CV Nadia Brydon MSc. (International Public Health Nutrition), MNIMH, Dip Phyt, MRCHM, MAR, Dip Ac, ITEC, BRCP. 80 Bishop’s Mansions, Bishop’s Park Road, London SW6 6DY Mobile: 07860 659537 Email: [email protected] Professional Profile Natural health specialist, nutritionist, medical herbalist, raw food chef instructor, lecturer, writer, health motivator, seminar leader, Welsh mountains retreat owner (under renovation opening 2020), organic food gardener. Nadia has been a full time multi disciplined Complementary medicine health practitioner on a self employed basis for over 30 years. Although having worked mainly in women’s health and with those affected by cancer, she is dedicated to helping make a difference in the lives of anyone wanting optimal health and energy, longevity and happiness. She is passionate about supporting and guiding nutritional changes and teaching how to live closer to the laws of nature. A highly motivated team player or team leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, engaging stake holders and maintaining productive and positive working relationships at all levels within an organization. Holding a masters degree in International Public Health Nutrition bringing the level of expertise required in the public or private sector of health provision to the very highest standard. Thrives in a teaching/lecturing/seminar environment in a fun, engaging and professional manner whether on a one to one basis or to hundreds of people sharing many years of committed research and experience. Nadia has a proven track record in helping to inspire those wishing to improve their health and quality of life through simple easy to follow dietary and lifestyle changes and techniques. In particular Nadia loves to teach how to grow and prepare healthy and delicious gourmet raw food recipes to encourage the importance of nutritionally vital raw vegetables, particularly greens, on a daily basis. Career Summary Sept ’15-Sept ’16 Nutrition and Marketing Consultant (2 days per week part time) for The Really Healthy Company specifically promoting their Biobran product. Contacting and meeting with doctors, oncologists, pharmacies and pharmacists and CAM practitioners regarding Biobran and its’ benefits. Organizing events to promote Biobran. Sept’15-current Lecturer on the Natural Chef Course at the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM): Lecturing 3 modules 1-2 days per month: introduction to nutrition and natural chef principles, raw food cookery, sprouting, juicing and smoothies.. 2000 - Current Senior Therapist at Breast Cancer Haven (London branch), Effie Road, London SW6 1TB (Charity offering support to women with Breast Cancer). www.thehaven.org.uk Engaged on self-employed part-time contract 20 hours per week. Roles currently include Acupuncture and nutrition classes. Other services provided over the years have included, herbal medicine consultations, Aromatherapy, Manual Lymph Drainage Massage (MLD), Reflexology. Nutritional classes involve demonstrating how to make green juices, smoothies, nut milk alternatives to dairy, sprouting and wheatgrass. Periodically running the Group Ear Acupuncture classes. July 09-June ’10 Acupuncturist (part time) clinical study conducted by Kings College London. Project title ‘The effectiveness of acupuncture and self acupuncture in managing cancer-related fatigue in breast cancer patients: a pragmatic randomized trial’. Trial headed up by Professor Alex Molassiotis; University of Manchester 1 2007- 2017 Consultant to Sun Chlorella, London, UK office. https://www.sunchlorella.co.uk Professional services as a complementary health specialist to Sun Chlorella. Roles included lecturing at health shows, seminars and events, writing articles in professional and scientific journals, training nutritionists, providing advice relating to professional organizations and key opinion leaders in the complementary health field, advice on marketing and sales material, replying to nutrition related website enquires from consumers, 2004 - current Private practice in London providing one to one consultations for people experiencing a wide range of medical conditions for example: arthritis, Crohns disease, IBS, MS, cancer, constipation, diabetes, heart health, ↑BP, ↑Cholesterol, migraines, depression, addictions, skin problems, asthma, osteoporosis, menopause problems, infertility etc. Offering nutrition, Western Herbal Medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Naturopathy, detoxification and Nutri Energetic System (NES). In addition running regular classes and seminars on raw and living food theory and food preparation. Practice address is Breast Cancer Haven whilst also providing home visits. Aug/Sept 2005 Part of team organizing, setting up and participating in three week Acupuncture and Homeopathy Tsunami Relief team to Sri Lanka consisting of 24 Acupuncturists. Team treated many thousands of people affected by the Tsunami from four field camps set up in Buddhist Monasteries around the Southern and Eastern coast of Sri Lanka. As a result acupuncture disaster relief charity founded ‘ Acupuncture Sans Frontiere’ (ASF) now renamed ‘World Medicine’ http://www.worldmedicine.org.uk 2000- ‘05 Regular weekend lecturer: part–time Western Herbal Medicine pathway for the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London and Dublin. http://www.naturopathy-uk.com . Also lectured at Universities of Westminster and Middlesex and four visiting lecture events at 3 Universities in Colombo, Sri Lanka. 