I have worked for many years within the social care and public sector in and around Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London. My wide range of specialized skills include Mental Health, Physical and Learning Disabilities and Autism. I have also worked within Substance Misuse Treatment Centres and Women’s Outreach, mostly entailing complementary therapy and more recently nutrition. I have also been involved in support work within the Wellbeing sector. During my seven years working in community mental health, I was involved in supporting service users, project management, catering, training and group work. I also work in the private sector. I am an advocate of health and wellbeing; nutrition being important as well as learning to live a healthier lifestyle. I have recently compiled and had published three cookbooks with easy and healthy recipes that are fuss-free to prepare - “This Food Thing”, “This Wellbeing Thing” & “This Sweet Thing” The whole food waste issue that has hit us since the pandemic made me look at cooking in a different way. We can make things happen if we collaborate.

Rosalia Barresi

I have worked for many years within the social care and public sector in and around Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London. My wide range of specialized skills include Mental Health, Physical and Learning Disabilities and Autism. I have also worked within Substance Misuse Treatment Centres and Women’s Outreach, mostly entailing complementary therapy and more recently nutrition. I have also been involved in support work within the Wellbeing sector. During my seven years working in community mental health, I was involved in supporting service users, project management, catering, training and group work. I also work in the private sector. I am an advocate of health and wellbeing; nutrition being important as well as learning to live a healthier lifestyle. I have recently compiled and had published three cookbooks with easy and healthy recipes that are fuss-free to prepare - “This Food Thing”, “This Wellbeing Thing” & “This Sweet Thing” The whole food waste issue that has hit us since the pandemic made me look at cooking in a different way. We can make things happen if we collaborate.

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I have worked for many years within the social care and public sector in and around Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire and London. My wide range of specialized skills include Mental Health, Physical and Learning Disabilities and Autism. I have also worked within Substance Misuse Treatment Centres and Women’s Outreach, mostly entailing complementary therapy and more recently nutrition. I have also been involved in support work within the Wellbeing sector.

During my seven years working in community mental health, I was involved in supporting service users, project management, catering, training and group work. I also work in the private sector. I am an advocate of health and wellbeing; nutrition being important as well as learning to live a healthier lifestyle. I have recently compiled and had published three cookbooks with easy and healthy recipes that are fuss-free to prepare - “This Food Thing”, “This Wellbeing Thing” & “This Sweet Thing” The whole food waste issue that has hit us since the pandemic made me look at cooking in a different way. We can make things happen if we collaborate.

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Language

Italian
Advanced
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Cooking with children, families, teens, refugees and other diverse groups at Various community cooking projects
September 1, 2024 - Present
Running cooking projects that promote community, inclusion and healthy, simple recipes; funded by government, lottery and local councils.
Cooking Tutor at Ruskin College, Oxford
January 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Teaching healthy recipes with seasonal vegetables during term time.
Massage Therapist at Henley Manor Care Home
November 1, 2023 - October 31, 2024
Providing massage therapy treatments at the care home.
Complementary Therapist / Nutritionist at Gloucester House Rehab
May 1, 2023 - Present
Treating residents with auricular acupuncture and reflexology; running nutrition sessions and teaching cooking lessons.
Cooking Instructor / Nutritionist at Waste 2 Taste CIC
May 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Research project on food insecurity; delivering two projects with partner organisations; role included cooking instruction and nutrition guidance.
Stop Smoking Coach at Stop For Life, Oxon
April 1, 2023 - June 30, 2025
Coaching individuals to stop smoking using coaching skills, motivational interviewing and issuing NRT.
Massage Therapist at Waterside Court
January 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Massage therapy for older adults; regular sessions.
Sustainable Food Partnership Coordinator at Sustainable Food Places / Hope Centre, Northampton
November 1, 2022 - March 31, 2023
Enabling sustainable projects for local businesses and people; fixed term contract.
Cooking Instructor at Rose Hill Junior Youth Club
June 1, 2022 - July 31, 2023
Weekly cooking activities with children at a youth club.
Health Coach / Stop Smoking Advisor at Live Well Stay Well, Parkwood Health Care
September 1, 2021 - October 31, 2022
Health care referrals and stop smoking advisory services.
Rehab Assistant at Private (tetraplegic client)
April 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Assisted with stretching, movement and exercise; provided companionship.
Support Worker at Safehaven mental health crisis service ( Bucks Mind )
October 1, 2020 - February 28, 2021
Telephone and face-to-face support as part of the team.
Nutritionist at Khiron Clinics
June 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Worked in a psychological trauma unit; ran groups and individual sessions.
Call Handler - Mental Health Helpline at Oxford Health NHS Trust
April 1, 2020 - August 31, 2020
Triage calls and help individuals obtain the necessary support.
Nutritionist at Body & Soul
September 1, 2019 - August 31, 2020
One-to-one sessions for young people facing adversity and trauma.
Teaching Complementary Therapies at Abingdon & Witney College
July 1, 2017 - Present
Sporadic teaching of courses related to alternative therapies and nutrition.
Support Worker at Oxford Health NHS Trust
February 1, 2017 - November 1, 2020
Support work within the Trust (general duties).
Massage Therapist – onsite massage at Twilio, Moorgate, London
September 1, 2015 - September 30, 2019
Onsite massage therapy for staff and visitors.
Complementary Therapist at Onsite Plus Agency (Technology site, Pangbourne)
April 1, 2014 - March 31, 2020
Treatments on site to relieve injuries and stress; nutrition groups.
Freelance Complementary Therapist & Nutritionist at Self-employed
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
Offering Massage Therapy, Reflexology, Ear Acupuncture and Nutrition at festivals and various locations.
Massage Therapist at Selfridges / The Stock Exchange / Notting Hill spa
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2003
Provided massage therapy services at high-profile venues.

Education

Advanced Diploma in Deep Tissue Massage at Gateway Training
January 1, 2023 - March 24, 2026
Cooking Instructor Course at Good Food Oxfordshire
October 1, 2022 - March 24, 2026
Licence to Teach to lecture at Abingdon & Witney College
January 1, 2020 - March 24, 2026
Making Every Contact Count; Train the Trainers at Buckingham, Oxfordshire & Berkshire Sustainable & Transformation Partnership
January 1, 2019 - March 24, 2026
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Level 3 at British School of Yoga
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019
Diploma Nutrition – Scientific Approach at British School of Yoga
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2013
Reflexology Diploma at British School of Yoga
April 1, 2010 - March 24, 2026
ITEC Body Massage and Anatomy & Physiology at Westminster Adult Education Service
September 1, 1999 - November 1, 1999
BTEC HND Travel and Tourism Management at New College, Durham
September 1, 1991 - June 1, 1996

Qualifications

Food Hygiene
January 1, 2019 - March 24, 2026
First Aid
January 1, 2019 - March 24, 2026
NADA assessment
January 11, 2030 - March 24, 2026
Trigger Point Therapy
July 1, 2009 - March 24, 2026
Assessor’s Award (teaching)
January 1, 2014 - March 24, 2026
PTLLS / HABC Level 3
June 1, 2013 - July 31, 2013

Industry Experience

Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Government, Professional Services