“My mission is to improve the quality of life of my clients by providing them with scientifically-based information about nutrition, health, and eating behavior, as well as supporting them on their journey toward making informed decisions to adjust their diet and lifestyle.
Child nutrition is my primary area of interest. However, I remain an adult working with adults, and the key principle in my work is partnership with the client, without pressure or intimidation.”
Education
Nutrition and Food Technologies:
● Advanced Training Diploma in “Nutrition Science,” 2020
● Online Course “Introduction to Food and Health,” Stanford University (USA), 2020
● Courses “General Nutrition Science” and “Nutrition and Adaptive Diets,” Body Coach Center for Evidence-Based Nutrition, 2021
● Advanced Training Diploma in “Basics of Food Technologies,” INOMR, 2021
● Online Course “Understanding Obesity,” The University of Edinburgh (Scotland), 2023
● “Food Chemistry” Course by Olga Kosnikova, 2021
● Course “Food Hygiene and Safety,” Body Coach Center for Evidence-Based Nutrition, 2021
● Online Course “Molecular Gastronomy,” Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University, 2024
● Course “Food as a Cultural Code Among Different Peoples of the World,” Lomonosov Moscow State University, 2022
Child Nutrition
● Course for Nutritionists and Physicians “Child Nutrition and Eating Behavior,” Mary’s Academy by Maria Kardakova, 2020
● Online Course “Child Nutrition and Cooking,” Stanford University (USA), 2020
● Course “Adolescent Nutrition and Anemia” (Adolescent Nutrition and Anaemia Course), Nutrition International (Canada), 2024
● Higher Education Diploma in “Psychologist, Psychology Educator,” Russian State University for the Humanities, 1999-2005
● Seminar by Marsha Herrin on “Eating Disorders in Adolescents,” Moscow Institute of Psychoanalysis, 2021
● “Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for Eating Disorders” by Nikita Chernov, LifePractic, 2024
● Certificate in Emotional Intelligence Studies, MISiS, 2020
● Two-Year Program by Gordon Neufeld on Parenting and Child Development within the Attachment Theory Framework, Gordon Neufeld Institute (Canada), 2015-2020
● Course on Building a Healthy Family Hierarchy “Discipline Without Relationship Disruption,” Gordon Neufeld Institute (Canada), 2021
Psychology and Eating Disorders:
● Courses for Consultants “Practice in Nutrition Counseling” and “Nutrition Consulting Practice,” Arruba Training Center by “Nutritionists of Russia,” 2021-2022
● Seminar “Food Diary: Analysis and Adjustment,” Fitness Professionals Association (FPA), 2021
● Online Course “Health Behavior Change: From Evidence to Action,” Yale University (USA), 2023
● Seminar “Eating Habits and Individual Approaches to Behavioral Changes,” Mary’s Academy by Maria Kardakova, 2020
● Mini-Course “Consultation Techniques” by Anna Kamitova for Nutrition Professionals, 2022
● Online Course “Rebuilding Our Relationship with Food,” Stanford University (USA), 2024
Additional Courses:
● Online Course “Nutrition and Lifestyle in Pregnancy,” Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München (Germany), 2023
● Course on Natural Infant Feeding Based on WHO Materials, Mama-City Family Support Center, 2020
● Education and consulting experience in breastfeeding (“Mama-City,” “New Level,” WHO Course), 2014-2017
Svetlana continuously upgrades her qualifications through additional courses and seminars in nutrition and health in both Russian and English, including institutions like Sechenov Institute, ReForma, NSL Nutrition League, Nutritionists of Russia Association, British Nutrition Specialists Association MyNutriWeb, and the Scientific Society for Human Microbiome Studies.
Qualifications and Experience:
● Nutritionist at Silk Medical Clinic (Tbilisi)
● Nutrition Science Educator at the International Institute of Professional Education (MIPO) and at the NSL Nutrition League Evidence-Based Nutritionists Club
● Child Nutritionist and creator of children’s board games “Healthy Lifestyle as a Game” (finalist of the Green Awards 2020)
● Author of popular science articles and columnist on nutrition for the educational project “Tsekh”
● Member of the “Nutritionists of Russia” Association (professional community of evidence-based nutritionists): facilitator of round tables and editorial team member
