Tess Ström
NUTRITION & FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE
Testimonials
"I feel like my old self again"
"For six years, I've had debilitating digestive problems that began after returning from a holiday abroad. It has completely transformed my life. I've not been able to enjoy social events with friends and loved ones, and I've had nothing left but work and everything else has fallen by the wayside.
I used to be an avid runner, but my fitness levels had dramatically declined as a result. I saw Tess for six months and she was the first person who actually provided me with answers. Through some tests carried out on my gut, I found out I had bacterial dysbiosis, which has been causing all my digestive problems all along. The symptoms have greatly reduced, my energy levels have returned, and I’m able to resume my running and social life.
It's been six years of struggling, and for the first time, I’m feeling like my old self again. I’m so grateful to Tess for helping me understand what's been going on and providing me with the tools to take control of my health."
PETER . LONDON
"I actually feel like I can deal with my stress now"
"I was constantly tired and drinking coffee after coffee just to make it through the day. My job was a demanding one, and I was stressed out most of the time. Even when I got home, I could never relax. That was when a colleague of mine recommended me to Tess.
I have been working with Tess for six months now, and it has literally changed my health for the better. She was able to show me how my food was affecting me and why I was getting massive energy crashes in the afternoons, which was why I was relying on coffee. With blood sugar balancing and understanding my cortisol patterns, I can now maintain constant energy throughout the day. My energy levels are much better, I'm actually sleeping for the first time in years, and I've cut back my consumption of caffeine dramatically.
I actually feel like I can deal with my stress levels, rather than just trying to survive from day to day. The techniques that Tess provided for me to use actually fit into my life without adding any more stress, which is exactly what I needed."
DAN . LONDON
"The nutritional strategies provided by Tess were invaluable"
"I had decided to undertake a charity cycle ride for two weeks across Europe after a bet with a friend, even though I wasn't particularly fit at the time. I knew I would need help with my nutrition alongside of training, so I worked with Tess for six months prior to my charity event. In our work together we focused on nutrition for endurance and energy. Tess taught me how to fuel my body for my training rides, and this made a massive difference to my training. For my initial training rides, I would hit the wall and have problems with my levels of energy, but after learning from Tess, I felt like I was so much stronger than I had ever imagined. I lost 5kg in the process, and I don’t know when I last felt this fit and healthy. I successfully completed the two-week ride with consistent energy levels. The nutritional strategies provided by Tess were invaluable, and I am grateful for the guidance I received from her in achieving something I never thought I was capable of."
CARL . LONDON
"I can't thank Tess enough for the progress I've made"
"I started working with Tess after seeking alternative approaches to managing my rheumatoid arthritis. After seeing several doctors with no improvement, I was told the next step would be steroids to prevent further damage to my knees. I wasn't comfortable with this and wanted to explore other options.
Working with Tess had a significant impact on my symptoms. At my repeat MRI a year later, doctors found no further damage to my knee joints and noted that the inflammation around my knees was much reduced.Through managing my diet and using targeted supplements, I came to understand what was supporting my system and what was contributing to inflammation. Tess guided me through a careful elimination process which helped me identify trigger foods. She provided advice on meal planning, supplements, exercise and lifestyle changes that fitted around my life as a busy working mum of two.
I lost weight, I slept better, and I felt a sense of well-being that I have not felt in a long time. Tess has a way of being supportive and assertive at the same time that makes you want to own up to your own goals and desires. She recognised that everything going on in my life affects my overall well-being. I'm so grateful to have found Tess and can't thank her enough for the progress I've made."
SIMI . LONDON
"I have gained a lot of insight into the impact that a healthy diet can have on your mind and body"
"Right from the start, I have had a really good experience working with Tess. Having been diagnosed with seronegative inflammatory arthritis a few months prior, she was understanding and empathetic at our first meeting and made me feel at ease right away. We had sessions every 2-3 weeks, and in between, Tess would check in with me to make sure I was doing all right. In addition to being extremely knowledgeable and caring, Tess had a calming presence that made me feel comfortable with the entire process.
She would summarise all the things we discussed in our sessions in a document that I still have access to. Her recommendations in multiple areas of diet, lifestyle, and supplements helped me to deal with the inflammation in my body. My objectives were to be pain-free and medication-free, and I was able to accomplish both during my time with Tess. I would highly recommend Tess because I have gained a lot of insight into the impact that a healthy diet can have on your mind and body."
OLIVIA . LONDON
"It just feels like my natural way of eating now, not like a diet anymore."
"I had some news that I wanted to share with you. I am still following the approach that we developed together, almost two years after we had begun. It just feels like my natural way of eating now, not like a diet anymore. It's had massive health benefits and I've felt so well and healthy. The most surprising thing of all is that I'm pregnant. After more than 11 years, and the doctors having given up hope that it would ever happen, we obviously can't say for certain how it's happened, but I think a big part of it is supporting my hormones through nutrition. Thanks again for everything that you did for me."
HANNAH . LONDON
"I got the tools and knowledge from Tess that I needed to make the right choices in maintaining my health."
"Tess has been with me throughout my weight loss journey, and I am a completely different person from who I used to be. I am so comfortable in my own skin and with my new habits that I can barely believe it.
I had an emotional journey because I had come to understand that I was eating due to stress and anxiety, and eating food that caused me digestive problems. The problems were affecting my energy levels, making me sluggish, affecting my skin, and creating a vicious cycle of unhealthy eating habits. Tess has been with me throughout my journey. I never felt judged by her, and she has been with me through thick and thin.
Every time we met, I felt motivated to continue with my journey. I have lost over 5kg in the process of getting healthy, but most importantly, I got the tools and knowledge from Tess that I needed to make the right choices in maintaining my health. I am just so happy."
ANDREA . LONDON
"I got life-changing results"
"I worked with Tess for about six months and she was transformational to my life and wellbeing. It wasn’t just about changes to what I ate, but her holistic approach to my lifestyle, including exercise and general happiness through work, family and relationships. I lost a stone, but I also gained confidence, calmness and wellbeing. When I stopped working with Tess, I continued to follow her guidance and I have never looked back. She didn’t give me a diet, she gave me a life-changing programme with lasting results."
FRANCESCA . LONDON
"highly recommended!"
"With Tess's help, I was able to achieve my target of losing a stone in post-pregnancy weight loss. Her expertise and food ideas, combined with her no-nonsense approach and willingness to take into consideration one's lifestyle, made losing weight so easy. Tess is absolutely fascinating to listen to, and I am sure that some of the things she has told me will be remembered by me for a long time to come. She is highly recommended!"
SAM . LONDON
"I'm really back to my old self"
"I must say that I am really thankful for Tess's assistance in helping me regain my fitness and health after my hip surgery. I am really back to my old self, and it is wonderful to be able to do a full day's work without getting tired. I have also learned a lot from her, and I will carry that with me forever."