Jason Higginbotham is an Optometrist and Dispensing Optician with over 30 years’ experience in the field. Jason has achieved a high level of academic success and is still developing his academic career. Jason has worked in independent and multiple practices, owning his own practices, working in refractive laser, working in cataract clinics, working in hospital low vision clinics and in domiciliary Optometry.

Jason now has his own consultancy business, FYEye Ltd, where he provides advice to multiple clients on a wide range of topics, from R&D and procurement to clinical training and education. He sits as a non-executive director on several boards and is involved in several professional bodies and business sector organisations.

Dr Sheraz graduated from St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Hospital School of Medicine in 2005 where he also intercalated and obtained a BSc in Molecular Therapeutics. His training in General Medicine took place in various London hospitals and he gained Membership of the Royal College of Physicians in 2010.

Dr Sheraz is on the specialist register and his interests include skin cancer, skin surgery, psoriasis, general adult dermatology, acne and allergy. He regularly provides teaching and lectures to undergraduates and post graduates and has been an examiner for the dermatology section for medical students at King’s College Hospital.

Dr Eloise Elphinstone is a GP in London with a specialist interest in women’s health. She trained at Bristol University and before settling in London, she spent a year doing obstetrics and gynaecology in Perth, Western Australia, which she loved, and which sparked her passion for women’s health. She holds the diploma in family planning and obstetrics and gynaecology and is a coil and implant fitter. She has a particular interest in postnatal health and menopause and is currently training to be a menopause specialist. She works as a menopause specialist at West Middlesex Hospital and privately for Menopause Care.

Beth has worked in healthcare since the age of 15, and graduated with a first class degree in Adult Nursing in 2017. The majority of her clinical career has been spent working in a busy Emergency Department in Yorkshire, where she was promoted to Sister. She completed a Masters degree in Trauma Science from Queen Mary University of London in 2019, research from which has recently been accepted for publication in a medical journal. 

Over the past year Beth has been working alongside her nursing as a freelance health sciences and medical writer, researching and publishing articles in an attempt to broaden public access to health knowledge. She is passionate about health, and encouraging individual health literacy and engagement. 

Vicky’s teaching style is based around her own varied experience of yoga and through that has created a physically challenging class developing strength and suppleness while emphasising alignment and precision. All the time believing that yoga should be an individual and safe practice.

Vicky is registered with the Yoga Alliance as a senior registered yoga teacher and teacher trainer, teaches at triyoga in Ealing and Chelsea and online, Paul’s Cancer Support Centre and Future Dreams Charity. Vicky runs a Teaching Yoga To Those Diagnosed with Cancer training so that more teachers can feel supported to teach these wonderful and supportive classes.

Dr Naomi Sutton works as a Consultant Physician in the NHS at Rotherham Sexual Health Services. Her passion is in education and raising awareness of sexual health while busting a few myths along the way. She starred in series 1 and 2 of the E4’s ‘The Sex Clinic’ which “helps young people get their sex lives back on track” and has talked frankly about vulvas, sex in old age, and other sexual health subjects, on C4’s ‘Steph’s Packed Lunch’.  

Naomi has recently developed Sex Education materials with the charity ‘You Before Two’ which have been PHSE accredited. She believes fun, clear and accurate education is key to combatting a lot of the struggles she sees people presenting with in her clinics.

Naomi is proud to be a Trustee for the charity Saving Lives UK – which exists to raise awareness of HIV and STI testing and reduce associated stigma – and is an Ambassador for the Eve Appeal, a charity that raises awareness of the five gynaecological cancers. 

Dr Sheraz graduated from St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Hospital School of Medicine in 2005 where he also intercalated and obtained a BSc in Molecular Therapeutics. His training in General Medicine took place in various London hospitals and he gained Membership of the Royal College of Physicians in 2010.

Dr Sheraz is on the specialist register and his interests include skin cancer, skin surgery, psoriasis, general adult dermatology, acne and allergy. He regularly provides teaching and lectures to undergraduates and post graduates and has been an examiner for the dermatology section for medical students at King’s College Hospital.

