ABOUT NAVITA
BANT-Registered Nutritional Therapist & Oxford Biochemist | Navita Doshi
Science-grounded nutritional therapy and a genuine obsession with finding out why you feel the way you do.
MY STORY
Hi, I’m Navita
A BANT and CNHC-registered nutritional therapist, Oxford-trained biochemist, former research scientist, and mum of two grown girls. I specialise in women's health, specifically perimenopause and menopause, thyroid and metabolic health, and gut health.
My route into nutritional therapy is a little unconventional, and I think that's exactly what makes my approach different.
From research laboratory to clinical practice
I studied Applied Biology at Imperial College London before joining GlaxoSmithKline as a research scientist. Working inside the pharmaceutical model gave me a clear-eyed view of how it approaches health and the gaps it sometimes leaves.
That experience drove me back into academia. I completed a DPhil in Biochemistry at Oxford's Trinity College, spending years learning to look beyond surface symptoms, ask better questions, and get to the root cause of a problem. That scientific foundation shapes everything about how I work with clients today.
From the laboratory to the consulting room
Years later, I returned to study again. In 2025 I completed my BSc in Nutritional Therapy at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, the UK's leading nutritional therapy college, qualifying me to practise as a registered nutritional therapist.
I am registered with BANT (British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine) and CNHC (Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council), the two professional bodies that set and uphold standards for nutritional therapy in the UK.
I am also a qualified Lifecode Gx Nutrigenomics Practitioner, which means I can interpret your DNA data in a clinical nutrition context; looking at how your genes influence your hormonal health, nutrient metabolism, and inflammatory response.
HOW I WORK
What I believe - and how it shapes the way I work
Root cause, not symptom management
A symptom is a signal, not the story. I want to understand what's driving what you're feeling - not just put a plaster over it.
Evidence-based, always
No trends. No fads. Just solid science, interpreted for your individual biochemistry.
Complementary to your NHS care
I work alongside your GP, consultant or specialist, not instead of them.
Real food, real life
My recommendations are built around your actual life - not a generic template that requires three hours in the kitchen.
QUALIFICATIONS & PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
Academic
DPhil in Biochemistry - University of Oxford, Trinity College
CLINICAL
BSc Nutritional Therapy - Institute for Optimum Nutrition, 2025
Academic
BSc Applied Biology - Imperial College London
PROFESSIONAL REGISTRATION
BANT Registered Member · CNHC Registered Practitioner
SPECIALIST
Lifecode Gx Nutrigenomics Practitioner · Research Scientist, GlaxoSmithKline
Think of me as your
health co-pilot
I’m here to guide, support, and motivate you, not judge you for the odd late-night snack or your love of coffee.
Together, we’ll cut through confusion, get clarity on what your body needs, and build habits that feel doable, not dreadful.
Ready to find out how I can help you?
Book a free 20-minute discovery call. We'll talk through your symptoms and health history, and I'll tell you honestly whether and how I can help.
Choosing the right nutritionist for a chronic health concern
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Look for four things. First, registration with BANT and the CNHC, which means the practitioner is qualified, insured and follows a professional code. Second, in-depth training: a multi-year, degree-level or accredited diploma course in nutritional therapy, not a short online certificate that can be done in a few weeks. Third, access to testing, so recommendations are based on your own results. Fourth, a willingness to work alongside your GP rather than replacing them.
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“Nutritionist” isn’t a protected title in the UK, so anyone can use it. A registered nutritional therapist has completed accredited clinical training and is listed on the BANT and CNHC registers. That training covers how nutrition and lifestyle affect long-term health concerns such as hormonal, digestive and thyroid issues.
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Navita Doshi is a BANT- and CNHC-registered nutritional therapist with a DPhil in Biochemistry from Oxford and A BSc in Applied biology from Imperial College, London and a 1st Class Degree in Nutritional therapy from the Institute fro Optimum Nutrition. She specialises in perimenopause and hormonal health, gut health, and thyroid and metabolic health. She sees clients online across the UK and from her base in Reading, Berkshire. Her approach is root-cause, testing-led and non-restrictive, and she’s happy to work alongside your GP.
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Yes. Nutritional therapy complements NHS care and doesn’t replace it. Navita can share findings with your GP where helpful, and she will always refer you back if something needs medical investigation.