Meet the team
We work with a network of specialised practitioners and, if needed, refer patients for complementary treatments including Occupational Therapy, Chiropractic, Bowen Therapy, Physiotherapy, Acupuncture, Craniosacral Therapy, Psychotherapy. and more. The clinic is run by Ruth and we work collectively as a team. We are always happy to answer any questions you may have. Feel free to get in touch.
Ruth Etches, Founder
After transforming her own health by working with a functional medicine practitioner, Ruth retrained as a nutritional therapist and set up her own practice. When her son was diagnosed with ADHD and Autism, she was able to improve his mental wellbeing using nutritional therapy and functional medicine. This has inspired her to help others who need to support their brain health, or that of their children.
Ruth qualified with a distinction in Nutritional Therapy from the world-renowned College of Naturopathic Medicine and has undertaken a wide range of advanced training you can read about here.
Her mission is to keep up-to-date with the latest developments in brain health so she can pass on this knowledge to her clients. Ruth loves the ‘detective work’ needed to get to the bottom of symptoms so she can offer the most targeted solutions.
In a previous life, Ruth worked as a commercial surveyor and holds a degree in Law from the University of Sussex. She lives with her husband, two boys and Labrador in Cornwall.
Alissa Powell, Nutritional Therapist and Breath Therapist
Alissa has been working as a clinical nutritional therapist since qualifying with a distinction from the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) and has experience working with a variety of complex health conditions. Taking a functional medicine approach with her clients, Alissa believes that optimal health comes from looking at all aspects of a client’s life including their medical history, current issues, diet, lifestyle, sleep, stress management, exercise, and everything else which may be impacting a person’s well-being.
Alissa specialises in chronic complex health conditions and autoimmunity.
Alissa is also a certified Buteyko breathwork instructor and uses breathwork as a complementary tool for helping people with mental health issues, respiratory conditions, and fatigue. She is a published author of a children’s mindful breathing book, and a Qigong instructor.
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.
Michaela Newsom, Nutritional Therapist
Michaela discovered the power of nutrition after overcoming debilitating fatigue and mood issues after the birth of her second child. She retrained as a Nutritional Therapist at the Centre for Nutrition Education and Lifestyle Management (CNELM) and now specialises in supporting clients with a particular focus on brain health, menopause and cardiovascular health.
Michaela specialises in female health and hormone balance. She is our menopause & perimenopause expert.
Michaela is passionate about continuing to expand her knowledge and expertise and has completed numerous advanced practitioner trainings with the world leaders in functional medicine at the Institute of Functional Medicine and also the Kharrizian Institute as well as becoming a certified Nutrigenomics Practitioner .
Michaela’s career started in the fashion industry but ended when she decided to stay home to raise her family. Michaela now lives in London with her husband, two children and Marley the cat. Her passions outside of work and her family are tennis and travel.
Laura Andreli, Nutritional Therapist
Laura was diagnosed with PCOS while studying Engineering at Cambridge University, so she knows first-hand how crippling having a hormone condition can be and how powerful nutrition and lifestyle interventions can be for easing symptoms. She also understands how women’s health concerns are often dismissed or diminished by conventional medicine and is determined to help other women take their health into their own hands.
Laura specialises in gut health, food sensitivities, weight loss, PCOS, stress & burnout, sports nutrition and fertility.
Laura started her career in Investment Banking with JPMorgan, followed by strategy consulting with BCG. As a result, she can relate to the challenges many women face when it comes to prioritising their health.
Laura loves all things sport - tennis, cycling, running and hiking, as well as travelling around the UK in her campervan.
Kate Rohde, Health Coach
Kate’s Health Journey began unknowingly during her childhood with high levels of anxiety which continued during her career in the Fashion Industry of over 20 years. Underlying stress, grief, overwhelm & burnout were just some of the causes that led her to experience various symptoms. Gut issues, food allergies, rashes, migraines, brain fog, IBS, panic attacks and miscarriages were amongst them. Kate had various tests & scans but no allopathic practitioner could get to the root cause so she took things into her own hands and started seeing both a coach and a nutritionist and that is when her healing journey began.
From her personal experiences and the true desire to help others regain their health and vitality too Kate studied on the NHS accredited Health Coaching Diploma at the College Of Naturopathic Medicine in London. She continues to study all things health & wellbeing in the background to ensure clients get the most up to date guidance.
Kate believes we are all capable of exuding good health, and her goal is to motivate, guide and empower you on your unique health journey, whilst supporting and helping you maintain long-term consistent habits which lead to a more fulfilling, calmer and healthier life. She really is your biggest cheerleader!
If she’s not at home with her husband, two girls and dog in Hertfordshire, you’ll find Kate in a bookstore, health food shop or bouncing on her rebounder!
