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nicola moore | nutrition & cognitive reframing
Happy
For any one of us to be truly happy and healthy in our relationship with food and our body we need to be educated and championed, rather than being controlled and deprived by restriction.
Healthy
For me, well-being is about being happy and healthy. For this, we need to be free to take true ownership of our decisions about what and how we eat from a place of security and peace. We need to be able to look our challenges in the eye, not seeing them as overwhelming ogres but as part of an ongoing process of growth and development.
Free
Here’s the thing: Restriction can come in many forms, whether related to specific foods or food groups, calories, ingredients, pleasure or beliefs. I have always talked above the noise and language of restriction. I have never found it to be a helpful enabler of good health, especially over the long-term.
background
As a nutritionist with two decades of experience, I have found that a positive approach to food is critical to achieving optimal physical and emotional health.
In my early days as a clinician and nutrition academic, I recognized the negativity that can come from food restriction and fear. Rather than focusing on deprivation, I strive to help my clients enjoy and appreciate food. By studying the psychology of eating, I have gained a deeper understanding of the relationship between nutrition, physiology, and mindset.
I consider myself fortunate to work in a field that inspires me every day, and I have learned much from the thousands of clients and nutrition students I have worked with over the years.
Through my refined methodology, I can help you cultivate a positive relationship with food and achieve lasting well-being.
Together we can get your good food feelings back.
career biography
registered nutritionist & cognitive reframing specialist
I am a seasoned nutritional therapist with a forward-thinking approach in the nutrition and lifestyle medicine sector. Since the early 2000s, I have honed my skills, serving as a senior academic at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition (ION) for over 12 years, and as the Head of Clinics for four years.
During my tenure at ION, I played a pivotal role in enhancing the clinical training and professional development of the nutritional therapy profession, earning me recognition and praise from the nutrition industry and the public sector alike. I am a sought-after speaker at conferences and events and regularly contribute my expert opinions and advice to mainstream media.
My practice has spanned the UK and internationally, with a core philosophy of nurturing positive relationships with food while actively distancing from the unrealistic perfection standards many people feel pressured to achieve. This approach has fundamentally impacted the health of my clients positively, with a focus on uncovering the root causes of their health concerns and working collaboratively towards lasting solutions.
Based on my academic work and clinical interests, my main areas of specialism include:
Female hormone and metabolic health
Circadian rhythms, appetite regulation, and body composition
Stress adaptation, and thyroid health
Gut microbiome, immunity, and food reactivity
Neurobiology and neuroplasticity
Nutrition and behaviour, positive psychology, and cognitive reframing in behaviour change
I am renowned for my ability to convey complex nutrition and health messages clearly and engagingly, not only to my clients, but also to nutrition graduates, undergraduate nutrition students, and the general public. My mission to improve professional and ethical standards within the nutritional therapy profession and field remains unwavering, with my work extending to supporting nutrition students and graduates in my online clinical support groups.
Guest appearence on The Optimum Nutrition Podcast
building positive relationships with food
Listen to how and why I was inspired to become a nutritionist, and how my twenty years in the profession have allowed me to develop a unique methodology to support my clients to achieve a lasting friendship with food and their health.
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testimonial
“Nicola is an exceptional therapist. She is compassionate and considerate, to her the client journey is paramount. Nicola’s advice is personalised and practical. Governance and ethics underpin her approach to clinical practice whether one to one or with groups. Although Nicola is no longer Head of Clinics at ION, she acts as a consultant to our development. It was a pleasure to work with Nicola, her insights and approach were stimulating and thought-provoking. I would wholeheartedly recommend Nicola to anyone seeking a nutritional therapist.”
Heather Rosa
Dean, Institute for Optimum Nutrition
a course for each stage of your journey
AWAKEN
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