Functional Health Testimonials

Hello, my name is Robert Martin. For the past 24 years I’ve been struggling with ulcerative colitis. I’ve been consulting doctors and searching the Internet with the hope, of one day, being able to regain a normal life. Given that conventional medicine couldn’t help me,

I’ve always thought that I could and would find the solution on my own with the help of the information and resources available on the Internet. Unfortunately, a lot of the information available is confusing, contradictory and misleading hence making it extremely hard to know right from wrong.

In desperation, I finally realize a year ago that I needed a nutritional coach to guide me through this sea of information. That is when I started looking for a nutritional coach that I could partner with. I was looking for someone that would be available to me (whenever I had questions or needed immediate support), someone that would take the time to educate me and someone that would use an holistic and natural approach.

After doing a lot of research, I found the Hompes Method and Functional Medicine Practitioner Jack Walton. I have now been working with Jack for a little over a year. Since a year ago, Jack has accompanied me in my healing process. Jack has helped me regain my life. The healing continues yet, I now feel for the first in 24 years, that I am finally on the road to recovery and that I am regaining control of my life. The only thing I regret in all this is not having made this decision earlier. It’s been an incredible healing and learning journey. Thanks Jack for everything you have done for me.

I approached Jack at a time I felt I had exhausted the options given to me by my GP and consultants. I wanted a more functional, all-encompassing, 1-1 approach which could not be achieved by conventional routes.

Admittedly, I was initially a little dubious. My symptoms were debilitating. I had spent time critically ill in hospital and there was a financial commitment for the programme. However, I was immediately impressed and put at ease by Jack’s enthusiastic, impartial approach from the first phone call. Plus his genuine willingness to share his knowledge and experience. Having undertaken the 6 month programme, I was able to gain access to enhanced testing, individualised nutritional advice in keeping with allergies and intolerances, supplement protocols, bodywork, as well as tailored exercise and movement sessions.

I could never have anticipated the impact this programme would have on all aspects of my life that had been affected by my health. I am astounded by the improvement of all symptoms and the complete eradication of many others. During this time Jack’s programme has supported me beginning a new career and enabled me to play sport again. As well as recover from symptoms relating to surgery. Following Jack’s guidance during this programme has been the driving force that has improved my quality of life far beyond my original expectations. It has allowed me to do things I had previously given up due to my health restrictions, such as eating out and going on holiday.

Jack’s approach has facilitated my continued improvement, even beyond the programme. I have the tools to further enhance my health, working well alongside continued NHS support.

I cannot thank him enough and would highly recommend him to anyone who wanted to improve their health, performance and ultimately, their quality of life.

From being a healthy, fit young man who climbed, skied, and ran, my health deteriorated with a variety of symptoms; which included painful joints, brain fog and fatigue. I saw a number of health professionals who prescribed a cocktail of medication and physiotherapy for depression and rheumatoid arthritis. The situation became worse, and I was unable to work.

It destroyed my family life.

Unable to see a future from a traditional medical route I approached Jack and following a detailed consultation I decided to undertake a 6 month programme of nutritional advice, tailored movement and bodywork sessions.

Improvements were significant; with my brain fog beginning to clear after the first Bowen session! By following the programme most of the symptoms I struggled with have completely disappeared or are significantly less noticeable.

All this, without any medication anymore. And I am now able to work again. Thank you Jack

I’m a 31-year-old male who, growing up and for the most part of my life have had stomach issues. These have ranged from bloating, acid reflux, vomiting, stomach ulcers, and Helicobacter pylori infections. I first went to the GP at age 13 and although no tests were run I was prescribed Proton Pump Inhibitors. At the time, they were a lifesaver and alleviated the symptoms.

However, was temporary and seemed only to suppress the problem as over the last 18 years I’ve been on and off these tablets. I actually didn’t think much of it until I had an endoscopy and identified an H pylori infection and stomach ulcer! At this point I thought I’d be on this medication for life.

Then I came across Jack Walton and Dave Hompes and whilst not knowing what to expect I ran an initial enquiry and discussion with Jack. We ran a comprehensive digestive health test and the support program started – and that was when my life changed!

We reviewed all the information, thoroughly analysed the test results, discussed my objectives and put a plan together. I wanted to no longer be reliant on pills, but a major challenge with long term PPI usage is ‘rebound’ as you come off them.

Within 2 weeks of the coaching I saw changes. We implemented the plan, reviewed food diaries, took some foods out of my diet, and within 3 months our mission was complete. I was no longer taking any PPI medication (under Doctor’s supervision), my symptoms had alleviated without them and I had lost some excess weight.

