Nutritional therapists Job Descriptions

Nutritional therapists help people to improve and maintain their health through diet and nutrition. They use their knowledge of food and nutrition to give advice on diet, which may encourage the body’s natural healing process.
As a nutritional therapist, your work would start with a consultation with your clients. This would involve:
· taking a detailed medical history, taking into account moods, stress, digestion, diet, exercise and family history
· conducting diagnostic tests, using hair samples and allergy testing
· Encouraging clients to understand the link between diet and their own future health.

Key Skills
· empathy with your patients
· sensitivity to the needs of your clients
· a genuine desire to help people
· the ability to understand scientific and nutritional concepts and information
· the ability to communicate complex information and treatment plans
· good listening and negotiation skills
· a logical approach to problem solving
· the ability to keep an emotional distance from clients
· an understanding of when to refer a patient to a conventional medical practitioner.