Hi, I’m Jo Hawkins
Registered Nutritional Therapist, DipION, mBANT, CNHC, MSci (Hons)
Analytical
I have a degree in Astrophysics, which led me to a career at the Met Office.
Work was great but I found myself constantly sitting looking at screens. This sedentary lifestyle and poor food choices started impacting my weight and my health.
Finally my constant colds, tiredness and brain fog drove me to my GP and I was diagnosed with hypothyroidism. A condition effecting my metabolism that can cause poor immune tolerance, weight gain, constipation and fatigue.
Passionate
In 2012 I had a break from work to have my son with my daughter then arriving in 2015.
I noticed that as my son grew from a toddler to a pre-schooler that his laid back attitude started to disappear. His teachers also noticed that he started to display behaviours such as frustration and aggression towards the other children. Together these and other behaviours he was displaying looked like symptoms of ASD and ADHD.
I researched many different ways to support him which lead to my new passion; Nutritional Therapy. Its evidenced-based holistic approach allows me to support my son through diet and supplements. The outcome of using these techniques have played a significant role in managing his behaviour and emotions, and our family dynamics are happy and calm.
Professional
I studied with the world-renowned Institute for Optimum Nutrition in London.
I am a fully qualified member of the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT). I am also registered with the Complementary & Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).
All of which means I adhere to the highest standards of practice and professionalism.
Unfortunately, there is no legal requirement for nutrition practitioners to be qualified or registered. It is important to check that the person you want to take advise from is fully qualified and registered with a governing body, to ensure your health is in safe hands.
