Fig and feta salad in a heart-shaped bowl

About me

It was after a series of illnesses and injuries that I realised that I was not invincible. I was a Personal Trainer and loved pushing myself at times to extreme lengths. I was participating in events such as Half Ironman Triathlons or biking through the Alpes and eventually I started to unravel. This was the pivotal moment that I needed to stop and take stock of where my life was heading. I realised that I needed to start addressing these issues before it was too late.

This was not easy for me as I was super critical of myself and found it difficult to accept that I may not be able to do everything that I had taken for granted for so many years. With the help of a Nutritional Therapist, I managed to get my health back on track and started to experience positivity about my aging body. It can be tough when we realise that our bodies aren’t quite what they used to be. Without health it is a real struggle to embrace life to the full, and this is why I decided to become a Nutritional Therapist, whilst continuing to work as a Personal Trainer.

Annapurna founder, Vicki Patterson, wearing a dark green dress

All too often we are bombarded by external sources of how we should look and feel. However, this is not reality, as we are all truly individual and our struggles are unique to ourselves. I knew I wanted other people to experience the benefits that I have found myself, whilst realising that we don’t have to accept that as we age it is normal to suffer with several ailments. I also knew that the answer didn’t have to necessarily come from long term medication. Personalised nutrition has the potential to transform someone’s life and can work alongside medication to further enhance our health.

My motivation is to help other people discover the path to health and happiness whilst supporting them in a kind and realistic manner.

What my clients say

My main concerns were to do with conception and hormonal issues. It was great to work with Vicky as she has a very direct approach, she’s super honest and really makes you think about what you want to achieve and keeps you focused. The amount of time and effort Vicky put into our sessions was amazing - every time I spoke with her there was something else, I learnt - she’s a fountain of knowledge and you can tell she really cares about you and wants you to meet your goals. Vicky will challenge you but also support you and she never judges - I have learnt so much and will continue to use the tools she has given me. x

Sam