Dr Frances Yarlett had experience in general medical specialities before her current career as a GP in Sheffield. She enjoys all medical problems that patients have to offer but has a particular passion for working with young women and discussing issues that people may find embarrassing.

Outside her NHS work, Frances is Medical Director of The Lowdown, an online contraception platform, where she provides contraception and women's health advice to users, alongside creating social media content for a regular "Sunday Surgery".

Frances acts as a school governor and is actively involved in educational life at Sheffield High School by regularly offering career support and volunteering for outreach sessions at local schools in areas of social deprivation.

Caroline qualified as a Stoma Care Nurse in 1996 and led the Stoma Care Department at St George’s NHS Healthcare Trust, the regional centre for neonates, paediatric care, secondary bowel cancer referrals, urology, trauma, and Intestinal Failure, whilst also supporting stoma care patients within local private hospitals.

More recently, Caroline has worked with a commercial stoma care company to manage a community nursing team whilst managing education for Stoma Care Nurses and working with experts within the NHS. This also involved creating a counselling service for stoma patients and arranging patient open dates and virtual events. Caroline is now the Patient and Clinical Services Director (Designate) at SecuriCare (Medical) Limited where she continues to support Stoma Care Nurses and patients.

Dr Neil Stanley is an independent freelance sleep expert and Director of Sleep Science at www.sleepstation.org.uk, a provider of digital Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia. He has been involved in sleep research for more than 39 years. As a sleep expert, he spends much of his time lecturing on various aspects of sleep to healthcare professionals, companies and members of the public.

Dr Sheraz graduated from St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Hospital School of Medicine in 2005 where he also intercalated and obtained a BSc in Molecular Therapeutics. His training in General Medicine took place in various London hospitals and he gained Membership of the Royal College of Physicians in 2010.

Dr Sheraz is on the specialist register and his interests include skin cancer, skin surgery, psoriasis, general adult dermatology, acne and allergy. He regularly provides teaching and lectures to undergraduates and post graduates and has been an examiner for the dermatology section for medical students at King’s College Hospital.

Yatna Ladwa has worked in both private and NHS Podiatry for over 10 years. After studying at the University of Plymouth, she specialised in foot care for those with chronic health conditions like diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Yatna currently provides leading care at Elite Feet London, a family-friendly podiatry clinic in Finchley Central. She is also a volunteer at Forgotten Feet, a charity providing foot care for the homeless.

A Doctor of Physical Therapy, with years of clinical practice experience, Gretchen is a physical therapist and Multiple Sclerosis certified specialist through the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centres. She has a special interest in the management and wellness of MS patients, helping to improve balance, walking and energy. She often presents as the Kenote Speaker at numerous MS events including Living Well With MS events sponsored by the MS Society in addition to MS Views & News. Other collaborations include national MS organisations, including the National MS Society, MS Association of America, and MS Foundation. Additionally, Dr. Gretchen shares her expertise to MS support groups, podcasts, and on her own YouTube and social media channels.

Cassandra built her career in front line service and leadership in healthcare, both as a Strategic Marketing Consultant and Advisor to Top 10 Pharma companies and latterly as HR Director for a Global Healthcare Service Agency, before founding The Resonance Coach.

Cass has evolved her gift to deeply understand, challenge and nurture individuals and teams, into a life philosophy and intuitive coaching approach for Executive Leadership Teams.

She uses a blend of Team Dynamic and 121 coaching to hold space for leaders to hold the mirror up for themselves and take opportunities to evolve outdated leadership narratives.

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Dr Edmund Farrar is the co-founder of Oto, a digital health startup that allows anyone to instantly access science-based treatment for tinnitus. Before Oto, Ed spent 6 years as an RAF doctor. During this time, he developed tinnitus himself, and decided to found Oto.

MBBS BSc FRCOphth - Clinical Director, London Ophthalmology Centre and Consultant Ophthalmologist, Cataract and Glaucoma Specialist.

