Health To Sing About
Let me support your wellness journey to a healthier and happier you using realistic goals, practical skills, and personalised nutrition.
Why 'Health to sing about'?
As a professional singer, I am a “canary in a coal mine”, potentially aware of certain environmental or dietary issues before many non-singers. If I am not healthy, my voice is often affected. I need optimal health to perform at optimal level. This has led me to a passion for nutritional therapy and a holistic approach to health.
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My patient-centred focus examines the interactions of environment, nutrition and lifestyle factors (such as stress, diet and exercise) and their influence on health and illness. This involves critically analyzing and applying the latest nutritional scientific research to your individual needs (Please click here to see the BANT video in for more information on Nutritional Therapy).
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I am passionate about healthy eating that is both practical and tasty!
I am also a keen amateur gardener with several top gardening awards from Hammersmith and Fulham in London, and try to practice what I preach by growing herbs, fruit and vegetables among the flowers.
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My 30 year career as a singer has led me to develop a special interest in vocal health issues and the challenge of an appropriate diet ‘on the road’ for touring musicians. My work as a performer in the entertainment industry has included advertising, television and film work, live musical performances in various venues such as small clubs, large theatres and music festivals as well as vocal coaching. I am keenly aware that many health issues can affect the voice and poor vocal health may sometimes distract the singer from other potential chronic health problems.
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I have supported persons managing chronic conditions such as adrenal issues, allergies, arthritis, alopecia, depression, dermatitis, IBS, insulin resistance, migraine, PCOS, thyroid disease, ulcerative colitis and weight issues by recognising their biochemical individuality with the aim of addressing imbalances and optimising nutritional health and vitality.
About Joan Viskant
Joan is a registered Nutritionist with the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (MBANT) and Registered Nutritional Therapist with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC). She obtained a BSc (Hons) in Nutritional Therapy from the University of Greenwich and a Diploma from BCNH after first achieving diplomas in both Nutrition and Naturopathy from CNM.
Your wellbeing and safety
I am dedicated to maintaining the highest levels of knowledge and competence in nutritional therapy with continuing professional development, and am committed to those values upheld by BANT and the CNHC including those involving the safety and wellbeing of my clients. In this regard, your consultation will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. While I may work in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, I will never recommend nutritional therapy as a replacement for medical guidance and will refer clients to their G.P. or other medical professional if necessary.
I therefore ask you to notify us who is your GP or consultant at the time of booking, and provide permission to liaise with them if needed. ​
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​Children under the age of 16 must have a parent or guardian present at all consultations and a consent agreement form must be signed prior to any consultation.
