Neurogistics is practitioner owned and operated. Clinical expertise is needed in every step of the process to achieve brain wellness. The patient experience and positive outcome is the most important goal for the Neurogistics team.
Pam Machemehl Helmly, CN
Chief Science Officer
A graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Scientific Nutrition, Pam has worked in the healthcare industry since 1981, beginning as an undergraduate doing research at Texas Children’s Hospital in a study on Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis. Pam served on the NCAA professional panel for the 2004 “Project Yes” Program. She has spoken at numerous industry gatherings, including The Pharmacy Compounding Centers of America, The Brain Network, and a host of independent seminars; her topics centered on improving physical outcome for professional athletes through nutrition, women’s health issues, nutrition in pharmaceutical settings, and decreasing ADD/ADHD symptoms through nutritional intervention. She has been interviewed and quoted in numerous periodicals and professional journals, including “Eating Disorders” and “Atkins Eating” in The Good Life Magazine.
Recently acclaimed as “The Austin Nutritionist of the Year” and “Austin’s Favorite Nutritionist” in The Austin Fit Magazine Reader’s Poll, Pam is best known for her work with dedicated athletes, ADD/ADHD adults and children, and those with eating disorders and depression. Her passion and the majority of her research are related to neurological disorders. Having completed well over 7000 neurological urinalysis profiles, Pam is a leader in the field of changing the brain to improve mood, enhance sports performance, and aid in the treatment of eating disorders. Pam sees many internationally adopted children in her private practice as well as other children and adults desiring to be as healthy as possible. Her greatest desire for the future is to expand her work in improving patient outcomes through proper cellular nutrition, improved gut integrity and balanced brain chemistry.
Sonia Mavropoulos, MS, LNC
Director of Practitioner Services
Sonia’s background is the perfect blend of expertise for her position as director of Practitioner Services. She is a licensed Clinical Nutritionist who has worked in private practice, helping patients achieve optimal wellness by creating highly customized nutrition programs. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Nutrition Research from the University of Missouri-Columbia and a graduate degree from Bastyr University, a naturopathic college specializing in holistic health.
Sonia has experience working for supplement companies and at clinical laboratories, providing clinical and technical support to practitioners and patients. She has conducted numerous continuing education seminars for practitioners, focusing on the interpretation and use of clinical laboratory reports and findings, as well as elaborating on nutraceutical therapy implementation. She has also assisted in the development of specialized nutraceutical formulations. Her background in neurotransmitter balancing rounds out her unique qualifications for assisting our practitioners with the information they require.
Nikki Jackson, CCN
Practitioner Services
Nikki Jackson, CCN graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Human Biology from the University of Texas at Austin followed by Post Graduate Studies in Clinical Nutrition where she earned her Certification as a Clinical Nutritionist. Prior to joining Neurogistics Practitioner Services, Nikki was in private practice where she worked with clients on a variety of topics including diet/lifestyle management, diabetes education, food allergy testing, heavy metal toxicity, detoxification, body composition analysis, and neurotransmitter testing. Nikki has worked in the healthcare field for over ten years in Pharmacy and Nutrition, and has been practicing as a Clinical Nutritionist for three years. Nikki has developed corporate wellness plans for local companies and has been a featured lecturer for organizations such as Whole Foods Market and the Texas Department of Health. As an expert in nutrition, she has also been a featured guest on several Austin area radio shows.
