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BANT Governing Council

Catherine Honeywell - Chair of Council and Membership Committee Member BSc (Hons) Food Science, Dip RAW, MBANT, NTCC and CNHC Registered, Recognised PruHealth Provider BSc (Hons) Degree in Food Science Worked 18 years in the European Food & Beverage Industry (Product Development, Sales & Marketing arenas) Gained a Diploma in Nutritional Therapy (Distinction) at Raworth college in 2004 Works in 3 busy clinics within the South East Course Co-ordinator & part time lecturer at The Paragon College Provides regular corporate workshops and consultations Works closely with local GPs, endocrinologists and oncologists Has written a number of health articles & gives regular local radio interviews BANT responsibilities Chair of Council Member of the Membership Committee
Jayne Nelson - Company Secretary, PR Officer and Membership Committee Member Dip ION, NTCC and CNHC Registered Graduate of ION in 1999 Dyslexia teacher, Neurodevelopmental and Sound therapist with children with learning difficulties and dyslexia BANT responsibilities Company mems and arts and legal issues as well as Company framework and Companies House contact Ensuring that the annual return and annual accounts are submitted in accordance with legislative requirements Ensuring that an Annual General Meeting is held as per the Articles of Association Ensuring that directors are appointed according to Articles of Association Ensuring that the company acts in accordance with the objects stated in its Memorandum of Association Contact for regional co-ordinators Maintains contact with press, advertising and exhibitors Member of the Membership Committee
Faye Baxter - Council Member and Members Forum Committee Member BSc NM, mBANT, NTCC and CNHC Registered Teaches nutrition and cookery part time at a local college and provides workshops and courses for the general public Practises as a nutritional therapist in Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire Qualifications include BSc in Nutritional Medicine, Diploma in Cookery and Food Hygiene, PG dip Data Communications, BA Law Bant Responsibilities Member of the Members Forum Committee
Miguel Toribio-Mateas - Council Member and Chair of Membership Committee BSc NMed, PgDip EDM, MSc IB, E-RYT, BWY Dip.Irid., mSNLP, mBANT, NTCC and CNHC Registered Completed his first degree in Business and Languages in Spain, UK and France in 1995, moving to London then to study a MSc in International Business Later studied Environmental Science at postgraduate level, whilst training with the British Wheel of Yoga for 3 years to become qualified teacher/practitioner and pursuing other interest in complementary and alternative medicine. Graduated with a BSc Honours in Nutritional Medicine from Thames Valley University, and is currently completing his studies at The Functional Medicine University His professional background is in Information Management, with 12 years of work experience in some of the best known names in premium Online Research and Learning platforms in Project, Product, Customer Relationship Management and Training roles, and with over 7 years specialisation training for the Medical and Scientific Research industry. Miguel is an Academic Tutor at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, where he is leading a research project on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and mitochondrial integrity He combines his academic role with consultancy services to the Nutritional Therapy industry, 2 busy London practices, European nutrition retreats and a freelance training and research consultancy for a top global scientific literature publisher Clinical specialist areas include Functional and Integrative approaches to Nutritional Therapy, metabolic imbalances and mental health, always considering the individual as a complex set of relationships amongst body, mind and spirit BANT responsibilities Chair of the Membership Committee, in charge of the Online Learning Modules
Jane Nodder - Council Member and Deputy Chair of the Advertising Rules Committee Dip ION, mBANT, NTCC and CNHC Registered Previous career as a senior business manager Trained as a Nutritional Therapist at ION Has private practice in nutritional therapy in north London Lecturer and Clinic Supervisor at University of Westminster Currently completing MSc in Nutritional Medicine at University of Surrey Delivers training courses in nutrition and health at work BANT responsibilities Deputy Chair of the Advertising Rules Committee
Angela Walker - Council Member, Chair of the Advertising Rules Committee and Membership Committee Member BSc Nut. Med., mBANT, NTCC and CNHC Registered Completed a four-year BSc in Nutritional Medicine at Thames Valley University Member of Institute for Functional Medicine and has successfully completed the Functional Diagnostic Medicine Practitioner programme from Functional Medicine University (USA) Started her MSc in Nutritional Therapy at CNELM in January 2011 Has a clinic in Notting Hill where she sees clients with a wide range of health issues, areas of specialism are improving digestive health, immune function, energy levels and detoxification systems Is involved with a number of programmes with integrated solutions to health. This includes work at the London clinics and two retreat companies, Jiva Healing and Littleton Mill Previously held a consultative role at Nutrition Geeks, where her remit included clinician education and communication in functional laboratory testing Has contributed to articles in the consumer and trade media including in Health & Fitness Magazine, Cond� Nast and CAM magazine Before training in Nutrition and Functional Medicine, she had a successful career in the Advertising and Marketing Industry BANT responsibilities Chair of the Advertising Rules Committee Member of the Membership Committee
Valerie Hemmings - Council Member RM, RN, BSc (Hons), MSc, Cert Ed (FE), mBANT, NTCC and CNHC Registered I qualified as a nutritional therapist in 2008 and as a naturopath and iridologist in 2010 at the College of Naturopathic Medicine I am employed as a senior midwifery lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University where I have used my knowledge of nutrition to develop the nutritional content of the midwifery programme. This is continually evaluated and evaluates well. I have also used my knowledge of nutrition to introduce a handout on nutrition in schools for ages 15-18 years I am a very caring and approachable individual who is knowledgeable about nutrition and passionate about supporting and helping others and supporting and furthering the nutritional therapy profession I am also in the process of developing my own nutritional therapy practice
Melanie de Grooth - BANT Administrator/General Manager and Membership Committee Member BSc (Hons) NT, mBANT, NTCC and CNHC Registered Graduated from the University of Westminster in 2001 Practises Remedial Massage in a private practice Runs her own company offering administration, IT support and design BANT responsibilities Employed by BANT as the Administrator/General Manager on a full time basis Responsible for all managerial aspects of running BANT All administrative tasks including the maintenance of the membership database, website and renewals Project manages all website and system developments and improvements Webmaster, responsible for maintaining and updating the BANT website Generating working reports for the year end accounts, quarterly budgets and allocation/analysis of income and expenses Responsible for introducing new systems for the efficient and cost effective running or the company Member of the Membership Committee