meet the team
Our highly qualified and experienced team support high performing individuals, companies and organisations across the UK, Europe, Middle-East and USA.
People
With over 40 years combined experience across academia and professional practice, our close-knit team includes a hybrid of specialist nutritionists, physiologists and creative chefs.
Meet Our Senior Team
Dr Daniel Owens,
PhD SENr
Consultant Lead on Strategic Development, Research & Innovation
Drawing on my scientific background and experience as a nutrition science practitioner, I am responsible for leading research, innovation and the strategic development of our services here at The Edge HPL. I have worked as an academic for several years and published over 35 peer-reviewed research articles in world-leading journals, several book chapters, and have presented at international conferences and to private businesses. My research career has been balanced with significant applied practitioner experience; supporting elite athletes across a spectrum of sports, as well as private clients.
A primary role of mine is to develop innovative strategies through integrating my own cutting-edge research and translating this into practical advice to help all clients of The Edge HPL reach their health and performance goals smarter, faster and stronger.
In my personal time, I train to compete in triathlon, which is my main sporting interest. I like to use myself as a personal research project to trial novel nutrition and training interventions to optimise my health and performance. I’m passionate about following many other sports and enjoy observing how various organisations achieve the pinnacle of performance in their respective fields; a passion that I’m excited to bring to The Edge HPL.
Membership and affiliations
- Academic Registrant on the UK Sport & Exercise Nutrition Register
- Member of the Society for Endocrinology
- Member of the American College of Sports Medicine
- Member of the Biochemical Society
Qualifications
- Ph.D Exercise Metabolism & Nutrition. Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
- B.Sc Sports Science (Physiology; First Class with Honours), Liverpool John Moores University, UK.
Publications
View a full list of publications, here.
Title: Exercise-induced muscle damage: What is it, what causes it and what are the nutritional solutions?
Journal: European Journal of Sports Science
Title: Vitamin D and the Athlete: Current Perspectives and New Challenges
Journal: Sports Medicine
Title: Efficacy of High-Dose Vitamin D Supplements for Elite Athletes
Journal: Medicine and Science in Sport and Exercise
Title: A systems-based investigation into vitamin D and skeletal muscle repair, regeneration, and hypertrophy
Journal: American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism
Title: Achieving energy balance with a high-fat meal does not enhance skeletal muscle adaptation and impairs glycemic response in a sleep-low training model
Journal: Experimental Physiology
Title: Graded reductions in pre-exercise glycogen concentration do not augment exercise-induced nuclear AMPK and PGC-1α protein content in human muscle
Journal: Experimental Physiology
Title: Carbohydrate intake during prolonged exercise does not affect subcellular lipid droplet morphology, AMPK and p53 signalling in human skeletal muscle
Journal: Journal of Physiology
Book Chapters
Title: Nutrition support to counteract muscle atrophy
Book series: Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology
Title: Methods in molecular exercise physiology
Book series: Molecular Exercise Physiology
Title: Nutrition for Rugby
Book series: Science of Sport: Rugby
Tiffany Williams,
BSc Pg.Dip SENr
Senior Nutritionist, Physiologist & Creative Chef
With a degree in Sport & Exercise Science from Loughborough University and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Performance Nutrition from the world-renowned Institute of Performance Nutrition, I combine a food and physiology background with experience supporting multiple Olympic Medallists to inform and inspire clients about the power of food and what it can mean for them.
It’s my role to develop recipes that really stand out from the crowd, but are also practical and time-efficient in their preparation. Of course, flavour is everything (!) so I always ensure that the recipes we provide are jam packed with the best flavour and texture combinations, and are aligned with individual goals and requirements. Whilst I love up-skilling our client’s and bringing fun to the kitchen, I appreciate that cooking isn’t for everyone, so I also liaise with our extensive network of chefs, and often the clients own, to assist in supporting our client’s needs in any way I can.
I’m a firm believer that to truly understand change and impact you have to be on its wavelength, so for me food (in particular, cooking) has become a way of life.
Memberships & Affiliations
- Practitioner registrant on the UK Sport & Exercise Nutrition Register
Qualifications
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Performance Nutrition (Distinction). The Institute of Performance Nutrition.
- B.Sc Sport & Exercise Science (First Class, with Diploma in Professional Studies) - Loughborough University, UK.
Abby Coleman, BSc Pg.Dip
Senior Physiologist & Nutritionist
Having previously worked for companies such as Porsche Human Performance, Precision Fuel and Hydration, and AXA Health, I bring a wealth of experience to benefit clients of The Edge HPL.
This experience, combined with my first class degree in Sport and Exercise Science from the University of Bath, alongside a Post-Graduate Diploma in Sport Nutrition from The International Olympic Committee, allows me to deliver an exceptional level of service to all clients of The Edge HPL.
I firmly believe in an individualised and human-centred approach to health, wellbeing and performance. I focus on each client's unique goals, lifestyle and preferences; recognising that a ‘one size fits all’ approach is, more often than not, insufficient - especially over the long-term.
Creativity and innovation are hallmarks of my work, and I take pride in my ability to think outside of the box. In my current role at The Edge HPL, I am dedicated to delivering the highest level of service to our clients whilst simultaneously helping push the business to new heights. Through this work, I continue to fulfil my passion for helping both myself and others achieve sustainable high performance.
Qualifications
- B.Sc Sport & Exercise Science (First Class with Honours) - University of Bath, UK
- Post-Graduate Diploma in Sport Nutrition - International Olympic Committee
Patrick Murray B.Sc
Health & Performance Physiologist
Having graduated with a first-class degree from Loughborough University, renowned globally as the top institution for sport and exercise science, I bring a breadth of theoretical knowledge and understanding to support clients of The Edge HPL.
My academic background, paired with my certification as a strength and conditioning coach, equips me with a thorough understanding of human physiology, biomechanics, exercise science, and nutrition. This expertise, combined with hands-on experience in crafting and implementing individualised programmes, allows me to deliver tailored solutions that enhance individual health and performance. I am a firm advocate of using physiological testing as the cornerstone for personalised advice, ensuring that every insight is effectively translated into meaningful results.
Beyond my professional work, I play football at a semi-professional level, where I have gained firsthand appreciation of the critical role that optimal physiological function plays in athletic success. My passion for sport and dedication to ongoing learning enable me to stay at the forefront of the field, and contribute meaningfully to our team’s success at The Edge HPL.