Meet the Team at Dr Indra Functional Medicine
Welcome to Dr Indra Functional Medicine, the only clinic of its kind in the UK. We’re proud to offer a truly multidisciplinary team, working together to support your health and wellbeing. Our expert team includes functional medicine GPs, a Diabetes & Endocrinology Specialist, a Psychiatrist, a Nutritional Therapist, an Integrative Pharmacist, an Integrative Psychotherapist, Life and Health Coaches, and a dedicated Patient Care Team.
Dr. Indra offers a personalised and holistic approach to healthcare, focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic conditions rather than merely treating symptoms.
Areas of Expertise
Chronic Disease Management: Cholesterol, High Blood Pressure, Diabetes
Weight Loss
Anxiety and Depression
Fatigue
Bloating and Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Thyroid Disorders
Female Hormonal Imbalances: Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, Premenstrual Tension, Endometriosis, Heavy and Painful Periods
POTS (Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome)
Stress Management
Long Covid
Immune Mediated Behaviour Change (Adult)(Pans & Pandas)
Dr Indra Barathan
MBBS, DRCOG, DFFP, MRCGP, IFMCP
Founder and Lead GP
Dr Indra Barathan is a compassionate and highly experienced general practitioner with over 27 years of medical expertise. A graduate of Charing Cross and Westminster Medical School in 1997, she is a proud member of the Royal College of General Practitioners (MRCGP) and holds certification from the prestigious Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM).
Dr. Indra offers a personalised and holistic approach to healthcare, focusing on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic conditions rather than merely treating symptoms. She listens deeply to her patients’ stories, taking into account their physical, emotional, and environmental challenges. With a tailored blend of therapeutic interventions, Dr Indra helps restore balance and vitality, empowering her patients to reclaim control over their health.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr Indra was part of the founding team of the BCFM College of Functional Medicine and now serves as its President, contributing to the advancement of functional medicine through education and leadership.
More than just a doctor, Dr Indra is a coach, wife, and mother who understands the demands of modern life.
My journey with functional medicine began over 20 years ago while I was working as a GP. I became increasingly disillusioned with the traditional medical model. Short consultations, medication-driven treatments, and symptom-masking felt far removed from what I believed medicine should truly be.
I started to see the impact of chronic stress on my own health — affecting everything from my gut and hormones to my skin. This personal struggle led me to seek alternatives, and in 2012, a friend introduced me to functional medicine. It was a revelation.
Learning about nutrient deficiencies, gut health, hormonal health, and the profound effects of stress and environmental toxins felt like rediscovering medicine. I was amazed at how integrative strategies could unlock the body’s natural ability to heal. It was a turning point that reignited my passion for helping others overcome chronic symptoms and achieve lasting wellness.
This passion inspired me to found my clinic. My mission is to educate and empower patients, highlighting the role of stress and chronic conditions in their health. My ultimate goal is to guide them towards long-term wellness, reducing reliance on medications and frequent doctor visits.
Looking back, I’m incredibly grateful to have trusted my instincts and followed a path aligned with my vision of what medicine should be. If you’re considering my clinic for your health needs, thank you! I’m excited to partner with you on your journey to optimal health and wellbeing.
Dr Ailsa Care
I qualified as a GP from Leeds University in 1989 and practiced in Huddersfield for over 20
years.
It was my own personal health struggles that ultimately shaped my professional journey.
When conventional medicine didn’t provide the answers I needed, I turned to a practitioner
who utilised a root-cause approach, similar to functional medicine.
The improvements in my own health led me to explore this approach further, and I went on to train with both the Institute of Functional Medicine and the British Society of Ecological Medicine.
Functional medicine made perfect sense to me—it’s all about identifying and addressing
the root causes of illness rather than just treating symptoms. I’m passionate about offering
a truly holistic, personalised approach, and I love having the time to work closely with
patients to guide them on their health journey.
In 2021, I completed my training in Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy (BHRT)
with The Marion Gluck Training Academy in London. This whole-person approach seamlessly aligns with the principles of functional medicine, and it has become a key part of the work we do at the Dr Indra Practice.
What I find most rewarding is seeing patients regain their vitality and sense of well-being
once their hormonal balance is restored. It’s incredibly fulfilling to witness people feel like
themselves again when they finally get the right treatment.
Specialist Interest in
Perimenopause, PMDD, Menopause, Hormonal Imbalances in Men, Bio identical Hormone replacement .
