Jo Webster

Nutritionist, medical herbalist and fermentologist.

Jo Webster - Nutritionist, medical herablist, gut health and fermentologist
 
Learn to ferment for health with Jo Webster

Be the change

 

I am a nutritionist, medical herbalist and fermentologist. Working with nutrition, herbs and microbes lies at the core of my practice. I am currently working on my PhD on fermented vegetables with Surrey University, TEAGASC and the World Institute of Kimchi. I have an MSC (with distinction) in nutritional medicine from Surrey University. I completed a 4 year degree level course to qualify as a herbalist (with distinction) and I won the BHMA Frank Power Award in 2022 for the strongest all round herbal medicine student. I won the Phyto Products award for pharmacology in 2021. I am a global kimchi ambassador on behalf of the World Institute of Kimchi, an associate member of the Association for Nutrition, a member of the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy, the British Herbal Medicine Association and a member of the UK and Ireland mycotherapy practitioner register. If you want to know more about my ongoing professional development, have a look on LinkedIn here. Before becoming a health practitioner, I was a lawyer.

I use my expertise in nutrition, herbs and microbes in my clinical work, my scientific research, in knowledge-sharing, through my writing and by initiating large-scale movements aimed at improving health and our connection to our natural world. The combination of frontline clinical practice, academic research and deep personal engagement through knowledge sharing gives my work a distinctive depth, grounded equally in science, lived experience and genuine passion. I bring my own inimitable sense of humour to all areas of my work, along with a wealth of knowledge in my areas of speciality.

In my own life, I strive to be the change I want to see in the world, so I know from first-hand experience how challenging changing entrenched behaviours can be. I walk the walk rather than just talking the talk. Nutrition, herbs, microbes and nature connection are the central pillars to my own approach to living my life to the full. I am mother to 4 awesome young people who are always fun to be with. I also love reading, learning, asking questions, being outside, fermenting, herbing and laughing.

 

“What you seek is also seeking you. ”

— Rumi

Jo Webster is a member of the following:

  • “I had the pleasure of inviting Jo to an RCGP Sustainability event to share her extensive knowledge on fermentation and foraging, as well as guiding us through a hands-on experience of making our own sauerkraut. Her passion for the subject was evident throughout the presentation, and her deep understanding of fermentation made the whole process both insightful and enjoyable."

    - Lucinda Ryan, Royal College of General Practitioners

  • "Spending the day learning to make sourdough was a delight. Jo inspires confidence while imparting knowledge with an easy manner and endless patience. Jo’s attention to detail is so generous and always extends to a fabulous lunch."

    - Jane Bateman

  • “Just finishing off my fermented ketchup, yesterday it was kvass, fire tonic always on the go and ACV and I realised I love making these from your recipes and starting to do this was a big step in getting back to doing normal things.”

    — Patient, 2024

  • “Thank you for such a wonderful time over the past few days. Thanks for being so generous and open with your knowledge and for the great atmosphere you created. I left inspired by your beautiful energy and the many conversations we had.”

    - Lyson Marchessault

  • “A perfect combination of very serious knowledge with very soft and caring nature”.

    — Patient, 2020

  • “Intelligent, knowledgeable, curious, passionate, trustworthy, thoughtful, thorough, kind, fascinating, meticulous, courageous, deep, insightful, perceptive, non-judgmental”

    — Patient, 2021

  • “Heart and mind of equal rigor”

    — Patient, 2021

  • “Wide variety of skills, fierce intellect, methodical approach to problem-solving and empathetic in nature”.”

    — Patient, 2021

  • “It was the most amazing, immersive fermentation learning experience I've ever attended. I'm a seasoned fermentista with my own company teaching fermentation to both professionals and amateurs, and I have learned so much."

    - Fran Wick

  • “She knows how to cherish the individual. Her approach is in no way formulaic, but based on endeavouring to deeply understand the person in front of her and what their health needs are. Grounded and not up herself”.

    — Patient, 2020

  • “Jo is a very intuitive, conscientious and thorough practioner. She helped me get my digestion to a much better place.”

    — Patient, 2023