Debbi Nathan, ISSA, CMA

30 years in practice

Advanced Nutrigenomics Specialist · For Life Longevity

Genetic nutrition strategy, GLP-1 support, eating-behavior coaching, and functional testing at For Life

Functional MedicineMetabolic Health
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About

Debbi Nathan, CMA, ISSA is an Advanced Translational Nutrigenomics Practitioner at For Life Longevity, bringing 30+ years across movement science, sports nutrition, personalized nutrition, and eating-behavior coaching. She founded Your Gene Team in London, later returned to Cape Town, and now translates genetic data into food, supplementation, and behavior strategies inside the For Life program. With chef Helen Nathan, she co-authored Cooking for Your Genes (Thread Books, 2020), a Gourmand World Cookbooks Award nominee that makes gene-food interaction practical at recipe level.

What to Know

Signature approach

Nathan starts with genetic and functional-testing context, then builds a nutrition strategy around macronutrient response, micronutrient needs, food sensitivities, inflammation patterns, and metabolic goals. The coaching layer matters: she works on sugar habits, emotional eating, GLP-1 nutrition support, and the daily food behaviors that determine whether the genetic insight turns into a usable routine.

What sets them apart

  • Gene-food translation in print. Cooking for Your Genes turns nutrigenomic concepts into recipes and practical food decisions, which mirrors how Nathan works with clients.
  • Behavioral nutrition depth. Her eating psychology, sugar-and-carbohydrate-addiction, Mind Dynamix, and sports-nutrition training help bridge test results and daily eating patterns.
  • London-to-Cape Town practice arc. Work through Your Gene Team and now For Life gives her a public track record in genetic nutrition across two markets.

Before You Book

  • Care role: Use Nathan for nutrigenomics, genetic nutrition strategy, GLP-1 nutrition support, eating-behavior coaching, and targeted supplementation. Coordinate with a physician or dietitian for medical nutrition therapy tied to diagnosed disease.
  • Visit format: Intake and functional testing are strongest in person at the Woodstock studio; follow-up consults may work virtually.
  • Program flow: Her work usually sits inside a For Life discovery-to-plan engagement, so clarify testing, coaching cadence, and supplement costs before committing.

Expertise

Focus areas

Functional MedicineMetabolic Health

Patient types

General Adult LongevityEndurance AthletesMetabolic & Weight Management

Protocols & technologies

Translational nutrigenomicsGenome Sensitised nutrition protocolsEating behaviour reprogrammingGlp 1 optimisationFunctional blood and urine analysisMind dynamix profilingInflammation management protocolsDetoxification protocols

Credentials

Additional certifications

  • Advanced Translational Nutrigenomics Practitioner

    Nutrigenomics training provider

    Interprets genetic data for personalised dietary strategies

  • Integrative Sports Nutrition Practitioner

    ISSA

    Sports nutrition certification combining exercise science and nutrition

  • Eating Psychology Coach

    Institute for the Psychology of Eating

    Addresses psychological and behavioural aspects of eating

  • Mind Dynamix Accredited Practitioner

    Mind Dynamix Institute

    Neuroscience-based profiling instrument for coaching

  • CMA Registered Practitioner

    Complementary Medical Association (UK)

    UK professional body for complementary medicine practitioners

  • Sugar & Carbohydrate Addiction Certification

    CMA UK

    Specialised certification in sugar and carbohydrate addiction management

Years in practice

30

Affiliations

Functional Nutritionist

Cape Town

Thought Leadership

Books

Media Appearances

  • The Art of the Suit Podcast · The Art of the Suit

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