Obviously, the journey was tough but with Jack’s help and expertise, I reversed 18 years of reliance on a pill, got my energy back and realised I’d forgotten what it felt like to feel normal. I genuinely feel fantastic within myself, sleep better, eat foods I couldn’t before and enjoy the little things in life which I had lost.

Jack’s method of explaining things, non-judgemental aura and general supportive manner made the 3 months a joy as I could see progress week in week out. Every aspect of what we spoke about into my life now and it has become a lifestyle change rather than a temporary fix. I now know my body better and this has helped me with other aspects of my life. It has been a truly life-changing experience. I would recommend anyone with symptoms or discomfort to not think twice.

I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis in 2022, which came as a huge shock. I had no idea about the battle I was to face ahead, managing my condition and trying multiple different treatments provided by the NHS to help my symptoms.

Unfortunately, during this treatment I had multiple colitis flares, and extensive progression with my IBD, especially after the birth of my daughter. I had trialled, oral courses of Oral Steroids, Mesalazine, Azathioprine and then combined with steroid suppositories, all of which didn’t help. My symptoms worsened, and in the space of 18 months, I had 2 hospital admissions for severe acute flares, 1 admission for pancreatitis (caused by Azathioprine), side effects from the steroids, IV pain relief & anti-emetics.

I was told on my last Medical admission, that unfortunately this is the nature of the disease and one day I will most likely become that poorly, I would need bowel surgery for a colostomy. Therefore, I decided to try Biologics, a popular and often last resort medication choice for IBD symptom management. I received regular IV infusions of Infliximab and again, this medication doesn’t come without its side effects and unfortunately, it wasn’t clear how much the infusions were helping.

After experiencing, constant fatigue, bloody diarrhoea, urgency, abdominal discomfort and disturbed sleep due to bowel movements, I lost all hope. Most importantly felt robbed of my motherhood whilst trying to battle this cruel disease. I spent more time trying to manage my disease, than I did looking after my baby.

I started to research ulcerative colitis further, looking for other options and I discovered the functional health approach. I worked with Jack for around 12 months. He took an extensive history and we started the work from there. We ran a multitude of tests and started to identify the factors and results which were likely affecting and worsening my colitis. And even factors which could have been an initial cause.

Before we started the work, Jack made it clear that this wouldn’t be an overnight fix and it required consistency and effort. I was surprised at how many aspects of my life, if not all, we discussed. From food, to triggers, medication, environmental factors, relationships, stress chemistry, supplements, sleep etc, the list could go on. I never realised that all the above could be influencing my disease.

I made the choice, to stop my Biologics, and was able to smoothly come off this medication with Jack’s remit being to support the functional health side of things. We identified certain triggers over the last 12 months, the small flares within this time became shorter, faster to overcome and I was able to resolve these without the need for a course of steroids, which had never happened before.I finally felt like I was healing my gut. Making progress without the need to just manage it and with no medication required.

My inflammation markers, continued to reduce over the 12 months. I am now in a position, where I no longer suffer from my symptoms of 18 months ago. The extensive tests Jack ran, reflect the huge improvement in my gut health. The knowledge gained is invaluable. I will forever be grateful, for the help Jack has provided me over the last 12 months. I would recommend functional health to anyone struggling with their own health, as it has truly changed mine.

Thank you Jack

I had suffered from back pain for a lot of years and often relied on Morphine for pain relief. The amount of pills were increasing throughout the day to ease the pain, especially when I wanted to go out and walk the dogs. Within the NHS I had tried Physio and a TENs machine, but did not experience any improvements. When I began working with Jack through the Chronic Pain Pathway we started with the Bowen Technique.

I was amazed after just 3 sessions (3 weeks) and the difference it made. Now, I’m not taking any Morphine or pain medication as the back pain has been alleviated. Furthermore my overall movement, walking is enjoyable again and my sleep is much better.

When I first came across The Bowen Technique I was skeptical. How could something so non-invasive and subtle be of any use! Particularly as I had been in such a lot of back pain for about 6months. Yet – within a week my pain had reduced by 50% and after two sessions, for the first time in many months, I actually had days where I forgot about my back and leg pain ailments that had kept me from enjoying my life for so long.

After just four sessions I felt great – No pain, not even any stiffness. Apart from the treatment itself, the manner in which Jack delivered the sessions and the advice given makes this the best experience I’ve had of a health treatment by far. And believe me. I’ve tried everything!

