About Brainstorm Health
Brainstorm Health® is a specialist clinic dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of children and young adults through a Functional Medicine approach.
We support children with Autism, ADHD, ADD, PANS/PANDAS, learning and behavioural challenges, and food and chemical sensitivities. Decades of research and clinical experience show that the health of the body and the brain are deeply connected, particularly through the gut–brain axis.
To address this, our founder Stella Chadwick, a Registered Nutritional Therapist and Functional Medicine Practitioner, created The Brainstorm Health Pathway®, an evidence-based methodology developed from years of clinical practice. This structured approach identifies and supports underlying issues such as digestive dysfunction, immune challenges, food sensitivities, oxidative stress, mitochondrial imbalances, and detoxification problems.
Working step by step, our team of carefully selected specialists, under Stella’s supervision, provide personalised nutritional and biomedical strategies designed to help each child reach their full potential.
Meet our Founder
Stella Chadwick, BSc (Hons) mBANT CNHC
Stella Chadwick is the founder of Brainstorm Health® and a Registered Nutritional Therapist and Functional Medicine Practitioner. Inspired by her own daughter’s struggles with food sensitivities and allergies, she retrained in Nutritional Therapy and Functional Medicine to uncover the root causes of complex health conditions.
She now specialises in supporting children with Autism, ADHD, PANS/PANDAS, learning and behavioural difficulties, and food and chemical sensitivities. Stella has a particular focus on the gut–brain connection and autoimmune conditions, helping children reach their full potential through tailored nutritional and biomedical strategies.
Through Brainstorm Health®, Stella and her team work closely with parents to create practical, sustainable plans that make real changes for their children’s health and wellbeing.
Meet the team
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Jo Lovemore
regCNHC, mBANT
Jo is a Registered Nutritional Therapist (mBANT, regCNHC) with a degree in Biology and Diploma (with distinction) in Nutritional Therapy. She is one of our nutrition practitioners working with our families to support them through their Health plans directly.
Jo has experience developing personalised nutritional protocols, using an evidence-based approach to support a range of health conditions successfully.
She has a particular interest in working with children and young people. As a mother of two small daughters herself, she understands how challenging it can be to make lifestyle changes and healthy choices that work for all the family within constraints of time and budget, so her approach is always to take the time to listen to families, to develop a plan that works for them, and that is sustainable.
Jo is well versed in translating complex science into practical, clear information with a previous career in science communications.
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Sarah Webb
BSc, DipNT, mBANT, regCNHC
Sarah is a registered Nutritional Therapist (mBANT, regCNHC) with a diploma in Nutritional Therapy and a degree in Environmental Science. She has a special interest in gut, brain, and immune health, and has a passion for learning and applying her knowledge to best support the families she works with.
Having experienced first-hand the immense value of nutritional and lifestyle interventions when supporting her own daughter through complex health issues, she is passionate about helping children and their families navigate their way through health challenges they may face.
Her varied background in environmental education, management in the health and wellbeing sector, and as a retreat business owner and chef, brings a wealth of experience and a person-centred focus to her practice; all delivered with warmth and a sensitivity to each family’s needs.
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Mémé Watanabe
BSc (Hons), DipNT, BANT, CNHC, ANLP
Mémé uses an evidence-based practice of nutritional therapy to support her clients in understanding and working on the root causes of symptoms and conditions. Her Bachelor of Science Hons is in Nutrition Science, and she is registered with BANT, CNHC and ANLP.
She has a certificate in Brain Chemistry from Dr. Walsh and training in Immunology with Dr. Samuel Yanuck.
Her 30 years of meditation practice have contributed to her interest in the power of the mind and how it can be used as an integrative approach to nutrition. She is interested in mindful and non-violent communication, some of which stems from her previous work in the non-government sector and humanitarian organisations.
Mémé has experience working with children on the autism spectrum, ADHD and other neurological challenges. She is committed to supporting individuals with a particular interest in gastrointestinal, neurological and immune health.
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Emma Mace
mBANT, regCHNC
Emma is a Registered Nutritional Therapist (mBANT, regCHNC) who retrained after a career in law. She holds a Masters Diploma in eating disorders and obesity management from the National Centre for Eating Disorders (endorsed by BPS).
With personal experience supporting loved ones with eating disorders, ADHD, and ASD, Emma specialises in helping young people and families navigate these challenges. She highlights the vital role of gut health in overall well-being, addressing the gut-brain axis through diet, supplements, and lifestyle changes.
Her approach combines nutritional counselling, mindful practices, and cognitive-emotional strategies, tailored to each patient. Emma also empowers families, guiding them through change to achieve lasting well-being.
With her diverse background and compassionate perspective, Emma works to uncover root causes of health challenges and support sustainable improvements in well-being for her patients and their families.
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Carolyn Frost
M.Tech.Hom(SA), DipION mBANT, CNHC
Carolyn is a highly qualified Nutritional Therapist (mBANT, regCNHC) and Homeopath with over 15 years of clinical experience. She holds a postgraduate diploma in Integrative Functional Nutrition and a Master’s degree in Homeopathy, offering patients a unique combination of expertise in both disciplines.
In her practice, Carolyn uses the principles of functional medicine to explore and address the underlying factors behind complex health challenges. Her work emphasises the critical role of the gut-brain axis in shaping mood, emotions, and mental health. Whether working as a Nutritional Therapist or a Homeopath, Carolyn tailors her approach to meet each patient’s needs, blending evidence-based nutritional strategies with homeopathic support where appropriate.
