Nicola Cerne
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This professional is available for new clients.
This professional is available for new clients.
About me
I am open for business, please get in touch via email with your query and I will guide you! Booking an appointment is straight-forward and you can expect to receive a full assessment of your needs, as well as tailored advice and an opportunity to ask your burning questions.
Remember!..."Registered Dietitians (RDs) are the only qualified health professionals that assess, diagnose and treat dietary and nutritional problems"
I can help you with weight loss, healthy eating, intuitive eating and a wide-range of nutrition-related issues. I also specialise in the management of diabetes, this includes advice for the following:
- Type 2 diabetes (and guidelines for achieving remission/reversal of)
- Low carb & low calorie approaches
- Bowel symptoms and side effects
- Prevention or management of diabetes-related complications e.g. cardiovascular health and renal diets
- Type 1 diabetes (including carb counting & dose adjustment)
- Pre-diabetes and diabetes prevention
- Weight loss
I am passionate about promoting general health and wellbeing. This includes mental health, behaviour change and achieving a healthier relationship with ourselves and food.
Background
I am a registered dietitian with 10 years of clinical experience in the NHS across various settings including GP surgeries (primary care), community clinics and hospital wards. I am an advanced specialist in diabetes having worked with several specialist multi-disciplinary diabetes services across London and Surrey.
I am an accomplished speaker and educator, having presented to members of the public, patient groups, GPs, consultants, nurses and commissioners at a range of events on subjects such as dietary practices, mental health and wellbeing and service improvement.
I have provided expert advice to different companies, for example to help develop new programmes and apps.
Training, qualifications & experience
University of Surrey
1st Class Hons BSc Nutrition and Dietetics
Accredited DESMOND (type 2 diabetes) Educator
Certified DAFNE (type 1 diabetes) Educator
Pancreatic Enzyme Insufficiency
Carbohydrate Counting and Insulin Dose Adjustment course
Behaviour Change Training Level 1 and 2
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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They keep a register of health professionals who meet their standards, and they take action if registered health professionals fall below those standards. They were created by a piece of legislation called the Health Professions Order 2001.
Registration means that a health professional meets national standards for their professional training, performance and conduct.
Nutrition topics
info Information about health conditions (*)
Nutritional therapy can help enhance the well-being of individuals diagnosed with serious medical conditions, but should not take the place of medical treatment and advice. If you have been diagnosed with - or suspect you may have - any of these conditions, please speak to your doctor before starting nutritional therapy or making any major changes to your diet or lifestyle.
Fees
£80.00 - £120.00
Free initial telephone session
Health Insurance/EAP
Additional information
Telephone or Video appointments:
£120 for initial appointment 45 mins - 1 hour
£80 for 30 minute follow-up appointment
Discounts available on bundles of appointments
Home visit: ~£160 for 1 hour depending on distance of travel
Other e.g. Email/ WhatsApp chat Support:
Individual quote provided based on needs
Personal Meal Plan:
Cost of appointment plus £60
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Further information
What to expect before and during your appointment:
1. Once an appointment has been agreed, Nicola will send over an assessment form. This form collects important information about yourself e.g. past medical history, medications etc. This allows me to give you the best possible advice which is tailored to you.
2. During the appointment, Nicola will start by asking some questions in order to complete a full assessment, this is so she can understand your current condition, your goals and queries and give the best possible advice.
3. Written information is provided if appropriate and we will discuss follow-up plans as per your preference.
Please note that all information is stored securely and is GDPR compliant.
Meal plans can be provided at an extra cost.
Payment is required prior to the appointment .
