Staff

Founders of CNELM

Kate Neil MSc (Nutritional Medicine) MBANT NTCC CNHC Managing Director & Programme Leader

Kate has been integral to defining the role of a nutritional therapist and has been committed to improving educational training standards for nutritional therapy since 1987. Kate, together with Martin, opened the Centre in June 2001 to provide internationally recognised educational qualifications in nutritional therapy, with the Vision that setting high standards would enhance career opportunities in this field, and that the public would be able to access quality nutritional therapy support. She has been involved with the running and development of courses in nutritional training since1988. She directed courses at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition for ten years, was part of the team that developed the first degree course in nutritional therapy at the University of Westminster and supervised clinical training there for two years. She directed nutrition courses at the Raworth Centre for two years.

Kate qualified as a nutritional therapist in 1987 at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition. In 2002 she gained a Masters degree in Nutritional Medicine from Surrey University in 2002. Kate was a council member of the Nutritional Therapy Council (NTC) during 2003 and 2004, a key time for drafting the core curriculum for nutritional therapy. She was a long-serving council member of the Nutrition Consultants Association (NCA), the professional body preceding BANT. During her term of office with the NCA she was a key participant in the development of the Codes of Ethics and Practice for the profession, which were largely incorporated into BANT. Kate is currently the Programme Leader for the degree courses at CNELM and contributes to the teaching of the courses. Kate provides nutritional therapy services at the Centre and specialises in women’s health and children with learning difficulties.

She is Founding Editor of the peer-reviewed professional journal, The Nutrition Practitioner. Kate regularly writes articles, contributes chapters to books and is frequently asked to present at seminars and conferences. In 2003, Kate received a CAM Award for her contribution to the nutritional therapy community over the preceding 20 years.

Kate is a member of the professional body BANT (British Association for Nutritional Therapy) and is registered with CNHC (Complementary and Natural Health Care) voluntary register. She is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. Kate trained as a nurse and midwife and worked in that field for fifteen years prior to retraining as a nutritional therapist.

Martin Neil BSc MSc - Operations Director

Martin has been involved in the nutrition industry for almost 20 years. He directed the Optimum Nutrition Company ONC from 1992 until October 2002, when it passed on its trade to the Nutri Centre. ONC held a unique place in the industry over that period of time, having been set up to help protect the image of nutritional therapists, who were at the time under media attack regarding the sale of nutritional products. Martin worked closely with the first professional body NCA to establish codes of ethics in relation to the sale of products. Prior to this, Martin was a Senior Scientific Officer, developing prosthetic instruments for the Biomechanical Research and Development Unit at Roehampton; and was latterly Principal Systems and Control Engineer, designing safety instruments for the nuclear industry. Martin also contributes to technical elements of the training programme.

College Administrative Staff

Wendy Frost BA NLP Practitioner INLPTA – Learning Resources Assistant

Simon is Founding Director of ACS Accounting (Berkshire) Ltd. and is a registered member in practice of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. He has considerable experience working in senior financial management for large international companies. Simon provides business services to companies in Berkshire and acts as virtual financial director for the Centre.

Alison Mitchell BSc – Data Administrator

Alison has an honours degree in Computer Science from Newcastle University and a Diploma in Nutrition. Alison maintains all student data and records for the Centre and assists with the development of the Centre’slibrary and online learning resources.

Chris Neil BSc (Hons) DipHE – Director of Information Technology and Link Tutor

Chris completed a first degree in building and management and has a DipHE Nutrition Science. As well as directing IT development and online resources Chris interviews most students for the courses and supports students throughout their training to design personal study plans. He is assessor for the Human Biology foundation course. Chris is Link Tutor with Middlesex University for the undergraduate courses ensuring a strong professional relationship with the university.

Dr James Neil BSc PhD Director of Research and Module Leader

James completed a first degree in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence in 1998. James then completed a PhD in computer science. He is responsible for driving the Centre’s research objectives and is module leader for research modules on undergraduate courses. He was an independent research consultant and worked in industry as a senior research scientist. He has attracted private funding for the Centre to initiate research into complex biological systems as applied to nutritional therapy. James also teaches the taught chemistry modules and oversees the scientific integrity of The Nutrition Practitioner journal.

