Claire Fulthorpe

Claire Fulthorpe

Lead Dietitian

Favourite activity:

Cooking and walking the dog

Favourite fruit/vegetable:

Mango/Mushrooms

I studied BSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Cardiff Met (UWIC when I attended), I qualified as a Dietitian in 2007 and joined Cardiff and Vale UHB Nutrition and Dietetic team. I have a range of experience of supporting different communities in Cardiff and have specialised in Early Years nutrition since 2014 when I joined the Public Health Dietitians team. Looking after my 2 children and my dog keep me busy at home.

I am passionate about good nutrition for young children and love supporting families to help achieve this. The NYLO sessions are fun for the whole family and provide lots practical tips to try at home.

Saida Rehman

Saida Rehman

Public Health Dietitian

Favourite activity:

Yoga

Favourite fruit/vegetable:

Watermelon / Bell Peppers

I received my postgraduate diploma in Dietetics in 2001. Since then I have worked across different settings in Dietetics across Cardiff and the Vale. I joined the Public Health Dietetic Team in 2022 working within the Early Years Team.

I enjoy working with families helping them to make small changes as part of fun interactive programme to achieve a healthy diet.

El de Kretser Armstrong

El de Kretser Armstrong

Public Health Dietitian

Favourite activity:

Cycling and climbing

Favourite fruit/vegetable:

Satsuma/Aubergine

I’m from Cardiff, I studied BSc Clinical Nutrition at Plymouth University in 2018 before working as a paediatric dietetic support worker in Wales. I became a Public Health Dietitian in 2024 after completing my Postgraduate Diploma in Dietetics at Cardiff Metropolitan University. I deliver Get Cooking courses for adults in the community to develop their cooking skills and confidence in the kitchen for them to enjoy themselves and/or to share with their families. 

I love that sense of community you can get from group education sessions for all age groups-I believe sharing our experiences and peer support is so beneficial for everyone involved because of the sense of community it brings, and is essential to building healthy, sustainable habits.   As a neurodiverse member of the team, I also love the messy play activities!

Ewa Zmysłowska-Rokicka

Ewa Zmysłowska-Rokicka

Public Health Dietitian

Favourite activity:

hiking and travelling

Favourite fruit/vegetable:

fig / carrot

I studied BSc Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Cardiff Met and qualified as a dietitian in 2024. Shortly after, I joined the Public Health Dietetics team bringing along lifetime interest in food and nutrition and healthy lifestyle, unique personality as well as varied skills acquired in life and my past careers. Having worked as a teacher, administrative officer and Public Service interpreter, I enjoyed working with people of different ages and backgrounds, and supporting their needs and/ or development. I strongly believe balanced diet an healthy lifestyle have huge impact on long-term health and wellbeing, and highly contribute to disease prevention. 

I enjoy sharing my knowledge and expertise about nutrition and balanced diet with families in community in a relaxed atmosphere. I am privileged to support parents/carers of young children in improving their families’ lifestyles and building healthy relationship with food.

Rhiannon Dunlop

Rhiannon Dunlop

Public Health Dietitian

Favourite activity:

Walking adventures and discovering new places

Favourite fruit/vegetable:

Banana/Carrot

I studied BSc Nutrition and Dietetics at Robert Gordon University and qualified as a dietitian in 2019.    I had travelled to Samoa to deliver Public Health Nutrition projects with families and school aged children before choosing Cardiff and Vale as my home.   I have been supporting early years settings with healthy eating since 2020 as part of the Public Health Dietetics team and delivering Nutrition Skills for Life projects.  I’m passionate about helping others to make an informed choice around their health.

I love working with our friendly, caring team every day, supporting families feel empowered to make small sustainable changes that will support children to have a healthy balanced diet.

Ela Vaida

Ela Vaida

Dietetic Assistant Practitioner

Favourite activity:

Walking

Favourite fruit/vegetable:

Brocolli

I studied Nutrition and Weight Management Level 3 and I enjoyed working in the community and offering nutrition related information to parents.

I am passionate about working with families, support them to make healthier choices and introduce children to a variety of foods which would benefit their long term wellbeing.

Sian Ponting

Sian Ponting

Dietetic Assistant Practitioner

Favourite activity:

Cooking and going to the Theatre

Favourite fruit/vegetable:

Strawberry/Sweet Potato

I have had the privilege of working in a Cardiff primary school for several years as a teaching assistant, supporting children and their families.  During the summer holidays I supported the school by coordinating the Food and Fun programme and delivering the nutrition programme after gaining my Nutrition Skills for Life Level 2 qualification.  I have also delivered the Get Cooking programme within the community where I have been able to share my passion for food and nutrition. I take great pride in being part of such an invested and nurturing team who strive for the best outcomes for the families we engage with.

I enjoy working with families from diverse communities and working closely with them in order to make positive, lifelong changes. Being able to do this in such a relaxed yet informative way makes delivery fun and interactive. 

Kehinde Adesanya

Kehinde Adesanya

Dietetic Assistant Practitioner

Favourite activity:

Knitting, crocheting and dancing

Favourite fruit/vegetable:

Avocado/ Lagos spinach

I studied BSc in Human Physiology at Olabisi Onabanjo University and subsequently obtained a Master’s degree in Public Health from the University of South Wales in 2023.  Delivering nutrition intervention programmes has been the core of my experience. I have implemented programmes across three Local Government Areas in Lagos, Nigeria in which I worked closely with families of malnourished children (0-5 years) and older adults living with diabetes. I am passionate about improving population health through primary prevention measures and early intervention.

Working with a varied team of professionals is one of the aspects I love most about being a part of the NYLO programme. Professionals from various backgrounds bring their uniqueness, fostering a collaborative work environment. It also brings me great satisfaction to know that my work directly improves the health and wellbeing of young children and their families. Observing the positive outcomes of our work on the community is quite rewarding.

Sarah Jacques

Sarah Jacques

Dietetic Assistant Practitioner

Favourite activity:

Touch rugby and growing fruit and vegetables

Favourite fruit/vegetable:

cherries / parsnip

I studied Nutrition and Dietetics at Cardiff Met as a postgraduate. Prior to working in public health, I was involved in a number of therapeutic gardening projects. I love the sense of community that develops through gardening and seeing people’s confidence grow over time.

I am excited to work as part of the NYLO team, everyone is really friendly and professional. I am looking forward to working with families and supporting them to build their confidence with healthy eating.

George Hatch

George Hatch

Dietetic Support Worker

Favourite activity:

Tennis

Favourite fruit/vegetable:

Peach/Sweetcorn

I grew up in the Reading area and moved to Bournemouth to study my BSc in Nutrition, I worked as a gym trainer alongside roles in the NHS as a fitness instructor before starting my Masters degree in Dietetics September 2023 and am now here! I enjoy cooking, being active and most of all eating! I support Get cooking and NYLO groups to help parents to greater understand the impact of nutrition on the health and wellbeing of their little ones.

I love the sense of community surrounding the program, people from all walks of life coming together with a shared purpose: to do the best for their children. This collaborative way of working with groups,  often parents driving the conversation, really allows for us to tailor sessions to the specific group dynamic. And snack time is the best!