Meet our founder

Dr. Elena Hilton

Founder of Altheia Clinic

GMC
Registered GP
IFM
Certified
20+
years experience
Founder Of
Altheia Clinic
Dr. Elena Hilton is a highly experienced UK-based physician, General Practitioner, and Certified Functional Medicine practitioner with over 20 years of clinical expertise. As the founder of Altheia Clinic, she integrates conventional medical knowledge with a science-led, root-cause approach to patient care.

Seeking to understand the "why" behind chronic illness, Dr. Hilton completed advanced training with the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM). This specialized expertise enables her to analyze the complex relationship between genetics, clinical nutrition, metabolic health, and environmental factors influencing long-term wellness.

Beyond general practice, Dr. Hilton has extensive experience in integrative cancer care, utilizing evidence-based metabolic and nutritional therapies alongside conventional oncology. Through comprehensive consultations and advanced laboratory testing, she develops data-driven, personalized treatment plans tailored to every patient's individual needs.
Root-Cause Approach
We look beyond symptoms to address the underlying causes.
Functional Medicine
Science-led care that treats the whole person.
Integrative Oncology
Supporting patients alongside conventional cancer care.
Personalized Care
Tailored treatment plans for lasting wellness.

Why you should choose me

A personalised, doctor-led approach focused on understanding the root cause of your symptoms is always the best choice.


Doctor-led care
You work directly with Dr Elena Hilton throughout your care, ensuring continuity and a consistent, personalised approach.


Root-cause focused
Rather than managing symptoms alone, the focus is on understanding what is driving them and addressing it directly.


Time and depth
Appointments are designed to give you the time and space to explore your health in detail, not rushed consultations.


Personalised approach
Every plan is tailored to you — your symptoms, your history, and your lifestyle.
"Medicine has always been more than a profession for me it is a calling.
After many years working in conventional medicine, I began to ask deeper questions about health and illness. I realised that while modern medicine is excellent at diagnosing and treating disease, many patients are left searching for answers when symptoms persist or when the root causes of their illness remain unclear.
This journey led me to Functional Medicine — an approach that looks beyond isolated symptoms and explores the complex connections between the body’s systems, lifestyle, nutrition, environment, and emotional well-being.
I founded Altheia Clinic to create the kind of medicine I believe patients truly need: thoughtful, personalised, and deeply investigative. Here, we take the time to listen, to understand your story, and to explore the “why” behind your health concerns.
My goal is to work in partnership with you — combining the science of medicine with a holistic understanding of health — to help restore balance, resilience, and long-term well-being.
Every patient’s journey is unique, and it is a privilege to walk that path with you."


Dr. Elena Hilton