Regaining your Health with the Best Medicine of All
About Itziar Morate Nutrition
About Me
Nutrition and its link to health has been a life-long interest of mine. I strongly resonate with the quote “Our bodies are our gardens, to which our wills are our gardeners” by William Shakespeare. Nutrition is a key part in achieving a healthy and creative life. I strongly believe that prevention, through optimal nutrition and a healthy lifestyle, is the best medicine of all.
I grew up in the North of Spain, in a big family. When I was 16 years old, my father developed breast cancer. A decade later, another four members of my family developed other types of cancer. This has had a huge impact on me and has pushed me to find ways to minimize chronic diseases, such as cancer. When I finished my degree in Nutritional Medicine, I decided to specialize in cancer and learned to work and support as many people as possible. It is now widely recognized that Nutritional Therapy is a valuable tool in cancer prevention and in supporting cancer patients, during and after their treatment. I strongly believe that any conventional cancer protocol should be supported with a nutritional therapy Plan.
I use DNA testing in my practice to help me design specific and unique plans for my clients. These tests can highlight where specific metabolic pathways require extra support with certain nutrients, vitamins, and minerals. They give an indication of the degree of susceptibility to the harmful effects of exposure to carcinogens, from the environment and ingested in the diet.
My mission is to support breast cancer patients in regaining their health and to take control of their lives.
Languages Spoken:
- English
- Spanish
- I am a Registered Nutritional Therapist with a degree in Nutritional Medicine from West London University.
- I am a full member of the following professional and regulatory bodies:
- a) British Association for Applied Nutrition & Nutritional Therapy (BANT) - this is the professional body for Registered Nutritional Therapists.
- b) The Complimentary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) - this is a voluntary regulator for complementary therapy, set up with government support, to protect the public.
- I am a DNA Registered Certified Practitioner.
- I am an accredited Wellbeing Coach with the prestigious 'The Chrysalis Effect' Wellness Centre.
- Registered practitioners are required to have proper practice insurance and regularly attend seminars and courses to keep up to date with the latest research and best practice in the world of nutrition.
- My main areas of interest are cancer nutrition, breast cancer support, weight management and healthy ageing.
- I have worked for over 4 years with cancer patients, on wards and in clinics, in two different NHS Trusts, providing cancer nutrition. I also have more than 3 years of experience running a weight management clinic in a North London Cancer Centre – supporting patients during and after their cancer treatment; in particular, breast cancer patients. Currently, I work full-time in Oxford, helping individuals to regain their health after their breast cancer treatment.
Recent Training and Events Attended :
- "Mycotherapy Expert Course" by IMMA Feb 2023
- "Accredited Status as a Wellbeing Coach with Chrysalis Effect Health and The ILM" Oct 2022
- "Your Life and Cancer Conference 2022" Jan 2022
- "Nutrigenomics & Metabolic Flexibility Surviving & Thriving In a World of Excess" Jan 2022
- "Intermittent Fasting" Nov 2021
- "Supporting Breast Health" Sep 2021
- "DNAlife Certification Course" with DNAlife on Jul 2021
- "Integrative Oncology UK" May 2021
- "The Metabolic Approach to Cancer: A Deep-Dive Masterclass" Apr 2021
- "The PEAT Training Course in Cancer and Integrative Oncology" Apr 2021
- "Applying the Latest Nutrition Evidence for People Living With and Beyond Cancer" Mar 2021
- "The Biography of Cancer" with Patricia Peat on Dec 2020
- "Resistance, Resilience, Recovery? Patient Care in A Pandemic" by The Institute of Functional Medicine on Nov 2020
- “DNA Health Online Training Session” with DNAlife on Oct 2020
- “Mycotherapy as an Integrative Approach for Breast Cancer Patients” with Nutrition Collective on Oct 2020
To find out more about Itziar Morate Nutrition, join me on Instagram or Facebook where I regularly post recipes, updates, and life events. Itziar Morate Nutrition is also a member of Independent Oxford community.
The British Association for Applied Nutrition and Nutritional Therapy (BANT) - member
BANT is the professional body for nutritional therapists. Its primary function is to assist its members in attaining the highest standards of integrity, knowledge, and professional practice, to ensure that the client's interests are protected at all times. BANT imposes a strict Code of Ethics and Practice on all members.
Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) - register
CNHC's key function is to enhance public protection by setting high standards for anyone who registers with CNHC. The CNHC ‘quality mark' is recognized as the hallmark of quality for the sector. This means that the general public, as well as those who commission the services of complementary healthcare practitioners, will be able to choose with confidence, by looking for the CNHC quality mark.
The CNHC has been developed with the help and support of the Prince's Foundation for Integrated Health. The Department of Health has consistently supported the CNHC throughout its start-up period and is committed to establishing the CNHC as the national voluntary regulator in the complementary healthcare field.
DNALife - practitioner
DNAlife is a genetic testing laboratory that offers an innovative approach to personalized medicine. It is at the forefront of nutrigenomics, the study of the interaction of nutrition and genes, providing healthcare practitioners with an unparalleled depth of insight into your personal dietary needs.
The Chrysalis Effect Wellbeing Coaching - accredited coach
Wellbeing Coaching aims to create an improvement in a person's mental physical and spiritual wellbeing. Wellbeing Coaching is a powerful tool to enable positive long term behavioural changes. It is non-directive, non-judgemental and 100% supportive.
If you would like to find out more about nutritional support after breast cancer treatment and cancer prevention, why not book a free 30-minute consultation with me. I offer consultations, face to face, at my clinic in Oxford, online, or by phone for those in the UK and abroad.
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