About Holistic Health and Breath
Alissa Powell is a registered Nutritional Therapist (BA Hons, Dip CNM Hons) and certified Breath Therapist (Dip BBA).
Alissa takes a holistic approach to health, believing that optimal well-being comes from a combination of balanced nutrition, functional breathing, and a healthy lifestyle. She’s passionate about nurturing the mind, body, and soul, helping individuals live their best and healthiest lives.
Before opening her own clinic, Alissa spent several years working at a well-respected functional medicine clinic, gaining valuable experience with complex, chronic, and often undiagnosed health conditions. She earned a reputation as a compassionate practitioner who builds strong, supportive relationships with clients, working closely with them to educate and empower them in achieving their health goals. Alissa adopts a functional medicine approach, addressing the root causes of health issues by considering all aspects of a person’s life – from their medical history and diet to lifestyle, sleep, stress management, and exercise.
Alissa has a particular interest in autoimmune conditions, skin and gut health, brain health, respiratory conditions, and anxiety. With personal experience in these areas, she is committed to staying up-to-date with the latest research to ensure the best outcomes for her clients.
In addition to her work as a nutritional therapist, Alissa is a certified Buteyko breathwork instructor. She uses breathwork as a complementary tool to help people manage mental health challenges, respiratory conditions, and fatigue. Alissa has used breathwork to overcome panic attacks and generalised anxiety herself, and she enjoys teaching others how to apply these techniques for greater well-being. She is also the author of Animal Breathing Exercises for Children: Mindful Breathwork for Ages 5+, and a certified Qigong instructor.
Alissa is passionate about healthy eating and living, and she loves offering practical advice on diet, fitness, and lifestyle, as well as sharing inspiring recipes. She firmly believes that good daily habits and routines are the foundation for long-term well-being and that sustainable change comes from consistency and making thoughtful adjustments to life patterns. Alissa encourages her clients to be active participants in their healing journey, as she believes this is key to achieving lasting results.
Before pursuing her passion for health and wellness, Alissa worked as a web and graphic designer and ran a successful jazz festival. Originally from the USA, she lived in Australia for several years before settling in the UK 20 years ago with her husband and children.
Qualifications:
- BA Marketing and Business Administration (Hons), Bryant University
- Dip CNM (Distinction)
- Lifecode GX Nutrigenomics Certified Practitioner
- Buteyko Breathing Association Certified Teacher
- YogaLap Pranayama Certified Teacher
- Reiki 2 Practitioner
- CPD Interests: Immunity/Autoimmunity; Anxiety and Panic Disorder; Microbiome Health; Gut Health (IBS, IBD, SIBO, GORD/GERD); Women’s Health and Hormones; Brain Health (Alzheimer’s and Dementia, ADHD); Stress and Nervous System Disorders; Skin Conditions (Psoriasis, Eczema, Acne); Arthritis; Respiratory Conditions (Asthma, COPD)
Associations:
- mBANT (British Association for Nutrition and Lifestyle Medicine)
- CNHC (Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council)
- Buteyko Breathwork Association (BBA)
