About us
the last 15 years, in management training,
communication skills, people and business
development.
Emphasis on health has played an important role
in training and mentoring individuals and teams on
performance and motivation.
Fiona Slade
Fiona was formerly joint Managing Director of a successful business consultancy which specialized in business development, communication and management skills. With A levels and a Business Studies Diploma from technical college, she began working life with an agency in London, in the West End. She joined a team at Colgate Palmolive running the Sunningdale Golf Tournament; a team at an international bank involved in planning and research projects; advertising agencies co-ordinating product launches; support, customer services and PR in large firms of solicitors and accountants - and taking a job in project management with a large construction team. Career moves built on the project management, operations and marketing, relying on strong communication skills, training and management. Fiona then worked as a freelance consultant and in 1995 started a business consultancy as joint Managing Director. The focus was on business development and people skills - communication, management, team, presentation, sales, negotiation, motivation, coaching and counselling - always trying to emphasize that health was an important key to success. The business grew from start up to a £2.6m turnover plc in 4 years, running many simultaneous contracts from £12k - £693k, involving consultancy, design, business development, recruitment, administration, organisation and all the requirements of the business and associates. The business was sold and Fiona then discovered the benefits of taking a lot better care of herself. She attended nutrition, anatomy and physiology courses and seminars and has studied the subjects covered here since 2001. She now combines business skills and consultancy, health and people development - always working towards the intricate balance of demands, survival and success in modern life.
Fiona was formerly joint Managing Director of a successful business consultancy which specialized in business development, communication and management skills. With A levels and a Business Studies Diploma from technical college, she began working life with an agency in London, in the West End. She joined a team at Colgate Palmolive running the Sunningdale Golf Tournament; a team at an international bank involved in planning and research projects; advertising agencies co-ordinating product launches; support, customer services and PR in large firms of solicitors and accountants - and taking a job in project management with a large construction team. Career moves built on the project management, operations and marketing, relying on strong communication skills, training and management. Fiona then worked as a freelance consultant and in 1995 started a business consultancy as joint Managing Director. The focus was on business development and people skills - communication, management, team, presentation, sales, negotiation, motivation, coaching and counselling - always trying to emphasize that health was an important key to success. The business grew from start up to a £2.6m turnover plc in 4 years, running many simultaneous contracts from £12k - £693k, involving consultancy, design, business development, recruitment, administration, organisation and all the requirements of the business and associates. The business was sold and Fiona then discovered the benefits of taking a lot better care of herself. She attended nutrition, anatomy and physiology courses and seminars and has studied the subjects covered here since 2001. She now combines business skills and consultancy, health and people development - always working towards the intricate balance of demands, survival and success in modern life.
DipION, FdSc, BANT, NTC and CNHC Registered Practitioner
Jamie is passionate about all aspects of nutrition and runs his own practice in Bristol. He has individual and corporate clients. 5 years of experience in organic food retail gives Jamie a broad understanding of the food supply chain and current food trends which enables him to help clients make educated and practical choices. The food we eat, and how we eat it can have a profound influence on our physical and mental health. Jamie completed 4 years of study and qualified at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) accredited by the University of Bedfordshire. He is a member of the British Association of Nutritional Therapists and abides by their strict code of ethics and practice. He now continues professional development, attending frequent seminars, lectures and workshops. Jamie takes a special interest in the history of food and how the choices our ancestors made, impact on our health. Jamie is also a registered practitioner of the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council and member of the NHS Directory of Complementary and Alternative Practitioners and so able to accept NHS referrals from GPs, hospitals, primary care trusts, practice nurses and health visitors www.nhsdirectory.org. Jamie is an amateur club runner, racing on a regular basis and is a keen cyclist. He is currently training as a UK athletics running coach. www.jamierichards.co.uk
Dip ION, BANT, BSc(Hons), PGCE