She has particular expertise in supporting children with ADHD, autism, and other neurological conditions, helping families achieve sustainable improvements in health and well-being.
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Rachel Calvert-Lee
Registered Nutritional Therapist (mBANT, regCNHC)
Rachel is a Registered Nutritional Therapist (mBANT, regCNHC) with a degree in Microbiology & Virology and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Personalised Nutrition. She brings both expertise and compassion to her work, specialising in supporting children and young adults on the autism spectrum as well as those with PANDAS and PANS.
Drawing on her own family experiences, Rachel deeply understands the challenges parents face and is dedicated to helping children and young adults reach their full potential. She focuses on the vital connection between the gut and brain, offering personalised guidance to support improved behaviour, enhanced focus, and better overall health.
With a warm and professional approach, Rachel partners with families to create tailored strategies, including dietary, supplement, and lifestyle changes, that promote lasting well-being. Her goal is to empower parents with practical tools and knowledge to foster positive and meaningful change.
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Susan Foulger
BSc Nutritional Science, Dip Personalised Nutrition, mBANT, regCNHC, NLP Practitioner
Susan Foulger is a Registered Nutritional Therapist specialising in children and young adults with ADHD, autism, and other neurological or physical health challenges. With a degree in Nutritional Science and a Diploma in Personalised Nutrition, she combines evidence-based functional medicine with practical, family-friendly strategies.
Drawing on both professional expertise and personal experience, Susan uses advanced functional testing to uncover root causes, then develops tailored nutrition, supplement, and lifestyle plans to restore balance and support long-term health. Her work focuses on the gut–brain connection, genetics, and environmental influences to help families understand and address what truly drives well-being.
As a former holistic chef, Susan brings creativity to her guidance, offering realistic food solutions that fit everyday life. Her calm, compassionate approach helps families make clear, confident choices and build sustainable foundations for health and growth.
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Charlotte Watkins
DipION Nutritional Therapy, mBANT, CNHC
Charlotte holds a Diploma in Nutritional Therapy (DipION), awarded with Distinction, and received the prize for outstanding performance in clinical practice. She combines evidence-based functional medicine with compassionate, practical support tailored to each family.
She is Lifecode Gx qualified and has further developed her clinical expertise through advanced mentorship and training. This enables her to integrate nutrigenomics, functional testing, and personalised nutrition strategies to uncover root causes and support long-term health outcomes.
Charlotte's diverse background includes working with an NGO, an experience that shaped her grounded, empathetic, and culturally aware approach to health. She is also qualified in both Mat and Reformer Pilates, offering a broader, body-based perspective on wellbeing and movement.
With a calm and non-judgemental approach, Charlotte supports families in making realistic, achievable changes that fit into everyday life, helping them feel confident, informed, and empowered in their health journey.
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Lana Novak
MSc mBANT rCNHC
Lana is a Registered Nutritional Therapist (mBANT, regCNHC) with an MSc in Personalised Nutrition. Her postgraduate research explored the role of the microbiome in the immune-brain axis in children with ADHD, and this connection — between gut health, immunity, and neurodevelopment — remains central to her practice.
Her interest in this area is personal too — seeing neurodiversity and immunity play out within her own family sparked a curiosity she's carried into her clinical work, and which continues to inform her approach: taking the time to understand each family's situation, and using an evidence-based, functional approach to translate the science into practical, sustainable plans for everyday life.
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Dr Ioná Bramati
PhD BSc (Hons) Ost Med DO ND at IBCcare
Dr Bramati is a specialist with a doctorate on the effects of visceral osteopathy in autistic children suffering from gastrointestinal dysfunction. She is committed to helping improve the quality of life and well-being of children on the autism spectrum using a non-invasive form of therapy, Visceral Osteopathy.
Dr Bramati is an international speaker at many osteopathic colleges and conferences in the UK and Europe and was awarded the Elsevier/International Conference on Advances in Osteopathic Research New Researcher Prize at ICAOR 10 in Brazil for her research in treating autistic children with visceral osteopathic techniques.
We are pleased to have Dr Bramati as an associate extension of our Brainstorm Health® team to work with our patients who would benefit from her osteopathy specialism. Upon agreement with the patient, a referral form is completed, and one of the IBCcare team members will contact you for an appointment. IBCcare Referral Form.
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Gill Parkins
Stella Chadwick’s PA
Gill is Stella Chadwick’s PA and primarily coordinates and oversees the day-to-day running of the practice.
Gill’s ultimate goal is to ensure that all our patients receive an efficient, effective service to enhance their experience with Brainstorm Health®. Gill has worked for over 25 years in the PA field at both Senior and Board levels. Her knowledge and understanding of the basic principles in administrative healthcare are extensive.
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Emma Dadd
Admin Support
Emma works alongside Gill in not only greatly supporting the administration and coordination of our clinic sessions but strives to provide a smooth running of the practice, both internally and externally.
Emma has worked extensively in administration for many years and is passionate about supporting our patients with their requests.
How can we help?
We are an award-winning functional medicine clinic with unmatched dedication to the latest advances in holistic and biomedical therapies. Our team would be happy to discuss how we can help. Get in touch and one of our practitioners will be in touch to arrange a call.