What I treat › Hormones and metabolism › Fatigue, stress and burnout
ENERGY · FATIGUE AND BURNOUT
Nutritionist for fatigue, stress and burnout in Lisbon and online
Exhausted despite eight hours in bed, running on coffee, crashing in the afternoon. Before anything complex, I rule out the common, treatable causes that are missed surprisingly often.
Rita Soares · Functional nutritionist · 12 years, 2,000+ patients
Ordem dos Nutricionistas 2604N · IFM member · Online worldwide and in person in Lisbon
Does this sound like you?
If several of these are familiar, you're in the right place.
Waking up already tired
Afternoon crash
Running on coffee
Wired at night, exhausted in the morning
Brain fog
Getting ill often
Burnout after a demanding period
What's usually behind it
"Adrenal fatigue" is the wrong name. The real causes are often simpler, and fixable.
Iron
Iron levels called normal can still be too low to feel well.
Thyroid
A standard check can miss early thyroid problems.
Sleep quality
Eight hours in bed isn't eight hours of sleep, and apnoea is often missed.
Rhythm
Irregular wake times and no morning light flatten your daily energy curve.
Blood sugar
Skipped meals and coffee keep the stress response switched on.
How I find the cause
Every assessment is personal. I start with your story and the results you already have, and only add what will change the plan.
Your full story
Symptoms, history, medication and everything you've already tried.
Your existing results
I go through any recent results you bring, in detail.
Testing only when it changes the plan
No standard package. If more information is needed, I'll explain why.
Alongside your doctor
Medical causes are ruled out first, with your doctor when needed.
How we work
Over four months, with a consultation roughly every month and the plan adjusted as you improve.
1
Rule out the treatable
The common causes first, before anything complex.
2
Correct deficiencies
Only what your results show.
3
Anchor your rhythm
Morning light, regular wake time and a protein breakfast.
4
Steady blood sugar
Meals that don't depend on coffee and crashes.
5
Rebuild stress capacity
Recovery matched to your energy, not pushed through.
Two ways to start
Most people start with a first consultation. If you already know you want the full programme, you can book it directly.
RECOMMENDED FOR FATIGUE
Longevity, Hormones and Body Optimization programme
€320 4 months
4 one-to-one consultations over 4 months
Blood tests and functional labs prescribed and interpreted
Personalised nutrition and supplementation plan
InBody body composition analysis (in person)
Who you'll work with
I'm Rita Soares, a functional nutritionist with 12 years of clinical practice and more than 2,000 patients. I work with people who have tried the usual advice and are still not well.
Ordem dos Nutricionistas 2604N · IFM member · MSc in Clinical Communication
What patients say
Frequently asked questions
When to see your doctor first
Snoring with pauses in breathing, or falling asleep when you don't intend to
Fatigue with weight loss, fever, night sweats or lumps
Breathlessness, chest pain or palpitations
Persistent low mood, loss of interest or thoughts of self-harm
Sudden severe fatigue, or fatigue that hasn't lifted after an infection
Ruling out medical causes always comes first. I work alongside your doctor, not instead of them.