Alex Howard Group

Our Team

Sanna Silverwood

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FdBSc, DipION, mBANT, NTCC, CNHC

Sanna has over 20 years of clinical experience supporting people with ME/CFS, chronic fatigue and complex, long-standing health conditions.

She joined The Optimum Health Clinic in 2005 and became part of its Nutrition Team in 2007, bringing a wealth of experience and a thorough, individualised approach to Nutritional Therapy.

Over the years, Sanna has worked with clients presenting with a wide range of symptoms and often multiple, overlapping health challenges. She has developed a broad understanding of the complexities of chronic illness, with a particular interest in hormonal health and the role of neurotransmitters in physical and emotional wellbeing.

Sanna's strength lies in seeing connections between seemingly unrelated symptoms and identifying the most important areas to address. She takes time to listen and explain, helping clients make sense of complex health issues and develop realistic, manageable strategies that take account of their individual circumstances and energy levels.

Sanna has extensive experience in using a wide variety of specialised functional tests, which she uses clinically where appropriate. She believes that understanding the bigger picture is important, but equally so is translating this information into clear, manageable recommendations.

Living with an autoimmune condition herself, Sanna understands that managing chronic illness is rarely a straightforward or linear process. Her own experience has reinforced the importance of patience, flexibility and finding sustainable approaches that work in everyday life.

Alongside her clinical work, Sanna has lectured in Nutritional Therapy in Finland and continues to develop her knowledge of nutrition and complex chronic conditions.

Our Team

Bebe Kohlap
Systems Manager

Bebe entered into nutrition quite unexpectedly when she went to an open day at the Institute for Optimum Nutrition, just to...

Charlotte Thomson

Charlotte initially trained as a musician and worked as a performer and teacher for several years before embarking on...

Chloe Lyons
Therapeutic Coach

Chloe is a Therapeutic Coach who found her way to this work through her own recovery from complex chronic illness...

Coriander Stone
New Client Co-ordinator

Coriander is a nutritionist specialising in complex health conditions with over 12 years of experience...

Denise Stillie

Originally from Scotland, Denise worked as a music journalist before becoming a web developer for The Guardian newspaper...

Dr Alex Howard
Founder and Executive Chairman

Dr Alex Howard is Founder & Executive Chairman of The Optimum Health Clinic after his own struggle with ME/CFS...

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