Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel - Integrative Medicine doctor, scientist and educator

MB BChir MA Hons (Cantab) IFMCP DipIM PG Cert DipION RYT200

I am an Integrative Medicine Doctor, BANT registered nutritional therapist and nutritionist, herbalist and yoga and mindfulness teacher with over 10 years of experience in holistic healthcare. I have a strong scientific background with two degrees in Natural Sciences and Medicine from the University of Cambridge where I was a Graystone Scholar and received the Henry Roy Dean Prize for Pathology. I draw upon this extensive knowledge and further qualifications, including precision cancer medicine and nutritional genomics studies, every day in clinical practice and my education programmes. As the Director of the award-winning Synthesis Clinic and Co-Chair of the British Society for Integrative Oncology, I am hugely passionate about creating a future where integrative oncology is a key part of standard of care.
Dr Nina Fuller-Shavel Integrative Medicine doctor, scientist and educator

Important information

Please note that this course is suitable for qualified nutrition professionals only (dietitians, nutritionists and nutritional therapists). You must be qualified to provide nutrition advice, registered with a professional body and insured to practice. The course content is delivered via online self-paced pre-recorded lectures with a monthly 90 min live Q&A (recorded). The approximate time commitment is 3-4 hours of lectures a month, 90 min Q&A and approx. 8-18 hours of additional optional reading. The course is assessed through MCQ/short answer questions and a final assessed case study. It is accredited by BANT and provides 30 hours of CPD with NTEC certification for those who pass the case study assignment.

Enrol in a practical course that will support you in clinic

As a practicing clinician, I know that your education needs to not only be thorough and evidence-based but also practical. I bring my knowledge and expertise as an integrative medicine doctor, nutritional therapist, herbalist and yoga teacher to the course, as well as experience from the award-winning Synthesis Clinic. We also offer a mentorship programme following course completion to help get you started with your first integrative cancer support cases.

Course curriculum

  • 1

    Preparing for the course

    • Terms and conditions

    • Course overview

    • Welcome and recommended reading material

    • Live Q&A schedule

    • Preparing for the course getting to know you quiz

    • Facebook Group
  • 2

    Module 1 - epidemiology and biology of cancer and cancer prevention

    • Overview of Module 1

    • Introduction and cancer epidemiology in the UK

    • Reducing cancer risk with nutrition and lifestyle interventions

    • Cancer screening and hereditary cancer syndromes

    • Cancer theories and hallmarks

    • Module 1 survey - must be completed

    • Module 1 quiz
  • 3

    Module 2 - medical treatment of cancer, side effects and supportive strategies

    • Overview of Module 2

    • Overview of cancer treatment

    • Troubleshooting common problems during treatment

    • Cancer and menopause support

    • Prehabilitation and surgery (perioperative) support

    • Radiotherapy & hormone treatment support

    • Bonus information - reviewing interactions

    • Targeted therapies and immunotherapy in cancer treatment

    • Module 2 quiz

    • Module 2 survey - must be completed
  • 4

    Module 3 - Systems Approach to Cancer Part 1

    • Introduction and learning outcomes

    • Introduction to Systems Approach to Cancer

    • Resources

    • Mental/emotional/spiritual health & biorhythms

    • Microbiomes, GI function and cancer

    • Immune function and cancer

    • Effective and balanced detoxification

    • Module 3 quiz

    • Module 3 survey
  • 5

    Module 4 - Systems Approach to Cancer Part 2

    • Introduction and learning outcomes

    • Circulation and tissue architecture (invasion, angiogenesis and metastasis)

    • Role of hormones and hormone modulation in cancer

    • Metabolic and mitochondrial health

    • Cancer metabolism and special diets (part of Metabolic and mitochondrial health lesson)

    • Methylation and genomic stability

    • Bonus material from the Hormone GATeway course

    • Assignment Paperwork

    • Module 4 survey
  • 6

    Case Study Assignment

    • Systems Approach to Cancer case study submission
  • 7

    Module 5 - Developing your practice and case study assignment

    • Introduction and learning outcomes

    • Working with metastatic cancer & clinical trials

    • Supporting recovery and building resilience post-treatment

    • Case study example
  • 8

    Module 6 - Integrative management of cancer, multidisciplinary working and case studies

    • Overview of Module 6

    • Integrated care teams

    • Month 5-6 evaluation (combined)

    • Yoga for cancer

    • TNBC recovery support (Genova webinar)

    • PubMed training

    • Important - please complete course evaluation