Seasonal Programmes
If we align our lifestyle and dietary habits with seasonal changes we promote overall wellbeing and vitality. Many of the Eastern traditions including Chinese Medicine and Ayurveda make connections between the changing seasons and the health of different organs in our body and associated emotions. It is these traditions that have inspired our practice and is the basis of our seasonal programmes.
"An introduction into remembering we are human, who moves with the cycles of the earth!
The opportunity to read the well laid out e-book ahead of the call allows you to start on your journey and head into the call with knowledge of what is coming and also a really useful “bible” to refer back to.
The sessions are tailored to attendees with as much or as little information as you need. No pressure to speak or “team build”. You hold your own space and interactions." Kim M
Group Supervision
Professional supervision is a pillar of excellence for coaches, therapists, and practitioners. It not only safeguards your personal wellbeing but also provides an invaluable external viewpoint, unveiling potential blind spots in your approach.
Our inherent tendency as humans is to align our thinking with our existing beliefs. This makes an outside perspective invaluable for growth and improvement.
Starting this September, we're introducing online group supervision sessions tailored for holistic practitioners, coaches, and therapists.
These sessions offer a nurturing environment where we emphasise mutual support and collective growth. Practitioners are requested to commit to some general housekeeping regarding confidentially, cameras on etc. During these two-hour sessions, we address your challenges and field questions on a wide array of relevant topics. Join us to enhance your practice and benefit from shared wisdom in a supportive community.
Train in NLP, Hypnotherapy and Life Coaching - in person
Training dates for 2025
Module 2 (Life Coach Certification) - 10th to 12th January 2025 or 19th to 21st September 2025
Module 3 (NLP Core Skills) - 27th February to 2nd March 2025 or 16th to 19th October 2025
Module 4 (NLP & Hypnotherapy Excellence) - 2nd to 4th May 2025 or 21st to 23rd November 2025
Professional Practitioner module - 10th to 12th June 2025
There is a requirement to complete pre-course study material (Module 1) in advance. This can be purchased for £15.99.
An intensive Diploma is also available subject to eligibility criteria. Please contact Nikki to discuss.
By the end of the Diploma Certificate, you will have gained
A good understanding of the science behind the mind and body connection.
An in-depth knowledge of NLP and hypnotherapy and its benefits in therapy and coaching.
How coaching, NLP and hypnotherapy can elicit positive changes.
Cost £3,495.00.
Unique features
Our comprehensive Diploma includes aspects of somatic healing not covered in many other Diplomas.
Monthly group supervision and access to a private Facebook Group where you get the opportunity to ask Nikki and Laura any questions you may have.
Optional Professional Practitioner Diploma add-on
To further your understanding and gain feedback from working with clients whilst being coached by Nikki you may want to consider topping up to a Professional Practitioner Diploma. The training culminates in a 4-day event and a final exam. You can add the professional practitioner element to your Diploma for an additional £495.00. If purchased at the same time the investment for the combined Professional Practitioner Diploma is £3,795.00.
To discuss this with Nikki please book a discovery call below.
I’m passionate about teaching these skills to others in a way that supports and gives credence to NLP and its effectiveness as a powerful coaching and therapeutic model. Creating training programmes that not only teach NLP and coaching skills but also demonstrate, through experiential learning, how powerful these tools can be if you allow the mind and body to do the talking by teaching flexibility in the processes. The mind is incredibly wise and knowing, the body is a wealth of information and experience. Teaching students how to recognise, hold space and allow the process to flow creates powerful outcomes.
To gain a credible diploma in hypnotherapy that insurance companies will accept, training must be in-person. Therefore all diplomas are taught in person. The Mind Body Gut Company can apply for DBS checks on your behalf to add to your credibility.
About
Our Mission
Our mission is to be the training provider of choice for health and wellbeing practitioners dedicated to an integrated, holistic approach to mind, body, and gut health. We strive to empower our participants by combining traditional wisdom and the latest research to acquire knowledge and skills to address what are considered to be lifelong conditions effectively.
By combining evidence-based practices from multiple disciplines, our programmes equip practitioners to guide clients towards achieving optimal wellbeing through natural, comprehensive care.
We are committed to advancing an integrative healthcare model that treats the whole person, not just isolated symptoms.
Our goal is to cultivate a community of passionate professionals capable of transforming lives through personalised, integrated mind, body, and gut therapies.
Nikki Emerton and Laura Shipp's journeys began at a similar time and from a similar starting point, both qualifying in NLP, hypnotherapy and coaching at the same training institute. Nikki was Laura's examiner for her practical exam.
Laura then moved into the somatic work of Systematic Kinesiology® and naturopathic nutrition. Nikki continued to specialise in the mind-body connection and mindset and more recently moved into training.
One thing both Nikki and Laura found was the need for both the major brains in the body (mind-brain and gut-brain) to be aligned as well as considering the entire energetic body and individual in order to achieve the health and happiness their clients yearned for.
