I’m Mariana Simon
As a Registered Associate Nutritionist and Certified Metabolic Balance® Practitioner, I am deeply committed to scientific practices and personalised care. While I make sure to stay at the forefront of nutritional and lifestyle science, I know that data alone doesn’t change lives—support does.
By combining scientific expertise with solution-focused coaching and mentoring, I bring a compassionate, holistic approach to our work together. Whether we are diving into your metabolic health or navigating lifestyle shifts, my goal is to empower you with the practical tools and confidence you need to achieve sustainable success.
My Journey at a glance
A nourishing life is an act of self-care
My path to creating LiveWell: Nutrition with Impact is deeply personal. For years, I struggled with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome and the frustrating symptoms that came with it: weight gain, high blood sugar, insulin resistance, and intense sugar cravings. Eventually, I faced a hard choice: stay in my comfort zone and continue walking the same path, or embrace a radical change. But the real change wasn’t just about food, lifestyle, or external circumstances. It was about mindset. I had to choose between accepting the unhealthier version of myself or getting curious about how my life could be different. So, I asked myself two questions: ‘Who do I want to become?’ and ‘How do I want to live my life?’ That simple intention to experience a healthier life created the mindset shift I needed. It empowered me to make the necessary changes and, ultimately, it transformed my life. On this journey, I learned that living well starts with repeated and consistent intentions that persist over time. It is these intentions that shape the mindset that inevitably empowers our healthier nutrition and lifestyle choices.
My Philosophy – Food is ‘thy medicine’
Healthy nutrition is a powerful way to nourish both body and soul. The choices we make every day have the potential to either nurture or jeopardise our long-term vitality. My philosophy is rooted in the idea that when we align our nutrition and lifestyle with our unique biology, we stop struggling and start thriving. By combining scientific expertise with compassionate, impactful coaching, I help you transform the act of eating into an act of love, creating the lasting fulfilment you deserve.
My Mission – your Vitality, simplified
We live in a world where it’s all too easy to feel tired, out of shape, and disconnected from our bodies. My mission is to empower you to cut through the noise of contradictory nutrition advice and embark on a lifestyle that feels as good as it looks. Together, we will unlock your wellness potential and optimise your health and energy so that you LiveWell, not just for a season, but for a lifetime.
Academic Education
Degrees & Certificates
- MSc Public Health Nutrition – University of Chester, UK.
- BSc Health & Life Sciences – Coventry University, UK.
- Postgraduate Award Epidemiology & Statistics – University of Warwick, UK.
- BA Psychology & Educational Sciences – University of Bucharest, Romania.
- Solution Focused Brief Therapy Coaching – London, UK.
- Certified Mentor – Coventry University, UK
Featured Publications
- Simon, Mariana. (2019). Food Literacy: Insights from UK Nutrition and Health Professionals on an Emerging Concept. University of Chester. https://core.ac.uk/download/341355616.pdf
- Saxena, Lopamudra & Simon, Mariana & Touliatos, Dionysios & Fried, Jana. (2022). Enabling the transition towards healthy and sustainable diets. Key approaches for HSD interventions and measures of effectiveness. Interim Report.
- Lazell, Jordon & Saxena, Lopamudra & Smith, Marsha & Rees, Joshua & Simon, Mariana & Mazhandu, Catherine & Jamil, Lamis & Diana, Rodríguez-Cala. (2023). The Future of Food Symposium 2023: Examining food as a vehicle for societal change. Summary Report Acknowledgements. University of Essex.
- Simon, Mariana. (2025). Leveraging Critical Food Literacy to promote healthy and sustainable diets. An exploratory education programme with ethnic minority dietary keepers in the UK. Royal Geographical Society Conference Presentation.
Professional Memberships
- Registered Associate Nutritionist (12290) – AfN, UK
- Metabolic Balance Practitioner (60313) – MB®, Germany
- Associate Fellow (PR261023) – Higher Education Academy, UK
If you are ready to move away from guesswork and step into a balanced, nourished life tailored just for you, I’m here to guide you.