The Prior Clinic

Welcome to The Prior Clinic

A Devon-based clinic for female health and the menopause transition for women over 40.

I passionately believe that midlife and menopause doesn’t need to just mean a growing midriff, sleepless nights and a slow decline into old age and health issues! It can actually be a powerful pivot, a chance to redefine, reinvent and really embrace who you are.

My service focuses on delivering optimum health and helping women feel fabulous, look great, and recover their spark. This stage in our lives really can be a journey of empowerment, and a celebration of how amazing our bodies really are.

I see clients virtually from Exeter, Devon and also in-person on request

The Prior Clinic is a complementary health clinic with a background in functional nutrition. This means I help clients identify and address the root cause of their health issues, using an in-depth clinical review and functional testing where beneficial. Then, through one-to-one coaching sessions, I help them implement personalised nutrition and lifestyle changes, so that they look and feel great, finally tackle the underlying imbalances that are causing their health issues, and feel more confident and in control of their health.

I also have a number of Expert Partners to refer to in all areas of mind, body and spirit, such as HRT prescribing, personal training, EFT, network Chiropractic and counselling.

Where I stand apart is in my personalised, compassionate approach. I take time to really listen to my clients, so that I can create 360-degree customised care plans that light them up, and help them feel excited to put them into practice.

To the woman who is struggling - “I will help guide you towards increased vitality, confidence and optimum health. And I’m here to ensure you don’t just survive but really thrive in this new chapter of your life.”

I am a dedicated advocate for women navigating the menopause transition and enjoying the best possible quality of health and life. Meet Alexis.

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Testimonials

I went to Alexis at a very low point, with various complaints including menopausal symptoms, anxiety, inflammation from rheumatoid arthritis, underactive thyroid and excessive weight. I was 49 and I knew I didn’t want to turn 50 and feel that awful! I opted to take her twelve week program, and although I was hesitant because that was quite a financial commitment, I can honestly say it was the best investment in my health and wellbeing I’ve ever made! It was enough time to work through all of the issues and for new healthy habits to stick. Alexis thoughtfully guided me and taught me so much. She is kind, non-judgmental and showed real compassion. Whilst getting right down to business, she gave me the strategies I needed and that I could use going forward. I saw real change, including increased energy, steady weight loss and a better mood. I can’t thank you enough Alexis!

Ann W Oct 2024
I was introduced to Alexis while she was providing the employees of the company I work for some menopause advice. I typically was 'too busy' to attend all of the sessions, but I did decide very quickly that I needed this woman in my life! After our initial free consultation we started a course of sessions to help me with the following: 1. I was overwhelmed with which 'approach' to go for re the right way to eat and I know I needed expert help. 2. Id found that id put myself on various vitamins without actually knowing if they are any good for me. 3. I was heading to 50, perimenopausal & still had not lost the 2 stone lockdown kindly gave me. It was time to act. Alexis took time to understand me, my health, my history/background and what I wanted to achieve. She has changed the way i eat for life for the better! One of my changes was to go gluten free. I instantly felt better, my meals filled me up and i didnt snack as much. I lost a stone + other benefits: I havent been ill since being gluten free, my mind is clearer, my skin is good, i dont fancy a 2pm power nap and because the results were so positive it was so easy to do. Alexis also adapted my supplements for my situation and also helped me understand why I do certain things in certain ways; lots of light bulb moments and self awareness that I have found invaluable. I couldn't recommend Alexis enough and I will use her again when I need a fix! Thank you Alexis, Louise x

Louise T - 2023
I had been wanting to find someone to help with my nutrition and weight goals, after having bowel surgery, as soon as i had met Alexis, i was confident in her ability to help me on my journey. From our first informal meeting she listened and gave me various option plans, that she felt would help me. I immediately started her 12 week programme, and so looked forward to speaking with Alexis each week, i started to shift some weight, but then the improvements started to my stomach pains and general health, and so i soon realised that actually feeling good was down to my new habits recommended by Alexis. I used to be bloated, have terrible pains, bad toilet habits etc, but now thanks to Alexis and her vast knowledge of nutrition, i feel like a different person. I would highly recommend Alexis, she was so professional, friendly and hugely encouraging.

