Susan Fitzpatrick
Registered Nutritional Therapist & Health Coach, ReCode 2.0 Practitioner
Susan studied for three years at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London where she qualified as a Registered Nutritional Therapist. Central to this training was the application of the Functional Medicine model that addresses the whole person, not just their symptoms. This model investigates diet, lifestyle and life events, past and present to better understand possible imbalances within the body. Her studies focused on food and nutrient interaction within the body's systems and the application of recent research on nutrition science. She has also trained with Zest in applying Health Coaching to her consultations.
Nutritional science is ever evolving and Susan continues to develop her knowledge attending conferences and workshops on nutrition and health. Her interest lies in healthy ageing and cognition, and she believes that with increased longevity, it is now more important than ever to make dietary and lifestyle choices to ensure these years are lived out to the full.
Her own background heavily focused on food as she grew up in a family of 3 generations of Chefs. Life revolved around food. It was always topical and meal times were sacred. This was further enhanced by living and working in France and Italy in her 20s. Susan's interest in nutrition then developed when she noticed how food was affecting her own health. Now as a Registered Nutritional Therapist, she practices in London and Cardiff supporting individuals make changes to their own health through dietary and lifestyle advice. Importantly, she has never forgotten the joy of food which is central to this advice.
Susan is a member of the British Association of Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) and registered with the Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council (CHNC) and is fully insured. She is also a certified ReCode 2.0 Practitioner with Apollo Health, a DNA Life Practitioner and MoCA (Montreal Cognition Assessment) certified.
The Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council (CHNC) was set up with government support to protect the public by providing a UK voluntary register of complementary therapists. CNHC's register has been approved as an Accredited Voluntary Register by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care.
The British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) is the professional body for Registered Nutritional Therapists. Its primary function is to assist its members in attaining the highest standards of integrity, knowledge, competence and professional practice, in order to protect the client’s interests, nutritional therapy and the Registered Nutritional Therapist.
Susan is also a qualified Laughter Yoga instructor, a practice that she often adds to her workshops. If you have not experienced it yet, Laughter Yoga is a revolutionary idea – simple and profound. An exercise routine, it is sweeping the world and is a complete wellbeing workout. With scientifically researched benefits, it has been found to lower blood pressure and reduce stress. Developed by a medical doctor from India Dr. Madan Kataria, it has spread across 100 countries.
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