Dr William Davies is a Senior Lecturer in Behavioural Genetics within the Schools of Psychology and Medicine at Cardiff University, UK. After an undergraduate Masters degree in Biochemistry at University of Bath, he undertook a PhD in Behavioural Neuroscience at University of Cambridge, before moving to Cardiff in 2006. He is interested in sex differences in mental health conditions, postpartum psychiatric disorders, and psychological and medical aspects of congenital skin conditions with a focus on X-linked ichthyosis. 

Edel O’Toole is Professor of Molecular Dermatology and Centre Lead of the Centre for Cell Biology and Cutaneous Research, Blizard Institute, Queen Mary University of London.   She is also a consultant dermatologist at the Royal London Hospital with an interest in paediatric dermatology and rare genetic skin disorders.  She sees patients with severe ichthyosis and palmoplantar keratoderma.  She received her medical degree and PhD from University College Galway, Ireland.  She trained in medicine and dermatology in Ireland, followed by 4 years at Northwestern University, Chicago, where she worked on keratinocyte biology funded by the Dermatology Foundation and subsequently a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Post-doctoral award for Physicians.   She completed her Dermatology training in London.

Yatna Ladwa has worked in both private and NHS Podiatry for over 10 years. After studying at the University of Plymouth, she specialised in foot care for those with chronic health conditions like diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Yatna currently provides leading care at Elite Feet London, a family-friendly podiatry clinic in Finchley Central. She is also a volunteer at Forgotten Feet, a charity providing foot care for the homeless.

Chrissi lost her sense of smell in 2012. Since then she has supported thousands of other people with smell loss through smell training. Chrissi has taken courses with Professor Thomas Hummel, the author of the first research paper on smell training at the University of Dresden, Germany. Her techniques, used alongside smell training kits, have helped people to reconnect with their recovering sense of smell. Chrissi also speaks at conferences, runs workshops, online events and private sessions to support people with the condition.

Dr Stephanie Gallard has been an accredited GPwSI in Dermatology for many years, as well as a non-consultant member of the British Association of Dermatologists. She works as a GP across several practices on the Wirral and in Liverpool and is also a member of the Governing Body of Liverpool CCG.  She is also a registered, licensed to practice pharmacist. The dual qualification is incredibly useful and an exceedingly rare combination. She is also in demand as a lecturer at the RCGP and the Primary Care Dermatology.

Dr Sheraz graduated from St Bartholomew’s and the Royal London Hospital School of Medicine in 2005 where he also intercalated and obtained a BSc in Molecular Therapeutics. His training in General Medicine took place in various London hospitals and he gained Membership of the Royal College of Physicians in 2010.

Dr Sheraz is on the specialist register and his interests include skin cancer, skin surgery, psoriasis, general adult dermatology, acne and allergy. He regularly provides teaching and lectures to undergraduates and post graduates and has been an examiner for the dermatology section for medical students at King’s College Hospital.

Dr Crawley is a medical and surgical specialist in both paediatric and adult dermatology. Her expertise covers general dermatology and skin cancer patients, this wide range of knowledge means she is an exceptionally sought-after dermatologist. Having achieved MRCP and MRCP Dermatology certifications, she now acts as Lead Clinician for the paediatric dermatology service at University College Hospital and treats with severe skin conditions. As well as being a dedicated clinician, Dr Crawley has particular interests in research, teaching and leading audit projects which support her clinical work.

Dr George Moncrieff was a GP in Bicester from 1985 until 2017 when he retired from his NHS practice. He, is now the Clinical Lead for a Community Dermatology Service in South Birmingham. From 1999 until he retired, he ran an ‘Interface Dermatology Service’, receiving referrals from around 50 GPs in North Oxfordshire. He's a past examiner for the Diploma in Practical Dermatology in Cardiff, as well as the Diploma in Child Health. He was the RCGP Dermatology Curriculum Guardian from 2010 until 2014, Chair of The Dermatology Council for England from 2014 until July 2018 and a PCDS Committee Member from 2005 until 2018. He is also a Primary Care Advisor to the National Eczema Society.

Yatna Ladwa has worked in both private and NHS Podiatry for over 10 years. After studying at the University of Plymouth, she specialised in foot care for those with chronic health conditions like diabetes and rheumatoid arthritis. Yatna currently provides leading care at Elite Feet London, a family-friendly podiatry clinic in Finchley Central. She is also a volunteer at Forgotten Feet, a charity providing foot care for the homeless.

