Here for Health

Emma is a qualified Health and Wellbeing Physiologist and was part of the initial team who set up and developed the Here for Health Centre in 2014.

She has a wealth of experience in supporting individuals to self-manage their health and wellbeing.

When it comes to healthy lifestyles Emma is passionate about listening to what matters to people and supporting individuals to make the choices that are right for them.

Christine has a background (BSc + MSc) in Clinical Exercise Physiology and previously worked in the OUH cardiac rehabilitation team.

She completed her Public Health Practitioner Registration in 2020 and is passionate about reducing health inequalities and empowering people to feel confident to make lifestyle changes to improve and support their health and wellbeing.

She also has interest in behaviour change strategies and the benefits of utilising these skills to optimise patient interactions.

Natasha has a background in sexual health and education.

She completed an MSc in Health Promotion Sciences at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine in 2004 and since then has worked as a Sexual Health Advisor and Educator delivering health interventions to diverse populations in the UK and abroad.

She is passionate about building supportive relationships and environments that promote health for all; particularly those who experience barriers to healthful options.

Catherine has completed an MSc in Applied Human Nutrition. This wide-ranging course highlights the impact that lifestyle habits and environment, as well as nutrition and food choices, can have on personal and public health.

Catherine is fascinated by the effects that planning and the built environment can have on people's everyday decisions around travel and leisure activities. She is committed to enabling people to make conscious choices and decisions, thereby finding their way to become better versions of themselves.

Rebekah has completed an MSc in Human Nutrition with specialisation in Public Health from the University of Glasgow.

She has an interest in research and likes to explore evidence-based data and practices to ensure she provides effective care. Her ambition is to champion the people she works with so that they can sustain a healthy lifestyle.

Amanda graduated with a first class BSc Nutrition degree from Oxford Brookes University in 2021. The course focused on evidence-based learning, and how to practically apply topics such as sport and exercise nutrition, behaviour change strategies, sustainable weight management and healthy eating at different stages of life.

Amanda is a Registered Associate Nutritionist (ANutr) with the Association for Nutrition.

Amanda is passionate about supporting people to access healthy and enjoyable lifestyle opportunities that work best for them.

Jon has been working at OUH since 2013 and has a background in data analysis and reporting, as well as team management.

In his current role, he is responsible for helping to take forward and monitor the Trust's smoke free agenda.

Gideon is a Public Health Practitioner, with experience working in both community and hospital settings. He completed an MSc in Public Health and Health Promotion at Swansea University.

He is interested in identifying and reducing health inequalities through evidence-based interventions to improve the wellbeing of disadvantaged smokers.

Jonelle has worked for Oxford University Hospitals since 2019 as a Receptionist and Administrator in Clinic Prep.

In January 2023 Jonelle transferred to the Here for Health team and has brought valuable patient-facing experience and administration skills to her role.