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Coho Health is the new name for Optimised Functional Medicine

We’re different because you’re unique.

Coho Health are a passionate, dedicated, friendly and focused team of health professionals that care deeply about our clients, their health concerns, and the clinical outcomes we deliver. 

We are driven to be better, to study and research, to drive ourselves forward as a team, by our desire to help you live a better and higher quality life.

Ultimately, it is you, your uniqueness, your specific challenges, goals, dreams, and our desire to change your life for the better that inspire us to raise the bar and deliver a standard of care and results that are exceptional.

Clinic Team

Dee Brereton-Patel

Founder & Functional Medicine Nutritional Therapist

Dee Brereton-Patel Functional Medicine

Dee is a vastly experienced, results driven therapist and functional medicine practitioner.

She holds a degree in pharmacology, is a senior lecturer and clinical supervisor for students of Nutritional Therapy, and is the Founder of, and Clinic Director at, Coho Health.

Dee is passionate about helping her clients to reach optimal health through personally designed, natural, science based nutrition and lifestyle solutions.

Driven by ongoing research into the root causes of sub-optimal health, she has helped hundreds of chronically ill people to feel and perform better through her approach to personalised medicine.

Aga Parachoniak

Functional Medicine Nutritional Therapist

Aga is a knowledgeable, experienced, results orientated Registered Nutritional Therapist, with a deep understanding of naturopathic principles and the Functional Medicine approach.  She has a level of care and compassion for her clients, that all practitioners should aspire too.  She is fantastically passionate about helping people to overcome complex health challenges through a science based, highly personalised approach.

Aga’s in depth, meticulous approach to improving your health concern is complemented by her infectious smile and fantastic personality.

As a long standing member of Coho’s Functional Medicine team, Aga works to help those with chronic health issues such as hormonal imbalances, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions, chronic fatigue, cardiovascular disease, digestive system issues such as IBS, IBD, depression, anxiety, sleep issues and skin conditions.

More from Aga;

‘I come from Poland, from a city close to the mountains, lakes and rivers. I feel very connected to nature and love hiking and long walks. When I’m taking some time out to recharge my batteries, so I can come back and give more to my work and my clients, I will always choose to go back to nature.  I really do care about the environment we live in and I’m a big fan of zero waste and eco-friendly products. I love essential oils and I am Wellness Advocate of tested-grade essential oils company, doTERRA, the first company to establish a standard of quality in the industry.

My passion for a healthy lifestyle and nutritious food, led me to study Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy at the College of Naturopathic Medicine.

I had been struggling with health issues myself, with IBS symptoms, depression, anxiety and psoriasis, but I have fortunately managed to help myself through natural approaches and lifestyle changes. 

In recent years, I have been practising mindfulness, meditation as well as Vedic Art which has helped me to feel balanced.  With regards to food, I’ll keep it simple and say only this – I Iove food!  Of course there are some foods I need to avoid to maintain optimal digestive health, but that has only made me more creative –  I can make some pretty awesome dairy free, gluten free and egg free cakes!’

Irene Balazs

Functional Medicine Nutritional Therapist

Irene is an experienced, dedicated Registered Nutritional Therapist.

She offers an in depth ‘root cause medicine’ approach to a wide range of diagnosed or undiagnosed chronic health issues.

Irene’s integrative practice is driven by results and addresses the whole person and their lifestyle, not just an isolated set of symptoms.

As a member of Coho Health’s Functional Medicine team, Irene works to help those with chronic health issues such as hormonal imbalances, inflammatory conditions, autoimmune conditions, digestive system issues such as IBS and food intolerances, skin complaints, detoxification, thyroid imbalances, and weight loss.

More from Irene;

‘As long as I can remember, I have always had a big interest in nutrition and wellbeing. During my teenage years my health took a downward turn and I developed a thyroid condition which affected my daily life. Having tried lots of different options to improve my condition, I felt that educating myself in root-cause medicine and nutrition has been extremely beneficial. I have personally experienced the life-changing effects that nutrition and lifestyle can have on our physical and mental wellbeing so I’m passionate about helping others reach their own health goals!’

