Personalised gut health support and expert mentoring
Over 12 years in clinical practice and over a decade teaching the next generation of nutrition professionals.
Science-Based. Root-Cause Driven.
My mission is to support lasting health through functional medicine and science-based nutrition. I help clients uncover the drivers of gut challenges and guide students and practitioners with real-world, evidence-led mentoring.
For Clients -
How to feed your Gut Microbiome
A free, science-based guide to gently nourishing your gut microbiome. Learn how to support digestion, resilience, and balance through food, awareness, and physiology-led principles.
For Practitioners -
The Functional Thinking Framework
A free guide to help you approach complex cases with clarity and confidence. Learn how to connect systems, spot patterns, and think beyond symptoms.
How you can work with me
Evidence Based • Individualised
1:1 Clinic – Gut Health
If bloating, reflux, IBS, or recurring SIBO are ongoing issues and nothing you’ve tried so far has led to sustained improvement, a more considered, personalised approach may be what’s missing.
Supervision & Mentorship
Where students and practitioners gain the clarity, confidence, and skills to master complex and challenging clinical cases, with weekly group supervision sessions or personalised 1:1 mentoring
Mastering SIBO, IMO & ISO
A comprehensive, clinically grounded post-graduate level training for practitioners who want to interpret, understand and manage SIBO, IMO and ISO with confidence and clarity - coming soon!
Functional Health Collective
Professional Mentorship Programme
Drop-in sessions | Monthly membership | Ad-hoc 1:1 supervision
Develop the skills that textbooks don’t teach — critical thinking, case and functional test interpretation, and practical strategies that help your clients see results.
Join weekly group supervision sessions — designed to deepen your clinical confidence, explore functional testing, and refine case work through real-world discussion.
Meet Juliana
I’m Juliana Bernardes, MSc, BSc (Hons), dipNT, mBANT, mCNHC —  with over 12 years of experience in clinical practice and over a decade teaching and supervising future nutrition professionals at top UK colleges.
My private practice is dedicated to gut health, helping clients navigate SIBO, reflux, IBS, and complex microbiome imbalances that often defy simple solutions. In parallel, I mentor students and practitioners, guiding them through the challenging areas of case interpretation, functional testing, and protocol design.
My approach combines science, functional medicine, and a deep respect for each person’s individuality. I don’t believe in quick fixes or generic plans — instead, I provide evidence-based strategies that address underlying causes.
Whether you’re a student or a practitioner building clinical skills—or someone ready to uncover the root of their gut issues—you’ll find guidance here that’s clear, evidence-based, and supportive.
Work With Me, Wherever You Are
All my services run exclusively online, giving you the flexibility to schedule from anywhere in the world via secure video call or telephone. Sessions are available in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Let’s find the right next step for you
Whether you’re seeking personalised clinical support or looking to deepen your understanding through mentoring, you can work with me in a way that’s evidence-based, individualised, and grounded in real-world practice.