Doro Pasantes is CEO of the Brightwell Neurological Support Centre in Bristol. Doro joined the charity as an admin volunteer in 2007 with a background in project and people management from the Spanish Chamber of Commerce in London.  In 2009 she was made Centre Manager, since then it has grown from strength to strength. Doro leads a team of dedicated staff and volunteers who succeeded to keep the Centre open for therapies throughout the pandemic. Doro was made CEO of the Charity in March 2021.

Ama is a Professor of Orthodontics & Consultant Orthodontist at Bart's and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, Queen Mary College, University of London. He is the academic lead for Orthodontics and Deputy Dean at the Institute of Dentistry, Queen Mary College. Ama qualified in dentistry from Sheffield University in 1989, with honours and completed the Membership of Orthodontics (Royal College Surgeons England) and Masters Degree in Orthodontics at Bart's and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry, graduating with distinction in 1996. He then completed a PhD in 2005 in Dental Sleep Medicine.

Mike Broadbent is a Psychodynamic Counsellor/Psychotherapist in private practice and also teaches counselling at Nescot, Ewell. He began his career as an electronic engineer and held various engineering and management positions finishing as change management and training consultant. He retrained as a neurolinguistic programming (NLP) therapist and went on to train as a psychodynamic therapist.

James Scholfield is a mindfulness practitioner counselling people to be more present in this frantic world. Through mindfulness workings and one on one counselling he helps those living with chronic pain, illness and stress to find peace. It is not just the formal training that has brough James here. The continuous feeling of not being good enough, near death accidents, loved ones with life threatening illnesses, 3 years of chronic stomach pain, and the fear of panic attacks all taught him about the fragility, and wonders, of life. He believes that kindness and presence can change the world, one conversation at a time.

Dr Jonathan White assists Overcoming Multiple Sclerosis as a medical advisor and event facilitator. Jonathan, who lives on the North Coast of Northern Ireland went to the University of Glasgow Medical School, graduating in 2008 (MBChB). Jonathan completed a further five years of training as an Obstetrician and Gynaecologist and is a member of the Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists (MRCOG), with a special interest in early pregnancy and recurrent pregnancy loss. Jonathan was diagnosed with RRMS in October 2015.

Miss. Georgina Fraser is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Hampshire. After reading medicine at University College London, Georgina went on to complete her specialist general training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with advanced certification in Urogynaecology and Vaginal Surgical Procedures.

After practising as a registered nurse for 11 years, Susan began working with people living with multiple sclerosis. She took a special interest in helping those with MS with their bladder and bowel issues as she was acutely aware of the physical, mental and social impact of these problems. Susan is trained in teaching Intermittent Self Catheterisation (ISC) to people with MS and implementing this sustainably into their lifestyles

Sarah Brewer is a licensed doctor, a registered nutritionist, a registered nutritional therapist and an award winning health writer. She writes widely on all aspects of health and nutrition, including complementary medicine and the safe use of herbal remedies and vitamin supplements. She has written over 50 popular health and wellness books, is the Editor of YourWellness magazine, and a regular contributor to Prima, the Daily Mail, Daily Telegraph and other newspapers.

Dr Rebecca Foljambe graduated from UCL in 2003 with a degree in medicine and an additional BSc in Speech Science and Communication Psychology. She also has letters of competency to insert coils and implants and deliver evidence based Family Planning advice to her female patients. She has been a GP for ten years and now works in Worksop, North Nottinghamshire in an extremely busy practice centred in one of the most deprived areas in the UK. There are relatively high rates of teenage pregnancy and very high rates of adolescent mental illness and adult poverty and unemployment. This prompted Rebecca to create her own charity (www.youbeforetwo.co.uk) in March 2019 to promote the education of secondary school aged children on the issues of sexual health, sexual consent, mental health, safety online and more.

Miss. Georgina Fraser is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at Queen Alexandra Hospital, Hampshire. After reading medicine at University College London, Georgina went on to complete her specialist general training in Obstetrics and Gynaecology with advanced certification in Urogynaecology and Vaginal Surgical Procedures.

