Our story, your journey to holistic health
Welcome to Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology Ireland. Here, we believe in a holistic approach to well-being, understanding the profound connection between your mind and body. Learn about our founder, Edelle O'Doherty, her unique journey, and how we're dedicated to supporting your path to lasting health.
Edelle's personal path to Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology Ireland
Our founder, Edelle O'Doherty, embarked on this journey inspired by a deep personal calling. Currently pursuing a Master's degree in Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology, she combines academic rigour and practical expertise. Her comprehensive understanding is further enriched by her extensive training in Compassionate Inquiry with Dr. Gabor Maté, providing a unique and empathetic perspective to her practice.
Edelle also has a BSc in Chemistry and is a Registered Nutritional Therapist
A heart-centred approach to healing
Edelle’s dedication stems from profound life experiences. Having lost both her husband and mother to cancer, and growing up with a brother who sustained a traumatic brain injury, she possesses a deep, empathetic understanding of the fear and challenges associated with serious illness. Her desire is to offer essential additional support alongside conventional medical systems, ensuring no one feels alone on their health journey.
Transforming health through understanding and community
Driven to redefine the current medical model, Edelle champions community, deeper understanding, and tangible every day tools. He deepest desire is to foster global cultural change to prevent chronic disease while promoting healing for those already affected. With special interests in Psychoneuro(endocrino)immunology, Mind-Body (SOMA) Connection, Evolutionary Medicine, Compassionate Inquiry, and Intermittent Living practices, she integrates diverse knowledge. As a former research scientist in the semiconductor industry and a mother of four, Edelle understands the pressures of modern life, using her own experiences to guide clients towards better health, wherever they are on their path.
"There is no distinction between the mind and the body. Our thoughts, emotions, and social and cultural connections profoundly influence our choices conscious and unconscious, and therefore our health. Understanding the interplay between psychology, neurology, endocrinology and immunology allows us to regain health. Holding ourselves and those around us with compassion it essential"
Edelle O'Doherty, Founder of Clinical Psychoneuroimmunology Ireland