From the beginning…
My career journey started with a passion for sport and optimising health and performance.
My passion started whilst growing up as a very average competitive swimmer. I would train week-in-week-out not understanding why I wasn’t progressing like my peers until I quit age 16. I loved sport and not being able to compete anymore I decided to study A levels with the aim of going to study sport and exercise science at university so I could stay involved in sport.
Little did I know how broad this degree was but it wasn’t long until I found my ‘niche’, I fell in love with physiology and nutrition and never missed a lecture! Though, this love and interest alone wasn’t enough, I also needed the grades. Academic writing didn’t come naturally to me and it’s a skill I spent a lot of time working on (Thank you Dr Jules Strauss for her extra support here!).
3 years later I graduated with a 1st Class (Hons) degree in Sport & Exercise Science from Liverpool John Moores University and decided I wanted to continue my study to specialise further. I originally was going to do an MSc in Sport Nutrition, but my love for research meant I chose a different path and I returned to LJMU to start my research masters in Exercise Metabolism and Nutrition, I joined a great research group and got to work, I learnt so many skills during this time but the majority of my research meant spending many hours under a microscope looking at human muscle samples!
I decided to continue my research to pursue a PhD in Exercise Metabolism and Nutrition, spending many more hours looking at muscle under a microscope! I gained confidence presenting my research by attending numerous conferences, I published my first paper, I grew my network, my PhD was a very challenging time but looking back now I wouldn’t change it due to the resilience I developed. Science rarely goes to plan first time!
Alongside my years of study (7 in total!) I also completed numerous placements and part-time jobs, one notable one that shaped my experience was at Beat, the UK’s leading ED charity. A very difficult job but incredibly rewarding. Little did I know this role would actually have a high impact on some of my work further down the line with it becoming one of my specialist areas.
At this time in my life I also rediscovered my love of doing sport myself, I got back in the pool and also turned to cycling and running. Triathlon became a huge part of my life leading to life-long friends and my partner. I could apply my knowledge to my own journey, unlocking sporting potential I never knew was possible!
Post-PhD amidst the start of the covid-19 pandemic I started a role as a Lecturer in Nutrition at the University of Chester. Although I loved working with the students, I didn’t have complete job satisfaction. It was difficult to pursue research at the university I worked at and I felt quite isolated.
So alongside my role as a Lecturer, I became a Registered Nutritionist with the Association of Nutrition and went self-employed as a nutritionist. Emily Jevons Nutrition began. Over the years I built my business to work with a range of athletes on a 1-1 basis and businesses. I’d worked with a range of companies such as Science in Sport, PhD Nutrition, British Cycling, David Lloyd, Total Endurance Nutrition, Feisty media, Swim with Jazz, FAST & Female (the list goes on!) over a few years. Then the time came where I decided to switch to being a full-time practitioner.
I then began my role in professional sport with World Tour Cycling Team Picnic-PostNL alongside continuing to grow my consultancy business which brings us to now.
When I was 18 starting university wanting a career in sport, I never knew where I’d end up, but I couldn’t be more grateful for the business I’ve grown and the people I’ve met along the way. If you’re still reading this, I appreciate your time and hope I can assist you with your nutrition needs.
