ensuring you receive the highest level of care.

Our recommendations are strongly evidence-based, firmly rooted in science, and delivered with compassion and understanding. We pride ourselves on listening deeply, partnering with you, and being your trusted guide toward better health.

Our Promises to You

Whether working with you or your child, we promise to:

  • Thoroughly and Systematically Investigate Root Causes: We delve deep to uncover the underlying drivers of your condition, leaving no stone unturned.

  • Educate and Empower You: We help you understand why your condition has manifested and provide the knowledge and tools you need to reclaim control of your health.

  • Provide a Collaborative and Personalised Experience: We guide you on a fascinating and empowering journey, exploring the connections between genetics, environment, nutrition, lifestyle, and health.

  • Respect Your Unique Circumstances: We meet you where you are, working at a pace that feels manageable and aligned with your needs.

Functional Medicine

Functional medicine is a fundamentally different approach to chronic disease and mystery illness. 

Unlike conventional medicine, which focuses on the diagnosis of disease and then the prescription of drugs to cure or suppress symptoms, functional medicine aims to identify and address the root cause of disease from the ground up.

Functional medicine is a science-based approach to health and healing that evaluates the likely origins, triggers and underlying causes of disease and dysfunction. It is a systematic approach that emphasises not just restoring health, but also prevention of disease in the first place. It seeks to address the whole person, not just an isolated set of symptoms, and asks the all-important question “WHY?” – “Why does this person have this illness or these symptoms?”

In doing so, functional medicine is able to take a comprehensive view and connect the dots behind the symptoms. Understanding how the different bodily systems work, and how they affect and interact with each other, enables intervention at the very root of the dysfunction, rather than simply managing symptoms.

Using careful case-taking and cutting-edge laboratory testing a functional medicine practitioner is able to understand what may be contributing to poor health, and establish interventions around diet, exercise and lifestyle to restore health.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • We specialise in a wide range of health challenges, including gut health, brain health and mental well-being, neurodivergent conditions, women’s health, autoimmune disease, and complex chronic conditions.

  • We are a collaborative clinic, which means you benefit from the expertise of multiple practitioners, not just one. Our team combines thousands of hours of study and clinical practice with cutting-edge lab testing and a deeply personalised, root-cause approach. We work together to provide you with a comprehensive roadmap to vibrant health.

  • Your journey starts with a comprehensive consultation to understand your health history, symptoms, and goals. From there, we have our first appointment and put together your foundational plan. As appropriate we will then recommend advanced testing to uncover root causes, followed by a personalised plan tailored to your unique needs. This includes nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle strategies, with regular follow-ups to track progress and adjust as needed.

  • Yes, lab testing is a cornerstone of our approach. We use advanced tests tailored to your needs, including gut health panels, hormonal assessments, nutrient and genetic testing, and immune markers. These tests provide deeper insights into the root causes of your symptoms, allowing us to create highly personalised recommendations.

  • This varies depending on your health concerns and goals. While some people notice improvements within weeks, deeper healing and sustainable changes may take months. We work with you every step of the way, tailoring your plan and providing ongoing support to ensure progress.

  • Yes, we specialise in supporting children and teens with conditions such as ADHD, autism, anxiety, behavioural challenges, and gut issues. We provide a compassionate, child-centred approach, ensuring both you and your child feel supported throughout the process.

  • We do not prescribe medication but work alongside prescribers when needed. Our focus is on identifying and addressing root causes with evidence-based nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle strategies. When pharmaceuticals are necessary, we collaborate to ensure a fully integrated approach.

  • Costs vary based on the level of support and testing required. We offer different packages to suit your needs, and these can be discussed during your free 20-minute consultation. Our goal is to provide clarity and transparency before you begin your journey with us. Packages start at £600 and payment plans are available.

  • Yes! We often collaborate with other healthcare providers and work alongside conventional treatments. Our approach complements medications and other therapies, addressing root causes while respecting your current care plan.

  • We generally recommend an appointment every 3-4 weeks.

  • Yes - you can send these to use and we will review these as part of your initial work-up.

  • Yes, all consultations are conducted via Zoom or telephone, so you can access our expert care from the comfort of your home.

  • Yes we do. Please contact us for more information.

  • We regret that we are unable to provide support for cancer, kidney disease or eating disorders.

  • We do not directly work with private health insurances. However you may want to check your policy details with your insurance as they may cover nutritional therapy. If that is the case, you will need to claim our fees back directly with your insurance.

  • This varies from case to case. Please note that our package fees do not cover any testing or supplements.

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    If additional testing beyond what you may already have from your GP or specialist is needed, we will ask your doctor to arrange these tests for us, provided they are available through the NHS at no cost to you.

    Alternatively, we might recommend functional tests that are exclusively offered by private laboratories. We often also suggest supplements as part of your plan, and we will explain our reasons for considering them.

    It's important to emphasise that we always take your financial situation into consideration, and there is absolutely no pressure for you to commit to additional expenses. We are experienced in working with individuals from various financial backgrounds and working within limited budgets.

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    Please note: We are unable to discuss tests and supplements via email or over the phone prior to your initial appointment and until we have taken a comprehensive history of your case.

  • If you can't find the answer to your question, please get in touch.

    You can email us at hello@ruthetches.com and we will be happy to assist.

    Alternatively you can book a 20 min free call with one of our practitioners.