PhD(med), Nutritional Therapist
Background & Bio
I guide individuals in how they can adapt their diet and lifestyle to improve and preserve their brain
function, and prevent the neurodegenerative disease processes that lead to cognitive decline. I strive to
identify the key factors undermining brain health in each individual so that we can focus on adressing
these. I am conscious of each individual’s capacity to make changes, and considerate of personal priorities
and limitations.
I began as a PhD researcher in the Alzheimer’s disease field in the late 1990s, in Australia, and spent a 20-
year research career trying to unravel the mechanisms of age-related neurodegenerative diseases and
how we could prevent them naturally. With a lifelong passion for natural medicine, inspiration from Dale
Bredesen’s research, and a realisation that our most powerful means to tackle chronic disease and
optimize health is through diet and lifestyle choices, I completed further training in nutrition, and now
work with individuals to optimise their brain health and prevent or reverse cognitive decline.
I am a graduate of Center for Nutritional Education & Lifestyle Management (CNELM, UK), with 6 years
clinical experience. I am based in Sweden, and see clients both virtually and in clinic. I also work together
with Dr Andrew Greenland coaching cognitive decline patients on the Bredesen Protocol.
I have extensive experience in regular laboratory testing, advanced functional medicine testing
and nutrigenetics/nutrigenomics which can give a wealth of insight to guide interventions.
Areas of specialisation:
Adults with concerns about their cognition, cognitive decline, or early Alzheimer’s disease.
Individuals aiming to prevent cognitive decline after a parent’s Alzheimer/dementia diagnosis.
General health optimisation, and support of adults, adolescents and children with chronic health
complaints such as atopy, autoimmune disease, immune dysregulation, gut symptoms, hormone
imbalances, and chronic fatigue.
Contact details:
Contact me: Christa, on christa@healthinbalance.se
My website is: www.healthinbalance.se
