Mind Health

Dr Melanie Schlatter (PhD) is a New Zealand born Health Psychologist and presents a unique advantage to the field of oncology. She works in the area of psychoneuroimmunology (PNI) along with the development and use of structured psychological group support programmes for breast cancer patients and has gained rich experience by working at the Well Woman Clinic and the American Hospital Dubai.

Her work involves helping adults cope with stress, anxiety, panic attacks, depression, grief, sleep difficulties, struggles with everyday life, and the initial shock of a disease or illness diagnosis. She is committed to ongoing learning, and primarily uses techniques of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT; ‘Advanced’ and ‘Trauma’ certified), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and supportive therapy modalities.

“Self-responsibility is the key to healthy longevity.”

Irina Sharma is the Co- curator of LiveWell with Nakheel and Host & Co-Founder of Wellevate Life Podcast, a platform that helps build healthier communities. She holds a Diploma in Nutrition, Health & Lifestyle Coach and was trained under Prof. Dr. Harald Stossier from VIVAMAYR Academy. As a coach, her focus is the relationship between nutrition, health & disease. Her work as a health and wellness cultivator in complimentary medicine, environment & movement acts as a fundamental tool that assist in the task of preventing disease and striving for healthy communities.

She has spent her last 20 years working with integrative health practitioners & brands and continues to be a “voice of reason”.

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