Brain health clinic · Edinburgh

Worried about memory loss or brain fog?

Forgetting conversations, losing words, or watching someone you love change? We’ll help you understand what’s happening, and what you can do.

Speak to a clinician, not a salesperson. No obligation.

  • Functional medicine practitioners
  • Trained in the Bredesen Protocol
  • Personalised, evidence-informed care
Your free call20 minutes with a CogMission clinician to listen, reassure and talk through your options.
How it works

Three simple steps to clarity

  1. 01

    Talk to us

    A free 20-minute call with a clinician, by phone or video.

  2. 02

    Understand what’s happening

    If it’s right for you, an in-depth assessment finds what’s affecting your brain health.

  3. 03

    Follow a plan built for you

    A personalised programme, with our team supporting you as you progress.

Book a free call Prefer to talk now? Call 0131 235 1238
Real results

What personalised care can do

Their full panel of blood tests found abnormalities my NHS checks had missed. With that information, I went back to my GP and got the NHS attention I needed. I’m skiing again and living a far more normal life than in that first year.

Peter MarleyBrain Health Programme and blood testing · About the programme

I looked upon it as a lifeboat, because I really felt my ship was filling up with water and sinking.

A patient and his wifeFrom our video “What we do” · Watch their story on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

We have a richer life together, because you are yourself again.

A patient and his wifeFrom our video “What we do” · Watch their story on YouTube (opens in a new tab)
Our team

Safe, skilled and on your side

Our clinicians combine functional medicine, health coaching and herbal medicine to look at the whole picture, and support you at every step.

Meet the team
  • Charmaine Shepherd
    Charmaine Shepherd
    Clinic Director, Functional Medicine Practitioner
  • Jean Dow
    Jean Dow
    Clinic Director, Functional Medicine Practitioner & Medical Herbalist
  • Joanna Bednarek
    Joanna Bednarek
    Patient Care Manager & IFM Health Coach
Common questions

Your questions answered

How much does it cost?

The first step is a free 20-minute call. If you go ahead, the active programme is typically £600 per month, with testing included in the first month, then £250 per month for maintenance. Herbal medicines and any further tests are extra, and we always agree costs with you before you start.

Do I need a referral from my GP?

No. You can contact us directly, without a referral. With your permission, we are happy to share our findings with your GP (family doctor) or specialist, so your care stays joined up. Our programmes complement NHS care and do not replace it, so please keep taking prescribed medicines unless your doctor advises otherwise.

Can appointments take place by video call?

Yes. Many appointments can take place by video call, so you can start from home anywhere in the UK. Our Edinburgh clinic at 4 Albyn Place is quiet and fully accessible if you prefer to visit, and we can arrange blood tests near you through a visiting phlebotomist.

What happens on the free call?

You speak with a CogMission clinician for 20 minutes about what is worrying you, whether that is your own memory, brain fog or a family member’s health. We answer your questions and suggest a sensible next step, which may or may not involve working with us. There is no obligation.

See all frequently asked questions

Not sure where to start? Let’s talk.

One free 20-minute call with a CogMission clinician. No obligation, just clear answers and a sensible next step.

Not ready to talk yet? Get free brain health tips

Practical, research-based advice from our clinicians by email. Unsubscribe any time. Privacy policy.

Book a free call Call