Freedom begins within you. And when your body, mind, heart and cycle are aligned, life begins to bloom.
I’m Vânia Rodrigues, an integrative nurse specialising in fertility. I support couples who are struggling to conceive, including women with PCOS, endometriosis, and other hormonal imbalances, to enhance their fertility and prepare both body and mind for a healthy pregnancy. I do this through functional nutrition, an integrative approach, and emotional support, whether you’re trying to conceive naturally or alongside fertility treatment.
The VR Method (Vital Rhythm)
How I work with you, or with both of you, to increase your chances of conceiving.
Imagine finally feeling safe in your bodies, at peace with the process, and renewed with hope for the future. Imagine having someone by your side who truly understands your journey and guides you with solid scientific knowledge and emotional support through every phase of the cycle.
The VR Method - Vital Rhythm, my individual integrative fertility programme, a transformative approach that brings together the latest scientific evidence, functional testing and clinical investigations to optimise fertility and reshape the way you relate to your body, your reproductive health and your hope of becoming parents.
It’s the path that helps you step off the emotional rollercoaster and into a journey of balance, clarity and empowerment.
These are the pillars of the VR Method:
Functional Nutrition
Evidence-based nutrition to support hormones, the menstrual cycle and fertility, with personalised dietary recommendations, appropriate supplementation, and safe checking of interactions between supplements and medication.
Stress Management & Nervous System Regulation
Mindfulness practices and stress-management techniques that promote internal safety and emotional balance, both essential for fertility.
Sleep and Rest
Routines and strategies to improve sleep quality and restore energy, essential for hormonal balance and fertility.
Movement
Mindful movement and yoga to modulate stress, support hormonal balance and optimise reproductive health.
Relationships and Emotional Connection
Strategies to strengthen communication and connection within the couple, creating an environment of support and emotional safety for both partners.
What you, or both of you, can achieve
through the method
Physical Benefits
- More balanced hormonal and reproductive health
- Reduction of physical symptoms that can impact fertility (PMS, endometriosis, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), thyroid issues, and more)
- Improved sleep quality and energy levels
- Optimisation of both female and male fertility
- Increased chances of conceiving naturally or with IVF
Mental Benefits
- Greater clarity about your reproductive health
- Empowering knowledge about your body and mind
- Practical tools to manage difficult moments
- Clear understanding of the next steps to take
Emotional Benefits
- Reduced fertility-related stress and anxiety
- Restored confidence in your body and in your journey
- A continuous sense of support and understanding
- Greater emotional stability in daily life
- Improved connection within the couple
My Story
I am Vânia,portuguese, living in the United Kingdom for over 10 years, where I work as a nurse within the NHS (the UK’s National Health Service).
It was then that I chose to follow a more integrative and evidence-based path supporting women and couples in regaining balance, hope and confidence in their bodies and in their fertility journey.
My mission is to help women and couples regain confidence in the power of their bodies, and feel supported and empowered throughout their journey towards parenthood.
My Qualifications
- Nurse with 10+ years of experience in the NHS
- Integrative Medicine – National Centre for Integrative Medicine (United Kingdom)
- Functional Medicine Certified Health Coach – FMCA (United States)
- Mindfulness – UK College of Mindfulness Meditation
- Functional and Integrative Nutrition – Institute for Optimum Nutrition (United Kingdom)
- 200-HR Asthanga Vinyasa Yoga Teacher - Sampoorna Yoga (India)
- Fertility Specialisation – Fertility Nutrition Centre (United Kingdom)
Related institutions
Your journey - from beginning to end
For you, or for both of you as a couple
The programme lasts for 3 months (online).
- Individual Programme: 1 Initial Assessment Session (90 minutes) + 5 Follow-Up Sessions (60 minutes each)
- Couples Programme: 1 Initial Assessment Session (120 minutes) + 5 Follow-Up Sessions (60 minutes each)
Includes:
- Personalized plan based on scientific evidence
- Recomendações de testes/ exames (quando necessário)
- Recipes and meal planning
- Ongoing emotional support
- Practical mindfulness and health coaching tools
Testimonial
What my clients says
I learned to connect with my body in a healthier way and accept what my body is telling me. What changed most in me was the way I eat and feel more mindful when I eat, thinking about whether this food is the best for me and feeling that it is healthy for me. I learned to celebrate my victories and feel proud of how far I've come, which we often forget and is good to remember. I am very grateful.
You help people see all angles of their lives and, at the same time, bring awareness to what they are doing and need to do in a more informed way. You are a source of information and you are able to give us information and make us think differently, because other options can also be good options. You deal with love and affection, and I think that's one of your superpowers as a professional. That made me feel comfortable talking because I knew that what I was going to receive was with love and affection.
I learned and remembered many things... And how important it is to maintain our internal consistency.
As always, whenever I put myself in Vânia's hands, magic happens. These sessions allowed me to give myself the time I didn't allow myself to give throughout a year full of challenges. As always, this magnificent woman works her magic on me in what I allow myself to experience and choose on my path. A human being to whom I have no hesitation in surrendering myself, because I know I am in the best hands, a place of enormous Love, in a safe and sacred feminine place.
I was quite overwhelmed when we started the sessions, but I have already made small changes that make me feel calmer, more relaxed, and open to experiencing new things. I am more committed to taking care of myself and making changes to live a better version of myself. Committing to you helped me commit to the changes. Having someone to guide me when I didn't know where to turn makes all the difference. It's great to have a healthcare professional to help us in this way.
I was quite overwhelmed when we started the sessions, but I have already made small changes that make me feel calmer, more relaxed, and open to experiencing new things. I am more committed to taking care of myself and making changes to live a better version of myself. Committing to you helped me commit to the changes. Having someone to guide me when I didn't know where to turn makes all the difference. It's great to have a healthcare professional to help us in this way.