CSN Health and Nutrition
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I am an empathetic practitioner who can help clients identify the obstacles they face in achieving their goals and help them develop strategies to do so. I provide the knowledge and skills to support a healthy lifestyle and approach to food and nutrition
2 customer reviews
Louise
I worked with Barbara for three months to make some changes to my diet in order to deal with some post menopausal problems. As I thought I had a fairly healthy diet I was confused by conflicting advice online and in the press. Barbara helped me to understand food labelling and where to make small but significant changes to my diet resulting in changing my body shape to a more healthy one. More...
james
Barbara has excellent knowledge on nutrition as well as the physiological drivers that are key to identifying in order to create a sustainable and balanced diet. She has made me look at areas I hadn't really considered when trying to tackle this on my own. I would recommend her work and approach to anyone who struggles with eating a healthy diet. More...
How important is a healthy diet to someone’s health and wellbeing?
What I believe is probably less important than how the client feels. My role is to help someone find the right balance for them; of course I believe that eating healthily is important to our bodies; food is the building blocks of our physiology, but food, and eating, is complicated and I like to help people navigate what can be a very complex issue.
What do you love most about your job?
I have always been passionate about the importance of nutrition, and, I have always enjoyed engaging with people, either 1:1 or in group settings. Very little gives me more pleasure than when, at the end of a session, a client tells me they now understand things better, are motivated to make changes and feel supported by the service I offer.
What inspired you to start your own business?
I love the flexibility of fitting my work around other commitments. I have sometimes found that employers are more interested in the time you are at your desk, than the quality of work produced - I think that's called presentee-ism. Ironically, I work harder now I am self employed than I ever did as an employee, although I have always been diligent and respectful.
Why should our clients choose you?
I am very clear about which clients I can support, and who should be supported by other colleagues. If I feel I am unable to provide the expertise required, I will do my best to provide a referral. I am very excited about the app I use for clients to input their food intake (only if they wish to). It gives THEM some real insight about the nutritional composition of their diet, and even identifies some of the triggers which can result in unhelpful choices.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
I provide my services almost exclusively online/remotely these days. People seem to be more at ease in their own environments, and the convenience of online consultations makes my service far more accessible.
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I no longer consult face to face, therefore, in the safety and security of their own homes, their safety is controlled by them.
Weight management
Using a mixture of food diary analysis, motivational interviewing and simply getting to know my clients I am able to understand the challenges they are facing and suggest opportunities to overcome them, and achieve their goals
Pre-conception nutrition
I am able to explain to clients the most important nutrients in the pre-conception period and guide them through information on nutrition throughout their pregnancy
Infant and Early Years Nutrition
I specialise in overweight and obesity prevention and often those early years are most crucial. We can discuss introducing solid foods, tackling faddy eating, portion sizes and all the aspects crucial for children to develop healthy eating patterns which will be essential for their health as they grow into adulthood.
Group activities
I am an experienced group facilitator and can lead small groups who are interested in different aspects of nutrition.
Webinars
I am able to produce and deliver webinars on different aspects of nutrition including (but not limited to)
Food and Mood
Food Label Reading
Nutrition through the Lifecycle
Understanding Vitamins
Ultra-processed foods; what they are and what they do
