The Experts
We'd like to make your weight-loss journey as easy as we can. You may meet people in the Closerdiets.com chat room who help you out. But if you need some professional guidance, get in touch and our panel of experts will help. We’re determined to help you crack your weight-loss goal and here are the people to help!
Dr Barbara Wilson
BSc Hons, DPhil
Manager of Nutrition Services
As Manager of Nutrition Services, Dr Barbara Wilson is responsible for creating and administering the nutrition and health components of Closerdiets products and services, and oversees the development and ongoing refinement of all personalised diet and healthy living meal plans.
Barbara studied in Edinburgh and obtained an honours degree in Biological Sciences. As well as studying a broad range of biological and chemical sciences, she carried out research into the health and antioxidant properties of commonly used foods. Barbara then joined the University of Ulster at Coleraine to study for her PhD. As a member of the Folate Research Group at the Northern Ireland Centre for Diet and Health, Barbara carried out research into folate requirements with regard to individuals’ genetic make-up. Barbara is a member of the British Nutrition Society.
Dr Claire Kehoe
BSc Hons, DIS, DPhil
Member Services Manager
Claire studied in the University of Ulster at Coleraine where she received an honours degree in Human Nutrition. As part of her studies, Claire spent a year at the Dunn Clinical Nutrition Centre, where she carried out research in the areas of nutritional epidemiology and the assessment of dietary eating habits.
Claire continued her studies and gained her DPhil at the University of Ulster in conjunction with the Howard Foundation, Cambridge. As part of the Research Staff at the Northern Ireland Centre for Diet and Health, Claire carried out studies into assessing copper status in humans and has several published papers in this area.
In conjunction with her nutrition experience, Claire has worked for several years in Customer Services. As Member Services Manager at Closerdiets, Claire will be able to answer your queries.
Catherine Matthews
BSc Hons
Senior Nutritionist
Catherine graduated from University College Cork with a 1st class honors degree in Nutritional Science.
"I have a special interest in healthy eating and its importance in the diet of everyone from the young to the old. Eating should be a pleasurable experience that optimises your nutritional health. I worked for a well-known scientific information company, which gave me a wide range of nutrition and scientific knowledge.
I also believe your diet determines how good you feel on a physical and emotional level. I will be happy to discuss how you can incorporate healthy eating habits into a busy lifestyle."
Laura McLoughlin
BSc Hons, Msc
Nutritionist
Laura graduated with a BSc Hons in Biological Sciences at University College Dublin before completing her MSc in Human Nutrition at University of Ulster, Coleraine. As part of her studies, Laura carried out research in the area of B-vitamin status and genetic predisposition as risk factors for heart disease. Laura is a member of the British Nutrition Society.
""I believe that portion control and healthy food choices are key to maintaining a long term healthy body weight. Our meal plans do this for you and we hope that you will follow the principles you learn with us for life. As a mother and fitness enthusiast I am here to guide you on your way and am happy to discuss any nutrition, health or customer-related query you may have"."
