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We create health
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We create health as opposed to treating disease.We create health as opposed to treating disease.We create health as opposed to treating disease.
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About Alexandra Catrickes Ph.D.

Why I Do This

While completing her Ph.D. at Yale University, Alexandra faced a severe decline in health, developing neuropathy, muscle spasms, and claw hand deformity after multiple failed elbow surgeries. By making significant changes to her environment, lifestyle, and nutrition, she regained mobility, restored hand and elbow function, and even corrected spinal issues (lordosis and scoliosis), growing half an inch in her 40s. 


Alexandra then helped her mother recover cognitive function from Alzheimer's and successfully eradicate a resistant MRSA infection inside her prosthetic knee, preventing an amputation after multiple failed surgeries. Inspired by her mom's recovery, she made it her mission to help others dealing with brain issues.

Brain Wellness

As a Certified Functional Medicine Health Consultant (Kharrazian Institute), Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® practitioner, Board-Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, and Dr. Goodenowe Certified Practitioner, Alexandra now specializes in brain wellness. She maintains advanced certifications in evidence-based functional medicine training, cellular health, and restorative health. She is particularly passionate about continuing education on blood chemistry, brain volume, brain chemistry, functional neurology, and functional nutrition. When she is not working, you will find her traveling to live seminars.


Using advanced blood chemistry, functional lab work, intensive research, nutrient dense food, and intelligent bio-hacking, she works to improve cognitive health and overall well-being in her clients. Passionate about helping families navigate neurodegenerative diseases, she focuses on restoring the body's function without relying on conventional diagnoses or treatments.

Evidence-Based Functional Medicine Education

Kharrazian Institute Functional Medicine Clinical Training, Carlsbad, CA

CFMHC. Certified Functional Medicine Health Consultant.


Clinical Program Courses by Datis Kharrazian, PhD, DHSc, DC, MS, MMSc, FACN


Essentials of Functional Medicine

Gastrointestinal

Autoimmunity

Diabetes and Dysglycemia

Cardiovascular and Neurovascular

Chronic Fatigue and Pain

Neuroinflammation

Cognitive Decline and Dementia

Hashimoto’s

Infertility, Prenatal, and Maternal Health

Childhood Development Disorders

Hormone Imbalances 

Headaches and Migraines

Respiratory and Sinus

Anxiety and Mood Disorders

Chronic Inflammation

Chronic Infections

Longevity and Wellness


Master Classes Presented by Functional Medicine Experts


Neurological Disorders and Neurodegenerative Diseases: Root Causes and Practical Approaches  

(Randy Vawdry NPC)

Environmental Medicine: Assessing Toxic Load 

(Joseph Pizzorno ND)

Sex Steroid Optimization 

(Mark Holthouse MD)

Tiger Protocol for Chronic Diseases 

(Akil Palinisamy MD)

Iron Overload and Undiagnosed Anemias in Chronic Patients Who Cannot Recover

(Christy Sutton DC)

How to Think Like A Functional Gastroenterologist 

(Steven Sandberg-Lewis ND DHANP)


Apex Seminars


Mastering Blood Chemistry, 3-Day Seminar, Orlando, FL Nov 14-16, 2025

(Presented by Thomas Culleton DC, DACNB, BHK)

Cholesterol, Inflammation, and Cardiovascular Disease: The Number One Cause of Disease in America 

(Presented by C. Turnpaugh DC DACNB)

The Mevalonate Pathway to Mitochondrial Health  

(Presented by Eric Doringer ND, LAc)

Restorative Health, Cellular Health, Brain Health

Dr. Goodenowe Research Institute, Temecula, CA

Dr. Goodenowe Research Institute, Temecula, CA

Dr. Goodenowe Certified. 


Advanced Laboratory Test Interpretation and Certification Training Program.

Biochemical Mechanisms of Health and Disease.

Breaking Diseases: Restoring Health.

Breaking Alzheimer's: Definitive Lecture Series.

Breaking Autism.

Ongoing Training, Dr. Goodenowe Roundtables.

Special Areas of Interest: 

- Biochemistry of Brain Volume and Brain Aging

- Neuroinflammation

- Critical Roles and Requirements of PC and Plasmalogens

- Alzheimer's, Dementia, Parkinson's, Multiple Sclerosis, Autism

- Biochemistry of Cardiovascular Disease


Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Education

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition, San Diego, CA

FDNP. Certified Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Practitioner. 

Reed Davis, HHP, FDNP, CNT, LEHP.


Hair Tissue Mineral Analysis Practitioner Training 2.0 

Kendra Perry FDNP


FDN Advanced Courses

FDN Advanced: Functional Blood Chemistry 

(Lisa Pomeroy ND FDNP)

FDN Advanced: Stress and Hormones

(Lisa Pomeroy ND FDNP)

FDN Advanced: Organic Acids Testing 

(Brendan Vermiere FDNP)

FDN Advanced: Thyroid

 (Whitney Morgan LAc FDNP)

FDN Advanced: Mitochondria

(Lori Rose PhD, CNP, FDNP, RH, NBCHWC)

FDN Advanced: Gut Health 

(Bella Lindemann FDNP)

FDN Advanced: Foundations of Herbalism

(Lori Rose PhD, CNP, FDNP, RH, NBCHWC)

FDN Advanced: Scientific Literacy

(Lori Rose PhD, CNP, FDNP, RH, NBCHWC)

FDN Business School

(Jennifer Woodward FDNP)

Thyroid Care with Dr. Alan Christianson

(Board-Certified Naturopathic Endocrinologist)

Beyond the Mammogram: A Functional Approach to Breast Imaging 

(Rebekah Lund, FDNP, CCT)


Ongoing Training, Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Professionals

Holistic Health Education

American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Galveston, Texas 

HHP. Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner.


Dr. Natasha Campbell McBride 

GAPS NO Plant Training 

Natural Approach for Allergies, Autoimmune, Neurological Disease, Autism, Arthritis, Gut Problems, Hormonal Problems, Dyspraxia, Dyslexia, ADHD, Depression, Schizophrenia

(Presented by Monika Holland)


Mold Illness Made Simple 2.0 

Chronic Inflammatory Response Syndrome and the Health Side of Remediation

(Dr. Sandeep Gupta)


Electrosmog RX

EHS, Exposure, Mitigation

(Nick Pineault in collabration with Dr. Klinghardt)


Post-Viral Wellness Solutions

Wellness Code Academy

(Jennifer Ellis Schuetz, MSc, FDNP and Sara Korzeniewski, RD, FDN-P)

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Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Professional

Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® practitioners do not diagnose, treat, prevent, or cure any disease or condition. Nothing we share with our clients is intended to substitute for the advice, treatment or diagnosis of a qualified licensed physician. Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® (FDN) Practitioners may not make any medical diagnoses or claim, nor substitute for your personal physician’s care. It is the role of a Functional Diagnostic Nutrition® Practitioner to partner with their clients to provide ongoing support and accountability in an opt-in model of self-care and should be done under the supervision of a licensed physician.

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