Eligibility & Prerequisites

As a board-certified Lifestyle Medicine Physician by the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (USA) and BSLM (UK), Dr. Kumar combines his extensive medical knowledge with a holistic approach to help individuals achieve lasting lifestyle changes. He firmly believes that simple adjustments in daily habits can lead to remarkable improvements in overall health, longevity, and happiness.

With a background in anaesthesia, Dr. Kumar brings a unique perspective to his practice. He holds a medical degree from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Belgaum, India, and memberships from prestigious organizations such as the Royal College of Anaesthetists (UK), the College of Anaesthetists (Dublin, Ireland), and the Royal Society of Arts. He is a certified Precision Nutrition Coach from the PN Academy in Canada and a Diplomate of the International Board of Lifestyle Medicine (USA).

Beyond his clinical work, Dr. Kumar is committed to education and advocacy. He served as a first ever Lead Tutor for IBLM Exam at the esteemed British Society of Lifestyle Medicine, where he mentored and guided aspiring lifestyle medicine practitioners. He is currently an Exam contributor at IBLM. He is Lead on Special Interest Group on Prehabilitation. His expertise is highly sought after, as he has provided advisory support for professional standards in the UKIHCA and currently acts as an Honorary Ambassador for the Personalised Care Institute. Dr. Kumar also holds the esteemed position of Vice Chair for Health and Wellbeing Forum at the British Association of Physicians of Indian Origin (BAPIO). He also serves as an official instructor for Health & Wellbeing workshops at NHS England (North West), facilitating sessions for doctors.

Driven by a passion for preventative health, self-care, and physician well-being, Dr. Kumar empowers individuals to take charge of their health through personalised lifestyle interventions. His books The Power of Self Care and The Power of Preparation for Surgery will serve as a comprehensive guide, offering invaluable insights and practical strategies to unlock the secrets of Lifestyle Medicine in Self-care and also in Prehabilitation.

As a freelance dietitian and founder of plant:life nutrition, Claire is helping people to transform their lives through positive diet and lifestyle changes, and particularly through the power of a whole food plant-based diet. She especially enjoys helping people in mid-life to optimise their health and happiness, whether needing support with managing a chronic disease, coping with menopause, or simply taking better control of their health and fitness goals.

In her role as education lead for Plant-Based Health Professionals UK she is able to reach a wider public, and their health professionals, and is passionate about offering education and advocacy as we move towards embedding whole food plant-based nutrition into healthcare curricula and clinical practice within the UK.

Find out more about Claire and her work at plant:life nutrition or follow her on Instagram or Facebook for daily tips. You can also reach her via email at claire@plantlifenutrition.co.uk or claire@pbhp.uk.