The Healthier Life was founded to bring together doctors, scientists and health professionals from across the whole spectrum of modern disciplines. We believe that alternative and mainstream medicine both have tremendous value.
True health breakthroughs are only achieved when experts of all viewpoints work together. This is reflected in the diversity of The Healthier Life team. Together, we aim to provide you with definitive solutions to all of your health concerns…
Dr Ray Fauré (ND, DO, D.Hom, DD, Ph.D, Psy.D, D.Sc.)
Registered and practising homeopath, naturopath and osteopath in SA, and qualified psychologist specialising in mind-body medicine.
Marcus Webb, BSc(Hons) Ost Med, DO, ND, MRN, PGCert (Osteoporosis), MIBiol, CBiolA
Qualified naturopath and osteopath with over 20 years experience in the field of complementary medicine. Marcus is a Member of the General Osteopathic Council, General Council and Register of Naturopaths, British Medical Acupuncture Society, Chartered member of Institute of Biology, and Fellow of the Royal Society of Medicine. He has written numerous health books including The Herbal Companion, The Herbal Bible and Healing Touch.
Connie Meyer (MCPP MNIMH Medical Herbalist Dip.Phyt.UK)
In private practice as a Medical Herbalist in SA and runs a training clinic for students. Specialises in auto-immune diseases and women’s health issues. Co-author of The Illustrated Book of Herbs.
Dr Marios Kyriazis (MD, MSc, MIBiol, CBiol, DGM)
One of the UK’s leading anti-ageing experts. Dr Kyriazis works in private practice and has postgraduate qualifications in the science of ageing from the University of London and the Royal College of Physicians. He is using both conventional and complementary therapies.
Martin Hum (PhD, DHD)
Registered Nutritional Therapist in the UK who uses natural foods and nutritional supplements to treat digestive problems and chronic illnesses.
Nigel Summerley (LLSCH)
Health writer and qualified homeopath.
Paula Bartimeus (DHD)
A trained nutritional therapist and health writer, who has worked in the field of nutrition for over two decades. For eight years she was editor of Optimum Nutrition magazine published by the Institute for Optimum Nutrition and now works as a freelance writer and editor, specialising in natural foods, wholefood cookery and nutraceuticals.
Dr Michael Perring (MB BChir FCP(SA) DPM UKCP Registered Psychotherapist)
General Practitioner with a special interest in nutrition, sexual medicine and healthy ageing. He is currently Medical Director of the Optimal Health of Harley Street clinic and is co-author of Get Fit Feel Fantastic.
Robin Shepherd (DO)
Qualified osteopath and expert in pain-relief therapy. Since graduating from The British School of Osteopathy in 1990 he has taught at post-and undergraduate levels to both osteopaths and medics, whilst also running a busy private practice in Surrey. He specialises in a treatment called Intra Muscular Stimulation for chronic pain relief. Currently sits on the board of the General Osteopathic Council, their Investigating and Communication committees and is chairman of the International Affairs Committee.
Dr Allan Spreen (MD)
US physician baseed in Phoenix, Arizona who advocates the use of both conventional and complementary therapies. Alternative medicine advisor for the HSI daily e-alerts and for the Discovery Channel.
Chanchal Cabrera (MNIMH, AHG)
Medical herbalist, clinical aromatherapist and nutritional counsellor in Vancouver, BC, Canada. Publishes widely in professional journals and lectures internationally on medical herbalism.
Christina D. Howard (MA, MPhil, FRSM, MBANT, VIA, RWNTR)
Has 15 years of first class expertise in the field of clinical nutrition and functional medicine. Her areas of expertise include prostate cancer, diseases of the urinary and the reproductive tract, cardiovascular problems and leukaemia. Cristina has written and lectured extensively on a wide range of health matters and she is a regular contributor to various nutritional and medical journals.
Michael van Straten (DO, ND, DipAc.)
Qualified Osteopath, Naturopath and Acupuncturist, with a special interest in nutritional therapy, women’s problems, hypertension, heart disease and ME. He has written 40 books including the international bestseller Super Juice and Super Herbs. He also appears regularly on television and has his own Saturday evening radio show on London’s LBC.
