MEET THE TEAM

We are a family run CARBON NEUTRAL, UK registered ONLINE Pharmacy and MHRA approved Medicines Wholesaler offering IV NUTRIENT THERAPY products and training courses. We specialize in manufacturing IV NUTRIENTS, minerals and amino acids, our IV nutrient protocols have a safety track dating back to 2009.

Vernon Otto

Chief Executive Officer

mHRA Responsible Person (RP), chartered Manager CMgr MCMI, mBA (Lead Prac) (Open) PG cert Bus Admin (Open), BSc hons OD

Founder member of IntraVita International Ltd a UK based Pharmacy and Medicines Wholesaler, specializing in intravenous vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Management of company strategy including sales, strategic relationships, manufacturing, freight, working alongside R&D team to develop further nutrient formulations. Developed IntraVitas own transport network to import products from the EU to the UK, designed SOPS for transforming IntraVita from a Pharmacy to an MHRA approved Medicines Wholesaler. Currently designing SOPS for a Manufacturers Specials license (MS) to manufacture un-licensed medicines and working on upscaling manufacturing capabilities.
Developed and maintain relationships with strategic partners and scientific leaders to ensure supply chain is secure and new innovative ideas/products are brought to market. Strong business development professional with a Masters in Business Administration (MBA),Triple Accreditation (AMBA (UK), EQUIS (International), AACSB (United States of America)), from The Open University.

Peter Foskett

RP, Superintendent Pharmacist

BSc (Hons) Pharm

After qualifying as a pharmacist in 1988 Peter traveled to South Africa where he took the conversion exam and worked in retail pharmacy for over 6 years. Upon his return he managed branches of the Co-op pharmacy as well as Lloyds. Prior to starting at IntraVita International, Peter spent 6 years in a G.P Surgery as Superintendent Pharmacist. In 2018 IntraVita registered as a medicines wholesaler with the UK MHRA and Peter was nominated to be the responsible person (RP) for this section of the business.

GPhC Registration Number: 2036743

Jacques Otto

Medical Director

MBChB, MPharmMed, MPhilMedLaw, MpraxMed, DipForMed, DipSedation

Dr Jacques Otto is a highly qualified Medical Doctor (MBChB) he graduated in 1981 from the University of Pretoria in South Africa. He also completed a Masters Degrees in Family Doctor Practice (Pretoria), Medical Pharmacology (Pretoria) and Philosophy in Medical Law (Glasgow) as well as postgraduate diplomas in Member of the Faculty of General Practitioners (CMSA), Forensic Medicine (CMSA) and Sedation and Pain Control (Stellenbosch). Dr Otto has given several lectures and conducted masterclass live demonstrations at major international conferences. He has also participated in international clinical trials as Principal Investigator for the EU’s CE-Mark including for (1) the Ultrashape non-invasive focused ultrasound lipolysis device (2005) and (2) he recently completed in 2015 the Lumenis Ltd SlimMe non-invasive parallel ultrasound lipolysis device clinical study; “The Safety and Efficacy of Adipose Tissue Thermal Lipolysis by Ultrasound for Circumference Reduction: An Open Label, Single-Arm, and Exploratory Study.” His main interests consist of researching new anti-ageing and non-invasive cosmetic products and he has been an advisor/consultant/trainer for Isolagen Europe Ltd, Cosmesis Ltd, UltraShape Inc, Aesthera Inc. and MyCells PRP Laboratories. He introduced the cosmetic indication of platelet-rich plasma to the UK in 2006. In the beginning of 2014 Dr Otto introduced the use of absorbable multi-directional barbed (COG) PDO threads in the UK and he has since trained in excess of 2000 practitioners in the UK and internationally.

Amanda Otto

Director - Independent nurse prescriber

BSc (Hons) Psychology,Diploma in Higher Education Teaching, Diploma in HR, BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing, Independent Nurse Prescriber (INP)

Amanda began her career in South Africa, where she practiced Psychology and specialised in the field of Psychometrics. Upon moving to the UK, she pursued her passion for teaching and lectured in Psychology and Sociology at the Colchester Institute. During this time, Amanda decided to follow her other passion, anti-ageing and aesthetics. She opened up a clinic in Harley Street with the aim of ensuring aesthetic treatments were carried out in a safe, clean and well-trained manner. In order to allow her to develop a more hands-on approach to her clients, Amanda returned to learning and completed her BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing degree at Anglia Ruskin University. After specialising in anti-ageing treatments for several years she successfully completed the V300 prescribing course at Anglia Ruskin University and is a registered independent nurse prescriber.

Amber Otto

Director - inventory control

Level 1 Dispensing Assistant

Amber has over 10 years combined experience working within the NHS medical sector, she started at James Paget University Foundation Trust Hospital working within the medical records department. Whilst relocating closer to London, Amber was offered a position at Colchester General Hospital within the Obstetrics and Gynaecology Ultrasound Department which she worked for, for 4 years. Wanting to have a change of career, she decided to broaden her medical knowledge and applied to work at IntraVita International. Since working at IntraVita Amber has become a Director and specialises in stock management and stock control.

Nicola Vickers

Director of Sales

Level 1 Dispensing Assistant, BA (Hons) Mgt Prac (Open), chartered Manager CMgr MCMI

Nicola has over a decade’s worth of experience within the sales industry and was keen to get involved with her passion, aesthetics. Nicola has been a part of the IntraVita Team since 2015, becoming a Director in 2016. Alongside running a very busy working day, She is currently completing the UK Government sponsored Chartered Manager Apprenticeship, Level 6 Degree with the open university. On a day to day basis she manages and oversees orders and dispatches, also managing customer relations and PR.  She also handles course bookings for face to face training and IVNT online course enrolments.