Dr Ailsa Care
Dr Natasha Patel
I graduated from Imperial Medical School in 1999 during which time I also completed a BSc(Hons) in Neurosciences. I embarked on a journey exposing me to many different medical specialities - respiratory, intensive care, cardiology, renal, gastroenterology, care of the elderly and finally ended up specialising in diabetes and endocrinology. I became a Consultant in 2008 and haven't looked back! I am currently a Consultant at Guys and St Thomas' Hospital where I lead on the Diabetes Foot service and complex diabetes clinic.
I have extensive experience in general medicine, endocrinology and diabetes as well a keen interest in implementing digital technology, developing guidelines, participating in clinical research and teaching. I enjoy teaching members of the public, allied healthcare professionals as well as doctors in training.
So what has led me to working with the Dr Indra practice? I am fascinated by how science and technology can support each of us to feel the best that we can and how I can personalise medicine for the individual assisting you to take the driving seat in your health journey. I aim to combine my extensive knowledge of medicine with the personalised approach.
Dr Natasha Patel
Dr Pratima Singh
Dr Pratima Singh is an experienced psychiatrist with vast clinical experience in the UK since 2004. She completed her training from Maudsley training scheme and also worked as a consultant psychiatrist at South London and Maudsley NHS trust among other roles. She obtained her membership form the Royal College of Psychiatrists in January 2008 and has been on the GMCs Specialist Register as a specialist in treating adults with a variety of mental health conditions since 2013.
Dr Singh’s clinical interests lie in exploration of root causes of mental health conditions and in designing psychological and biomedical protocols that consider the individual, their unique circumstances and needs. She is an advocate of judicious use of psychotropic medications, in line with best evidence and for shortest periods they might be indicated. She has also trained under Institute of Functional medicine and strives to integrate the best of conventional psychiatry with in-depth exploration of nutritional, hormonal, stress or trauma related, toxic and infectious underlying causes of chronic mental health symptoms. She works as an adult and community psychiatrist for Hertfordshire NHS Partnership Foundation trust and has also set up UKs first functional medicine psychiatry clinic.
She is a sought-after speaker in the field of nutrition in mental health in the UK, being one of the foremost psychiatrists to advocate role of intensive lifestyle-based interventions to improve outcomes in mental health.
Dr Pratima Singh
Cori Flynn
Cori Flynn
As a fully qualified nutritional therapist, I strive to empower people to take control of their health and wellbeing by recommending specific food choices that feel realistic and achievable.
Working with the functional medicine model means that we can identify what body systems are under stress and recommend specific foods and nutrients that address the root cause of clients health conditions.
Information around nutrition can be contradictory and overwhelming and so I like to break it down, agree simple goals, and support people to prioritise the most beneficial changes which can be sustained long-term.
I’m a mother of two and fully understand the need for quick, simple, nourishing meals. I love creating and adapting recipes to inspire clients and support them to achieve their health goals.
Bobby Sira
Bobby Sira
I offer an integrated approach to Life, Health & Medicines, bringing Eastern and Western practices into a rhythm to inspire one’s full potential.
For over 25 years I worked in Pharmacy and the Development of Services both in the NHS and private sector; the more I treated people with conventional medicine, the more I came to appreciate the reliance on drugs and the slow loss of trust in one’s own ability to heal. For over a decade I have followed my passion to learn how to give this agency back, by using a multidimensional approach aiming to balance physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual health. I look to tune your inner terrain to the outside world, so you feel empowered to transform your life-health.
Pharmacy is beyond medicines; it is the food we consume, the stimuli to our nervous system, the air we breathe, the movement of our bodies and our sleep rhythms. Each element affects us at a molecular and pharmacological level which is inherently different for each of us.
I graduated in 1996 in Pharmacy with First-Class Honours from King’s College London, followed by post-graduate research in Molecular Medicine, University College London. I learned to look beyond the drug and its target molecule to understand the underlying energetics and their profound impact on our response to life. We have the power to decide how these integrate to colour our life; we are the canvas and the painter too. Together we can paint the future of your life using science artistically with intuitive guidance.
Embracing ancient medicine, philosophy, and creativity, I delved into Ayurveda, the mother of modern Functional Medicine, completing the Diploma for Ayurveda Healthcare, and integrating the time-tested approaches with clinical expertise in the current health paradigm. My skills evolve daily, seeing not only patients receiving standard of care treatment, but those that wish to understand the Ayurvedic secrets for longevity.