I’ve been working with Jack for a few years and he’s helped me make significant improvements to my health. I decided to begin the program ago when I began to experience severe exhaustion and fatigue that didn’t improve with sleep or rest. It was a very frightening condition to be in and I was forced to stop working.

I went to many doctors and I did many tests, but no one had any idea as to what might be going on. Jack’s program offered hope for me in the form of a pathway to help my body heal. The process of healing has been a lengthy one, but I feel significantly better now.

I feel a great deal of it has to do with Jack’s ability to guide the healing process, which is something that regular doctors simply were unable to do. The health care system, at least in the US, is not designed to work in such a way. I’m grateful that I was able to find and work with Jack.

There are many great things about Jack’s approach. First, his guidance is not based on guessing – it’s based on running assessments to achieve insight on metabolic function. The added benefit of this approach is that the assessments can be repeated after a certain time to gauge if there’s been progress. These tests are incredibly detailed, and, I believe, significantly more thorough than many of the tests I could do with my regular doctor.

Also, Jack is very knowledgeable about human biochemistry and how metabolism works. I always thought that I knew a good deal about human metabolism, but Jack’s knowledge of how it can be optimized, is probably well beyond that of many other experts. Jack is also very thorough and patient with his explanations and he can go into as much detail as one likes. After having worked with Jack, I wish that the family doctors that I’ve had throughout my life were as knowledgeable, thorough, and meticulous as he’s been.

I am so very grateful for all your advice and reassurance over the months, helping me tremendously to feel much more confident in dealing with this metabolic disorder. After all these years of slow painful decline and concern it is so gratifying to be back in the control and feel and look better. My husband and many of my friends have noted a difference in my appearance too.

For many years my health issues were getting more serious – Abdominal Distention, Non alcoholic fatty liver disease, GastroIntestinal disorders, Weight Gain, Low Energy, Sleep Disorders, Low Morale and Aching Muscles and Joints.

Having a Nursing and Medical background I have sought help and treatment from NHS, Naturopaths, Acupuncturist and Homeopaths over the years. Finally in 2012 I felt so poorly, exhausted and in a lot of discomfort so my GP and various NHS Consultants ran testing including blood tests, Gastroscopies and Colonoscopies.

I received several diagnoses (antral gastritis, Non Functioning Gall Bladder, Diverticula) and an “inconclusive” outcome. So I began working with Jack Walton and Dave Hompes to develop a way forward and focused mainly on nutrition and functional medicine for gut healing.

At last I am able to sleep naturally for first time in 7-8 years. Energy levels are very good and muscle tone and aching joints have subsided. Abdominal distention has minimised greatly too. Although there is some ongoing work to do on the NAFLD and non functioning gall bladder, I am now in my late 70’s but feel much younger and able to enjoy a more energetic lifestyle.

The sheer ease and affordability of the home testing kits is a great benefit to working with Jack. At 59, although I considered myself in good health I started to notice a drop in my energy levels and I wanted to be preventative in my health. Through comprehensive testing and follow-up phone consultations with Jack, I was impressed by the precise information and answers to my many questions.

Even the protocols designed for me were easy to source and I did not have to leave my home for consultations, which is very valuable for me these days. I have achieved my goal of increased energy, with simple dietary changes, careful supplementation and an understanding of how to improve and sustain my health.

In early 2012 I was afraid to eat or even have a glass of water because of constant burping. I also had low energy, pain in the gut, feeling sick, wind, mood swings, often felt tearful and had poor quality sleep. In just a few months of working with Jack these symptoms were gone. We ran stool tests and other tests to eradicate several digestive infections, balance nutritional status and improve energy production.

One year later I feel symptom-free and to think that initially I was concerned I might be wasting my time and money (I am naturally suspicious by nature)! Jack has put me my life back on track and you can’t put a price on that.

Thank you Jack for all the help and support you have given me with my health. No matter how much knowledge you have it isn’t always easy to heal yourself! Jack has provided me with the tools and confidence to continue my healing journey. I have learnt to listen to my body and adjust my foods accordingly on the way to better health.

I really enjoyed working with you and finding new ways to deal with my health issues. It was a journey and I learnt a lot about alternative methods for wellbeing, especially in eradicating bad bugs and the impact on health. It was a lifestyle change to my everyday life. Thanks for all your help.

