Stranraer & Yonder Nutrition Clinic

21/07/2026

18/07/2026

Feeling incredibly grateful after speaking at today’s Nourish Retreat. 🌱✨

A huge thank you to Becki for organising such a wonderful event at South Machars Community Centre - Whithorn

The atmosphere was so welcoming, and it was fantastic to be part of a day filled with nourishing food, yoga, sauna and great conversations! 🌿🔥

Today we explored Blood Chemistry Analysis 🩸-

💉 how to better understand your blood test results
🩺 why “normal” doesn’t always mean optimal
👀 how blood tests can provide valuable insight into your health long before disease develops.

We also discussed the nutrients that may help support common imbalances and how nutrition and lifestyle can be used to optimise health. 🥦🫐🌱

Doctors are trained to diagnose and treat disease, whereas nutritional therapy focuses on supporting health and optimising wellbeing 💭🧘🏽

Thank you to everyone who came along and for all your thoughtful questions.

It was a privilege to share something I’m so passionate about. ✨

29/06/2026

We're excited to announce the next workshop in our Nourish programme and this July we're treating you to something special.

🌿 The Nourish Retreat 🌿

Take some time out for yourself and join us for a day of food, relaxation and learning.

This inspiring day will begin with a fascinating talk from Naturopathic Nutritionist and Bioscientist Shivani Rinck from Stranraer & Yonder Nutrition Clinic, exploring how blood test results can help us better understand what may be happening within the body and how nutrition, diet and lifestyle choices can support long-term health and vitality.

Following the talk and questions, you'll have the option to enjoy a pop-up sauna and cold plunge, followed by a delicious, healthy lunch of seasonal ingredients and to finish a gentle movement and mediation session with local yoga teacher Sara.

Whether you're looking to improve your wellbeing, learn something new, or simply enjoy a restorative day for yourself, the Nourish Retreat offers the perfect opportunity to nourish mind, body and soul.

£15 pp, places are limited, so booking is essential. Please visit the website www.smccwhithorn.org to book your place 😊

BIG thanks to Rebecca and Kath from Flaming Gorgeous for supplying the sauna and cold plunges for our event!

29/06/2026

✨ 𝐒𝐡𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢 𝐒𝐧𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬 ✨

One of my favourite digestive recommendations:

🌿 𝐅𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐞𝐚 🌿

If you struggle with bloating, trapped wind, feeling overly full after meals or water retention
fennel seed tea is well worth trying.

☕ How to make it:

🌱 1–2 tsp whole fennel seeds
🥄 Lightly crush the seeds
💦 Pour over boiling water
⏱️ Steep for 10–15 minutes, strain, and enjoy.

✨ Whole fennel seeds preferred over tea bags, as they retain more of their natural aromatic oils.

Simple, affordable, and a lovely addition to your daily routine.

Also available to buy at The Good Life Health Shop Stranraer 🧡🌱

p.s it is one of my personal favourite teas!!

27/06/2026

Feeling incredibly grateful!!

Thank you for the beautiful flowers and, more importantly, for trusting me with your health. 🌺

Every consultation reminds me what a privilege this work is. 🧡🌱

21/06/2026

I’ve escaped to the Highlands for a few days and can confirm that my camera roll is now 90% highland coos 😌✨

I’ll be back at The Good Life Health Shop Stranraer on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝟐𝟔𝐭𝐡 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, and then 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐚𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐚𝐭.

Thank you to everyone who has trusted me with their health 🌱🧡

It is a privilege to be part of your journey, and one I never take for granted ✨

Looking forward to seeing familiar faces and meeting new ones soon!

Shivani 🌿
SYNC – Where Science Meets Nature

01/06/2026

🌿 A huge thank you to The Good Life for the lovely post and for letting me loose in the garden for fresh lemon balm! 🍋☕

If you’re passing by on a Monday morning, feel free to pop in and say hello! ✨

20/05/2026

🐝🍯 In honour of World Bee Day, I’d like to share how much colour bees have brought into my life.

What started as an interest in beekeeping in 2018 became a passion that opened doors into science, education, community, sustainability, and some truly unforgettable experiences. 🌿

Over the years I’ve had the privilege of:

🐝 studying and practical and theory-based beekeeping - along with passing the exams that come with it!

🐝 teaching beekeeping from a scientific perspective

🐝 founding the Friends of the Bees Society

🐝 speaking at schools and community events

🐝 carrying out my undergraduate dissertation research at University of the West of Scotland  investigating banana skin as a potential natural treatment for chalkbrood in honey bees

I’m incredibly grateful to The Walled Garden Honey Co. , The Scottish Beekeepers Association, the Western Galloway Beekeepers' Association and UWS for all the opportunities, education, trust, and mentorship they gave me along the way.

A very special thank you also goes to Margaret Anne Adams, who mentored me extensively in pollen studies and gave me the opportunity to contribute towards her wonderful book ‘Pollen Grains and Honeydew’.

She is deeply missed. 🌼🐝

Today during a World Bee Day talk at Sandhead Primary School, I said:

“When a bee comes along, it’s important we thank them for all that they do.”

The attached video shows something many people never realise — if left calm and undisturbed long enough (and it definitely felt long enough! 🤣), a bee can sometimes carefully unwind her stinger and fly away unharmed 🐝

Happy World Bee Day 💛

17/05/2026

When different passions combine 🥰🐾

🐾 NOW AVAILABLE 🐾

Canine & Feline Hair Mineral Analysis

We’re excited to officially launch our new hair mineral analysis testing service for dogs & cats in collaboration with Stranraer & Yonder Nutrition Clinic.

🩺 This non-invasive test may help uncover potential underlying imbalances linked to:

• Skin & coat issues
• Digestive concerns
• Behaviour & mood
• Immune support
• Joint & mobility health
• Overall wellness & vitality

Every test includes a personalised, easy-to-understand report, with optional in-depth wellness support packages available.

✨ Because their health deserves more than guesswork. 🐾🧡

🗓️ Message us to book or learn more.

17/05/2026

🐾 NOW AVAILABLE 🐾

Canine & Feline Hair Mineral Analysis

We’re excited to officially launch our new hair mineral analysis testing service for dogs & cats in collaboration with Stranraer & Yonder Nutrition Clinic.

🩺 This non-invasive test may help uncover potential underlying imbalances linked to:

• Skin & coat issues
• Digestive concerns
• Behaviour & mood
• Immune support
• Joint & mobility health
• Overall wellness & vitality

Every test includes a personalised, easy-to-understand report, with optional in-depth wellness support packages available.

✨ Because their health deserves more than guesswork. 🐾🧡

🗓️ Message us to book or learn more.