Recovery From Alzheimer’s is Now Possible
The Bredesen & Ornish Protocols. The clinically proven programs to optimise cognition and improve Alzheimer’s.
US neurologist, Dr Dale Bredesen and his research team have shown in clinical trials that reversal of cognitive decline associated with Alzheimer’s is now possible using the ReCODE program. Dr Dean Ornish and his team published the results of their randomised controlled study in 2024. Both programs can be successful in improving cognition.
Alzheimers Recovery can deliver both the Bredesen and Ornish Protocols in partnership with doctors and health professionals qualified to oversee both programs.
WHAT WE DO
THE BREDESEN PROTOCOL & THE ORNISH PROTOCOL
A PRECISION MEDICINE APPROACH FOR PREVENTION AND REVERSAL OF COGNITIVE DECLINE
Prevention of Alzheimer's
Prevention is always better than cure. Alzheimer’s starts decades before symptoms appear. The PreCODE program is designed for those who are asymptomatic and wish to optimise their brain health and prevent Alzheimer’s. Especially suited for those with a family history of dementia or risk factors such as pre-diabetes.
Reversal of Subjective Cognitive Impairment (SCI)
If you are noticing something just doesn’t feel right, it may be SCI. Perhaps you are experiencing ‘senior moments’ or just not feeling as mentally sharp as you used to. It may be SCI. You can still function quite well and others don’t notice anything, but you are concerned. The ReCODE program can help.
Reversal of Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI)
MCI is the stage between normal aging and Alzheimer’s, where memory lapses are noticed by others and it affects daily life. Getting lost on familiar roads, forgetting names and struggling to find words are common signs. Often considered pre-Alzheimer’s, it’s harder to reverse if it’s ignored. Taking action early with the ReCODE program can make all the difference.
Recovery from Early Stage Alzheimer's
ABOUT OUR STYLE
What are the Bredesen & The Ornish Protocols & Who is Alzheimers Recovery ?
The Bredesen & The Ornish Protocols are groundbreaking approaches to improving brain health. Both are based on the principles of Lifestyle Medicine and Functional Medicine. Instead of focusing on just one factor, these protocols address over 30 different causes of Alzheimer’s Disease. They are personalized, science-based plans that look at your genetics, exposure to toxins, inflammation, stress, exercise, diet, sleep, and many other factors. By addressing all of these, these protocols help to reverse cognitive decline.
The 2 protocols have many similarities but also have key differences. Our role is to explain the differences and help our clients decide which one suits them best.
Founder of Alzheimers Recovery, John Bransby, is a NeuroHealth Program Coordinator and Independent Client Advocate, specialising in helping individuals implement complex, evidence-based health protocols such as the Bredesen or Ornish Protocols for cognitive decline. With formal training in project management (Diploma of Project Management, NSW) and accreditation as a Bredesen Protocol Health Coach (ReCODE 2.0), John brings a structured, systems-based approach to personalised healthcare.
His role is not to deliver therapy, but to coordinate the right practitioners — including Bredesen-accredited doctors and health professionals, clinical nutritionists, exercise physiologists, food coaches, herbalists and mental health specialists — based on their expertise, scope of practice, fees, and availability.
John maintains full independence from all service providers, accepting no commissions or referral fees, and works solely in the best interests of clients. The goal is to simplify what can otherwise be a confusing and overwhelming process, offering strategic support, trusted guidance, and ethical coordination from start to finish.
John Bransby,
NeuroHealth Program Coordinator
Independent Client Advocate
Functional Medicine Health Coach – ReCode 2.0 Accredited.
John is an intuitive and caring guide. His greatest gift is his deep empathy for your situation. He will gently guide you through the challenge of dealing with cognitive decline or Alzheimer's Disease. He walks his talk and follows the Bredesen Protocol lifestyle for the prevention of Alzheimer's and the attainment of good health.
Andrew, Allambie Heights, NSW
We’ll work with you
We passionately believe in the Bredesen Protocol. We want you or your loved one to achieve great health and are committed to guiding you through the PreCODE or ReCODE program.
