Expert Nutritionist for Highworth | Peyton Principles
Expert Nutritionist for Highworth
Personalised naturopathic nutritional therapy for clients in Highworth and the surrounding north Wiltshire villages, run from a Swindon clinic a few miles down the road. If bloating, IBS, low energy or stubborn digestive symptoms have been quietly running your life, I will help you find the root cause and rebuild from there.
- GB News
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- Woman & Home
- Bella Magazine
- The Lady
- People’s Friend
- Woman’s Own
- Swindon Advertiser
- Nourish Awards Judge 2026
- GNC Board Member
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, only a few miles from Highworth. The clinic is conveniently located for clients across Highworth, Stanton Fitzwarren, Hannington, Sevenhampton, Stratton St Margaret, South Marston and the surrounding north Wiltshire villages. There is also a Cotswolds clinic at Greatfield House, Top Road, Kempsford, GL7 4EG, and online consultations cover anyone elsewhere in the UK.
The clients who reach me from Highworth are usually people who have been quietly struggling for a while. The bloating that comes and goes. The energy that does not return after a weekend off. The IBS label that does not really change anything. They have done the rounds and they want a better answer.
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, sustainable 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 microbiome, explained without the jargon
Your gut is home to trillions of microbes, and they shape far more of your health than most people realise. The headlines change every few months. The fundamentals do not. Here is what is worth knowing.
It is an ecosystem, not a population
Your gut microbiome is more like a rainforest than a colony. Bacteria, yeasts and other microbes coexist, compete, signal each other, and respond to what you eat, drink, take and feel. When the ecosystem is in balance you barely notice it. When it tips, almost every system in the body feels it.
Diversity is the marker that matters
The single biggest predictor of a robust microbiome is diversity. The more different species you support, the more resilient your gut. The single biggest driver of diversity is what you eat. Plants, in particular: vegetables, fruit, herbs, nuts, seeds, pulses, whole grains. Variety beats quantity.
Antibiotics, stress and ultra-processed food all shift it
Antibiotics save lives but blunt diversity. Chronic stress changes which species thrive. Ultra-processed food feeds the wrong end of the ecosystem. None of these are deal-breakers on their own. Stacked over years, they reshape the gut, often quietly, until symptoms force a reckoning.
Testing the microbiome, when it is useful
Comprehensive stool testing can give us a much sharper view of what is going on: which species are dominant, which are missing, how digestion is performing, signs of inflammation or intestinal permeability. We use it where the picture is not clear from the case history alone, and only when the result will change the plan.
Highworth clients usually come to me from one of these places
If two or more of these scenarios feel uncomfortably 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
In my first year of nutrition studies I recognised what I now explain to all my clients: health really does start in the gut. As I sorted out my own digestion, my overall vitality improved and my skin cleared up. Why had no-one ever shown me how important gut health is? That question shaped my entire practice.
I qualified with a Diploma in Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy in 2009 and have been in clinical practice ever since. 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 genuinely cares about 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 Highworth say
A small selection from the full reviews page. Real clients, real words, lightly excerpted.
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.
When I first signed as a Professional Boxer I needed to dramatically change my diet so that I could lose over a stone, in order to achieve my fighting weight, whilst at the same time maintaining high energy levels in order to support an intensive training regime. The dietary advice given was simple and very easy to follow and most important of all it was extremely effective.
I have always been a fit, active and healthy person, but after a nasty 100+ day virus with chest, sinus and ear complications, and three courses of antibiotics and other drugs, my digestive system was totally messed up and I was feeling awful. After completing a questionnaire and lengthy personal consultation an eating plan and supplements were suggested.
Before I sought help from Caroline I was suffering from very painful and swollen knee and shoulder joints. Caroline went through my general health and suggested various changes in my diet with additional natural supplements added. I would recommend Caroline (Peyton Principles) to anyone, she is very professional and knowledgeable in her field.
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
Highworth nutritionist FAQs
If your question is not answered below, just ask on the discovery call.
Where is your clinic for Highworth clients?
The Swindon clinic is at Wood Street Wellbeing, 10 Wood Street, Swindon, SN1 4AB, in Old Town Swindon, only a few miles from Highworth. 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 Highworth does your clinic cover?
The Swindon clinic is conveniently located for clients across Highworth, Stanton Fitzwarren, Hannington, Sevenhampton, Stratton St Margaret, South Marston and the surrounding north Wiltshire villages. For anyone further afield, online consultations cover the rest of the UK.
How is your approach different from the NHS?
The NHS does an excellent job of acute care and ruling out serious disease. Where it has less time and capacity is for the slow, complex, multi-symptom cases that need a long case history and a personalised plan. That is exactly the gap a naturopathic nutritionist fills. We work alongside, not against, your GP.
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 decide which functional test (if any) to run?
Tests follow the case, not the other way around. After the first consultation, if the picture is unclear or if a specific marker is likely to change the plan, we discuss whether a particular test is worth running. We never run tests speculatively.
What is iridology and why do you use it?
Iridology, alongside tongue and nail analysis, is a traditional naturopathic assessment tool. It is one extra source of information that, combined with a detailed case history and any functional tests, helps me build a fuller picture of your health. It is never used in isolation and never as a diagnosis.
Will I get recipes?
You will get practical food guidance tailored to you, including suggested meals and snacks, and a “what a typical day might look like” structure. The point is sustainable changes you can build into a busy real life, not a 200-page recipe book that sits on the shelf.
What is the GNC and why does it matter?
The General Naturopathic Council is the regulator for Naturopathy in the UK. As a Board Member, I help shape the professional standards that any naturopath in the UK should be held to. For you as a client, it means working with someone whose accountability is public and verifiable.
Wood Street Wellbeing, Old Town Swindon
How to reach me
10 Wood Street, Swindon
SN1 4AB
Ready for a real plan?
Start with a free 20-minute discovery call. No pressure, no obligation, just a real conversation about what is going on and whether nutritional therapy is the right next step.
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