International Lifestyle Magazine Issue 53 | Page 17

The founder and owner of The Raw Retreat,
Beverley Bird, is a certified clinical nutritionist.
She also has a diploma in raw, living foods.
Although her training has covered all areas of
health and nutrition, Beverley’s focus is on issues
such as digestive and gut problems, boosting the
immune system, joint pain, weight-loss or gain
and improving diet for increased vitality and aiding
recovery. She specialises in raw food coaching,
especially for those battling serious chronic
disease and those who want to improve their
fertility. When working with these clients, Beverley
uses her knowledge of the benefits of detoxing
and the nutritional benefits of raw foods in order
to meet the needs of the individual, while getting
the best results. Beverley will work with a client
to create a bespoke, nourishing diet and vibrant
lifestyle that heals your body and gets you feeling
your best.
Beverley is also one of only a handful of qualified
Live and Dry Blood Analysts in the UK. This helps
her gain a fuller insight into the clients’ nutritional
needs. A small pinprick of blood is taken and
viewed under a powerful microscope whilst both
Beverley and the client view the live blood cells
on a computer screen. Used as a motivational
tool, this allows the client to directly see how any
improvements in diet and lifestyle are positively
affecting the body at a cellular level.
The inspiration for The Raw Retreat was borne
out of a passion for providing a sanctuary where
clients