Mentoring
Practitioner mentoring and clinical supervision
The Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition is dedicated to fostering practitioner development and progression throughout your professional career. The best practitioners, clinicians, and coaches all have personal mentors, even when well established in their careers. Imagine an elite athlete at the peak of their career “going it alone” – just like athletes need support, professionals without mentors may struggle to maintain optimal performance.
Throughout your career, different types of mentors may be needed. For example, if you are a sports nutritionist, or a practitioner wishing to specialise in this area, another sports nutritionist might be helpful. Additionally, seeking mentors trained in functional or integrative nutrition, exercise science, or psychology can be highly beneficial. Likewise, a business coach or mentor is invaluable since even the most skilled practitioners can become less effective if their business operations are inefficient.
Our mentorship programme offers a diverse range of professionals with unique qualifications and experiences to support your growth. Below is a list of our mentors, each with a description of their qualifications, experiences, and the services offered.
Ian Craig
MSc DipCNE INLPTA FBANT
Nutritional Therapist and Exercise Physiologist
Ian was initially trained in exercise physiology and strength and conditioning, which he applied in a 1-on-1 setting with personal training and coaching clients, ranging from recreational participants to elite athletes. Since retraining in nutritional therapy in the early 2000s, he has devoted much of his focus into developing the concept of integrative sport and exercise nutrition, meaning a dual role in education and clinical practice.
Having been a middle-distance runner, and competing in cycling and triathlon events, Ian works more with endurance athletes, recreational through to elite, although he has supported most sports groups over time. He also has extensive experience with chronic health cases, including gut dysfunction, autoimmunity and chronic fatigue, often within a sport and exercise context. His clinical supervision experience includes supporting students of nutrition, nutritional therapy and sports nutrition with their case study clients, and providing clinical and business mentoring to established health and exercise practitioners.
Types of client cases commonly worked with:
- Recreationally active individuals, often participating in endurance events
- Gastrointestinal health
- Adrenal and chronic fatigue
- Musculoskeletal and injury support
- Energy and mitochondrial health
- Elite athletes with high performance goals
- Autoimmune challenges
- Overtraining syndrome
- Neuroendocrine balancing
- Exercise recovery and anti-inflammation
Simone do Carmo
MSci SENr CISNCert ISAK-1
Sport & Exercise Nutritionist and Exercise Physiologist
Since completing a five-year MSci degree, where she studied the complexities of human physiology and nutrition in sports labs, Simone has developed a true passion for her work as a registered sport and exercise nutritionist, personal trainer, writer and course coordinator at the Centre for Integrative Sports Nutrition. She works with a range of athletes, from recreational to competitive, focusing on improving health-based performance through a food-first, personalised and evidence-based approach.
With a background as both a sprinter and powerlifter, Simone’s client base and educational expertise cater to strength- and power-based athletes, as well as individuals across the lifespan who aim to maintain or gain skeletal muscle. She holds a particular interest in plant-based nutrition, Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs), and menstrual cycle tracking – tailoring nutrition and training to align with an individual’s unique experiences around their cycle.
Simone offers comprehensive support to practitioners working with clients, providing mentoring and guidance in skill enhancement areas, such as dietary analysis and anthropometric assessments. Additionally, she assists with career planning and writing/editing support, ensuring professionals have the tools they need to succeed.
Types of client cases commonly worked with:
- Recreational athletes (e.g. gym-goers)
- Strength- and power-based athletes (e.g. powerlifters, Olympic weightlifters, resistance-trained individuals, sprinters, jumpers, gymnasts, etc.)
- Nutrition for skeletal muscle hypertrophy
- Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs)
- Competitive athletes (e.g. club-based or national-level athletes)
- Team sport athletes (rugby, football, netball, hockey, basketball, etc.)
- Plant-based nutrition (vegan, vegetarian, or minimal meat-based diets)
- Menstrual tracking
Rachel Jesson
B.Phys.Ed M.Phil - Health Coach and Certified Natural Food Chef
Rachel originally trained in physical education and sports science and psychology, which she applied into personal training work and to her own athletic career as a national South African triathlete. She has always had a contagious and passionate enthusiasm for sport, nourishing foods and optimal health, and since training as a certified natural plant-based chef, became a senior teacher at the School of Natural Cookery. She currently consults, coaches and lectures to groups and individuals on nutrient density, enhancing nutrient bioavailability and natural sports cookery.
Rachel is also a certified health coach, supporting clients 1-on-1 with a transformational journey, unlocking their potential and creating positive behaviour changes. Health coaching helps people to access what they already know, but may not realise they know: it’s about asking the right questions and allowing the client to find their own unique solutions. Her guidance with nutritional interventions and practical, food-focussed approaches has supported many under-nourished athletes. She has a remarkable way of helping individuals to improve their relationship with food plus associated mindfulness around food and their whole body.
Types of client cases commonly worked with:
- Recreational and elite endurance athletes
- Relationship with food, mindfulness and self-compassion
- Preparation of more plant-based meals
- Hormonal health and menopausal stages
- Gym, Crossfit, and Hyrox athletes
- Body composition improvements via nutrition and lifestyle changes
- Supportive sleep strategies
- Nurturing positive behaviour changes for mental and physical health
Zunaid Timm
BTech I.T. & Google Partner Boostrap & Scrum
With over 25 years in the business and digital arena, Zunaid brings a powerful blend of technical expertise and strategic insight to digital business advisory. As a certified Google Partner with extensive experience in Full-Stack Development, Scrum, Digital Marketing and Strategy, he specialises in helping entrepreneurs turn ideas into scalable, revenue-generating ventures. He has spearheaded the growth of multiple start-ups into seven-figure businesses, empowering founders with the clarity, strategy, and execution needed to succeed.
Types of client cases commonly worked with:
- Clients who want to leverage digital platforms for their business
- Entrepeneurs and SME's who need to navigate the digital highway
- Interpreting Analytics and Growth Paths
- Digital Strategy (Implementation & Deployment)
- UX Upgrades for customer journey
- Lead Generation by PPC
- Organic Traffic Generation - SEO
Mentoring testimonials
Bookings
1-on-1 sessions with your mentor cost £125 per hour
Group session mentoring (4 individuals per session) cost £35 per hour (with a 4-week commitment)
Discounts are available to CISN alumni