Tracey H – Sept 2023
I met Alexis at a networking event and was so pleased I did! We started with an informal meeting to run through what I wanted and needed to improve my health and I quickly signed up for her 12 week programme. The weekly sessions and adhoc emails helped me so much both physically and emotionally and at the same time understand my body in a way I had never thought before. She is also very intuitive in knowing when I needed a few extra emails here and there to show her ongoing support! Alexis had a lovely way of making me accountable and 'think out of the box' to make my health and wellbeing a priority around a hectic lifestyle. I strongly recommend Alexis to anyone who wants to prioritise their health but has no idea where to start. Finally a massive thank you for all of the help, support and guidance.

Lisa P – Aug 2023
It's fair to say that Alexis helped me turn my life around when I was at something of a low ebb physically and mentally coming out of last winter. I was obviously in the right frame of mind to climb out of the rut, but Alexis was brilliant at motivating me and helping me to embrace a new way of living, and she provided really practical advice and resources. Two key things for me were a) being able to talk to Alexis in detail about a whole range of aspects of my life for an hour each week - and often things that I wouldn't have talked to anyone else about, and b) I found the 12-week duration of the Glowing Health Programme ideal as it gave me the opportunity to form new habits while still being coached. There are several things in the way I eat and live my life will be permanently different thanks to the help that Alexis gave me.

Emily H, Sept 22
I contacted Alexis in 2021 when I was recovering from a year long health issue and was aware that my nutrition and attitude to food needed to be improved. I was also beginning to tackle the menopause and wanting to manage symptoms and my energy levels in a healthy way. I have always been apathetic about food and can easily go all day not thinking about eating. In my past this has resulted in a less than healthy weight. Running on empty was not working for me and that was our starting point. Alexis recognised that I wanted practical information and solutions and provided some great meal ideas. She supported me through trying ideas out, not just meals but also intermittent fasting and small changes in my habits. We also worked through fitting any nutrition changes around family. I am happier and far more informed about my food choices now and certainly feel much healthier.

Clare H, April 22
My two years of lockdown were spent working from home, caring for elderly and vulnerable parents and trying to (remotely) support my daughter and her partner and lockdown baby living on the other side of the world. While I managed all of those things by the end of 2021 - early 2022 I'd run out of motivation and resilience and was feeling very flat and low.... life felt difficult and I felt like I'd lost myself. A recommendation from a friend to contact Alexis resulted in me starting on the 12 week course: Alexis listened and understood and was able to guide me in trying different paths and resources to find an alternative perspective and get back onto a track that worked for me. This included investigating and acknowledging my personal, home and work priorities, thinking about how best to spend and manage my time (including making time for me) and also how to boost my health by increasing my awareness about nutritional intake. Spending an hour each week with Alexis gave me the support I needed to pick myself up and to follow a new path that is turning out to be just what I needed!

Andrea W, May 22
Having just completed a 12 week course with Alexis I would like to thoroughly recommend the experience -to anyone nervous about starting out. Alexis made the process very stimulating and there was so much to learn and absorb- but it was always very interesting. She is extremely knowledgeable with a very light touch so it was a delight to work with her. The 12 week plan is excellent to recalibrate your eating habits and with the help of an expert get a lot of knowledge to support the acquiring of new habits which then become sustainable for life- I think you need the 12 week programme for this to happen - The financial cost was principally the biggest challenge - for me - but I came subsequently to view it as a real investment— and would encourage anyone else who isn’t sure to view it in this way too- it is a real investment-in your well Being and health and this is ultimately the most important investment of all - Being helped to get on the right track as far as making healthy choices and learning how to optimise one’s nutritional know how was of prime importance- The weekly chat and consultation with Alexis meant that one didn’t have a chance to deviate from these new eating habits and as the results, including weight loss - became evident, this was further motivation - to persevere! In this process many things were elucidated and clarified in reference to both food, eating -digestion and nutritional supplements- To get all these tips and tricks has been really helpful - to establish life long habits. Developing new eating habits means nourishing yourself properly - I was definitely snacking for energy and learning how to eat better every day especially getting adequate protein has helped me give up my wrong eating habits. The process was interesting with new ideas and concepts throughout - I would heartily endorse this 12 week programme to anyone who is committed and sincerely wants to invest in their health and well being - you will doubtless learn so much and see the results speak for themselves -

Sara F, Jan 22