Cricklade Gut Health & IBS Specialist | Peyton Principles
Cricklade Gut Health & IBS Specialist
Personalised naturopathic nutritional therapy for clients in Cricklade and the surrounding north Wiltshire and south Cotswold villages, run from a Swindon clinic just down the A419. If bloating, IBS or stubborn digestive symptoms have been quietly running your life, I will help you uncover the root cause and rebuild from there.
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Local, expert support for your gut, your energy and your wellbeing
I am Caroline Peyton, a naturopath and registered nutritional therapist with my clinic at Wood Street Wellbeing, 10 Wood Street, Swindon, SN1 4AB, a short drive down the A419 from Cricklade. The clinic is conveniently located for clients across Cricklade, Latton, Ashton Keynes, Purton, South Cerney and the surrounding villages. There is also a Cotswolds clinic at Greatfield House, Top Road, Kempsford, GL7 4EG, and online consultations cover anyone elsewhere in the UK.
Most of the people who reach me have been around the houses already. They have spoken to the GP, perhaps had blood tests or a scope, and walked away with a label and not much in the way of practical help. The bloating keeps coming back. The energy still does not return. They want a real plan, not another prescription.
That is what I do. I take a thorough naturopathic case history, look for the underlying drivers, and build you a clear plan you can actually follow. Sometimes that includes specialist gut testing, sometimes it does not. Always it is personalised to you and explained in plain English so you understand exactly why we are doing what we are doing.
If you are ready to stop guessing, the first step is a free 20-minute discovery call. No pressure, no obligation. We work out together whether nutritional therapy is the right next step for you.
The post-antibiotic gut: why recovery is not automatic
Antibiotics save lives. Many of us would not be here without them. But every course is also a reset of the gut microbiome, and for some people, that reset never quite undoes itself. If your symptoms started after a course of antibiotics, or after a stomach bug abroad, you are not imagining the connection.
What antibiotics actually do
Antibiotics do not target only the bug they are prescribed for. They are blunt instruments that knock back broad swathes of the gut microbiome. The species that recover fastest are not always the ones you want most, and the diversity that gives the gut its resilience can take a long time to rebuild.
The signs the recovery has stalled
New or worsening bloating. New food intolerances. Changes in stool pattern that have not settled. Skin that has flared since. Recurrent thrush or low-grade infections. Energy that has never quite returned. None of these are inevitable. They are signals that the ecosystem needs help to restabilise.
Rebuilding takes more than a probiotic
A daily probiotic alone rarely fixes a post-antibiotic gut. Real recovery is a sequence: support digestion, feed the helpful species with the right plant diversity, address any opportunistic overgrowths, and rebuild the gut lining. Probiotics have a role, but as part of a plan, not as the plan.
Where testing helps
Where the symptoms have been persistent and the timeline points strongly to antibiotics, comprehensive stool testing can show us exactly where the imbalance sits. That sharpens the plan. We only run a test if the result will genuinely change what we do next.
The patterns I see most often in Cricklade clients
Many of the clients I see fall into one of these patterns. If two or more feel familiar, a discovery call is a sensible next step.
What working with me actually looks like
Detailed naturopathic case history taking is the foundation. From there, my approach is structured but flexible to your needs.
Free Discovery Call
20 minutes by Zoom or phone. You share what is going on, I share how I work, and we decide together if I am the right person to help.
In-Depth Case History
A thorough first consultation including iridology, tongue and nail analysis. These help me look for inherent strengths and weaknesses and guide the protocol.
Personalised Plan
A nutrition and lifestyle programme built around you. Where supplements are needed, they are professional-grade and checked against your medications for safety.
Follow-Up & Adjustment
Regular consultations to refine the plan, check-ins between appointments, and recipes built around your specific needs. Education is a big part of every step.
Naturopath, Nutritionist and Gut Health Expert
I qualified with a Diploma in Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy in 2009 and have been in clinical practice ever since. My particular passion is gut health and the microbiome, because, as naturopaths have said for decades, true health really does start in the gut.
Along the way I helped launch the Naturopathic Nutrition Association and chaired it for seven years, ran the Natural Healthcare College as Principal for five years, and in June 2024 I was invited onto the Board of the General Naturopathic Council, the UK regulator for Naturopathy.
What that means for you, in plain terms: you are working with someone who has done this for over 15 years, who lives and breathes gut health, and who is held to professional standards that put your wellbeing first.
- Diploma in Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy, 2009
- GNC Board Member (UK Naturopathy regulator)
- Founder & former Chair of the NNA
- Nourish Awards Judge 2026
- Iridology, tongue and nail analysis trained
- Functional testing specialist
What clients in and around Cricklade say
A small selection from the full reviews page. Real clients, real words, lightly excerpted.
I was very pleased with the outcome of my consultation with Caroline. What I was especially impressed with was the fact that Caroline gave all her advice in one session, with one shorter follow-up session. Caroline quickly and accurately assessed my two major health concerns, and provided me with a new diet plan which was simple to follow and provided instant results.
