About me and my journey

Hello, I’m Dr. Sonya Shah. I'm a medical doctor, a former GP, a UKIHCA-qualified Health and Nutrition Coach, and a mum of two.

Throughout my career as a medical doctor and GP, I've supported hundreds of women facing health issues, from low mood and stress, weight struggles, to navigating conditions like Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Diabetes, and Irritable Bowel Syndrome. My professional experience has shown me the incredible impact that nutrition and lifestyle changes can have, both on their own and alongside medical treatment. I’ve also seen firsthand how difficult it can be to make and stick to these changes, even with the best intentions.

I've been on this journey myself too. My own struggles with low mood and low energy inspired a personal transformation that, combined with my professional experience, led me to fully dedicate myself to a career as a Health and Nutrition Coach.

What I Do

As a Health and Nutrition Coach, I guide women to create realistic and lasting changes in their nutrition, mindset, and lifestyle. I provide the education, practical tools, and ongoing support you need to reach your health goals.

I work with women who want to:

• Lose weight in a healthy, sustainable way.

• Maximise effectiveness and long-term benefits of weight-loss medications

• Improve health conditions like diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome, migraines, or irritable bowel syndrome.

• Navigate low mood, fatigue, and feeling overwhelmed.

• Maintain a balanced vegan or vegetarian diet.

This isn't an exhaustive list. If you need support with something not listed here, please reach out to find out whether it is something that I can help with.

Qualifications

Medical Doctor: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (Brighton and Sussex Medical School) - GMC number 7283809

General Practitioner: MRCGP

Health and Nutrition Coach: UKIHCA

Professional indemnity cover with Balens