Our Story
CogMission was founded in 2017 by Charmaine Shepherd and Jean Dow. Both Charmaine and Jean have been working together for 10 years and collectively bring over 40 years of experience in treating complex conditions.
At CogMission, the approach for each client is personalised to identify and treat the underlying causes of Alzheimer’s Disease, Dementia, and Cognitive Decline. Charmaine and Jean are both highly qualified in their own speciality, they have also completed the recognised training to practice the principles and functional testing outlined by Dr. Bredesen and known as The Bredesen Protocol.
Our team
Charmaine Shepherd
Clinic Director
Functional Medicine Practitioner
Jean Dow
Clinic Director
Functional Medicine Practitioner
Medical Herbalist
Unlocking the potential of brain health
As scientific research understands more about the brain we now know that 50% of dementia cases could be avoided regardless of genetics. That brain health can be improved.
Our passion is seeing these changes in our patients.
We are delighted to be able to offer a range of services and targeted programmes to support you.
Jackie Forbes
DipCNM B.A. mBANT CNHCreg
Joanna Bednarek
IFM Health Coach
Neeraj Puri
Dentist
Our mission
At CogMission, our mission is to revolutionise brain health through comprehensive education, up to date research, and practical interventions, all delivered with compassion.
We are dedicated to providing solutions that empower individuals including women facing cognitive challenges, to enhance their brain function and maintain active, fulfilling lives.
By supporting dementia sufferers with strategies aimed at stabilisation and improvement, we strive to offer hope and improved quality of life. Our commitment extends beyond our patients to their families and communities, fostering a culture of awareness and proactive brain health management.
As pioneers in this field, we aim to set new standards of care and be a beacon of hope, compassion and expertise for all.