People have been amazed at the amount of weight I have lost and have all commented on how good I look, especially my skin. Despite my initial skepticism, it’s very clear that behind my “2lbs a week weight-loss” there’s a lot of science and expertise. It’s a programme like no other I’ve ever experienced.

For the last 10 years I had been treating a diagnosis of Osteopenia with Fosamax medications, but as it was still getting worse, my Endocrinologist wanted to increase the treatments. I consulted two specialists, but decided that I would prefer to avoid medications and the side effects where possible.

I worked with several practitioners, running various tests and applying steps like nutrition and supplementation. These all helped me make some general improvements, but then I started experiencing more Acid Reflux and one of my tests had identified an H pylori infection and yeast and fungal overgrowth.

That’s when my research brought me to the work that Jack Walton and Dave Hompes do. And most interestingly how the various health challenges and symptoms I was having could be linked in some way.

Part of my concern about H pylori was that it was contagious and how that could affect my family. So as part of the coaching support we ran tests to screen my husband, son, daughter and son-in-law. We live in Texas, so it was fantastic that we could access this type of functional lab testing via Jack.

My daughter’s test came back positive for H pylori and she had been ill for many years, since a child. So, whilst we both had quite different situations, symptoms and presentations, both my daughter, Meghan and I began working with Jack. There were some tricky adjustments to foods and some supplementation, but we worked hard to put everything in place.

The weekly support and coaching were an anchor that helped reassure us that we would be able to deal with this. I was quite alarmed at the beginning, but through conversation with Jack, was able to put my body’s health in a better perspective and deal with the findings as part of a larger goal. That lowered if not eliminated the stress of having the h. pylori and yeast and I gained confidence in dealing with and in trusting that I could influence my body’s health.

Given the situation I was expecting at least a year of treatment. Yet to our amazement after 3 months our retests showed both negative for H pylori and the yeast and fungal overgrowth and most of our symptoms were alleviated.

We are both very grateful for Jack’s help and it is with great appreciation that Meghan and I say ‘thank you Jack’.

We were planning on having a baby, but then found out that I was dealing with an H pylori Infection and had various other health challenges that would ideally be optimized first.

So we embarked on a support program with Jack to do this and hopefully solve my chest pain, irregular bowel movements, low appetite, weight fluctuations, PMS and low body temperature.

Well, to cut a longer story short – On completing the program I felt the best I have ever felt. Not only did we improve and eliminate most symptoms, but a few months later I became pregnant and now have given birth to a healthy baby girl!. Thank you Jack

1 year after completing her support program Brooke emailed me to say: Hi Jack. I am fantastic! Since speaking with you last I have become a qualified personal trainer and have never felt more alive and confident. The knowledge I was given/taught from yourself about nutrition/exercise and just the human body inspired me to want to help others.

I never want a single person out there to ever feel the way I did if I can help it. Thanks to you I can finally take on the world and finally start living again. I still have a long way to go and so much to learn.

I want as many people as possible to know you don’t just have to pop prescription pills to get better. More people need to be informed that food can be our medicine along with an active lifestyle. I am living proof of it 🙂

I have seen many doctors for my digestive and hormonal problems and sadly most weren’t able to help. I have to say that Jack’s Program is by far the best health program I’ve ever used. It has so many great ways to improve your health whether you have a medical condition or an average person looking to boost their health.

Thank You So Much.

I experienced 4 to 5 years of suffering from digestive issues with numerous terrible and suicidal like symptoms which accumulated and were worsening day by day. Throughout these years my doctor was convinced that I had lost my mind and was just over reacting about my health condition and he recommended that I should see a psychiatrist. To make long story short I changed 5 doctors in a period of 2 years and felt let down by all of them.

The despair of my well being made me feel like it’s too late for me as life itself was meaningless with my condition. Eventually, my last doctor did another blood work and he found H.pylori, he then prescribe antibiotics which didn’t sound like a good idea at all. After two courses of antibiotics it still didn’t feel like I was getting better and the doctor told me it was difficult to really know if the H pylori present.

After coming across the Jack Walton’s program I have made the biggest progress in my health condition and my overall health hasn’t just improved but I feel like I have surpassed my health goals and have reached the highest vitality since I can remember. If I could rate the program on a scale of 5 I would give it 5+ as this program really optimises your health. Thank You Jack

It has been a pleasure working with you. You really helped me find the tools to get better and maintain my health. I will continue to apply all the guidelines you shared as they have been very helpful. I can definitely recommend the program and especially working with you. Your patience and understanding made the conversation effortless and you always find ways to put things into perspective.