Telehealth Convenience
We work with clients anywhere via Telehealth, using video or telephone.
Video calls using platforms like Teams are by far the preferred option with our clients now. Video link avoids travel time and makes our services available no matter where you are.
Got questions?
What are your service fees, how many coaching sessions will I need and how does the process work?
initial Each person’s journey with the Bredesen or Ornish Protocol is unique, and the level of support needed from us depends on factors like home support, the stage of cognitive decline, Alzheimer’s sub-type, and other health conditions.
The strongest factor though in achieving success is motivation. Initially, it can be challenging making the lifestyle changes needed. A clear and compelling vision or “why” is essential—without a strong reason to restore health, progress is unlikely, as the program requires strong commitment and persistence.
The motivation might come from wanting to stay independent, spend more quality time with family, regain the ability to travel, or simply enjoy life without constant fatigue or confusion. Whether it’s the desire to stay engaged with grandchildren, continue enjoying favorite hobbies, or maintain independence without becoming a burden, a strong personal vision is key to lasting success in restoring health. Simply fearing further decline isn’t enough—true motivation only comes from a clear vision of a healthier, more fulfilling future.
Since Alzheimer’s develops over decades, reversing cognitive decline through either of our programs requires a minimum 12-month commitment and significant lifestyle changes. The programs target many key areas including: nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management, social support, connection, life purpose, brain stimulation, detoxification, and supplements. Our goal is to empower clients to take charge of their health—coaching is more intensive at first but gradually reduces as lasting habits form and improvements take hold. The Ornish protocol showed excellent results in only 20 weeks in the 2024 published, randomised, controlled trial. The Bredesen Protocol studies were conducted over 9 months and also showed excellent results of improved cognition.
We offer a ‘One-stop shop’ service, connecting you with all the healthcare providers you need for the Bredesen or Ornish Protocols.
Here’s how the process works:
Step 1: Optional Cognitive Assessment & 30 Min Initial Consultation
Your journey starts with an optional, short cognitive assessment, developed by Dr. Bredesen. If you would like to do the assessment, scroll down to the bottom of this page and click the button that says “Take a free 15 minute test to assess your cognition”
After completing the assessment, (if you chose to do it) you can book a 30-minute initial consultation by phone or video for a fee of $75.00. This no-obligation session allows us to discuss your situation and determine whether the Bredesen Protocol or Ornish Protocol is the right fit. It’s also an opportunity for both you and our team to decide if moving forward together makes sense. As mentioned earlier, a strong personal motivation to restore health is essential—fear of further decline alone is not enough to sustain lasting change.
If we both agree that the program has a strong chance of success, you’ll receive a personalised proposal after the consultation. This will outline the estimated costs, steps involved, supporting scientific evidence, links to explainer videos and a draft Coaching Agreement.
You can easily book the optional cognitive assessment and 30-minute initial consultation by clicking the ‘Let’s Discuss Your Situation’ links on our website.
Step 2: Comprehensive Follow-up Consultation
The next step is a 60-minute consultation, usually done by video. We strongly suggest that carers and /or family involved attend this video call. This session is typically done about 7-10 days after you receive the proposal documents mentioned in Step 1, to allow enough time for all involved to review the information. The session costs $185.00 and allows you and your family to ask questions and gain clarity about the process.
During this consultation, we’ll discuss:
- Your available support and care network
- Previous diagnoses and test results
- Current state of cognition and medications
- Any other existing health conditions
- The participant’s level of motivation and commitment, along with their support team’s
- Any other relevant factors that may impact success
This session ensures all aspects are considered before beginning the program. We can provide a recording of the session and provide you with a written summary of what is discussed, which is included in the fee.
Step 3: Finalising the Plan & Getting Started
Once the consultation is complete and you decide to proceed, the coaching agreement is formally accepted. Our coaching programs operate on a pay-as-you-go basis, so there are no long-term contracts or lock-in commitments.
To ensure the best oversight of your program, we can recommend suitable health professionals to oversee the program. In many cases, your family doctor can provide initial supervision. We also work with several ReCODE-accredited doctors in Australia and the USA and can help match you with the most suitable practitioner, including an estimate of their costs.
