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Having PCOS and hormonal imbalances myself I understand how frustrating it can be. I was an experienced nurse when I was diagnosed, but I struggled to manage my PCOS symptoms, eating disorder, and exercise addiction. I was tired of feeling awful and felt it was my fault that I may be infertile.

 

I began to research PCOS through the scientific literature and combined this with my nursing knowledge and experience of working with hundreds of patients. Focusing on the drivers of my PCOS I began to make gradual, sustainable changes to my diet and lifestyle, and produced the ‘Circle of Care’ method. I went from living with unmanageable PCOS symptoms and eating disorders to feeling myself again. The most significant change was falling pregnant three times with ease, with no medical intervention, and having three happy, healthy babies!

I gained an MSc in personalised nutrition and a diploma in nutritional therapy practice, and translated what I had researched into an evidence based, personalised model that could work for other women with PCOS. It has been integral to add specialised eating disorder training to my unique skill set to also ensure support for women all with PCOS living with a range of eating disorders 

 and poor body image

Jo Shepherd Understanding Polycystic Ovary Syndrome

If you would like to discuss your PCOS and how it is effecting your life  book a free discovery call. 

We are here to make things simple and support you in achieving your goals. 

Professional Qualifications

MSc Personalised Nutrition

Advanced Dip in Nursing Studies, Mental Health Nursing

BMedSci Nursing Studies

Neuro-Linguistic Programming Practitioner

Dip Nutritional Therapy Practice 

Dip Master Practitioner Eating Disorders

AFMCP Institute Functional Medicine

Professional Organisations and Registrations

BANT British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine

CNHC Complementary and Natural Health Care Council

Institute of Functional Medicine

National Centre for Eating Disorders

Professional Interests

Previous role of module leader and lecturer for MSc Personalised Nutrition course

Dissertations written in both 'Motivational Interviewing' and 'An Investigation into the Role of 5α-reductase in Hyperandrogenism in Women with PCOS and the Impact of Myo-Inositol as an Intervention'

Additional training in:

Personalised Sports Nutrition

Metabolic Health for Women over Forty with Kira Sutherland and Lara Briden

Optimising Womens Health in Menopause and beyond BANT Regional Branch Meeting

Mitochondrial Health BANT Regional Branch Meeting

Numerous and ongoing additional learning in specialist area

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