Testimonials
I’m pleased to share praise from Schools, Businesses and Private Clients.
“Polly visited Boundary Oak and delivered two wonderful age appropriate presentations to our pupils with a great level of enthusiasm, energy, humour and knowledge of nutrition and healthy eating. She is well researched and very current, and I would not hesitate to recommend her. The pupils (around 300 in total, years 7 to 11) clearly enjoyed the sessions... not just the nibbles and healthy snacks Polly provided, but also the chance to raise a hand and share their experiences, ask questions and deepen their appreciation of the importance of healthy eating, clearly a subject Polly cares passionately about.”
Aaron Stewart, QV Education
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“Polly delivered an excellent talk to our Year 7s and 8s on eating well for revision and exams, that focused on fuelling the body and brain. It was pitched at exactly the right level with great feedback given by pupils following the session. Polly has a warm, friendly, and approachable manner and her talks are informative, relevant, and engaging.”
Testimonial by Amanda Whybro, Assistant Head of Pupil Wellbeing at Guildford High School
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“My son, who is a typical 15 year old, attended Polly’s presentation on food and nutrition. We have been out several times food shopping together since and he has asked me to substitute lots of different foods for healthy alternatives. He was able to tell me why I should be choosing alternatives and how it would benefit the family’s health. Not only did he find the presentation interesting, he has remembered a lot of the content. I am delighted by this and only wish his twin sister had been able to attend!”
Year 10 Parent at Reigate Grammar School
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“Polly’s presentations to our students have been extremely well received. She has a brilliant connection with teenagers and speaks to them about nutrition in an honest and informative way. It is very reassuring that she doesn’t label foods as ‘bad’ or ‘good’ but focuses on how a balanced diet supports their health and wellbeing.”
Sarah Arthur, Deputy Head Teacher at Reigate Grammar School
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“My son attended a Sound Eating workshop and returned to me inspired, excited and informed to make better food choices. He enjoyed gaining simple and practical tips on how to choose the right food to enable him to thrive physically and mentally. Polly’s creative, motivating and approachable presenting style has gifted my son with a real endeavour to enjoy all food – even the treats – in a balanced way. I’ve no doubt that attending a Sound Eating workshop is an essential arrow in any adolescent’s quiver, allowing them to use nutrition to help them navigate the perils of a challenging world.”
Year 8 Parent at Reigate Grammar School
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“Polly was terrific to work with. She was passionate, knowledgeable and engaging with the pupils in this most important of topics. Having the latest guidance communicated in such a professional and accessible manner was perfect for our year 9 pupils. Enabling them to understand how to make the right food choices to assist with their performance at school and mental wellbeing is an invaluable tool for life. Thank you.”
Adam Williams, Headmaster of Lord Wandsworth College
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“Polly has that rare combination of knowledge, passion, sensitivity, and good old fashioned common sense! Her knowledge on healthy nutrition is exceptional, however her advice is very person centered and realistic; and she knows how to promote the enjoyment of healthy eating. As a psychiatrist working with adolescents with eating disorders, I am acutely aware of how much misinformation our youngsters are exposed to - often in that very vulnerable time between 11-14 years, where children are trying to form their identity and are desperate to fit in. This often leads to really unhealthy eating habits, with significant mental and physical health consequences. As a mum of 3 girls, Polly is very aware of the pressures adolescents face and she has a wonderfully warm and engaging approach. I would highly recommend her as someone to promote nutritional awareness in schools and debunk some of the food myths that we are bombarded with on a daily basis. In fact - I think Polly's advice should be part of the secondary school curriculum!”
Helena du Toit, Consultant Psychiatrist Adolescent Eating Disorders Unit at Elysium Healthcare
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“I highly recommend Polly as both a speaker & facilitator as well as in her 1-1 role as a nutritionist. Polly worked with me to help introduce subtle changes to my diet and to the eating habits of my family. It has made a huge difference! Thank you Polly.”
Rachel Halsall, Executive Coach, Facilitator & Public Speaker
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“Polly's enthusiasm and passion for nutrition and the benefits of nutritional health are infectious. As a mum of 3 growing girls, she is relatable, realistic and sensitive with her advice. She is a font of knowledge when it comes to getting the right balance and I love her ‘food is our friend’ approach. I would recommend Polly without hesitation for anyone wanting advice on nutritional health for themselves or their families.”
Sharna Hunt
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“Polly worked with me for a year through the pandemic. The dietary advice and the approach of making it a lifestyle change as opposed to a diet was invaluable. Polly made sure she gave me plenty of options to make life interesting but at the same time helping me maintain my health. I could not speak highly enough of her professional, patient and ultimately successful approach to nutrition. I haven’t felt as healthy as I did when working with Polly for the past 20 years. Thank you!”
Simon Stibbons, Partner at FRP Advisory
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What students have to say...
“It's tricky to talk about food with a bunch of teenage girls, so it was nice to feel like everyone was comfortable.”
Pupils at Bradfield College
“Polly was a very engaging talker and she gave out some great snacks for us to try that were very healthy, reminding us that food is our friend not our enemy.”
Pupils at Reigate Grammar
“The interactive samples part of it and the fact we were actually told the science behind certain foods was really refreshing.”
Pupils at Boundary Oak School