Fern has her own practice and works as a nutritional therapist at a busy clinic in Clifton, Bristol. She sees a diversity of clients, either wanting to treat specific health problems or wanting to improve general health and vitality. She devises individually tailored nutritional programmes, supported by menu ideas, information and explanations, recipes and lifestyle change recommendations. She also runs a healthy eating and weight loss group. Alongside her clinical work, Fern provides advice to companies on how to promote health and wellbeing, particularly through nutrition. This includes giving group talks, participating in health awareness schemes and advising on a one-to-one basis. She is also a writer for a health and nutrition website on various topics such as weight loss, pregnancy and nutrition support during chronic illness. Fern qualified as a Nutritional Therapist at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition in 1996 accredited by the University of Bedfordshire. She is a member of the British Association of Nutritional Therapists and the Nutritional Therapy Council and abides by their strict codes of ethics and practice. Before training to be a nutritionist, Fern worked as a project manager in public and private sector organisations, on education, health and environment - developing and producing new work for internal and external customers and bid negotiation. Her original degree was in Biological Science from Bristol University, where she also obtained a post graduate certificate in secondary science education. She is married and lives in Bristol with her husband and little boy. www.fernmaybee.co.uk
Full Certification STOTT PILATES levels 1 and 2, Anatomy and Physiology Level 3, post rehabilitation athletic training
Sue has been a full-time professional in the health and fitness industry since 1990. She runs her own practice and classes and has worked with many prestigious health clubs and venues: David Lloyd in London and Bristol, The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School, Cadbury House (Hilton) and Holmes Place. She has many qualifications in pilates, health, fitness, training, yoga, exercise and dance. Her broad knowledge in fitness, anatomy, physiology and bodywork treatments enables Sue to tailor sessions to suit the clients' needs making sessions dynamic, intuitive and rewarding. Sue has been involved in fitness and training since school, joining every team possible including county athletics and winning a pentathlon age 12 against all school years and both sexes. She also studied dance and choreography. Sue is popular, informative and motivational in corporate work. In private practice she changed her work to focus on Pilates, in 2005 - the extraordinary story is on her web site. Sue has a family and lives in North Somerset. www.suegilbert-pilates.web.com
Certificate in Nutritional Advice
Kim has her own practice and works as a Nutrition Advisor in North Somerset. She qualified in 2008. As a practitioner her treatment is based on the principles of trust, sensitivity, awareness and knowledge, always concentrating on individual needs. Kim is interested in all aspects of nutrition, anatomy and physiology, food selection, meal preparation, diet planning, therapeutic properties, imbalances, allergies and energy levels. Kim had used nutritional advice for her own health and her family and became more and more interested to understand the body, how it works and its needs. Originally she trained in Hotel and Catering and has worked in management and as a professional chef. After 10 years in hotel and catering she moved into retail including sales, merchandising and shopfitting. Kim has a passion for preparing and presenting good food that looks and tastes delicious. She is also continuing her study and qualifications and is currently completing her diploma. Premier Training courses are accredited by the British Association for Nutritional Therapists. Kim's hobbies are amateur dramatics and walking. She is married and lives in North Somerset. More about Kim on www.foodtofeedyourlife.co.uk
BSc, DNMed, DIridol, Nutritional Therapist
Registered Member of the British Association of Nutritional Therapist
Helen has been a practising Nutrition Therapist for 12 years, after studying a 4 year qualification at the highly respected Plaskett College of Nutrition Medicine. Helen gained a BSc (Hons) in Psychology at university and then became an officer in the Army in the Royal Signals and served 3½ years during which she met her husband. After leaving the Army and having two children Helen re-trained with business skills and worked for some time in a bank in computer operations. She later became ill with chronic fatigue syndrome. Helen found that treating the problem with diet and supplements was highly effective. She became so interested in the power of food to heal that she trained in Nutritional Medicine. She studied over 4 years with the Plaskett Nutritional Medicine College. The course blended elements of naturopathy, homeopathy, Chinese medicine, biochemistry and physiology. These elements form a coherent system of treatment. Helen has a practice in Stroud and since 2002 is also one of the team of therapists at Penny Brohn Cancer Care (formerly the Bristol Cancer Help Centre) supporting people with different forms of cancer and related conditions. Helen has worked at the Nutritional Cancer Therapy Trust and Ruskin Mill Further Education Centre and is a Registered Member of the British Association of Nutritional Therapists. She is particularly interested in the energetics of food, mental health and emotional problems. She writes for the Good Gardeners magazine and is a member of the management team of an environmental charity, Green and Away. Helen has always loved living and working outdoors. Her hobbies are mountain walking and wilderness camping, dancing, reading, gardening and cooking.