Olivia Shakespear
Diploma in Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy, BSc Hons, BA Hons, NCFE CACHE Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills
I set up Lightwork Nutrition to support people who binge eat and have disordered eating find lasting peace with food.
My qualifications
I've always had an interest in health and healing and initially worked as an occupational therapist in the NHS for a number of years. After realising this wasn't my path, I decided to focus on my passion for nutrition and trained as a naturopathic nutritionist at the College of Naturopathic Medicine in London, qualifying in 2014 with a Diploma in Nutritional Therapy. I am a registered member of the Naturopathic Nutrition Association and have a NCFE CACHE level 2 certificate in counselling skills.
My approach
I specialise in support for people with binge eating disorder and those who have an unhappy relationship with food. After many years of my own struggles with food, I've created a successful method that involves working one to one with clients over a 3 month period, in order to move into a balanced way of eating. I use nutrition within a truly holistic framework, understanding that problems with eating occur due to multiple physical and psychological factors. I understand the pitfalls of applying a "clean eating" approach, whilst appreciating the incredible power proper nutrition has in healing the mind, body and soul.
My favourite Zooki
Whilst I love all the ones I've used, I have to say my ultimate favourite is the Vitamin C Zooki. I'd been searching for a great liposomal vitamin C product for a while but most of them cost the earth. Most supplements on the market are quite boring for people, and they take them inconsistently, so it's a big plus point to have a sachet that's easy to use and tastes absolutely delicious!