Hillstart Nutrition

HillStart Nutrition, Award-Winning Nutritional Therapist in Sutton Coldfield

A refreshingly personal approach to nutrition

When energy dips, digestion becomes unsettled or hormonal changes begin to affect everyday life, knowing where to start can feel overwhelming. HillStart Nutrition offers one-to-one nutritional therapy in Sutton Coldfield, looking beyond isolated symptoms to explore how food, sleep, stress and lifestyle may be connected.

Founder Wendy Hill is a qualified naturopathic nutritional therapist, nutrition coach and nutrigenomics practitioner. She is a member of BANT, registered with the CNHC and was named Menopause Nutritionist of the Year 2025 for the West Midlands. Wendy’s specialist areas include gut health, perimenopause, menopause, hormone balance, energy and healthy ageing.

One-to-one support built around real life

HillStart’s Signature coaching packages run for eight, ten or twelve weeks. Support begins with a detailed health questionnaire and an initial consultation of up to 75 minutes, giving Wendy time to understand the client’s symptoms, routines, food preferences and goals.

A personalised food and lifestyle protocol is then created, with follow-up appointments and ongoing support determined by the chosen package. Recommendations may include achievable dietary changes, helpful recipes, lifestyle adjustments, carefully selected supplements or functional testing. Crucially, everything is shaped around normal life. Clients won’t be expected to cook elaborate meals, avoid every social occasion or follow a generic plan that doesn’t suit them.

Gut health programmes and advanced testing

For those looking for a structured reset, the HillStart 28-Day Transformation Programme focuses on digestion, energy, sleep and healthier long-term habits. It includes individual calls with Wendy, four weeks of recipes and meal plans, shopping lists, coaching resources and access to a supportive community. It isn’t positioned as a quick-fix weight-loss diet, although some participants have reported weight changes alongside wider improvements.

HillStart Nutrition also provides functional health testing in Sutton Coldfield. Options include microbiome analysis, food sensitivity testing, genetic profiles, blood testing, hormone and cortisol panels, and essential fatty acid testing. Wendy helps clients select an appropriate test, understand their results and turn complicated information into practical next steps.

Services available include:

• One-to-one nutritional therapy
• Perimenopause and menopause support
• Female hormone health guidance
• Gut health and digestive support
• The 28-Day Transformation Programme
• Personalised nutrition and lifestyle protocols
• Genetic and nutrigenomic profiling
• Microbiome and food sensitivity testing
• Blood, hormone and cortisol tests
• Energy and healthy ageing support
• Nutrition workshops and talks
• Online consultations

Frequently asked questions

Does HillStart Nutrition offer appointments in Sutton Coldfield?

Yes. HillStart Nutrition offers in-person nutritional therapy appointments in Sutton Coldfield. Online consultations are also available for clients who prefer the convenience of meeting via Zoom.

Who runs HillStart Nutrition?

The business is founded and run by Wendy Hill, a qualified naturopathic nutritional therapist, nutrition coach and nutrigenomics practitioner. Wendy is a BANT member and CNHC-registered practitioner.

Can Wendy help with menopause symptoms?

Wendy specialises in midlife women’s health, including perimenopause, menopause, gut health, energy, sleep and hormone balance. Advice is personalised to the client rather than based on a standard menopause diet.

What happens during an initial consultation?

Clients complete a comprehensive health and lifestyle questionnaire before their appointment. Wendy then explores their health history, symptoms, eating habits and goals during a consultation lasting up to 75 minutes. A personalised protocol is prepared following the session.

Is functional testing always necessary?

No. Testing is recommended only where it may provide useful insight. HillStart’s approach remains focused on nutrition and lifestyle, with testing or supplements considered when appropriate to the client’s circumstances.

Will clients have to follow a restrictive diet?

Not necessarily. Wendy aims to make nutrition practical, enjoyable and sustainable. Recommendations are designed to work alongside family meals, work commitments and social occasions, rather than making daily life harder.

Contact HillStart Nutrition

Contact: Wendy Hill
Location: Cabin 30, The Plant Plot, Stafford Road, Lichfield, WS13 8JA
Telephone: 07726 378500

Appointments should be arranged in advance. Clients are advised to contact Wendy directly to confirm the location of any face-to-face consultation.