About Us
›› About Us
Susie Longford, a graduate of the University of Surrey, is a state registered dietitian and nutritionist who specialises in weight management. She is a member of the Health Professions Council and the British Dietetic Association as well as DOM UK (dietitians in obesity management) and its bariatric sub group. She has recently been nominated to the committee of DOM UK.
Susie founded The Diet Practice, the Surrey-based diet and nutrition consultancy in 2007. As a senior partner she provides friendly, non-judgmental advice and guidance on weight and nutritional concerns. She is also involved in the national MEND programme to encourage and support weight loss/management amongst children and works in a number of Surrey schools and companies. She is also trained to deliver the structured type 2 diabetes patient education programme, the X-PERT Programme.
Before training to become a dietitian, Susie was in marketing and market research for 15 years working in major companies and advertising agencies. She has found that these skills make a perfect combination for projects where consumer awareness and marketing knowledge is required, eg. conducting a market review on the positioning of functional foods and providing guidance on possible positionings, testing product or service concepts, working with corporate clients.
›› Research Partner - Lisa Miles SRD
In addition to specific consultancy work with our clients, Lisa is also responsible for maintaining the professional information library of The Diet Practice in support of the entire team. This involves liaison with professional bodies, universities and practicioners in the UK and overseas to ensure that our knowledge is current and our advice leading edge.
Before qualifying at Surrey University, Lisa worked in scientific research. Among the drivers to qualify in dietetics and nutrition were her concerns for her own relatives dietary needs as their health declined, and this practical experience is of considerable value in her current role.
›› Senior Partner - Libby Anton
Libby Anton is a State Registered Dietitian. She graduated from Surrey University with a BSc in Nutrition and Dietetics and her degree course included practical training at the Royal Brompton and Harefield NHS Trust and the Hammermith and Charing Cross Hospitals. She is a member of the Health Professions Council and the British Dietetic Association. Libby now divides her time between NHS work and private practice and has a keen interest in healthy eating, weight management and cardiac health.
Before moving into dietetics, Libby’s early career was in sales and marketing and she has worked in a small agency environment as well as large blue chip organisations. She has first hand experience of some of the issues which influence the diet and lifestyle of employees in a hectic business environment. This experience helped her to develop the communication skills required to translate scientific evidence into clear and practical nutritional advice for both individuals and groups.
›› Associates
The Diet Practice also has a number of associates, all of whom are state registered dietitians or nutritionists and have different areas of expertise. If a project would benefit from their expertise, they would be introduced to you before the start.
In addition The Diet Practice partners with MindBody Solutions to offer a wider range of services to Corporate Health and Wellbeing.
Sharon Jones founded Mindbody Solutions in 2007 to fulfil the needs within organisations to address issues relating to staff health, stress management, absenteeism, attrition and overall wellbeing. She provides wellness screening services, workshops, consultancy on developing targeted physical activity programmes in the workplace and is an inspirational NLP Trainer and performance coach. She has over 15 years experience in the wellness industry.
