Andrea Pucci is the lead physician at UCL - Hospital (UCLH) Bariatric Centre for Weight Management and Metabolic Surgery and a researcher at the Centre for Obesity Research, UCL. He graduated in Medicine and Surgery from the University of Pisa, Italy, where he also completed his specialisation in endocrinology and a PhD in Neuroscience and Endocrino-metabolic Sciences.

Andrea brings his experience of managing complex obesity cases and tailoring the use of GLP-1 medication to the MyMetabology team. His research interests include predictors of weight-loss surgery outcomes, appetite and satiety hormonal messaging, and the effectiveness GLP-1 medication.

Kate Waller is a highly experienced consultant dietitian leading the Guy’s & St. Thomas’ NHS Trust weight-management team. She brings many years of experience advising patients with higher BMIs, complex medical conditions, and those undergoing bariatric surgery.

Kate holds a master’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from King’s College London, where she also lectures, and is a registered member of the British Dietetic Association.

Kate is known for her compassionate approach, and as part of the Harley Street Weight and Wellness Clinic she provides evidence-based, individualised care that helps clients understand their nutrition and metabolism.

Van Patel is the UK's leading private weight-loss expert for clients who have undergone or are planning bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. She's also an expert at managing "emotional" eating, helping you eat the foods you love and keep the weight off.

With a wealth of experience in both the NHS and private sector, Van has helped thousands of women in the UK and internationally lose weight and keep it off. Van fully believes that it's not what you eat, it's about WHY you eat. Her unique approach with holistic and personalised support delivers stunning results for maintained weight loss time after time.

Namita Barnes began her career as a scientific advisor in the pharmaceutical industry before retraining as a dietitian in 2008. She holds an MSc in Nutrition and completed a postgraduate diploma in Dietetics at King’s College London. Her clinical career has included several years working in cardiology at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust, where she developed a strong foundation in evidence-based dietary care.

Namita now specialises in women’s health, with a particular focus on perimenopause and menopause, endometriosis, polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), fertility, and weight management. She is passionate about supporting clients through the changes they wish to make, empowering them to improve their health and achieve sustainable, long-term goals.

“Tailoring advice to fit a client’s lifestyle and eating patterns is key to making lasting changes,” she says. “For some, it’s about identifying which foods may help alleviate symptoms; for others, it’s a journey of uncovering and addressing the barriers to better health.”

Ellie Foster is a passionate advocate for holistic health and wellbeing, combining her clinical experience with a deep commitment to personalised care. With a background as an experienced NHS clinician and a qualified lifestyle medicine specialist, she empowers individuals to take charge of their health through practical, evidence-based strategies.

Her expertise spans a broad range of areas, including nutrition, physical activity, stress management, and tailored lifestyle interventions. Ellie works collaboratively with clients to create sustainable changes that support long-term wellbeing and improved quality of life.

Jo Hollington is a registered dietitian and has been in the field of obesity for over a decade. She specialises in complex obesity, and is experienced with diet and lifestyle interventions, GLP-1 and bariatric surgical patients. She currently works as a principal dietitian at Guys and St' Thomas' Hospital. 

Jo is experienced in behaviour change techniques including NLP, life-coaching and CBT strategies. This allows her to encourage long- term behaviour change and challenge your existing habits. One of Jo's top skills is translating nutrition information into easy-to-digest information. She believes that sharing up-to-date and reliable nutrition knowledge is the best way to help her clients to make more informed decisions about their own health. Understanding the 'why' behind what you eat allows you to take back the control and achieve realistic health benefits.

Angie Franklin began her career in medical education with a clear purpose: to help communicate the remarkable advances being made in science, technology, and medicine. As the founder of Chameleon Communications International, a science and medical education company, she built an organisation rooted in the power of change.

Under Angie’s leadership, Chameleon focused on communicating medical innovations in the fields of cardiology, cancer, ophthalmology, and many other indications. The company’s work was driven by the belief that facilitating innovation—through clear, impactful communication—can play a vital role in transforming how medicine is practiced. This mission was recognised at the highest level when Chameleon received the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation and International Trade.

Today, Angie is turning her attention to one of healthcare’s most misunderstood and stigmatised challenges: weight and obesity. She is committed to replacing the negative, destructive narratives with evidence-based, compassionate solutions. Her goal is to inspire transformative change—for the body, mind, and spirit.