After a period of cross-referring regularly and sharing client success stories, Nikki and Laura realised they needed to join forces formally. The Mind Body Gut Company was born.
You can read more about Nikki and Laura by following the hyperlink.
The Mind-Gut Connection
By working simultaneously with the two major 'brains' we are far more likely to achieve optimal health in mind and body and less likely to suffer from health issues.
The interdependent relationship between the mind and gut is a fascinating thing. The gut influences our mind just as much as our mind influences our gut. They really cannot be separated despite what conventional western medicine may at times have us believe.
Getting an upset stomach during times of stress is another example of the bidirectional link between our central nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and our enteric nervous system (known as our second brain) via the vagus nerve.
The vagus nerve represents the main component of the parasympathetic nervous system which is responsible for a range of bodily functions including controlling our mood and digestion (rest and digest). Whereas the sympathetic nervous system is responsible for our fight or flight instinct. The enteric, parasympathetic and sympathetic systems together form our autonomic nervous system.
If we are sympathetic dominant (waiting to react) we will not fully rest our mind nor digest essential nutrients, such as tryptophan. Tryptophan is an amino acid and the precursor for the happy hormone serotonin. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter which plays a significant role in emotions and happiness. A staggering 90% of serotonin is synthesised in the gut.
Being on constant alert doesn’t do much for our mood or mental well-being. Nor does having compromised gut flora.
Compromised gut flora is increasingly being linked to psychological conditions, such as depression, as well as physiological conditions including autoimmune disorders.
It is impossible to separate the mind, body and gut.
The Optimal Mind Body Gut Programme
For women who have decided it is time to prioritise themselves
Optimal Mind Body Gut 1-2-1 Programme
What Is It?
The Mind Body Gut Company brings you the very best in mind, body and gut connection therapies by creating an individual programme that is as unique as you.
Escape from the cycle of your symptoms and start to live your best life. This 3-month programme has the flexibility to allow Nikki and Laura to use all of their skills to help you. Working with them one-to-one ensures the programme is tailored to your needs. Whatever it takes to get you from stuck to flourishing.
Included is an additional 6 months of email support to help you continue to live your best life.
Initial Consultation
Meet with Nikki and Laura together to discuss how they can support you.
Naturopathic Assessment
Complete a detailed naturopathic questionnaire going back two generations, detailed case history from birth and answer questions on every system of the body. Also, the completion of a food diary. Laura then writes and provides you with a full written protocol and you meet to discuss.
Coaching, CBT, Hypnotherapy, NLP or IEMT
Ongoing mindset support using a range of tools both through therapy sessions and education.
Diagnostics
Systematic Kinesiology® muscle testing and if applicable access to private lab tests at an additional cost.
Tests available include adrenal cortisol & DHEA profiling and thyroid testing through Genova Diagnostics, hair mineral analysis through Analytical Research Labs, stool analysis through Biological Testing Services and the SIBO Doctor breath test. We also offer DNA testing through My DNA Health and Lifecode GX.
Extras
Metaphysical Anatomy, flower essences and SPA can also be included in your tailored programme.
Laura Shipp
Laura is a recovering perfectionist, introvert, cat lover, keen gardener, cook and travel enthusiast.
Laura provides her clients with a holistic approach to health and wellbeing by integrating naturopathic nutrition, the Gut & Psychology Syndrome (GAPS™) nutritional protocol, Systematic Kinesiology®, Metaphysical Anatomy (MAT®), hypnotherapy, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) and Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT).
Laura is passionate about all things mind, body & gut. The areas she typically works with include enhancing mind, body & gut balance. Nourishing her clients unique biochemical nutritional needs and supporting them in loving their relationship with food. Overcoming limiting beliefs, resolving difficult relationships, grief, trauma and letting go of feelings that are no longer serving her clients.
Laura's particular focus is on the mind-gut connection and how trauma is stored in the body resulting in chronic pain and ailments. She uses a number of techniques to support her clients in releasing trauma and restoring mind and gut balance.
You can learn more about Laura and Courageous Wellbeing by following this hyperlink .
Nikki Emerton
Nikki is a recovered perfectionist, slightly introverted lover of running, the outdoors, wild swimming and good food - not all at the same time!
Nikki provides a tailored approach to help clients get from A to B. Usually, they are stuck, in a mindset rut, a behaviour rut or some other thing that is holding them back from achieving their goals.
Using a combination of Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), hypnotherapy, Integral Eye Movement Therapy (IEMT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and coaching, she helps clients learn how to change negative thoughts, feelings and behaviours.
Nikki is passionate about empowering her clients to be the best versions of themselves. To have the confidence to travel their own journey of their choosing. To rid themselves of baggage, physical or emotional, including stress, anxiety, depression and conditions such as chronic pain and fatigue. So clients trust themselves and their decisions, with confidence. Nikki specialises in the dark triads of behaviours, helping clients recover from toxic relationships so that they can rebuild their lives and not get drawn back into that world.
You can learn more about Nikki by following the hyperlink.