My intention is to let Eastern sciences support and uphold the way we treat and manage health in the West: the combined effort is the powerful key to positive long-term outcomes.
As an Integrative Pharmacist & Ayurvedic Practitioner, I prescribe individual personalised wellness journeys, that may include life coaching, self-care practices, cleansing techniques, massage therapy, Ayurevdic nutrition and circadian rhythm balance, in addition to medicine and herb optimisation. I also welcome those that wish to explore spirituality in health.
"Once you start the journey you will change the way you perceive and live your life, deeply influencing your physical, mental and emotional health.
"Bobby was considerate, appropriate, and always responsive to my health needs. He gives extremely helpful insights and explanations. He really takes the time to understand how you feel and his approach is absolutely holistic.
~ Tim M.
Ruth Tarr
Ruth Tarr
Ruth believes in the power of utilising a range of therapy techniques to guide individuals towards rediscovering their true mental health, stepping into the future with hope and joy. Her personal journey, overcoming poor mental and physical health, has given her a profound understanding of the complexities of well-being. “I stand with you and your experience, shining a light to point you back home to your wisdom, resilience and security, to help you make positive changes in your life” says Ruth.
As a mum, former teacher, and with 20 years of experience working with children, young people, families, and adults in various settings, Ruth brings an exciting set of holistic support skills. Like all of us here at the Dr Indra practice, she believes in nurturing the whole self—mind, body, and spirit—and in listening to the signals our bodies send us as cues for our overall wellbeing.
Nicki Chandraraj
Nicki Chandraraj
I am a Functional Medicine Health & Wellness coach with specific training in positive psychology and lasting lifestyle change. I am here to be your ally and support you on your journey to improved health and happiness.
With a background in science and certification as an advanced personal trainer, I will help you find a comfortable level of movement or exercise that you can regularly enjoy. Using this, in combination with improved nutrition, sleep optimisation and stress-reduction techniques, I intend to help you take back control of your health and lead a more balanced and joyful life.
As a busy professional, juggling my career alongside my roles and responsibilities as a mum, wife, daughter and friend, I completely understand how hectic life can be. There can be tremendous guilt as we consider our own needs and try to make time to look after ourselves. I am here to help you find solutions, and to give you the motivation, encouragement and accountability to achieve your goals!
I love to be out in nature, walking and exploring new gardens, parks and coastlines with my family and friends, bike rides, gym time to unwind, and trying to find time to curl up for a few chapters of a good book with my cat!
I encourage all my patients to consider what gives them joy, then to try and include a little into their life somehow every day!
Ellie Hughes
Avril Bunton-Williams
Avril Bunton-Williams
Avril is our dedicated Business Support Manager, bringing a wealth of experience and expertise to the practice. Passionate about ensuring seamless and effective care, Avril oversees the business and administrative functions while supporting the Patient Care Team. Her focus is on streamlining processes and procedures to deliver an organised, high-quality experience for both patients and clinicians.
With extensive experience as a Practice Manager for a prestigious clinic on Harley Street, Avril honed her skills in managing private healthcare services, eventually progressing to Client Services Manager, where she excelled in delivering personalised, premium care to corporate clients.
Avril’s background in Event and Special Projects Management includes working with leading media organisations such as the BBC and ITV. Her exceptional organisational skills and attention to detail underpin her ability to manage complex projects and deliver outstanding results.
A passionate advocate for self-development and personal growth, Avril also organises motivational and inspirational events, reflecting her commitment to empowering others to reach their full potential. Her vision is to make every interaction at the practice a positive and personalised experience, ensuring patients and clinicians feel valued and supported.
Our team brings together a wealth of experience in both conventional medicine and the functional approach.
We believe working as a team is the best way to understand your health, giving you the greatest chance for real, lasting change. Each of us specialises in key areas of health and wellbeing, so we can offer truly holistic support.
With a focus on personalised, compassionate care, we’re here to uncover the root causes of your health concerns and help you rediscover your own innate health.
Discover how we can help you restore balance and vitality—explore the wide range of conditions we treat, from common concerns to complex health challenges. If you’ve struggled to find answers elsewhere, we’re here to provide the support and solutions you’ve been searching for.
Monday – Thursday:
9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Virtual clinics available online
Face-to-face clinics in Leeds
London clinic – availability coming soon
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