Meet Alissa
Alissa has a distinction from the world-leading College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) and honed her skills at a leading functional medicine clinic, where she spent many years working with clients facing complex, chronic, and often undiagnosed medical conditions. This invaluable experience shaped her practice and reinforced her belief in the power of personalised, holistic care.
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With a particular interest in brain and neurological conditions, Alissa brings not only professional expertise but also personal insight to her work in these areas. She has completed advanced training in neurodegeneration, as well as in prevention strategies for individuals with a higher genetic risk of Alzheimer’s Disease (APOE4). She also has expertise in supporting adults with ADHD.
"NOTHING IN THE BODY FUNCTIONS IN ISOLATION; ALL OF ITS SYSTEMS ARE INTERCONNECTED. THEREFORE, THE WHOLE PERSON MUST BE CONSIDERED WHEN OPTIMISING HEALTH AND PREVENTING DISEASE." Alissa Powell
Alissa is fascinated in the interconnections between mind and body and has a special interest in autoimmunity, gut health, respiratory issues and low mood & anxiety. Passionate about staying at the forefront of her field, she regularly keeps up with the latest research and delves into scientific journals, ensuring her advice is grounded in the best available evidence.
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In addition to her work as a Nutritional Therapist, Alissa is a certified Buteyko breathwork instructor, using breathwork as a complementary tool to help people manage anxiety, depression, panic disorder, respiratory conditions, and fatigue. She is also a published author of a children’s mindful breathing book and a Qigong instructor.
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Outside of work, Alissa enjoys cooking and developing new recipes, staying fit through Qigong, yoga, and weightlifting, travelling, and spending time in her garden reading or tending to her vegetable patch.
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​Before following her passion for health and wellness, Alissa worked as a web and graphic designer, and ran a successful annual jazz festival. She was born in the USA, lived for several years in Australia, and settled in the UK 20 years ago with her husband and children.