The Academy Team

Lisa Pitel-Killah

Lisa is certified in Functional Diagnostics, which bridges the gap between clinical nutrition and functional medicine, through the Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Institute in the US.  She is a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners, a Hair Mineral Analysis Practitioner, and a multi-time Kettlebell Sport World Champion.  She is currently in the process of becoming a Holistic Carnivore and Equine Nutritionist.  Lisa is a long-standing member of the Association of Functional Diagnostic Nutrition Professionals and a health, wellness and fitness advocate.  She discovered HTMA years ago and studied initially under Dr. Rick Malter, PhD, a pioneer of HTMA research in clinical practice for over 40 years. Lisa chose to specialize in mineral balance after this specific diagnostic test identified the true root cause of her chronic fatigue and estrogen dominance.  Lisa recently moved her entire practice to a virtual platform, previously practicing with the Active Health Institute.  Lisa works exclusively with HTMA, but is certified with access to a multitude of diagnostic tests.  Lisa has helped 1000s dig to the root cause of health issues by focusing on mineral balance and a holistic approach.  She most recently expanded her team practice to include a focus on animal HTMA testing.  The tremendous power of what HTMA can identify in dogs, cats and horses has changed the lives of 100s of animals.   

Lisa is the Founder of Vykon Supplements, and the head of research and development.  Vykon is a multi-divisional company that includes: Vykon Performance & Foundational Supplements, Vykon Customs, Vykon Pets and Vykon Equine.  Vykon Customs was created by Lisa in 2019 to simplify protocols for clients, containing everything needed for mineral balance, making them easy to use and solving the increasingly common problem of pill fatigue.  Vykon Custom powders are the first ever, all-encompassing supplement completely based on HTMA science.  Vykon has most recently expanded their custom powders to include custom formulations, based on HTMA, for dogs, cats and horses.  Lisa is also part of a consortium of Mineral Experts and the Co-Founder of the HTMA Virtual Summit, which celebrated its inaugural year in 2020.  Lisa co-hosts the Summit to provide excellence and authenticity of HTMA education by bringing some of the World’s Experts together annually to share their knowledge.  The HTMA Virtual Summit is a hub for HTMA and mineral resources for continuing education in mineral studies for Health Practitioners, NDs, DCs, MDs, and Nutritionists.

Lisa mentors Health Professionals on HTMA for humans and animals.  Her popular Human Optimization podcast runs on all podcast channels including: Apple Podcast, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Google and can be viewed on YouTube.  Lisa and her team are on a mission to help the world live and perform better with mineral balance.

Level 1 Practitioners

Vanessa O'Brien

Dip.NT NNA/FNTP

Vanessa discovered the wonderful world of HTMA when seeking a solution to chronic post trauma-related fatigue, and a sudden drop in hormones. The test, and process that followed, finally helped her to heal herself, and led her to introduce HTMA into all her client work with hundreds of women over 40, helping them to overcome their symptoms too.

Level 2 Practitioners

Amber MacDonald

MRWP, NTP

Amber is a functional nutritionist with a passion for root cause healing. Her own health history spurred her love for helping others on their journey, and finding the why behind common symptoms. HTMA is her favorite tool for gaining insight into the root causes of many health conditions and imbalances. She mentors in an HTMA course and her own practice, and loves to support other practitioners to enhance their client’s protocols.

Sophie Shepherd

FDN-P, HTMA-E

Vanessa discovered the wonderful world of HTMA when seeking a solution to chronic post trauma-related fatigue, and a sudden drop in hormones. The test, and process that followed, finally helped her to heal herself, and led her to introduce HTMA into all her client work with hundreds of women over 40, helping them to overcome their symptoms too.

Academy Administration

Libby McCalden

Director of Operations

As our Director of Operations, Libby is responsible strategic planning, process optimization, and team management.  Libby has been a vital part of Clinical HTMA Academy since its inception, contributing to its growth and success through her expertise and dedication.

Sue Tate

Academy Administrator

Sue discovered her passion for Holistic Nutrition and returned to study at the Institute of Holistic Nutrition, graduating with her Certified Nutrition Practitioner designation. She has a strong passion for supporting people through chronic stress. Sue enjoys time on the water, has her Level 1 SUP certification and recently started racing.