Linda McFarlane BSc (Hons) DipION, mBANT, CHNC
About me
Working with chronic health conditions, as well as for those just wanting to improve their health, nutritional therapy aims to help achieve optimum health and vitality. Based at the Stubbington Natural Health Clinic, Nutrition Pathway provides a personal device tailored specifically to your needs. Visit the website for more information.
Training, qualifications & experience
Registered Nutritional Therapist, Lin McFarlane BSc (Hons) DipION, mBANT, CHNC.
BSc (Hons) in Nutritional Science from Middlesex University. Practice Diploma from the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION), London. A full member of the British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT), and registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC).
Member organisations
British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy
The British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy is the professional body for Nutritional Therapists.
There are different BANT membership classes, including Full Member, Fellow Member and Student Member.
All BANT practitioners must have met the required standards of training, be fully insured and adhere to the BANT Code of Ethics and Practice.
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council
The CNHC encompasses many types of alternative therapy, including massage, aromatherapy and nutrition.
In order to be admitted to the register a practitioner must have studied to the National Occupational Standards for that profession/discipline, or have reached the equivalent of the National Occupational Standards through other relevant training or at least three years of experience and been assessed by their peers.
A practitioner must also have professional insurance and agree to abide by the CNHC Code of Conduct, Performance and Ethics.
Accredited register membership
Accredited Register Scheme
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of nutrition deal with
If you have been diagnosed or suspect you may have this medical condition, you should consult your GP for advice, diagnosis and treatment and always inform your health professional before starting any alternative or additional therapies, treatments or making any major changes in your diet or exercise programme.
Fees
Fees are £70 per hour, with discounts for packages.
Full details on the website.
