Institute for Optimum Nutrition

Curious about a career in nutrition? Our free Online Open Event is your chance to find out more! 🌱

Join us on Thursday 9 July, 6–8 pm and discover what it's like to study nutritional therapy at ION.

Whether you're just starting your nutrition journey, already practising, a healthcare professional looking to expand your knowledge, or considering a career change, we'll guide you through our courses, entry requirements, student support, career opportunities, and flexible post-study career options.

You'll hear honest insights from practising nutritional therapists, current students and graduates, gain a real understanding of life as an ION student, and have the opportunity to ask your questions throughout the event.

Learn more about our pathways into the BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy and the Graduate Diploma in Integrative Functional Nutrition, and explore where a qualification from ION could take you.

📅 Thursday 9 July
🕕 6pm–8pm
💻 Online – join from anywhere

Book your free place: https://www.ion.ac.uk/online-open-event/online?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social+media+post&utm_campaign=promotions&utm_id=Online+Open+Day+Event

Ready to build a thriving 1:1 clinical practice that truly aligns with your goals? ✨

Join Catherine Jeans live online on 7 August 2026 for a practical, step-by-step course designed for nutritional therapists who want to primarily work in 1:1 clinical practice.

In this interactive training, you'll learn how to:

✔️ Design your dream business in a way that aligns with your goals, financial needs, values and skills
✔️ Understand who your ideal client is
✔️ Explore whether you need to niche
✔️ Identify your unique selling point
✔️ Understand how to sell your products with the mindset of a skilled marketeer
✔️ Discuss your questions during dedicated Q&A sessions

Whether you're just starting out or looking to refine your practice, this course will help you create a clear roadmap for success.

📅 7 August 2026
💻 Live Online
🎤 Presented by Catherine Jeans

Enrol here: https://www.ion.ac.uk/cpd-live-online-event/business_masterclass?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social+media+post&utm_campaign=promotions&utm_id=CPD+Craft+your+dream+practice

When Mehgan Weatherley Waite discovered ION, she knew she had found her calling. The challenge was finding a way to make it happen.

Thanks to a bursary funded by Viridian Nutrition, Mehgan is now studying nutritional therapy while balancing full-time work and pursuing a career she's passionate about.

At ION, we believe that financial barriers shouldn't stand in the way of talent, passion and potential. That's why we're grateful to partners like Viridian, whose support helps aspiring Nutritional Therapists take the next step towards their future.

✨ Thinking of applying for an ION bursary? You could be our next bursary recipient.

Find more at: https://www.ion.ac.uk/bursaries?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=social+media+post&utm_campaign=promotions&utm_id=Viridian+bursary

The Colourful Kitchen Collection is not your average cookbook. Every recipe has been created by ION-trained nutritional therapists and contributors – adapted for every diet and grounded in the science of optimum nutrition.

What makes it so special?

🧪 Carefully tested and edited by Catherine Morgan and Hatty Willmoth
🔄 Customisation options – tweaks and swaps to suit your preferences
🥗 Dietary-friendly – gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free and low-carb options throughout
🌿 Gut-healthy eating – every recipe shows the number of plant ingredients
🥩🌱 Something for everyone – plant-based, carnivore, and everything in between

📖 More than recipes – sections on personalised nutrition, seasonal eating and wellbeing tips
Order your copy and start cooking the ION way 👉https://ow.ly/T1lA50Z9S2m

✨ Thinking about studying nutrition? Now’s the perfect time to take the next step ✨

Enrol by 9 June and save up to £470 on your course fees* for September intake at ION.

🎓 Choose from:

✔️ BSc (Hons) Nutritional Therapy
Train to become a registered Nutritional Therapist with expert-led teaching, practical clinical skills, and evidence-based nutrition education.

💬 “It was so motivating to be surrounded by like-minded people who were equally passionate about health.” – Pippa Groves

✔️ Cert HE Personalised Diet and Health
Perfect for personal interest, career progression, or as a pathway into the full degree programme.

