About the Practitioner
My interest in nutrition developed over a number of years spent experimenting with various complementary therapies and lifestyle changes for the purpose of improving my own health. I have first hand experience of the challenge of turning a poor diet into one rich in nutrients, and of the positive influence such a change can have on all aspects of health. I've benefited greatly from an improved diet and that's why I decided to become a nutritional therapist myself.
- Registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (the voluntary regulatory body for complementary medicine supported by the Department of Health).
- Registered with the Nutritional Therapy Council (the professional standards council for nutritional therapy).
- Member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (the professional body for nutritional therapy).
- Professional indemnity insurance.
- Degree qualified – I trained at the University of Westminster, graduating in 2006 with a science honours degree in Health Sciences: Nutritional Therapy, along with the Student of the Year award. My training included anatomy, biochemistry, physiology and pharmacology, in addition to nutritional therapeutics, basic herbal medicine and over 300 hours of supervised, clinical practice. Throughout the course we were guided in the process of reflective practice which develops a professional and ethical approach, with an emphasis on treating the patient rather than focusing purely on disease.
- Committed to continuing professional development – I enjoy keeping my knowledge current by attending specialist training seminars and reading a wide range of peer-reviewed medical, clinical nutrition and complementary therapy journals.
About "Koru"
Koru is a Maori word represented by a spiral pattern. It is an integral symbol in Maori carving and tattoos. It refers to the young shoot of the fern as it grows towards the light, slowly uncurling to reveal a fully formed leaf.
The koru symbolises new life and new beginnings grounded in nature. It represents renewal and hope for the future.
