Regional Educational Programme 2012
Product Workshops
These interactive, product-focused workshops are an excellent opportunity for practitioners, students and shop staff alike to enhance their understanding of Higher Nature’s unique formulations. Each session combines the science behind the ingredients with useful product advice. There’s also the opportunity to try products while networking and sharing clinical experiences.
Strong Bones and Mobile Joints – Products for Musculoskeletal Support
With longevity increasing, helping clients to maintain strong bones and comfortable mobility has never been more important. But with so much choice on the market and the potential for interactions with medications, choosing the ideal supplement regime can be challenging. The aim of this workshop is to simplify those choices by looking at the research behind joint and bone health ingredients and combining it with practical information about their use.
To book – £10 (including VAT), deposit is required to book your space. No charge will be incurred unless you fail to turn up on the day. A free gift will be given at the workshop (conditions apply)
Products for Immunity – Strengthening Defences & Curbing Inflammation
As a chill creeps back into the air and the sniffles start to spread, immune support becomes an increasingly hot topic. Whether it’s aiding recovery from a cold or supporting someone with asthma through the colder months, choosing an appropriate product is vital for therapy success. This seminar covers everything from antimicrobial support to reducing inflammation, looking at research on important nutrients and herbs that can be used to boost and balance immune defences.
To book – £10 (including VAT), deposit is required to book your space. No charge will be incurred unless you fail to turn up on the day. A free gift will be given at the workshop (conditions apply)
Topic-Led Seminars
Cardiovascular Health - Managing the Risks
Cardiovascular disease is currently one of teh Western world's largest killers, but growing scientific evidence suggests that it is a largely preventable phenomenon. This seminar will examine the latest scientific advances in our understanding of cardiovascular health, equiping you with the tools to identify, address and reduce major cardiovascular risk rfactors such as:
- Cholesterol and Atherosclerosis
- Homocysteiene
- Inflammation
- Hypertension
- Metabolic Syndrome
- Stress
This event is recognised for 3 hours CPD by BANT
To book – £20 (including VAT), with £10 Higher Nature voucher* given on the day of the seminar. (conditions apply)
Weight Management – A Scientific Approach
In this fascinating workshop you will discover:
- The brain chemistry of appetite and how to support satiety
- Cutting edge research on gut flora and body weight
- How to manage your client’s blood sugar with diet and supplements
- Why healthy cellular energy production is important for long-term weight management
- The healthy habits that will keep your clients slim for life
- Exercise strategies to maximise toning and fat loss
This event is recognised for 3 hours CPD by BANT
To book – £20 (including VAT), with £10 Higher Nature voucher* given on the day of the seminar. (conditions apply)
Therapeutic Foods – The Omega Excellence Range
With many people reluctant to take handfuls of pills, the use of foods with known therapeutic properties can be an excellent alternative strategy for enhancing health. The aim of this foodfocused workshop is to delve into the health benefits of the ingredients in the Omega Excellence Range, while providing you with simple suggestions and tasty recipes which can be passed on to clients. There will also be the opportunity to get stuck in and sample some of the range!
Key areas of health covered include: boosting nutritional status, cardiovascular and metabolic health, hormonal balance, digestive support, inflammation, immune support, weight management, cancer support and many more.
To book – £10 (including VAT), deposit is required to book your space. No charge will be incurred unless you fail to turn up on the day. A free gift will be given at the workshop (conditions apply)
Spaces are limited and must be pre-booked. Freephone 0808 178 8614 for further details.
The programme is listed below. Practitioners can book online (you'll need to log-in first), or book by phoning us free on 0808 1788614
Log-in and then book your place using the links above or call us on FREEPHONE 0808 178 8614
Our Trainers
Holly Taylor BSc (Hons) DipCNM MBANT NTCC
Education and Training Executive. Holly is a qualified Nutritional Therapist with a first class honours degree in Chemistry. She practices in both London and the South East as part of Equilibria Health and is a member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT). In addition to her work on Higher Nature’s practitioner programme, Holly is also Director of Biomedicine and a regular lecturer at the College of Naturopathic Medicine.
Karen Scobie: HND, Dip CNM, MBANT, MFNTP
Karen is a qualified Nutritional Therapist and Fitness Instructor. She Practices in both Hamilton and Lanark in Central Scotland and is a member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Therapy (BANT). Karen has been a fitness instructor for over 20 years and where possible introduces a fitness plan to her Nutrition Clients. She teaches keep fit in her local community to the over 65’s and also runs a walking group.
Most recently she has been holding small informative talks on nutrition to her local community.
Becca Millar BSc MBANT
Becca Millar has a unique background in the natural health field with a wealth of experience accumulated through more than 15 years of retailing, sales, private practise and education. Becca holds a BSc in Nutritional medicine, continues to expand her busy nutritional therapy practices in Glasgow and Edinburgh seeing private clients and regularly running in house nutrition workshops for corporate clients. Becca also lectures Nutrition for the College of Naturopathic medicine.
Jo Gamble BA(HONS) DIP CNM MBANT
Jo turned to a career in nutritional therapy after her daughter became very poorly. Conventional treatment was not enough, so she went on a mission to find the answers, discovering them in naturopathy. Jo has been a behavioural therapist for the last 12 years where she has specialised in children with autism and complex learning difficulties. Jo uses her skills and experience to compliment her nutritional therapy, which is particularly beneficial for the children she works with. Jo has now chosen to add to her specialties by pursuing her passion for making a difference to people with cancer, working alongside them on their journey, leaving no stone unturned. Jo works with many children through the charity KICT and Alfie’s Trust, and adults around the country and internationally. Jo’s passion to educate her clients has led her to further her nutritional career in lecturing with the college of Naturopathic Medicine. Jo is furthering her own education by currently studying with both the Australian College of Phytotherapy and the Institute of Functional Medicine. Jo's personal experiences have given her the inspiration to share her knowledge and make a difference to people's lives.
Rebecca Edwards(Naturopathy) BA ND Adv DipApp Sci DipNut DipHerb DipHom
Rebecca Edwards is an Australian born naturopath, qualified in nutrition, herbal medicine and homoeopathy. The past four years have seen her teaching at the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) as a senior lecturer in Nutrition. Rebecca also works as a naturopath in two clinics in Marylebone, London and Sevenoaks, Kent. Food plays a central role in her treatment plans.