1993 - ‘04 Owner/ practitioner of multi-disciplinary Natural Health Clinic. Ottery St Mary, Devon offering Nutrition, Western and Chinese Herbal Medicine, Acupuncture, Reflexology, Ayurvedic lifestyle, Ayurvedic Synchronized Massage Therapy, Aromatherapy, Manual Lymph Drainage and Iridology. At the same time running multi-disciplinary Clinic with 10 other Complementary Health Practitioners.. 1986 - ‘88 PA to Col. John Blashford-Snell OBE at Operation Raleigh, Flood St, London SW3 working in the London head office as well as in the field on expeditions and on board the expedition ship. 1983 - ‘86 Part time Secretary and book keeper with firm of Architects: Messrs Smorczewski and Farrant, Chartered Architects, 2 Cromwell Place, London SW7. 1977 - ‘86 Part time antiques business with outlets in Portobello Road, Kings Road, Chelsea and Los Angeles, California. 1977 Advance Liaison Officer and Radio Operator “All Woman Expedition to the Great Atrato Swamp” in Colombia, South America. Part of a 12-strong team of women making documentary film of wildlife and research into the existence of an 18th C canal linking Atlantic to Pacific oceans predating the Panama Canal. 1976 Year working in Rome, Italy: teaching English as a foreign language for Mr Carlo Ponti, Film Director to his leading actress Dalila Di Lazaro. 1975 Co-ordinator: Presentation of the Zaire River Expedition at the Royal Albert Hall for Col. John Blashford-Snell OBE and the Scientific Exploration Society. 1974 - ‘75 PA: firm of Architects: Michael Aukett Associates in Covent Garden, London EC4. 1973 - ‘74 Secretary: Design Group: Michael Peters & Partners, Tottenham Court Road, London. 1971 - ‘73 Receptionist: Battersea Dogs Home for Stray Dogs and Cats. Main Education and Qualifications 2010-‘12 Masters degree: MSc (2 years part-time) University of Westminster, Dept of Health Sciences in International Public Health Nutrition. 2 http://www.westminster.ac.uk/courses/subjects/nutrition/postgraduate-courses/full- time/p09fpphn-msc-international-public-health-nutrition Dissertation clinical study: Investigation in effects in Type 2 diabetics consuming 3 portions of raw green vegetables as smoothies in their normal daily diet for 21 days – a pilot study Modules: concepts and principles of nutrition, Food and Nutrition in Public Health and Policy, Food Security, Nutrition Assessment, International Nutrition Programme Planning, Research Methods, Research Project in Public Health. 1989 - ’93 BSc equivalent: (4 year full time course) The School Of Herbal Medicine (Phytotherapy), Bucksteep Manor, Bodle Street Green, E. Sussex BN27 4RJ. Achieving Diploma in Phytotherapy Modules: Physiology, Botany, Anatomy, Pharmacognosy, Biochemistry, Histology, Materia Medica, Pathology, Clinical diagnosis, Microbiology, Differential diagnosis, nutrition. Certificates and Diplomas (copies available on request) 2016 Certificate - Nutri Energetic Health System - NES 2012 MSc – University of Westminster - International Public Health Nutrition 2004 Certificate: Raw and Living Food Chef and Instructor: Living Light Culinary Arts Institute, California, USA 2004 Certificate: Hippocrates Health Educator: Hippocrates Institute Florida, USA (www.hippocratesinst.org) 2003 Certificate: Ayurvedic Paediatrics, Gynaecology and practical training in Ayurvedic Massage with Prof. Amarasinghe 2003 Homoeopathy: Hahnemann College of Homoeopathy, UK (2 year part time) not yet completed clinical hours for full diploma and probably never will due to focus on nutritional interests. 2001 CNM Best Lecturer in Herbal Medicine from College of Naturopathic and Complementary Med. 1999 Diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine: London College of Traditional Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, London (2 year part time post grad for Acupuncturists) 1998 Certificate in Applied Clinical Acupuncture: Shanghai Seamens Hospital, Shanghai, China 1998 Certificate in Chinese Patent Herbal Medicine: Renshu College of Chinese Medicine, London. 1998 Diploma of Acupuncture from The South West College of Oriental Medicine, Bristol