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Nutritional therapy support for people living with cystitis or interstitial cystitis

If you’re living with cystitis or interstitial cystitis (IC), you may be wondering what role nutrition and lifestyle could play in how you feel day to day.

We offer personalised nutritional therapy support for people with cystitis or IC — taking time to understand your individual diet, lifestyle and circumstances.

Free · No obligation · 15 minutes · Online or Harley Street

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BANT & CNHC Registered Harley Street & Online
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Written & reviewed by Emma Vanlint — BANT- & CNHC-registered Nutritional Therapist (Dip ION). Last reviewed June 2026.
Understanding Cystitis & IC

What is cystitis or interstitial cystitis, and how can nutritional therapy support you?

Cystitis is a common condition involving inflammation of the bladder, most often associated with bacterial infection, though it can also occur without infection. Interstitial cystitis (IC) is a more complex, long-term condition characterised by bladder discomfort, pelvic pain and urinary urgency. Both are conditions your GP can diagnose and advise you on — medical care always comes first.

Many people living with cystitis or IC are interested in how their individual diet, hydration habits and daily lifestyle might be influencing how they feel. We take time to understand your unique circumstances and build a realistic, personalised nutrition and lifestyle plan to support your general wellbeing alongside the care provided by your medical team.

Nutritional therapy is not a medical treatment, and we don’t claim to treat, cure or prevent cystitis or interstitial cystitis. What we offer is personalised nutrition and lifestyle support for your general wellbeing — using ordinary, accessible food and practical guidance.

How it works

A simple, supportive process

From first hello to ongoing support, here’s how working with us looks.

1

Free discovery call

A relaxed 15-minute conversation about what you’re experiencing and what you’d like support with. No pressure, no obligation — just a chance to see if we’re the right fit.

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Personalised consultation

A thorough look at your health history, diet and lifestyle, followed by a tailored nutrition and lifestyle plan built entirely around you and your goals.

3

Ongoing support

Follow-up sessions to see how you’re getting on, answer your questions and adjust your plan over time — supporting you for the long term.

Emma Vanlint, BANT and CNHC registered nutritional therapist, in her kitchen
Why people choose us

Qualified, registered and genuinely in your corner

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BANT & CNHC registeredTrained at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition and registered with the UK’s leading professional bodies — qualified, accountable care.
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Personalised to youNo off-the-shelf plans. Everything is built around your individual history, symptoms, lifestyle and goals.
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Harley Street area or onlineSee us in person near Harley Street, or from anywhere in the UK by video call.
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For years I’d had aching joints and back pain. Emma introduced me to a way of eating tailored to me, alongside the monitoring my doctors provided. My back pain has eased, I’m far less anxious, and sleeping better than ever.
Juliana Bone health & wellbeing

*Individual results vary. Nutritional therapy supports general wellbeing. Read more client stories β†’

Important: Nutritional therapy is a complementary approach that supports general health and wellbeing. It is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis or treatment, and we do not diagnose, treat, cure or prevent cystitis or interstitial cystitis or any other medical condition. The information on this page is for general education only. Always consult your GP or a qualified healthcare professional about any medical condition or symptom, and before changing your diet, lifestyle or supplements — particularly if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, taking medication or under medical care. Never stop or change any prescribed medication without first speaking to your doctor. Individual results vary and no specific outcome can be guaranteed.

Cystitis & IC & nutritional therapy

Common questions

No — nutritional therapy isn’t a medical treatment or a cure, and we don’t claim to treat, cure or prevent cystitis or interstitial cystitis. What we can do is help you understand how your individual diet and lifestyle may be affecting how you feel, and build a personalised plan to support your general wellbeing.
Many people with cystitis or IC notice that certain foods and drinks seem to influence their symptoms. As part of a personalised plan, we look carefully at your diet and habits to see what might be relevant for you as an individual — without applying blanket rules that don’t suit everyone.
Yes. We see clients in person near Harley Street in London and also by video call, so you can access personalised nutritional therapy support from anywhere in the UK.
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Ready to talk about your wellbeing?

Book a free, no-pressure 15-minute discovery call and we’ll explain honestly how personalised nutritional therapy support could work alongside your existing care.

Free · No obligation · 15 minutes · Online or across the UK