What Exactly Is A Nutritional Therapist?

This is the official definition of a Nutritional Therapist, as given by our standards body, the Nutritional Therapy Council:

"Nutritional Therapists assess nutritional status and functional capacity. They recognise that each person's needs are unique, depending on a number of factors, from inherited strengths and weaknesses to the influence of diet, lifestyle and environment. Nutritional therapists work with patients with chronic health problems and provide advice on disease prevention and control.

The nutritional therapist will take a comprehensive patient history and may use biochemical and other types of clinical assessment to formulate a treatment plan. In addition to dietary and nutritional advice, recommendations may include guidance on natural detoxification, methods to support digestion and absorption, procedures to promote colon health, and also the avoidance of ingestion or inhalation of allergens or toxins.

Taking a whole systems approach, these protocols can impact on hormonal, neurological and immune function".

Barbara Powell BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy MBANT

Barbara truly believes in the effectiveness of nutritional therapy in dealing with many of today’s health issues.  Its holistic approach allows the practitioner to work towards understanding the underlying cause of a problem rather than just applying a ‘sticking plaster approach’.  She also believes that everyone is unique and so works with clients, offering support, to enable each individual to achieve their personal health goal. 

Barbara has a special interest in digestive health, stress related issues, hormonal health, weight issues, fatigue and children’s health.  Barbara is actively involved in school meal analysis for various local education authorities in the UK and also works with Private Nursing Homes in an attempt to improve food and nutrition for the elderly.     As well as a BSc (Hons) in Nutritional Therapy, Barbara holds a BSc (Hons) in Mathematics and Diplomas in Nutritional Therapy and Anatomy & Physiology, and Certificates in Dietary Counselling and Biochemistry.  

Cheryl Wilson BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy MBANT

Cheryl graduated from the University of Westminster’s highly acclaimed honours degree course in Nutritional Therapy. She considers herself a ‘general practitioner’ of nutrition, with a wide focus on a multitude of conditions. She has a particular interest in chronic fatigue syndrome, food intolerances, autoimmune conditions and weight loss.

Cheryl is a good food enthusiast and a firm believer that restrictive diets can do more harm than good. She aims to incorporate variety and enjoyment of food into her practice. Cheryl empowers her patients with her down-to-earth approach to aid them in reaping the benefits of nutrition that she has personally enjoyed.

Cheryl practices at the Victoria clinic on Tuesdays and Thursdays 11am-7pm and Saturdays 10am-5pm offering food intolerance screening and Nutritional Therapy consultations.

Fiona Pike BSc (Hons) DIP ION MBANT

Fiona Pike BSc (Hons) Bio and Geo, Dip. ION mBANT turned her back on a successful management career in the City to pursue her passion for nutrition.

She qualified at the renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition in 2004 and since then has built up a wide range of experience, both as a practising nutritional therapist and as a Clinical Tutor at the Institute. Her area of special interest is skin health, mainly because of the phenomenal results she has achieved with her own skin via nutritional therapy. 

"Nutrition has a powerful effect upon skin health and I have witnessed many exciting results from its use especially in treating acne, rosacea and psoriasis."

As well as being a member of the British Association for Applied Nutririon and Nutritional Therapy, Fiona is a member of the NHS Directory for Complementary and Alternative Practitioners.

Fiona Practices on alternating Fridays at our Victoria and Richmond clinics.

Moya Layton BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy MBANT

Moya Layton initially graduated as a teacher of French and English from the University of Manchester.  She is a qualified NLP Practitioner and has a BSc in Nutritional Therapy from the University of Westminster, London. She is married to actor and writer George Layton.

Having suffered personal experience of IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) Moya gained a unique understanding of this debilitating condition, which prompted her to study nutrition.

IBS represents a complex interplay between mind and body and Moya has a particular interest in this mind/gut connection. 

Moya is also interested in the natural approach for the treatment of depression (which can also feature in IBS) and her final year dissertation was on the use of the supplement 5HTP (5 hydroxytryptophan) in the treatment of depression.

Whilst there is no magic herb, drug, vitamin or mineral that can cure IBS, an individualized approach which addresses nutrition, lifestyle and stress management can offer significant improvements and relief from this disabling and frustrating disorder that impinges on so many lives.

Moya runs her specialist IBS Clinic at the Victoria branch of National Nutrition Clinic every Wednesday between 11:00am and 7:00pm.

Yee Liu Williams BSc (Hons) NAET Allergy Therapist

Our Allergy Clinic is run by Yee Liu (pronounced eeloo) Williams BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Bodywork; MISRM, MSMA, MCThA, ITEC Dip.

She qualified in Therapeutic Massage (2003), Sport and Remedial Massage (2005) and has a first class honours BSc in Health Sciences & Therapeutic Bodywork at Westminster University (2007). She is a member of the Institute of Sport and Remedial Massage (ISRM), Sports Massage Association (SMA), Complementary Therapies Association (CTha) and registered member of NHS directory.  

Yee Liu is a fully qualified NAET practitioner, one of the first in the UK. She is excited to be bringing these techniques to bear on UK allergy sufferers, especially when combined with the Asyra KT3 screening technology. "This means I can assess a patient through consultation then confirm my analysis with a screening. That way I can focus the treatment plan exactly where it is needed to achieve the best results in the shortest time".  Yee Liu also screens our patients for food intolerances and vitamin and mineral deficiencies.

Joseph Oyebanji BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy MBANT

Joseph is one of that rare breed - a male nutritional therapist!

A graduate of Westminster University's renowned degree course, he combines his nutrition skills with a deep knowledge of exercise and fitness based on several years experience as a Personal Trainer.

National Nutrition Clinic is excited to bring Joseph's unique mix of skills to our patients - he can provide our nutrition consultations, support patients on the Personal Weight Loss Programme and, uniquely, provide fitness and exercise consulting sessions on a one to one basis. This can be provided to indviduals or to members of your corporate team. 

Dr Magda Robinson B.M.

  Dr Robinson is one of that rare breed - a fully qualified doctor with a background in traditional medicine who has embraced some aspects of complementary medicine. She recognises the importance of treating the whole patient, not just specific symptoms. She has helped thousands of patients to lose weight in personalised programmes for more than ten years, and is actively involved in our unique Thyroid HealthCheck. Magda has appeared on television as a medical adviser and is a member of National Nutrition Clinic's expert speaker panel.