Dr Linia Patel is a leading dietitian and sports nutritionist, known for bringing her expertise and easy-to-understand advice to a wide range of television shows. Specialising in high-performance sports and women’s health, Linia is passionate about the powerful connection between how our bodies work and how we can be the... Read more
Dr Linia Patel is a leading dietitian and sports nutritionist, known for bringing her expertise and easy-to-understand advice to a wide range of television shows. Specialising in high-performance sports and women’s health, Linia is passionate about the powerful connection between how our bodies work and how we can be the best version of ourselves.
Linia has four degrees spanning nutritional science, biochemistry and epidemiology, and has over 100 published articles on diet and health. Linia takes a holistic approach to sports health and nutrition, treating everyone as an individual. By using a variety of methods – centered around one that suits them best – Linia helps her clients achieve their desired results in a healthy, sustainable way.
Linia’s first book, Food for Menopause was published in September 2024.
Linia is a trusted authority on many health-related topics, ranging from healthy eating and diet to diabetes and sports nutrition. Both on and off-screen, Linia has a unique skill in translating scientific nutrition principles into simple, practical advice. Her compelling presenting style, articulate manner and straightforward approach make her both a fantastic guest expert and TV presenter.
Linia’s numerous TV appearances as a presenter and nutrition expert include BBC2’s Food: Truth or Scare, BBC1’s Tomorrow’s Food and Rip Off Britain, ITV’s Save Money, Lose Weight and Channel 5’s Get a Holiday Body and Diet Secrets & How to Lose Weight.
Linia has a BSc degree in Biochemistry and Physiology, as well as a BSc Honours postgraduate degree in Nutrition and Dietetics, both of which are from the University of Cape Town in South Africa. In 2006, Linia graduated from Kings College London with an MSc in Human Nutrition (specialising in Public Nutrition and Sport Nutrition). Linia gained a PhD in Public Health & Epidemiology with a distinction at the University of Milan (2017 – 2020).
Linia has extensive experience in a number of different nutrition-focused environments. She began her professional career working as a clinical dietitian in Cape Town. There, she also began providing sport-specific health nutritionist services to both recreational and elite-level athletes – sometimes entire sports teams.
Next, Linia came to King’s College London to embark on her Masters, going on to take up various public nutrition roles in East London. She then accepted a position as a sports dietitian at a leading London health and fitness consultancy, where she worked with a range of elite athletes.
Now, Linia has a clinical practice at Pure Sports Medicine, and runs her own nutrition and dietetic consultancy, Linia Patel Nutrition, where she offers one-to-one consultations and corporate wellness services. Being a spokesperson for the British Dietetic Association, she is regularly quoted in the national consumer and professional press. Linia’s strong science background and vast knowledge means she is able to respond quickly to breaking news stories, providing accurate background information and context.
Linia is affiliated with the following Health associations: the Health Professional Council, the British Dietetic Association (BDA), Sports Dietitians UK and the Nutrition Society.
Outside of work, Linia is a foodie and aspiring triathlete.
You can book Dr. Linia Patel through London Speaker Bureau by submitting the enquiry form on this page or calling our team. One of our consultants will respond promptly with Dr. Linia 's current availability, speaking fees and any specific requirements for your event.
Dr. Linia Patel's speaking fees depend on the event format (in-person or virtual), the location, the length of the engagement and the level of customisation required. Please contact London Speaker Bureau for an up-to-date fee quote for Dr. Linia tailored to your event.
Dr. Linia Patel speaks on Health, Mental Health, Wellbeing. Talks can be shaped around your audience, industry and strategic objectives - share your event brief with London Speaker Bureau and we will work with Dr. Linia to align the content with your delegates and goals.
London Speaker Bureau can book Dr. Linia Patel for events worldwide, subject to Dr. Linia 's schedule. Please send us your event date, location and format and we will confirm availability and handle travel and logistics on your behalf.
Virtual and hybrid keynotes are now a standard part of the speaking industry. Please contact London Speaker Bureau to confirm whether Dr. Linia Patel is available to deliver a virtual session for your event and on which platform (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, a bespoke studio or your own).
Most keynote speeches run between 45 and 60 minutes, often followed by a 15-30 minute Q&A. Other formats - shorter conference slots, panel appearances or longer workshop sessions - may also be possible. Share your agenda with London Speaker Bureau and we will confirm what Dr. Linia can accommodate.
London Speaker Bureau will brief Dr. Linia Patel on your audience profile, sector and objectives so the keynote can be shaped around your event. The level of customisation possible depends on the speaker and the lead time - contact us with your brief and we will confirm what Dr. Linia can offer.
Dr. Linia Patel delivers keynotes in English. If you require simultaneous interpretation or a multilingual format, please mention this in your enquiry and London Speaker Bureau will arrange it for you.
Dr. Linia Patel's areas of expertise include Health, Mental Health, Wellbeing. To get a clear sense of Dr. Linia 's style, credentials and how they engage an audience, please review the biography, popular talks and any videos or testimonials shown on this page, or request a detailed speaker brief from London Speaker Bureau.
Dr. Linia Patel can be booked through London Speaker Bureau for corporate conferences, leadership events, internal team meetings, association gatherings and private client engagements where expertise in Health, Mental Health, Wellbeing is relevant. Details of Dr. Linia 's background and previous engagements are included in the biography above; contact us if you would like a more detailed list of past clients or case studies.
Beyond keynote speeches, many of the speakers on our roster also take part in workshops, executive masterclasses, panel discussions and fireside chats. Contact London Speaker Bureau with your preferred format and we will confirm what Dr. Linia Patel is able to offer alongside or instead of a keynote.
We generally recommend enquiring at least three to twelve months in advance to secure your preferred date with Dr. Linia Patel, particularly during peak conference seasons. Where possible we also accommodate shorter lead times - please contact London Speaker Bureau to check Dr. Linia 's current availability for your dates.