Consultants

Healthy Action is a nutrition consultancy who undertake any nutrition-related project. We are a team of knowledgeable and experienced professionals, giving us the advantage of an even wider range of expertise. In addition to the core Healthy Action team (see below) we have access to a network of other nutritionists, dietitians, personal trainers, chefs, caterers and recipe consultants who we bring on board for larger projects as required.

James Collier BSc (Hons) RNutr
James founded Healthy Action in 1999 and now heads up the team of experts. With over 19 years working in nutrition and dietetics, James is a renowned nutrition expert with clients from all over the World. He is co-owner of the popular bodybuilding discussion forum www.MuscleTalk.co.uk, and is author and co-author of a number of ebooks and information resources including The HiPaCC Diet and has a monthly column in the magazine Muscle & Fitness.

James graduated with a degree in Nutrition with Dietetics in 1995 from the University of Surrey, and then worked for the National Health Service as a clinical dietitian for over 7 years covering an array of clinical areas, including specialising in tube feeding, giving him a huge amount of experience in a wide range of areas of nutrition. He has worked with people with a wide range of ailments, from the critically ill to those involved in sports at professional level, including competitive bodybuilders, strongmen, boxers and MMA. He has lectured to university students, and has travelled as far a field as Johannesburg South Africa to give talks and interviews.

He also enjoys bodybuilding at a recreational level himself for a number of years, and has promised to compete again one day.

Drew Price BSc MASc RNutr CSCS
Drew is a Registered Nutritionist and exercise advisor with 4 years clinical experience working in a variety of situations with a range of clients; from elderly patients with chronic disease to professional athletes. In addition to his clinical work, Drew also lectures to undergraduate BSc Nutritional Therapy students on subjects including physiology, anatomy, chemistry and food culture. As well as numerous articles in print and on the web, Drew has also contributed to pieces in the national press as well as giving advice on news and current affairs television programs.

Drew's interest in nutrition, physiology and health is long standing and whilst studying aspects of these he also trained in the martial arts and became a member of the renowned Muscleworks gym. After graduating with a BSc in Biochemistry, he started working in the City of London but kept up his training and reading and after a number of years undertook the American College of Sports Medicine exams.

Not long after that he moved to Australia and enrolled on a Masters degree in Nutrition. Whilst living and studying in Sydney he also worked as a Nutritionist in various clinic situations.

Drew's particular areas of interest include diet and nutrition for training recovery, dietary modification for disease, nootropics and physical performance as well as food culture and it's relation to population health. Drew also provides exercise advice for weight training and cardiovascular fitness. Drew is also a moderator on www.MuscleTalk.co.uk.

Les Willis BA (Hons) MA
In his younger life Les played rugby before going to University where he played American Football. This exposure to sport lead him into coaching and personal training which is where his interest in nutrition blossomed.

Les has been a Nutrition Consultant with Healthy Action for several years during which time he continued his professional development by completing his BSc in Dietetics in 2010. However, instead of following a career in Dietetics Les has opened his own gym in Lancaster. Les is also a moderator on the bodybuilding, strength and fitness discussion forum www.MuscleTalk.co.uk and, aside from work and his ongoing love of nutrition and training, Les is enjoys spending time with his wife and 3 sons.

Micky McKay
Micky has been involved in training and exercise for over 25 years. He has been a personal training for 5 years, training both young and old, from complete beginners to advanced athletes. Micky has been involved in a variety of sports, including football, boxing and bodybuilding. Micky has indeed recently made a comeback to competitive bodybuilding in the last three years having competed in the Mr Britain final on two occasions and competing in the international Mr Universe event being his finest achievement.

Micky is a WABBA Senior Fitness Instructor, achieving a Diploma after passing exams in Nutrition, Flexibility, Advanced Weight Training and Kinesiology, Advanced Programme Writing and also Anatomical Studies. He is also a qualified Trainsmart Instructor having passed their exam on metabolic rate testing.

Micky has devoted most of his life to his own training but is still willing to learn; this, he hopes, will help all his current and new clients, and make him stand out as a true ambassador of personal training.

Lawrence Macmillan BSc (Hons)
Lawrence has been involved in a number of sports including football and Thai boxing, before showing a keen interest in weight training while at university. Having graduated from Nottingham Trent University with a degree in Exercise, Nutrition and Health, he is enthusiastically developing his already excellent knowledge. Laurence is the team's newest member to the team, selected due to his up-to-date knowledge and friendly rapport with clients. Lawrence is available for tailored nutrition and exercise advice as well as work on other projects.

If you would like your advice to be by a specific member of the Healthy Action team, please contact us.