Book your free 15 minute Discovery Call with Dee Brereton-Patel now

We change lives

Here’s what people say about working with the Coho Health Functional Medicine team

I initially went to see Dee to see whether I could control my PMS symptoms (mood swings & anger) - avoiding the ‘antidepressants’ route. To my surprise, after only 2 sessions and implementing the changes to my diet and lifestyle that Dee had suggested (as well as a vitamin supplement), my mood was much more manageable. Now a few months later, it’s actually not a problem anymore, I am much more calm, and have a lot more energy. As a result, the whole family, not just myself, have benefited from Dee’s help! I would certainly recommend Dee to anyone.
Chari
Dee knew before any GP that my issues were caused by hormones. Now that I have a diagnosis of endometriosis she is who I have gone back to for help and advice. She is so supportive and has really tailored her approach to suit me, my lifestyle, and my needs. I would recommend her to anyone!
Allanah Ashdown
I went for the GP blood tests today and it happened to be my diabetic nurse that took them…. was expecting her to be a bit peeved that I hadn’t taken them (prescribed medication for diabetes) and gone elsewhere for advice….She weighed me and said “oh gosh well something’s working you’ve really lost some weight”. She said she thought my Nutritionist sounded amazing to keep trying what I was doing, it made total sense to her. That probably 10 years ago my thyroid would have been classified as a problem by the GP but that the boundaries have decreased. She asked me who you were as her sister has low level thyroid issues that are not classified as an issue by the NHS but that are having a negative affect...
PJ - Part 1
My HbA1c in December (after I’d been calorie counting and generally doing the ‘eat right plate’) was 57, this is when the diabetic nurse first suggested I go on the tablets that have a side effect of thrush. She said the target for me was 48, this seemed impossible as I felt I was trying so hard already. My result today, after roughly just 6 or 7 weeks doing what you’ve said (and not 100% perfectly) is 46!! I am absolutely delighted!! And surprised!! I just obviously need to keep doing what I’m doing.I seriously cannot thank you enough. I know I am still on a journey but I know feel like I’m on the right path. So glad I didn’t take those extra tablets and contacted you instead.
PJ - Part 2 (7 days later)
Prior to my experience of working with Dee at Coho Health I was suffering from terrible gastro-intestinal discomfort and symptoms. This was having a profound impact on my health and general well-being, I wasn’t myself and I wasn’t able to do the things I enjoyed. Since seeing Dee I am at the peak of wellness, fitness and strength and I can’t recommend her expertise enough. A fantastic investment in my wellness, health and knowledge.
Katie B
For years I have struggled with stomach discomfort and sinus issues and more recently my stress levels have risen due to work and study commitments. My stomach has had a dramatic turnaround now that I better understand some of the triggers which had previously caused discomfort. The sessions continue to be an education and even though I’m still a work in progress, I know that with Dee’s guidance I can continue on a healthy path.
Rich
When I came to Coho Health I was unknowingly suffering with SIBO and an under active Thyroid. I cannot thank Coho Health enough and have already recommended Aga to my friends and family. I feel that this is the future of health and a lot of ill health today has unfortunately been misdiagnosed. Working with Coho has been an amazing experience and not only am I happy with the results I feel I have also gained an education in the meantime.
TC
The detox is going well - mentally I’ve never felt happier. Initially it was tough physically due to illness, but I finally think physically I’m starting to feel the benefits too. I’m slowly getting into cooking different food and loving it, and I feel like I would love to keep this up past January. So a HUGE thanks for this, it’s been a really big learning curve. Amongst other things it’s stopped me picking at rubbish food and given me the motivation to start yoga again.
Rosie Clark
I was suffering from huge slumps in energy in the day and struggling to have the energy to train regularly and keep my weight low which is very important for a cyclist. The nutrition plan that Dee gave me allowed me to lose body fat whilst increasing strength & fitness. At the same time I was able to maintain my weight without feeling hungry or getting energy slumps. In the race itself I performed much better than anticipated, something I couldn’t have achieved without the help of the team at Coho Health.
James Darnell
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Dee & the Coho Health team

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