💬 “ION didn’t just give me a qualification; they gave me a new career and a fresh perspective on life.” – Jane Parkinson

Whether you're looking for a career change or want to deepen your nutrition knowledge, this could be your moment.

Book a call with one of our course advisors to find the right path for you 🔗 https://www.ion.ac.uk/speak-to-an-advisor?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic+social&utm_campaign=call+appointment

⏳ Offer ends 9 June

*Terms & Conditions apply.

We are LIVE from The Memoir Club!

Our Open Day has officially begun, and we’re looking forward to a day filled with inspiring talks, expert insights, and conversations about the power of nutrition and wellbeing 💚

Today, we’ll be hearing from Dr Rob Verkerk, ION graduate Valentina Cartago, and David Sogan, an ION student and founder of the Food Rebellion Project.

Our Dean, Heather Rosa, and Paula Werrett, Head of Undergraduate Courses, will explain all about our courses and answer questions.

We’ll also be joined by ambassadors from the charity Public Health Collaboration. There’ll be a book bundle prize draw and delicious lunch at the end! 📚✨

It’s shaping up to be a fantastic day - we can’t wait to share more with you at the end.

What if the symptoms your midlife clients are struggling with (unexplained weight gain, brain fog, poor sleep, mood changes, and rising cardiometabolic risk...) are all connected to one central transition? 🤔

Menopause is not just a hormonal shift. It’s a whole-body, multi-system change that impacts metabolism, the brain, the heart, and the gut in deeply interconnected ways.

This one-day CPD course takes a functional, systems-based approach to menopause, giving practitioners the tools and clinical insight to better understand and support clients through this transition.

You’ll explore the hormonal changes of menopause and their downstream effects, then dive into four key clinical domains:

• Metabolic health: insulin resistance, weight changes, sarcopenia, mitochondrial function
• Cardiometabolic health: lipids, ApoB, blood pressure, endothelial function, cardiovascular risk
• Brain health: mood, cognition, anxiety, and oestrogen–neurotransmitter interactions
• Gut health: estrobolome activity, microbiome shifts, motility, and systemic impacts

Join this live online CPD session with Christine Bailey in the Kitchen (Registered Performance Nutritionist RNutr. BANT), who will be answering your questions throughout the day.

To book your spot click here: https://www.ion.ac.uk/cpd-live-online-event/menopause?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=organic+social&utm_campaign=live+cpd

Sue Evans Nutrition

Has social media changed the way we think about nutrition? 📱

From “what I eat in a day” videos to trending wellness routines, nutrition advice is now everywhere and often delivered in seconds.

While social media has made conversations around nutrition more accessible, it has also created an environment where trends, conflicting opinions, and oversimplified messaging can spread quickly.

Nutrition is rarely one size fits all, which is why evidence informed education and critical thinking matter more than ever.

At ION, we encourage thoughtful conversations around nutrition that go beyond trends and support a deeper understanding of wellbeing and individual needs.

What do you think social media has changed most about the way people approach nutrition? Share your thoughts below ✨

Interested in exploring nutrition education further? Learn more about studying at ION at https://www.ion.ac.uk/nutrition-therapy

🎉 WIN an exclusive Noakes Foundation book bundle when you attend the ION Open Day on 6th June in London! 🎉

This is more than just an event it’s your opportunity to network, gain career inspiration, and explore the future of nutrition & wellness.

Join us for an inspiring day featuring guest speakers including:

🎤 Dr Robert Verkerk PhD, Founder & Scientific Director of the Alliance for Natural Health
🎤 David Sogan, Public Health Collaboration
🎤 ION graduate Valentina Cartago sharing her journey from student to practitioner The Italian Nutritionist

📍 Hosted at the beautiful Memoir Club, this Saturday just minutes from Euston Station.

What’s included:

✨ Inspiring talks & career insights
✨ Networking with like minded individuals
✨ Meet the ION team & explore our courses
✨ Delicious lunch included
✨ Wellness goody bag
✨ Entry into our exclusive prize draw

Spaces are filling quickly, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this exciting and inspiring day.

👉 Secure your place now via the link in our bio!