David Lee CSS, PG Dip TCC&D, PQSW (non-practising) Marketing, Recruitment and Administration Co-ordinator

David is mainly responsible for developing and co-ordinating policies, processes and procedures and ensuring that the Centre complies with changing legal requirements for business administration and clinical practice. David is also Personal Mentor for Foundation and Fast Track students.

Teaching Staff

Module Leaders

Christine Bailey BSc (Hons) MSc PGCE NLP Practitioner

Christine is a first class honours graduate of the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy programme at CNELM. She also holds an honours degree in Environmental Sciences from Southampton University and a Masters in Ecological Sciences from University of London. She has subsequently trained at the University of Greenwich where she obtained her teaching qualification. She is a professional chef and an accomplished health writer. Christine is module leader for Herbs for both the therapy and science degree courses and for the food science module on the science degree course. She runs a number of Cookery Demonstration classes at the Centre throughout the year, and also contributes lectures in Level one of the undergraduate courses.

Michelle Barrow BSc (Hons) MSc PGCE NLP Practitioner INLPTA

Michelle previously had a successful career in the I.T. industry, in both the UK and Holland. Michelle completed her undergraduate degree at CNELM with a first class honours and has completed a nutrition-based MU Masters degree in conjunction with CNELM. She gained useful experience whilst studying for her undergraduate and postgraduate degrees as a Health Care Assistant for in-patients suffering with Eating Disorders, Mental Illness, breast and colon cancer; and now runs a private nutritional therapy practice. Michelle is module leader for Nutrition & Disease, Nutrition & Environment and Clinical Training on the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy, BSc (Hons) Nutritional Science and postgraduate courses. She is Senior Clinical Supervisor for the therapy degree course. She also teaches the 18 week ITEC Level 3 Nutrition and Health course for complementary therapists and the 18 week Food for Health Course for the general public.

Beatrice Cutler BA BSc (Hons) NLP Practitioner INLPTA

Beatrice has a first degree in English Language and Literature and offers support to students on the course when English is not their first language. She has previously worked as an Editorial Assistant, GP Practice Manager and currently works part-time as a Case Manager for an Incident and Investigation group. Beatrice is a graduate of the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy programme at CNELM and runs her own nutritional therapy and life coaching practice. She is joint sub-editor for the Centre’s journal The Nutrition Practitioner. Beatrice is co-module leader for Investigative Pathology 1, Nutraceuticals & Pharmaceuticals and Clinical Skills and is a Clinic Supervisor. Beatrice received the 2007 Lambert’s Award for best Research Project.

Liz Copeland MA (Cantab) BSc (Hons), MCPP, NLP Practitioner

Liz has a first degree in Natural Sciences and is also trained in accountancy. In 1992 she qualified as a medical herbalist. She has taken a keen interest in nutritional therapy over the past decade and contributed to scientific elements of nutritional therapy courses over that time. Liz completed the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy course in 2006 at CNELM achieving a first class honours. Liz regularly contributes to The Nutrition Practitioner journal. She runs a busy nutritional therapy and life coaching practice. Liz brings a wealth of experience and leads Biochemistry module on the therapy and science degree courses and Business Skills on the therapy degree.

Ian Craig BSc (Hons) MSc NLP Practitioner INLPTA

Ian has a background as a middle-distance runner, which led him to take a Masters degree in Exercise Physiology. He then became a personal trainer, specialising in strength and conditioning. An interest in nutrition and psychology as a complement to fitness and health training led him to complete the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy course at CNELM with first class honours. Ian is module leader for Competitive Athlete and contributes lectures to several other modules. He regularly writes for the Nutrition Practitioner journal.

Dr Helen Hodgson BSc Hons PhD NLP Practitioner ANLP

Helen has a first degree in biochemistry and physiology and is a first class honours graduate of the BSc Hons Nutritional Therapy course at CNELM. She completed a PhD in biochemistry at the Royal Free Hospital and conducted post-doctoral research at Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School. Helen has worked as a teaching assistant and did charitable work during a career break whilst raising children. Helen runs her own nutritional therapy practice and is module leader for Physiology on the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy and BSc (Hons) Nutritional Science courses.