I experienced unexplained weight loss, very uncomfortable digestive symptoms and deteriorating energy which despite several blood tests my GP was unable to help with. I tried various elimination diets to no benefit and decided to seek a more holistic approach to my health. I was able to reintroduce foods, saw a steady increase in my weight and my energy with improvements to my digestive symptoms.
I am very pleased with the service I have received from Caroline. She is very professional and thorough which makes me feel confident about her recommendations. She has helped me to make positive changes to my diet and has shown me how to incorporate new food ideas for myself. I find Caroline’s advice easy to understand and I have definitely benefited from the consultations.
My problems started a long time ago mainly due to work life sending stress direct to my gut. I’ve tried various people over twenty five years but I’m sorry to say they simply do not have the right expertise. Caroline’s extensive knowledge and expertise has changed my situation considerably. I can now enjoy and digest a number of foods.
Choose the right level of support for you
Most clients begin with a free 20-minute discovery call. From there we work out which programme is the right fit.
Free Discovery Call
20 minutes by Zoom or phone. Tell me what is going on, ask me anything, and we work out whether nutritional therapy is right for you.
Book NowHealth MOT
One in-depth 90-minute consultation including iridology, tongue and nail analysis, plus bespoke nutrition and supplement recommendations.
See Details5 Month Gut Restore
The full programme for chronic digestive symptoms. Includes comprehensive functional testing where clinically appropriate, plus six consultations across five months.
See Details12 Week Health Support
For ongoing low-grade symptoms such as headaches, fatigue and niggling digestive issues. Four consultations over 12 weeks, with the option of a payment plan.
See DetailsFunctional testing where it is clinically useful
Wherever possible, dietary and lifestyle recommendations are implemented first. Testing is never automatic. We discuss whether it is the right next step for you.
Comprehensive Stool Testing
Next-generation DNA stool testing to assess the microbiome, digestive efficiency, intestinal permeability and other markers of gut health.
SIBO Breath Testing
Hydrogen and methane breath testing for clients with suspected small intestinal bacterial overgrowth.
Hormonal Testing
In-depth hormonal profiling to look at the full picture of hormonal health, useful for stress, sleep, energy and perimenopausal symptoms.
Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis
HTMA to assess mineral status and heavy metal exposure over time. Useful for fatigue, mood and long-term wellness cases.
Food Intolerance Testing
Targeted food intolerance and sensitivity testing where symptoms point to a possible dietary trigger.
Other Specialist Tests
A small selection of additional tests is available where clinically indicated. We will only ever recommend a test if it is likely to genuinely change the treatment plan.
Book Your Free 20 Minute Discovery Call
Pick a time that suits you below. The call is free, no obligation, and a relaxed chance for us to talk through what is going on and whether I can help.
Prefer to talk first? Call 07730 513303 or email caroline@peytonprinciples.com
Cricklade nutritionist FAQs
If your question is not answered below, just ask on the discovery call.
Where is your clinic for Cricklade clients?
The Swindon clinic is at Wood Street Wellbeing, 10 Wood Street, Swindon, SN1 4AB, in Old Town Swindon, a short drive down the A419 from Cricklade. There is also a Cotswolds clinic at Greatfield House, Top Road, Kempsford, GL7 4EG. Online consultations via Zoom are available for clients elsewhere in the UK.
Which areas around Cricklade does your clinic cover?
The Swindon clinic is conveniently located for clients across Cricklade, Latton, Ashton Keynes, Purton, South Cerney and the surrounding villages. The Kempsford clinic is also within easy reach for clients on the Gloucestershire side. For anyone further afield, online consultations cover the rest of the UK.
What does the 5 Month Gut Restore programme actually involve?
Six consultations spread across five months. The first is a deep case history. The next sessions implement and refine your plan based on how your body responds, including any functional testing where it is clinically useful. The five-month timeline is deliberate: gut health responds to consistent change, not crash interventions.
How do you handle very chronic cases?
The 5 Month Gut Restore programme is designed for exactly that. Long-standing cases need time, sequencing and careful unpicking. We move at your pace, with regular review, and adjust the plan as we learn what your body responds to.
Do you offer functional testing?
Yes, where it is clinically useful. We use comprehensive stool testing, SIBO breath testing, hormonal profiles, hair tissue mineral analysis and other targeted tests as appropriate. We will only recommend a test if it is likely to genuinely change the treatment plan.
Can I bring previous test results?
Yes, please do. Recent blood tests, scope reports, microbiome tests, food sensitivity panels or anything else relevant. The more context I have, the less likely it is that we run tests you do not need.
Can I work with you if I am already on medication?
Yes. Naturopathic nutrition is designed to sit alongside your existing medical care, not replace it. I do not advise on medication and never ask a client to stop or alter prescriptions without their GP. Where supplements interact with medication, I check carefully before recommending.
Do you offer payment plans?
Yes, on the longer programmes. The 12 Week Health Support and 5 Month Gut Restore programmes can be split across the duration of the programme. We discuss this on the discovery call.
Wood Street Wellbeing, Old Town Swindon
How to reach me
10 Wood Street, Swindon
SN1 4AB
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