A Year in Review with Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel and Octavia Hamilton
In this episode Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel and Octavia Hamilton reflect on 2022 as they share their personal and professional challenges of the last year as well as their achievements, successes and favourite podcast episodes.
About Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel
MB BChir and MA Hons Natural Sciences (Cambridge) MSc Precision Cancer Medicine (Oxford)
FBANT FRSA DipIM DipCHM DipAc PGCert IFMCP DipION RYT200
Precision Health & Integrative Medicine Doctor, Scientist and Educator
Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel is an award-winning Oxbridge-trained integrative medicine doctor, scientist, and educator with over a decade’s experience in integrative healthcare. Dr Fuller-Shavel is a Fellow of the College of Medicine, the British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine (BANT) and the Royal Society of Arts (RSA). Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel was the Co-Chair of BSIO (British Society for Integrative Oncology) over 2021-2023 and now co-chairs the BSIO Education Committee. Dr Fuller-Shavel has obtained three Oxbridge degrees as a part of her scientific and medical training. Alongside this, Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel holds multiple qualifications in nutrition, integrative medicine, functional medicine, health coaching, herbal medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), yoga, mindfulness, and other therapeutic approaches. Dr Fuller-Shavel is a co-author of ‘Integrative Oncology in Breast Cancer Care’ with Dr Penny Kechagioglou, a book for healthcare professionals due to be published in 2024.
Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel is the founder and Director of Synthesis Clinic, an award-winning multidisciplinary practice in the UK, specialising in women’s health and integrative cancer care. Alongside her clinical work, Dr Fuller-Shavel delivers educational programmes, participates in research in integrative medicine and precision health and contributes to scientific journal editorial boards and guideline development panels nationally and internationally. Finally, Dr Fuller-Shavel is the Co-Founder and Director of Oncio CIC, an innovative non-profit aimed at providing high quality app-based resources for people affected by cancer (the Oncio app).
About Octavia Hamilton:
Octavia Hamilton is a musculoskeletal physiotherapist with a keen interest in women’s health and cancer rehabilitation. Utilising a blend of ScarWork, acupuncture, Pilates and breathwork, as well as drawing on a decade’s experience in complex trauma rehabilitation, Octavia works to restore resilience and confidence in her clients.
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