Helen Lynam BSc (Hons) NLP Practitioner INLPTA

Previously Helen had a successful senior management career in engineering following her first BSc (Hons) Engineering. Helen is a first class honours graduate of the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy programme at CNELM. She runs her own nutritional therapy and life coaching practice and also runs nutrition education classes. She is joint sub-editor for the Centre’s journal The Nutrition Practitioner. She is co-module leader for Investigative Pathology 1, Nutraceuticals & Pharmaceuticals and Clinical Skills and is a Clinical Supervisor.

Dr Sue McGinty BSc MSc DipION PhD

Sue graduated in nutritional therapy from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition in 2000. She has a Masters in food safety and completed her doctoral research at London South Bank University in nutrigenomics and health promotion in 2009. As part of her doctoral programme, she attended a course on complex systems for post-graduate researchers at the London School of Economics and incorporates core principles in the approach to advanced practice. Sue is published in medical and food science journals.

Dr James Neil BSc PhD

James completed his first degree in Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence with first class honours in 1998 and then went on to complete a PhD in computer science. He was an independent research consultant and worked in industry as a senior research scientist. He has attracted private funding for the Centre to initiate research into complex biological systems as applied to nutritional therapy. As well as teaching the taught chemistry foundation course, James leads the Research modules for the course.

Kate Neil MSc (Nutritional Medicine) MBANT, NTCC, CNHC

Kate is Programme Leader for the BSc Nutritional Therapy, BSc Nutritional Science and postgraduate courses. She is module leader for postgraduate modules: Cancer Care, Hormone Disruption, Tackling Obesity and Immune Modulation.

Julie Pegler HND (Eng) BSc (Hons) PGCE NLP Practitioner INLPTA

Julie is a first class honours graduate of the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy programme at CNELM; she is now studying for an MU Masters degree in conjunction with CNELM. Julie had a prior successful career as a Marketing Director and Event Manager and now practises as a nutritional therapist. Julie regularly teaches one day courses in nutrition for marketing personnel and for other organisations. Julie is module leader for Nutrients, Media and Dietary Models on the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy and BSc (Hons) Nutritional Science courses.

Christopher Rasey BA, NLP Practitioner, NLP Master Practitioner, Certified Trainer of NLP

Chris has a first degree in sociology. After completing his degree he worked as a Personnel and Training Officer and for more than fifteen years he has worked independently as a Trainer, Developer, Coach and Consultant with clients in both the public and private sector. He is a Practitioner, Master Practitioner and Certified Trainer of NLP and is also qualified to use a variety of psychometric instruments. Chris also practises as a life coach and, outside of work, has spent many years as a rugby coach. Chris is module leader for Communication Skills and Therapeutic Coaching on the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy and is module leader for Career Coaching and Health Culture on the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Science course. He leads the postgraduate module Why Weight Practitioner and leads the NLP Practitioner and Master Practitioner courses.

Elodie Stanley MA (Cantab), BSc (Hons) NLP Pracititioner INLPTA

Elodie maintains a small practice as a solicitor following a successful career in this field. Elodie is a first class honours graduate of the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy programme at CNELM; she is now studying for a PhD atSurrey University. Elodie runs a successful private nutritional therapy practice and is also a nutritional therapist for the Food Doctor in London. Elodie is module leader for Investigative Pathology 2.

Personal Mentors

Personal mentors help students to complete the undergraduate and fast track courses as positively as possible. They not only guide you through the ups and downs of study but will be there to help give you guidance about your health. All Personal Mentors are CNELM-qualified nutritional therapists trained coaches.

Fiona Ambrose BSc Hons, NLP Practitioner

Fiona divides her time between her nutritional therapy business and looking after her two young children. Fiona gained a first class honours degree in Nutritional Therapy at CNELM and now specialises in children's health, pregnancy and fertility. She is also qualified as an NLP Practitioner. Before starting a family Fiona worked for many years as an accountant and has experience in both the NHS and the pharmaceutical industry.