Anna is a dedicated and passionate award-winning dental hygienist and therapist. She started ‘London Hygienist’ with the mission to change the way oral health care is delivered to patients. Anna is a key opinion leader for Philips as well as a Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) ambassador for EMS Dental and Swiss Dental Academy trainer. Anna is an ambassador for the British Society of Hygiene and Therapy and British Society of Periodontology. Anna lectures and writes regularly for both industry and consumer press.

Lauren is a fully accredited Nutritionist and Naturipath and co-found of ARDERE Wellbeing. She has a passion for all things nutrition, lifestyle and holistic wellness. She studied extensively for 3 years with the esteemed College of Naturopathic Medicine and has since gone on to extend her studies by training as a Master Practitioner in Eating Disorders & Obesity. She supports clientd with various health concerns including M.E / Chronic Fatigue, digestive issues, as well as those who suffer with problemative relationships with eating, weight and their bodies.

Dr. Kent is a scholar in the fields of digital health, digital media, and the digital economy. Kent’s academic research is interdisciplinary, examining the intersections of technology and the body, health and surveillance. Specifically, Dr. Kent’s research focuses on how digital technology influences everyday mental and physical health.

A Doctor of Physical Therapy, with years of clinical practice experience, Gretchen is a physical therapist and Multiple Sclerosis certified specialist through the Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centres. She has a special interest in the management and wellness of MS patients, helping to improve balance, walking and energy. She often presents as the Kenote Speaker at numerous MS events including Living Well With MS events sponsored by the MS Society in addition to MS Views & News. Other collaborations include national MS organisations, including the National MS Society, MS Association of America, and MS Foundation. Additionally, Dr. Gretchen shares her expertise to MS support groups, podcasts, and on her own YouTube and social media channels.

Dr Gemma Newman has worked in medicine for 17 years and is the Senior Partner at a family medical practice where she has worked for 12 years. She studied at the University of Wales College of Medicine and has worked in many specialities as a doctor including elderly care, endocrinology, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, psychiatry, general surgery, urology, vascular surgery, rehabilitation medicine and General Practice. She gained additional qualifications in gynaecology and family planning. 

Josie Buck is a food and eating psychology coach and founder of The Mindful Cook. She provides online courses, coaching and award-winning residential retreats on the subjects of emotional health and the application of nutrition in cooking.

Vicki is CEO and Founder of The Sleep Charity. She set the charity up in 2012 in order to support children and their families to get a good night’s sleep. Prior to working within the charity Vicki worked in education. She qualified as a teacher in 1997 and held a number of senior roles including Deputy Head Teacher and Advisory Teacher around Special Educational Needs and Disability. Vicki’s interest in sleep developed after experiencing the impact that sleep deprivation can have when she became a parent. She has spent years researching sleep and is on the Board of the British Paediatric Sleep Association, she is also a member of the British Sleep Society.

Emily Turnbull is an energy coach based in Hertfordshire. She works with clients who want to develop healthier habits around exercise, nutrition, sleep and stress management so they feel fitter, healthier and more energised. Emily provides 1 to 1, online and corporate energy coaching programmes. She also writes a blog and articles about women’s energy, fitness and wellbeing. She’s passionate about good nutrition and loves to spend time in her kitchen preparing healthy, energising recipes.

Dr Mandy Leonhardt is a General Practitioner who is passionate about women’s health, nutrition and lifestyle medicine. She is particularly interested in premenstrual disorders such as PMS/PMDD and menopause. She holds the Certificate in Menopause Care by the British Menopause Society. In 2018, together with a colleague, she organised and hosted the first Menopause Café in England. Dr Leonhardt frequently gives talks to local menopause support groups and raises money for women’s health charities. She supports Dafina Malovska’s ‘Check me up’ petition, which campaigns for annual women’s health checks. Dr Leonhardt lives and works in Hampshire.

