I am a General Practitioner ,Regional Director(Cumbria)-British society of Lifestyle Medicine and Certified Culinary coach(Harvard University).

Completed post-graduation degree –in 2001, MD (Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases)

MRCGP and DFSRH (Diplomate of Faculty of sexual and reproductive health- DFFP) in 2006.Having obtained extensive experience in all aspects of General practice I developed special interest in Women’s health, Brain health (dementia) and Lifestyle medicine.

This led to completing the Dip iBLM (Diplomate of International Board of Lifestyle Medicine: Accredited by ACPM-American college of preventative medicine) in 2018.

Passion for home cooked meals led me to culinary medicine with an aim to support patients overcome their cooking barriers.

I am passionate about  lifestyle changes for better health outcomes.

Apart from being a  mother and friend to my two daughters I enjoy sailing, climbing and cooking nutritious meals.