{"title":"Consultations","description":"\u003cp\u003eSomething feels off. You can't always put your finger on exactly what it is — but you know your body well enough to know that what you're experiencing isn't just normal ageing, and it isn't something you're willing to accept.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaybe you're exhausted despite sleeping eight hours. Maybe your weight is shifting in ways that have nothing to do with what you're eating. Maybe you're not recovering from exercise the way you used to — what took a day now takes three or four. Maybe your sleep has changed — you fall asleep fine but you're wide awake at 3am with a mind that won't stop. Maybe you're dealing with an injury that just won't fully resolve, or inflammation that comes and goes without an obvious cause. Maybe your brain fog is real and persistent and you're tired of being told your bloods are normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese experiences are common. They are not inevitable. And they almost always trace back to the same place — the foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSleep, movement, and nutrition are the three pillars that regulate everything else in the body. Hormones, metabolism, immune function, tissue repair, cognitive clarity, energy production — all of it sits on top of these three things. When any one of them is off, the downstream effects are felt across every system. And when all three are genuinely optimised for where you are right now — not where you were ten years ago, not a generic plan, but your specific situation at this specific life stage — the difference is significant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Velyx consultation service exists for people who are ready to take that seriously. Led by Gina Maxwell, Foundational Health Advisor and founder of Velyx Research, each session is a focused 30-minute conversation grounded in current research and tailored to you. Not a medical appointment. Not a prescription. An honest, evidence-informed conversation about where your foundations currently sit and where the highest-leverage changes are likely to be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParticularly relevant for women navigating perimenopause and menopause, anyone dealing with persistent injury or chronic inflammation, and anyone who has been doing the right things and still not getting the results they should be.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe foundations always come first. Start here.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"foundational-health-consultation","title":"Foundational Health Consultation | 30 minutes","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/ginamassage4sport\/foundationalhealthconsultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #2d7a5f; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 4px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBook Now — £24.99 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore anything else comes foundational health. Sleep, movement, and nutrition are not optional extras — they are the platform everything else is built on. Without them in place, no supplement, peptide, or protocol will perform the way the research suggests it can.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 30-minute consultation is a focused, practical conversation with Gina Maxwell, Foundational Health Advisor and founder of Velyx Research. It is not a medical appointment. It is not a prescription. It is an honest, evidence-informed conversation about where you are, where you want to be, and what the research says about the foundations that get you there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe session covers three areas:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSleep\u003c\/strong\u003e — quality, consistency, and the downstream effects of poor sleep on hormones, metabolism, recovery, and cognitive function\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMovement\u003c\/strong\u003e — not just exercise, but how your body moves through the day, recovery, and the research around different training approaches for different goals and life stages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e — not diets, not calorie counting, but the foundational principles the research consistently supports regardless of the approach you follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will leave with clarity on where your foundations currently sit and practical, evidence-informed starting points for addressing any gaps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e30-minute phone or video consultation (your choice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-consultation questionnaire sent on booking so the session is focused from the first minute\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractical takeaways discussed during the call\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow-up summary email within 24 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis consultation covers foundational lifestyle health only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Gina Maxwell is a Foundational Health Advisor, not a medical practitioner. If you have an existing medical condition, please consult your GP or specialist before making changes to your health routine.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis consultation is designed for people who are serious about their health and want to make sure the foundations are genuinely solid before adding anything else into the picture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is particularly relevant if you:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre in your 30s, 40s, or 50s and noticing changes in energy, sleep, body composition, or recovery that you want to understand and address\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre approaching or going through perimenopause or menopause and want to understand how foundational health choices interact with hormonal changes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre dealing with a niggling injury, chronic inflammation, or slow recovery and want to explore what the research says about lifestyle factors in tissue repair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave been doing the right things — eating well, training, sleeping — but feel like something still isn't working and want an outside perspective\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAre considering peptide research and want to make sure the foundations are in place first\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is not a weight loss programme, a fitness plan, or a medical service. It is a focused conversation about foundational health, grounded in current research and tailored to where you are right now.