Biography

“ I studied Nutritional Therapy at the University of Westminster where I achieved a Bachelor of Science, Honours degree in Health Science: Nutritional Therapy. The highly regarded, extended semester three year degree course included extensive clinical skills training by specialist Clinic Lecturers observing students' consultations with clients of the University Polyclinic. My Health Science background gives me the sound foundations to research and apply the latest Nutrition Science research in clinical practice. I am passionate about supporting a client's health goals combining Nutrition Science with the Functional Medicine model of assessment to identify a client's unique body system imbalances. Rather than looking at symptoms in isolation, this model helps me to identify dietary, lifestyle, genetic and environmental factors that may be contributing to a client's underlying cause of disease. I then work with a client to create diet and lifestyle strategies to support their unique health requirements at a rate that is comfortable for them.

I am a very experienced weight management practitioner, having worked with patients in private practice and in the community as part of local authority funded projects. I use a practical and structured approach, including setting regular achievable goals, to support a client's dietary, emotional and physical requirements throughout their weight loss journey. Central to my approach is encouraging clients to adopt new lifestyle habits with a lifetime view towards healthier eating as opposed to quick fix or fad diets.

Member of

Registered Nutritional Therapist with BANT and CNHC.

Approach to treatment

I apply the Functional Medicine model to my clinical cases. I look to support a client to optimise their health by finding out about their complete list of symptoms, medical history and dietary and lifestyle factors which could contribute to imbalances in their body systems.

Languages spoken

English

Currently Practice

Leigh on Sea, Essex.

Qualifications

BSc. (Hons), Health Science: Nutritional Therapy.

Demographics of Focus

Adults