Health is the goal, and gold-standard obesity care is the way. Ensuring every individual has equal access and the best possible support in order to reclaim their well-being.

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At Empower Health Initiative, we are dedicated to providing support and guidance through education, advocacy, and resources for individuals living with overweight and obesity.

Our Mission

European Obesity Patient Advocacy Summit Dublin 2023

At Empower Health Initiative, we believe that true well-being encompasses both mental and physical health, and we are dedicated to making that a reality.

  • Co-design and equal collaboration with Health Care Professionals

  • Empowering Patients

  • Advancing education both within the healthcare sector and in our current world

It’s not about success or failure whn living with Obesity - but rather working towards maintaining one’s long term health.

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Hey, I’m Nadya!

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As someone who is living with Obesity and will have this chronic disease for the rest of my life, I’m passionate about cutting through the noise and sharing clear, no-nonsense info about obesity. Through Empower Health Initiative, I will work to educate, inspire, and empower others to access the care they deserve.

When I’m not collaborating with experts or speaking at events, you’ll find me championing patient voices and making complex topics easy to understand. Let’s change lives together!

I am also determined to work with Health Care Professionals to ensure that they are aware that living with overweight and obesity is a constant struggle and they need to ensure that each patient is treated on an individual basis and with empathy and compassion.

Nadya’s Latest Thoughts

Nadya's Thoughts
Simulation Training for Anaesthetists at UCLH in London.
Simulation Training for Anaesthetists at UCLH in London.

I was the PPIE lead and advisor for the PILOT Simulation Training day. It was excellent and hopefully will be repeated next year and extended to all other departments and be rolled out through all NHS Trusts.

Physical Activity
Physical Activity

Yes, I could go for a million years about my hatred towards gym. Not a hatred, rather, so much trauma and anxiety that is connected to visiting a space that so “hates” my appearance. I have been always been aware of how we as a society have now become so sedentary, through no fault of our won, and I always look for new and innovative ways to how we can lessen this in our every day lives.

MOVING AROUND SHOULD BE FUN - AND NOT SOMETHING THAT IS A CHORE OR A DREADED TASK.

My friend Kat, who is an Ultra Marathon athlete( in her spare time) and one of my hugest allies and supporters 100% agrees with Chair exercises.

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Embrace the opportunity to learn while contributing your unique expertise”: Public contributor Nadya on working with us
Embrace the opportunity to learn while contributing your unique expertise”: Public contributor Nadya on working with us

Read about my experiences about working with ARC West and contributing as a PPIE.

Nadya is a public contributor on our project about co-designing weight management programmes. Here she blogs about her experiences with us.

What I am reading at the moment?
What I am reading at the moment?

I am a firm believer that reading, whether old school like me, in paper format, or using digital means, is that it helps you grow mentally, emotionally, and psychologically. Every book provides you an opportunity to learn and explore new ideas.

Obesity: England’s most pressing healthcare challenge?
Obesity: England’s most pressing healthcare challenge?

This is an excellent 30 minute documentary , released in 2021. It is still very pertinent today and I encourage you all to take the time to watch it. I was thrilled to be a part of it, as a patient with lived experience.

Advocating for the Patient
Advocating for the Patient

Nadya in action! Whether it be at a conference, webinar, small group of health care professionals or event just as a simple conversation, I am always banging my drum.