Functional Medicine for Children with Complex Health Needs
Stella Chadwick founded Brainstorm Health® to work with children whose health picture is not straightforward. Many have a label of autism, ADHD or PANS/PANDAS. Some have no label yet.
Functional Medicine for Children with Complex Health Needs
Stella Chadwick founded Brainstorm Health® to work with children whose health picture is not straightforward. Many have a label of autism, ADHD or PANS/PANDAS. Some have no label yet.
Patient Testimonials
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“A plan built around our daughter”
They put together a detailed plan which met all of our daughter’s individual needs… I’ve learnt so much about the importance of diet and the impact it has on the gut. We are looking forward to continuing this journey with Brainstorm Health.
— D.A.
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“Real food instead of junk”
He was a food refuser and would only eat pizzas and oats, but now he eats a much wider range of foods and we have removed pizza completely from his diet!… The 30 day reset recommended to us looks daunting but is easier to do than it looks… We’re still on the programme and looking forward to more progress.
— T.O.
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"She is now eating a wider variety of foods"
When we first began working with Brainstorm Health, my daughter was barely eating. Brainstorm Health put together protocols which have helped my daughter so much. She is now eating a wider variety of foods which I never thought she would eat.
— V.W.
About Brainstorm Health
Brainstorm Health® is a specialist nutritional and functional medicine clinic, working online. In more than thirteen years we have worked with over 3,500 families.
Founded by Stella Chadwick the clinic combines current nutritional science with a detailed assessment of each child’s history, symptoms and diet. From that we build a personal plan of diet, supplements and lifestyle changes.
We work closely with families, explaining what we find and why each change is recommended, so parents understand the plan and how to carry it through at home.
Our step-by-step approach starts with the foundations, building a plan around each child and introducing changes at a pace they and their family can manage.
Our Expertise
We are a functional medicine clinic working with the latest nutritional and laboratory approaches. Our team would be happy to talk to you about your child and whether our approach is right for them.
Schedule a free call to get started.
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Micro-immunotherapy
Paediatric Micro-immunotherapy
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Nutritional Medicine
Personalised diets and supplements
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Biomedical Testing
Laboratory and genetic testing
Collaboration with Specialists
We work closely with a trusted network of paediatric neurologists, immunologists, osteopaths, CBT specialists and other professionals, and refer children to them when their input is needed.
How to work with us
Our approach is structured to provide parents with clarity, expert guidance, and a highly personalised plan to support their child’s health.
We follow a step-by-step process to ensure we deeply understand the child’s needs and agree priorities and plan the next steps.
We only work with patients after screening them to make sure that our approach is appropriate. Please book a discovery call to speak to us to see if we can help.
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A free 15-minute call to discuss your needs.
Parents complete a short discovery call request form, providing key details about their child’s history and challenges.
Upon submission, they receive a booking link, which includes our terms and pricing.
The discovery call helps parents understand how we work while allowing us to assess whether we are the right fit for their child’s needs.
If they decide to proceed, we match them with the most appropriate practitioner, based on their child’s specific requirements.
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75 minutes (via Zoom)
Parents complete a comprehensive questionnaire before the session, covering the child’s medical history, medications, supplements, past interventions, diet, and current concerns.
During the consultation, we take an in-depth case history, focusing on:
Medical background, genetic predispositions, and lifestyle factors.
Any prior interventions (medications, diets, supplements).
Identifying key issues and agreeing practical first steps with parents.
We discuss potential lab tests (stool, urine, saliva, or blood) if necessary, tailoring the approach to what is feasible for the family.
After the session, parents receive a detailed report outlining:
Key interventions to start with, often focusing on nervous system regulation.
Recommended next steps, including testing (if applicable) and further interventions.
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The first follow-up is 90 minutes, typically 6 weeks after the Initial Appointment.
If lab tests were conducted, we go through the results in detail, explaining findings and their implications.We develop a highly personalised plan, which may include:
Therapeutic diets tailored to the child’s needs.
Targeted supplements and herbal interventions.
Micro-immunotherapy.
Recommendations for additional therapies (e.g., osteopathy, CBT, specialist referrals).
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The health plan is reviewed every 6-8 weeks, adjusted as needed. We offer a mixture of 60 and 30-minute appointments during that time.
Families usually work with us for at least six months, with regular reviews throughout.
Children We Work With
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PANS and PANDAS
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Autism
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ADHD
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