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1 — Book your session\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClick the booking link below to choose a date and time that works for you. Payment of £24.99 is taken securely at the point of booking through Stripe. You will receive an instant confirmation with a calendar invite and a short pre-consultation questionnaire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2 — Complete the questionnaire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe questionnaire covers your current sleep patterns, movement habits, nutrition approach, and what you most want to get from the session. Please complete it at least 24 hours before your appointment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3 — Your consultation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour 30-minute session takes place by phone or video call — whichever you prefer. The call link or number will be included in your confirmation. Gina will have reviewed your questionnaire in advance so the time is spent on insight and action rather than information gathering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4 — Follow-up summary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithin 24 hours of your consultation you will receive a written summary of the key points covered and any practical starting points discussed during the call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBook your consultation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/calendly.com\/ginamassage4sport\/foundationalhealthconsultation\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display: inline-block; background-color: #2d7a5f; color: #ffffff; padding: 14px 28px; text-decoration: none; font-weight: bold; border-radius: 4px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eBook Now — £24.99 →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCancellations made more than 24 hours before the appointment will receive a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable but may be rescheduled once.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Gina\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGina Maxwell is the founder of Velyx Research and a Foundational Health Advisor with over a decade of hands-on clinical practice in sports and remedial massage therapy. Working directly with clients across injury, recovery, and physical performance gave her a firsthand understanding of how the body responds to stress — and how profoundly sleep, movement, and nutrition shape every outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eGina holds a certificate in Nutrition Foundations and is currently completing the PHA (Precision Health Alliance) Level 1 programme — one of the most advanced personalised health qualifications available. On completion, she will combine AI-driven health technology with behavioural coaching intelligence to deliver a level of individualisation that goes far beyond standard health advice. No generic protocols. No one-size-fits-all recommendations. A genuinely personalised, data-informed picture of what your body specifically needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eThat philosophy underpins everything at Velyx. Foundational health always comes first. Before any research compound, any protocol, any optimisation layer — sleep, nutrition, and movement have to be genuinely in place. This consultation is an expression of that belief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis consultation does not constitute medical advice. Gina Maxwell is a Foundational Health Advisor, not a medical practitioner.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI eat well and exercise but I'm still exhausted — is that something you cover?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — and it's one of the most common things people bring to this consultation. Persistent fatigue despite doing the right things is almost always a foundations issue. Sleep quality, training load relative to recovery, nutrient timing, and stress physiology all play a role. The consultation looks at where the gaps might be and what the research says about addressing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI'm in my 40s and my body feels completely different to how it used to — where do I even start?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly what the consultation is designed for. The hormonal shifts that begin in your late 30s and accelerate through perimenopause change how your body responds to sleep, food, and exercise in ways that can feel bewildering if you don't know what's driving them. The session helps you understand what's happening physiologically and where to focus your attention first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI can't lose weight no matter what I do — can this help?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight that won't shift despite a good diet and regular exercise is almost always connected to one of three things — sleep quality, stress physiology, or metabolic changes driven by hormonal shifts. This consultation doesn't offer a weight loss programme. What it does is look at the foundational factors that directly influence how your body manages energy and fat storage, and what the research says about addressing them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy sleep has got so much worse — I fall asleep fine but wake up at 3am. Is this something you can help with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — and the 3am wake pattern specifically is extremely common in perimenopause and is well understood physiologically. It's almost always connected to blood sugar regulation and cortisol rhythms rather than a sleep disorder. The consultation covers sleep architecture, what disrupts it at different life stages, and practical, evidence-informed starting points for improving it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI have a recurring injury that just won't heal — is this relevant to me?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Slow or incomplete recovery from injury is rarely just a structural problem. Sleep quality, nutritional status — particularly protein intake and micronutrients involved in tissue repair — and inflammation driven by lifestyle factors all directly influence how the body heals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI feel like my recovery from exercise has got much slower — I used to bounce back in a day, now it takes three or four. Is that normal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's common but it's not something you have to accept. Declining recovery capacity is closely linked to changes in growth hormone secretion, sleep quality, and nutritional support — all of which shift significantly from your late 30s onwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eI've been told my bloods are normal but I feel anything but — is there anything you can offer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is one of the most frustrating experiences in women's health and it's incredibly common. Standard blood panels are designed to identify pathology, not to optimise function. The consultation focuses on the lifestyle foundations that influence how you feel day to day, independent of clinical markers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this suitable if I have a medical condition?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe consultation covers foundational lifestyle health only and does not constitute medical advice. 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