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EDELLE O’DOHERTY-NICKELS

BSc, PGDip, Reg NT, AFMCP

Edelle is a Registered Nutritional Therapist, graduating with Distinction and is also a Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist with the American Nutrition Association. She holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Statistics and an Honours Degree in Chemistry from Trinity College, Dublin. Edelle is founder and director of Vivace Health and Personalised Health Clinic.

Edelle uses her scientific background and her life experience alongside her Nutritional Therapy training to support her clients in their realignment and recovery. Her approach involves spending time with the dietary and lifestyle factors that can influence long-term health and complex, chronic disease.

Edelle's special area of interest is the role of Nutrition and Lifestyle in the Prevention of Cognitive Decline. She has trained with leading neurologist Dr. Dale Bredesen at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in the Bredesen Protocol for Alzheimer's Disease. She is currently undertaking ongoing training with the Institute for Functional Medicine. Edelle previously lectured for the College of Naturopathic Medicine in Dublin and currently works in a support role in the Republic of Ireland for Cytoplan - Food Based supplements.

Edelle is a member of the NTOI and as such adheres to the code of ethics and practice as laid out by the NTOI.

Affiliations:
The Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM), Nutritional Therapists of Ireland (NTOI), Cytoplan, American Nutrition Association (ANA)

Qualifications and Education:
BSc Hons Chemistry
Postgraduate Diploma Statistics
Diploma Nutritional Therapy
Bredesen Protocol for Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease
Certified Ketogenic Nutrition Specialist (American Nutrition Association)
Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice (Institute for Functional Medicine) Cardiometabolic Module (Institute for Functional Medicine)
Immune Module (Institute for Functional Medicine)

GEMMA O’CONNELL

Dip NT mNTOI

Qualified since 2006, Gemma graduated with distinction and is a Registered Naturopathic Nutritionist. She is also a qualified Mindfulness Facilitator, a Neuroleadership Coach and a Certified NLP Practitioner.

With a background in the corporate world for 20+ years, Gemma has shaped her philosophy of achieving balance in the workplace, through great nutrition and practical wellbeing tools whilst being mindful of all that is important in life. She uses a blend of nutritional science, mindfulness and coaching skills to educate and motivate individuals to implement simple changes that give lasting results for a healthy mind and a healthy body.

Gemma’s inspiration comes from seeing first-hand, the results that clients achieve with greater health, energy, clarity, resilience and focus.

Specializing in overcoming stress and burnout as well as preventing cognitive decline. Gemma is experienced at providing wellness coaching to C-level individuals within the corporate world and also supporting groups to achieve their wellness goals.

Qualifications:

CNM Naturopathy 2002
IINH Dip Nutritional Therapy 2006
PSG Coaching Certificate 2010
NLP Practitioner 2014
Mindfulness Practitioner 2015
Neuroleadership Coach 2016

Gemma is a member of the NTOI and as such adheres to the code of ethics and practice as laid out by the NTOI.

Affiliations: Nutritional Therapists of Ireland (NTOI), CNM, IINH

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  • Registered Nutritional Therapists and Brain Health Educators with over 18 years clinical experience
  • 20+ years experience working in Corporate World 
  • Edelle has trained with leading neurologist Dr. Dale Bredesen at the Buck Institute for Research on Aging in the Bredesen Protocol for the Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease. 
  • Gemma is a qualified NLP practitioner, Mindfulness Facilitator & Neuroleadership coach.
  • Members of the NTOI and as such adhere to the code of ethics and practice as laid out by the NTOI.
  • Passionate about prevention & promoting health
  • Inspired by our journey, we came together to share our knowledge & experience, promote vitality, longevity & help prevent cognitive decline.

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