Depending on your specific needs, additional specialists such as a nutritionist, exercise physiologist, or stress management therapist may be involved. Your proposal will include a detailed cost estimate for all professionals engaged in your care. However, as health care is dynamic and individualised, this estimate may evolve over time as adjustments are made to the plan.
At this stage, with everything in place, you’re ready to begin implementing the Bredesen or the Ornish Protocol and take the first steps toward restoring cognitive health.
Why do most mainstream doctors say there's nothing that can be done for Alzheimer's?
Most doctors are still trained to believe that Alzheimer’s is an incurable, progressive condition with no effective treatment. Their usual advice is to plan for the future and prepare for the disease to get worse. The only drugs they offer can, at best, slightly slow down the decline, but they don’t offer any hope for recovery and only treat the symptoms. Dr. Bredesen refers to this as 20th-century medicine, which worked well for simpler health issues. Unfortunately, medicine changes very slowly, and it often takes decades for new treatments to become widely accepted. The good news is that more and more doctors are starting to recognize the benefits of newer approaches like the Bredesen and Ornish Protocols.
The Bredesen Protocol uses a completely different approach. Dr. Bredesen calls it 21st-century medicine, which focuses on treating the root causes of Alzheimer’s instead of just managing symptoms with drugs. This is known as Functional Lifestyle Medicine. Doctors trained in Functional Lifestyle Medicine have learned to dig deeper and address the underlying causes of conditions, not just treat the symptoms. Dr Ornish’s Protocol also takes a similar approach. Dr Ornish is regarded as the ‘father of Lifestyle Medicine’ and has had great success with his approaches to reverse heart diseases and early stage prostate cancer.
Dr. Dale Bredesen’s research has identified over 30 factors that can contribute to Alzheimer’s. Because these factors vary from person to person, the protocol is very detailed and personalised. No single drug can target all of these factors at once, which is why so many drug trials have failed—they only focus on one thing, like plaque in the brain. Unfortunately, this is also why some of Dr. Bredesen’s trial applications have been refused—traditional trials prefer to test one factor at a time, but Alzheimer’s is far more complex than that.
I’m interested but would like more information before making a decision. How can I learn more?
Book a no-obligation, 30-minute phone or video call with us to discuss your unique situation. The fee for this call is $75.00. During this call, we can provide links to relevant information based on your needs without overwhelming you with unnecessary details. Alzheimer’s is a complex condition with six distinct sub-types, each requiring a customized treatment approach. We understand that the Bredesen Protocol can initially feel complex and daunting, so our goal is to simplify it and clearly explain how it applies to you or your loved one.
Flexible, Pay-as-You-Go Approach: We don’t sell packages or lock you into programs. Our plans are pay-as-you-go, meaning you can change doctors, switch health coaches, or stop the program at any time without financial commitment beyond each session.
We receive no commissions or extra fees beyond our coaching charges. Any recommendations for health professionals or therapies are based solely on what we believe will best support you on your journey.
I've seen promotions for all sorts of Alzheimer's 'cures' online. Many promise results from a special food or supplement. How do I know what to believe?
It can be confusing, but we can help you sort through the options. First, it’s important to know that there’s no magic pill, food, or supplement that can improve Alzheimer’s on its own. The Bredesen Protocol has been clinically proven to work. The newer, Ornish Protocol has shown good improvements in just 20 weeks in the study published in 2024.
Dr Bredesen’s approach is based on years of scientific research. Neurologist, Dr. Dale Bredesen, who developed the protocol, has over 30 years of experience and has written several books that explain how it works. Alzheimer’s is a complex condition with many underlying causes—sometimes more than 30! This is why treatments that rely on just one thing, like a single drug, supplement, or food, don’t work.
However, some of these things might still be helpful when they are used as part of the comprehensive plan that the Bredesen or Ornish Protocol offer. The programs use a combination of approaches tailored to each person’s unique needs, which is why they have shown such positive results.
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