Claire is an experienced Registered Nutritionist with a BA in Biological Science from Oxford University and an MSc in Human Nutrition from Sheffield University. She specialises in nutrition in mid-life and beyond, sports nutrition, infant nutrition and general healthy eating. When not running her nutrition consultancy, CLB Nutrition Ltd, Claire can be working on TV programmes such as ITV’s Save Money Good Food, Channel 4’s Jaime and Jimmy’s Friday Night Feast and Food Unwrapped, as well as other media projects.

Dr George Moncrieff was a GP in Bicester from 1985 until 2017 when he retired from his NHS practice. He, is now the Clinical Lead for a Community Dermatology Service in South Birmingham. From 1999 until he retired, he ran an ‘Interface Dermatology Service’, receiving referrals from around 50 GPs in North Oxfordshire. He's a past examiner for the Diploma in Practical Dermatology in Cardiff, as well as the Diploma in Child Health. He was the RCGP Dermatology Curriculum Guardian from 2010 until 2014, Chair of The Dermatology Council for England from 2014 until July 2018 and a PCDS Committee Member from 2005 until 2018. He is also a Primary Care Advisor to the National Eczema Society.

Dr Neil Bindemann is the director of Innervate, executive director of the Primary care and Community Neurology Society and executive director of the Community Therapists Network. Since gaining his PhD in 1993, he's worked across various medical and healthcare fields including endocrinology, immunology, psychology, rehabilitation, respiratory, gastro and neurology. He has published a number of papers such as "The Impact of Epilepsy and the Ketogenic Diet on Quality of Life from a parental perspective', and 'The gut-brain connection: the developing science of the microbiome'.

A qualified consultant dietitian with years of acute hospital-based experience, Sophie has a specialist interest in the management of gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal dysfunction and diverticular disease. She also has specialist knowledge of polycystic ovarian syndrome. Away from hospital practice, Sophie is the go-to spokesperson for media when it comes to evidence-based nutrition. Her 12.5K followers on Instagram are treated to regular fact-checking posts, public service announcements and tips for improving our relationship with food. She’s appeared on BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5 and ITV, as well as a host of print publications including Stylist Magazine, Happiful Magazine and Cosmopolitan. 

Anita Ralph has practised as a consulting medical herbalist since 1990 and is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists and the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy. Since 2006 Anita has run an integrated gynaecology clinic with consultant gynaecologist Anne Henderson. She contributed a chapter on herbal medicine and menopause to the forthcoming Dorling Kindersley (DK) book Natural Menopause due to be published in November 2020 and published a herbal perspective on menopause for the website Health and Her.

A qualified consultant dietitian with years of acute hospital-based experience, Sophie has a specialist interest in the management of gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome, colorectal dysfunction and diverticular disease. She also has specialist knowledge of polycystic ovarian syndrome. Away from hospital practice, Sophie is the go-to spokesperson for media when it comes to evidence-based nutrition. Her 12.5K followers on Instagram are treated to regular fact-checking posts, public service announcements and tips for improving our relationship with food. She’s appeared on BBC, Channel 4, Channel 5 and ITV, as well as a host of print publications including Stylist Magazine, Happiful Magazine and Cosmopolitan. 

Dr Sharon Wong is a UK trained Consultant Dermatologist. She provides medical and surgical treatments for a comprehensive range of general skin conditions in adults and children. She is also one of few dermatologists in London who specialises in hair and scalp disorders. Dr Wong studied medicine and undertook an intercalated BSc degree in Clinical Genetics at St George’s Hospital in London, achieving first class honours in both and obtained numerous undergraduate prizes. She completed higher speciality training in Dermatology in some of London’s most prestigious hospitals including Barts Health NHS Trust and The Royal Free Hospital, during which she developed a special interest in hair and scalp disorders.

Dr Cheryl Rezek is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist, author and mindfulness teacher who brings a fresh and dynamic approach to how mindfulness and psychological concepts can be integrated into everyone’s life as a way of managing it in the most helpful way. Her work is engaging, accessible and realistic, giving it a broad appeal. Her innovative model, mindfulness-based multi-dynamic approach, is based on academic knowledge and her extensive clinical experience and it is regarded as an emerging mindfulness-based approach.  It encourages awareness of oneself within a context, the development of resilience and skills, and the use of mindfulness.