[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/practest.io\/cogmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/About-us-banner.jpg” background_position=”top_center” height=”690px” height_tablet=”450px” height_phone=”350px” height_last_edited=”on|tablet” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Our Mission” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”6a73bd92-4a7c-422d-89ce-7307b535bc2b” custom_margin=”||||false” custom_padding=”3vw||3vw||true|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{%22gcid-1f1bf5fb-a99d-4acc-8d9e-ddac074c158c%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93,%22gcid-a78660e1-cfc7-4771-a566-6834d6a7f06a%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93,%22gcid-24b0db87-dafa-47d9-995f-b90181e18c52%22:%91%22background_color_gradient_stops%22%93}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” max_width=”900px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_heading title=”Our Story” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”67d46946-539e-4a35-925b-0fd540ac5864″ title_level=”h1″ title_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#EC0081″ title_font_size=”38px” title_line_height=”1.4em” title_font_size_tablet=”28px” title_font_size_phone=”22px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”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.” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”67d46946-539e-4a35-925b-0fd540ac5864″ title_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” title_text_align=”center” title_text_color=”#ffffff” title_font_size=”23px” title_line_height=”1.4em” title_font_size_tablet=”28px” title_font_size_phone=”22px” title_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_heading title=”At CogMission, the approach for each client is personalised to identify and treat the underlying causes of Alzheimer\u2019s Disease, Dementia, and Cognitive Decline. 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\nMBAcC BSc Biomed[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_4″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/practest.io\/cogmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Jean-Dow.jpg” alt=”Jean Dow” title_text=”non-profit-08″ url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI0MiJ9fQ==@” use_overlay=”on” overlay_icon_color=”#EC0081″ hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.45)” hover_icon=”I||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”url” _module_preset=”9855106c-04c8-404c-b372-227685ebe94f” custom_margin=”||||false|false” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” transform_styles__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_scale__hover=”102%|102%”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=”Jean Dow” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”abdf5b19-5388-4884-a23e-973a9d2c583d” title_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” title_text_color=”#EC0081″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”ba805352-e4fa-4e8d-8d72-e6d86558ae05″ custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Clinic Director
Medical Herbalist
BA Hons, BSc Hons, MSc<\/p>\n
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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.<\/p>\n
Our passion is seeing these changes in our patients.<\/p>\n
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\nDipCNM B.A. mBANT CNHCreg[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/practest.io\/cogmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Joanna-.jpg” alt=”Jean Dow” title_text=”non-profit-08″ url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI2MyJ9fQ==@” use_overlay=”on” overlay_icon_color=”#EC0081″ hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.45)” hover_icon=”I||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”url” _module_preset=”9855106c-04c8-404c-b372-227685ebe94f” custom_margin=”||||false|false” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” transform_styles__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_scale__hover=”102%|102%”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=”Joanna Bednarek” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”abdf5b19-5388-4884-a23e-973a9d2c583d” title_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” title_text_color=”#EC0081″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”ba805352-e4fa-4e8d-8d72-e6d86558ae05″ custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]Patient Care Manager[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_3″ _builder_version=”4.25.1″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/practest.io\/cogmission\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Neeraj.jpg” alt=”Charmain Shepherd” title_text=”non-profit-07″ url=”@ET-DC@eyJkeW5hbWljIjp0cnVlLCJjb250ZW50IjoicG9zdF9saW5rX3VybF9wYWdlIiwic2V0dGluZ3MiOnsicG9zdF9pZCI6IjI2OCJ9fQ==@” use_overlay=”on” overlay_icon_color=”#EC0081″ hover_overlay_color=”rgba(255,255,255,0.45)” hover_icon=”I||divi||400″ _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _dynamic_attributes=”url” _module_preset=”9855106c-04c8-404c-b372-227685ebe94f” custom_margin=”||||false|false” box_shadow_style=”preset1″ global_colors_info=”{}” transform_styles__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_scale__hover_enabled=”on|hover” transform_translate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_rotate__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_skew__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_origin__hover_enabled=”on|desktop” transform_scale__hover=”102%|102%”][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_heading title=”Neeraj Puri” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”abdf5b19-5388-4884-a23e-973a9d2c583d” title_font=”–et_global_heading_font|600|||||||” title_text_color=”#EC0081″ custom_margin=”||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”ba805352-e4fa-4e8d-8d72-e6d86558ae05″ custom_margin=”||10px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Dentist<\/p>\n
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At CogMission, our mission is to revolutionise brain health through comprehensive education, up to date research, and practical interventions, all delivered with compassion.<\/p>\n
We are dedicated to providing solutions that empower individuals including women facing cognitive challenges, to enhance their brain function and maintain active, fulfilling lives.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
As pioneers in this field, we aim to set new standards of care and be a beacon of hope, compassion and expertise for all.<\/p>\n
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