Susan Kelly, BSc (Hons), NLP Practitioner, CQSW, AASW, MBANT

Susan has more than 20 years experience working with vulnerable children and adults as a qualified social worker and manager for both local government and national charities. Susan graduated with a first class BSc (Hons) degree from CNELM and now runs her own Nutritional Therapy practice in Sussex where she specialises in working with people with anxiety and depression. Susan holds a BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Social Science, Certificate of Qualification in Social Work (CQSW), Advanced Award in Social Work (AASW) & Postgraduate Certificate in Supervision and Mentorship. She is a certified NLP Practitioner. Susan is a Practice Assessor on the University of Sussex postgraduate programme, lecturer with the Open University, freelance consultant, trainer and Associate of Research in Practice. She received the 2008 Lambert’s Award for the best research project.

Janet Lakin BSc Hons

Before discovering nutrition, Janet’s previous working life was spent in marketing for an international hotel company. Janet is a first class honours graduate of the BSc Hons Nutritional Therapy programme taught at CNELM. She also has a BSc in business studies. Janet is co-director of a nutritional therapy company called Key Nutrition which has two clinics in London. She sees clients on a one to one basis and also has experience working in schools and local charities. In addition, Janet works part time as the nutritional advisor in a health food shop.

Helen Scarisbrick BEng BSc Hons NLP Practitioner

Helen is a first class honours graduate of the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy programme at CNELM. She runs her own nutritional therapy and NLP coaching practice. Previously, Helen had a successful career in engineering and I.T. in Ireland, Germany, and the UK. She also has qualifications in horticulture, and has a keen interest in growing food organically.

Elspeth Stewart-Larsen BSc Hons NLP Practitioner INLPTA

Elspeth is a co-director of Key Nutrition, a consultancy that provides nutrition consultations as well as education and cooking workshops. Elspeth received a First Class BSc(Hons) Nutritional Therapy programme from CNELM and is in the process of completing her NLP Master Practitioner.. Prior to training in nutrition, Elspeth had a successful career in IT and has lived and worked in Australia, Switzerland and the UK.

Val Mowlam BA BSc (Hons) (RN HV non-practising) NLP Master Practitioner INLPTA

Val is a graduate of the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy programme taught at CNELM. As well as running her own nutritional therapy practice and life coaching practice, she is available to help you throughout the programme with Learning Contracts and Reflective Review. Val lectures on the degree programme. Val previously had a long and successful career as a health visitor and is a Professional Advisor for the Centre.

Lorraine Wilder BSc (Hons) NLP Practitioner INLPTA

Lorraine is a graduate of the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy programme at CNELM. She also has a BSc in Food and Nutrition from the University of East London. Lorraine has a strong interest in nutrition research and frequently contributes to the Centre’s journal The Nutrition Practitioner. She runs her own nutritional therapy practice. Lorraine has previously held research positions. Lorraine is currently studying towards and MU Masters degree in conjunction with CNELM. She is focusing her research on mental health after being selected for a research grant by the Brain Bio Centre.

Medical Advisor

Dr David Beales FRCP (UK); MRCGP; DCH; DRCOG; Dip Psych.

Dr. David Beales is currently the Director of Hearts and Minds, Medical Director of Better Physiology Ltd, Research Associate at the Buckingham and Chilterns University College, Medical advisor to Lifelogix Inc and Medical Advisor to the Centre for Nutrition and Education. He is a practicing physician and general practitioner in independent practice as well as an educator, and researcher. His focus is on promoting the benefits of behavioural physiology in health care. His mission is to integrate research findings from physiology, education, medicine, and social science into a holistic framework that is then applied in helping to restore and maintain health and performance. His aim is to help individuals take responsibility, with knowledge and support, and to regain and maintain autonomy, self-respect and well-being. He earned his medical degree in 1967 at Guy's Hospital and specialised in rheumatology and rehabilitation. Posts in neurology, paediatrics and obstetrics ensured a broad training in all aspects of medicine, including membership and fellowship to the Royal College of Physicians. He was appointed in 1996 to the Department of Epidemiology at Oxford University and as the general practitioner member of the Clinical Standards Advisory Group for their study on community services for older people. He decided to leave full-time NHS general practice in 2000 to become Medical Director of the Bristol Cancer Help Centre. He has extensive publications in peer-reviewed journals as well as editing and contributing to the book Community Care for Older People - Radcliffe 1998.

External Examiner

Dr Sonia Williams MBE, BDS, MDSc, PhD, DDPH, FFPH, Dip ION, NTCC, Dip Sh, MRSS.

