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I have spent many years working within the social care and public sector in and around Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London. My experience spans Mental Health, Physical and Learning Disabilities and Autism, with involvement in Substance Misuse Treatment Centres and Women’s Outreach, often focusing on complementary therapy and nutrition. During seven years in community mental health I supported service users, project management, catering, training and group work, and I also work in the private sector. I am a strong advocate of health and wellbeing, with nutrition playing a key role in living a healthier lifestyle.
I have recently compiled and published three cookbooks with easy, healthy recipes that are fuss-free to prepare—“This Food Thing”, “This Wellbeing Thing” & “This Sweet Thing.” The pandemic’s response to the whole food waste issue inspired me to rethink cooking and pursue collaboration across communities. I believe we can create positive change when we work together, and I continue to run cooking projects, teach, and provide nutrition guidance.
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
Language
Italian
Advanced
French
Advanced
Work Experience
Cooking Tutor at Ruskin College, Oxford
January 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024Taught healthy recipes using seasonal vegetables during term time.
Cookery/Community Cooking Facilitator at Various community cooking projects
September 1, 2024 - PresentDelivered cooking activities for children, families, teens, refugees and other diverse groups; projects funded by government, lottery and local councils.
Massage Therapist at Henley Manor Care Home
November 1, 2023 - October 31, 2024Provided massage therapy services within a care home setting.
Complementary Therapist / Nutritionist at Gloucester House Rehab
May 1, 2023 - PresentAuricular acupuncture, reflexology; nutrition sessions; cooking lessons.
Cooking Instructor / Nutritionist (Research Project) at Waste 2 Taste CIC
May 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023Cooking instruction and nutrition guidance for a research project on food insecurity; collaboration with Flo’s, OX4 Food Crew and Oxford City Farm.
Stop Smoking Coach at Stop For Life, Oxon
April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025Coaching individuals to stop smoking using coaching skills, motivational interviewing and providing NRT.
Massage Therapist for Older Adults at Waterside Court
January 1, 2023 - November 30, 2023Onsite massage therapy services for residents.
Sustainable Food Partnership Coordinator at Hope Centre, Northampton
November 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023Enabling sustainable projects for local businesses and people in West Northants.
Cooking Instructor at Rose Hill Junior Youth Club
June 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023Weekly cooking activities with children as part of a larger group.
Health Coach / Stop Smoking Advisor at Live Well Stay Well, Parkwood Health Care
September 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022Health care referrals and stop smoking counseling.
Rehab Assistant to Tetraplegic Gentleman
April 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021Assisted with stretching, movement and exercise; provided companionship.
Support Worker at Safehaven mental health crisis service for Bucks Mind
October 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021Phone and face-to-face support as part of a crisis service team.
Nutritionist at Khiron Clinics, Wantage
June 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Working in a psychological trauma unit with groups and individual sessions.
Mental Health Helpline Call Handler at Oxford Health NHS Trust
April 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020Triage and provide initial guidance during Covid-19 period.
Nutritionist at Body & Soul Charity, Farringdon, London
September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020One-to-one sessions with young people and families affected by adversity.
Teaching Complementary Therapies at Abingdon & Witney College
July 1, 2017 - November 30, 2020Adult education teaching of complementary therapies and nutrition (non-certificated resources).
Support Worker at Oxford Health NHS Trust
February 1, 2017 - November 30, 2020General support work within NHS community services.
Wellbeing Service Worker at Oxfordshire Mind Wellbeing Service
September 1, 1999 - May 31, 2015Mental health wellbeing support in the community.
Complementary Therapist at Turning Point
April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2020Therapy and nutrition support within a drug and alcohol service.
Freelance Complementary Therapist & Nutritionist at Various locations
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003Providing massage, reflexology, ear acupuncture and nutrition at various settings including festivals.
Onsite Massage Therapist at Twilio, Moorgate, London
September 1, 2015 - August 31, 2019Onsite massage therapy for staff.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Deep Tissue Massage at Gateway Training
January 1, 2023 - December 20, 2025Cooking instructor course at Good Food Oxfordshire
October 1, 2022 - December 20, 2025Nutritional Therapy degree (five-year part-time) with Honours at Nutritional Therapy Program
October 1, 2022 - December 20, 2025Tailored Health Coaching Course at PCI Accredited Peak Health Coaching
June 1, 2022 - December 20, 2025Licence to Teach to lecture at Abingdon & Witney College
January 1, 2020 - December 20, 2025Making Every Contact Count; Train the Trainers (motivational interviewing) at Sustainable & Transformation Partnership
January 1, 2019 - December 20, 2025Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Level 3 at British School of Yoga
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Samaritans SIT1 (training to become a listening volunteer) at Samaritans
May 1, 2018 - June 1, 2018Facial Reflexology at Richdales Institute
November 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017Health Science Academy; Nutritional Therapy at Health Science Academy
October 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015Focus Awards Level 4 Substance Misuse & Therapeutic Intervention at Focus Awards
August 1, 2013 - June 1, 2014HABC PTLLS Level 3 at HABC
June 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013Diploma Nutrition – Scientific Approach at British School of Yoga
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013Reflexology Diploma at British School of Yoga
April 1, 2010 - April 1, 2010Community Mental Health Certificate at Response, Littlemore, Oxford
April 1, 2007 - April 1, 2008NVQ Level 3 Safeguarding Children at Distance Learning
April 1, 2006 - April 1, 2006Level 2 Counselling Skills at Bracknell & Wokingham College BCAP
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2006Preliminary Counselling Skills at Reading College
September 1, 2004 - December 1, 2004Sports Massage FSMT at Morley College, London
April 1, 2002 - April 1, 2002Indian Head Massage at Reading College
June 1, 2003 - July 1, 2003ITEC Body Massage and Anatomy & Physiology at Westminster Adult Education Service
May 1, 1999 - December 1, 1999Diplome Europeen at Tezenas du Montcel Lycee, St Etienne, France
September 1, 1994 - April 1, 1995BTEC HND Travel and Tourism Management at New College, Durham
September 1, 1993 - June 1, 1996GCSEs and 1 A Level at St Augustine of Canterbury Upper School
September 1, 1986 - June 1, 1991Qualifications
Integrative Health and Nutrition Coaching - Level 5 Diploma
June 1, 2022 - December 20, 2025Licence to Teach to lecture
January 1, 2020 - December 20, 2025Advanced Diploma in Deep Tissue Massage
January 1, 2023 - December 20, 2025Cooking instructor course
October 1, 2022 - December 20, 2025Tailored Health Coaching Course
June 1, 2022 - December 20, 2025Integrative Health and Nutrition Coaching - Level 5 Diploma
June 1, 2022 - December 20, 2025Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Level 3
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019Diploma Nutrition – Scientific Approach
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013Reflexology Diploma
April 1, 2010 - April 1, 2010ITEC Body Massage and Anatomy & Physiology
May 1, 1999 - December 1, 1999Diplome Europeen
September 1, 1994 - April 1, 1995BTEC HND Travel and Tourism Management
September 1, 1993 - June 1, 1996A Level Italian
September 1, 1991 - June 1, 1992GCSEs and 1 A Level
September 1, 1986 - June 1, 1991Industry Experience
Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment, Government
Experience Level
Expert
Intermediate
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