About Us
We set out to transform mental health by focusing on the root causes of symptoms like anxiety, brain fog, mood swings, and lack of focus. We also concentrate deeply on conditions such as depression, anxiety, and ADHD for lasting recovery.
Our mission is to empower individuals with the hope and belief that a different, brighter future is possible for their health. We believe everyone can truly get better, not just feel less bad, and return to the laughter and joy of a life fully lived.
Core Team
Ally Houston
CEO, Founder, & Head Coach
Nine years ago, Ally switched from gravitational wave laser physics to metabolic mental health coaching. He fixed his ADHD, seasonal depression, chronic anxiety, and a host of other metabolic problems with food and lifestyle, and has helped hundreds of people to do the same since.
Trained by PreKure and Dr. Georgia Ede, Ally is on a mission to bring this solution to millions.
Julie O'Connor, MS, CN
Health Coach
Julie is a functional nutritionist and metabolic health coach specializing in cognitive health, chronic conditions, and healthy aging. She oversees CE/CME content at the American Nutrition Association and is a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS) candidate.
Julie also brings over 20 years of experience in product strategy and brand marketing at IBM and Intel to her work in nutrition.
Eli Bromley, MA
Health Coach
Certified health coach and metabolic specialist with a Masters in group clinical psychology. Eli helps clients restore energy, clarity, and mood through a science-based, ketogenic approach. She focuses on the intersection of metabolic and mental health, supporting lasting lifestyle change.
Eli’s approach is both compassionate and direct. Her greatest joy is watching people fall back in love with life.
Prof. Dr. Adrian Soto-Mota
Data Scientist & Researcher
Dr. Soto-Mota is a data scientist, clinical researcher at the Metabolic Diseases Research Unit at The National Institute of Medical Sciences and Nutrition Salvador Zubirán, an Internal Medicine Consultant, and a Clinical Sciences Lecturer.
He earned his MD from the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, and his Ph.D. at Oxford. His research interests are Human Ketone Metabolism, Data Analysis, and Evidence-Based Medicine.
Olivia Khwaja
Strategic Marketing
Olivia has been a Consumer Strategist and Marketing expert for large brands for over 20 years, including British Airways, British Gas, and the Department of Business & Energy. Today, she serves as the Vice-Chair of Board of Trustees at the Public Health Collaboration and runs Dr. Anthony Chaffee’s wellness community.
Advisors
Dominic D'Agostino, PhD
Metabolic Neuroscience Advisor
Dominic D’Agostino is a tenured Associate Professor at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He teaches medical neuroscience, medical physiology, nutrition and neuropharmacology.
His primary research focuses on developing and testing nutritional and metabolic-based therapies for a variety of disease states including seizures, neurodegenerative diseases and psychiatric disorders.
Ben Bikman, PhD
Metabolic Science Advisor
Ben Bikman studies metabolic disorders at Brigham Young University and is the director of its Diabetes Research Lab. He focuses on insulin, its role as a regulator of human metabolism, and its relevance in chronic disease.
Ben shares his gift for education with his large online following and is the author of Why We Get Sick.
Dr. Ignacio Cuaranta
Metabolic Psychiatry Advisor
Dr. Ignacio Cuaranta is a board-certified clinical psychiatrist. He works with diet, movement, rest and stress, and quality of life to increase metabolic flexibility and overall health. In practice, he aims to help his patients improve cognitive function, mood management, anxiety and stress-related issues assessing the potential association with food and behavior towards eating (or not eating).
He is a 2022 Metabolic Mind Awardee.
Jan Ellison Baszucki
Leading Metabolic Psychiatry Advocate
Jan is president of social change venture Baszucki Group and founder of Metabolic Mind. A former Silicon Valley fintech marketing executive, Jan is a bestselling writer, parent, mental health advocate, and aspiring citizen scientist. Jan is married to David Baszucki, founder and CEO of Roblox, and mother to Matt Baszucki.
Dr. Nick Norwitz, PhD
Metabolic Health Researcher
Dr. Nick Norwitz is a researcher-educator whose mission is to “Make Metabolic Health Mainstream.” He completed his PhD in Metabolism at the University of Oxford, before attending Harvard Medical School to complete his MD. His mantra is “Stay Curious.”
His viral YouTube channel is the go-to source for accessible metabolic health resources and research coverage.