Sonia originally qualified in dentistry in London. After ten years in practice, she returned to academic life including clinical teaching and research at Leeds University, with a special interest in public health, cultural diversity, special needs and health promotion. Her PhD was obtained in 1993. She has studied health economics and supervised Masters and PhD-level students, gained significant research funding and published over 80 papers in peer-reviewed journals. She has acted as Internal & External Examiner for several UK Universities at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Sonia became Director of a WHO Collaborating Centre at Leeds in 1994 and was appointed to a personal Chair at Leeds in 1999. In 1994, she was awarded the MBE for services relating to the oral health of children and minority ethnic groups. In 2004, Sonia completed her Dip ION in Nutritional Therapy. Sonia is currently an Emeritus Professor at Leeds as well as Associate Editor for dietary & nutritional therapies at the Specialist Library for complementary & alternative therapies at NHS Evidence and Chair of the Specialist Advisory Committee of the NTC. She lectures on the MSc course in nutritional therapy at the Northern College of Acupuncture, York and being committed to life-long learning, is currently studying for an MSc in nutritional medicine at the University of Surrey.

Our current teaching expertise includes…

Lecturers include:

Dr Nigel Abrahams PhD
Michael Ash BSc ND DipION
Christine Bailey BSc MSc
Clare Barnes BSc
Dr David Beales MD
Liz Butler BSc MSc DipION
Paul Chamberlain, Dip.ION
Dr Paul Clayton PhD
Dr Alexandra Concorde MD PhD
Liz Copeland MA (Cantab) MCPP NLP Practitioner
Ian Craig BSc MSc NLP Practitioner
Dr Michael Culp MA ND
Dr Geoff Douglas, MSc MA FRCP, MFOM
Alessandro Ferretti DipION
Eve Gilmore MSc DipION
Mark Howard
Antony Haynes BSc DipION
Dr Helen Hodgson PhD
Dr Jane Jones PhD
Robert Joy
Dr Khushbinder Mark PhD
Dr Brian McDonagh MD
Sue McGarrigle
Dr Sue McGinty PhD
Dr Daniela Mo MD
Val Mowlam BA BSc NLP Practitioner
Kate Neil MSc MBANT NTCC CNHC
Christopher Neil BSc DipHE
Dr James Neil PhD
Martin Neil BSc MSc
Patricia Peat RGN Dip Pall C Dip UTR
Julie Pegler BSc NLP Practitioner
Dr Jane Philpott PhD
Dr Nigel Plummer PhD
Christopher Rasey BA NLP Master Practitioner
Liz Shannon BSc MNIMH
Dr Paul Shattock
Elodie Stanley MA BSc
Robert Tinckler MSc, FCA
John Todd
Professor Neil Ward

Clinic Tutors and/or Personal Mentors:

Fiona Ambrose BSc
Michelle Barrow BSc MSc
Susan Kelly BSc
Janet Lakin BSc
Helen Scarisbrick BSc
Elspeth Stewart-Larsen BSc
Val Mowlam BA BSc (Hons) NLP Master Practitioner
Kate Neil MSc MBANT NTCC CNHC
Julie Pegler BSc (Hons) HND NLP Practitioner
Christopher Rasey BA NLP Master Practitioner
Lorraine Wilder BSc (Hons) NLP Practitioner

Chemistry Foundation Tutors:

Pam England BSc MSc DipION
Dr James Neil BSc PhD

Human Biology Foundation Tutor:

Christopher Neil BSc (Hons) DipHE

Foundation and Fast Track Courses Mentor:

David Lee CSS, PG Dip TCC&D, PQSW (non-practising)

ITEC Tutor:

Michelle Barrow BSc (Hons), MSc NLP Practitioner

Middlesex University Link Tutor:

Colin Nicholls BA DipPhyt MCPP MNIMH

CNELM Link Tutor:

Christopher Neil BSc DipHE

ETHICS AND ADVISORY COMMITTEE:

Dr David Beales MD
Dr Adrian Hunnisett PhD
Val Mowlam BSc
Dr James Neil PhD
Kate Neil MSc MBANT NTCC CNHC
Elodie Stanley MA BSc
Professor Neil Ward PhD
Andrea Wynnick - Registered Chiropractor