William Bisset speaking on stage to a keynote audience

Author · Keynote Speaker · Functional Medicine Researcher · Foundation Founder

WILLIAM BISSET

An Unconventional Life. A Story Worth Telling.

Award-Winning Media Producer & Storyteller · Canterbury, New Zealand

Testimonials

What People Say

I've witnessed firsthand the positive transformations he has facilitated

We held a meeting for our health focused North Canterbury community, having a packed hall, we all engaged, listened, and thoroughly enjoy our invited guest spea…
Vicki P — North Canterbury community health meeting

Already noticed improvements — a huge relief for me

Recently I had an appointment with William. I was blown away by the information he shared regarding my health issue. Since arriving home I have started the pr…
Val

A wonderful facility focused on your health and healing

I have found the Brilin Centre to be a wonderful facility that provides an environment focused on YOUR health and healing. It helps you to focus your mind and b…
Dr. Nicki

I have well and truly outlived the prognosis given to me by my doctor

My cancer journey testimony with William at Brilin. Since 2019, I have been regularly attending the (Brilin) clinic, and now, four years later, I can confidentl…
Maureen

The best that I have felt in 20 years

I have suffered from fatigue physically and mentally for many years. Now I have more energy. I can concentrate better and my mind is no longer in overwhelm. Th…
P B

It has certainly changed my life

Great place, really helpful information for you to use to manage your own health. It has certainly changed my life.
Cathy

A must do for every family

My family including young children use William's knowledge and Asyra sessions to keep on top of our general health and emotional wellbeing. A must do for every family.
Jenna

Amazing treatments — I feel much better now

Amazing treatments I feel much better now.
Michael

The way medicine should be

The way medicine should be. All about healing and identifying cause of disease.
Havilah

Absolutely blown away

Absolutely blown away! My 6 year old had frequent stomach pains for about 6 months, and was born with an umbilical hernia that hadn't changed at all. After 2 we…
Anastasia

The hugest respect and admiration for William and Philip

I have been going to Brilin for 7 years now and have the hugest respect and admiration for William and Philip. I have great faith in their wisdom and advice, bo…
Sally

I recommend William to everyone I meet

Prior to going to William, I had spots all over my tummy for about two months. The morning after the session, I was surprised to see that they weren't as angry…
Amanda

You've got nothing to lose and everything to gain

I was very impressed by the depth and breadth of knowledge William had. I had many questions and he was able to answer them without hesitation. William is a gen…
Sue

A better sense of hope

I went into Brilin after being told I was in kidney failure and I wish I had done so sooner. I recommend Brilin to anybody who is looking for a safe and comfort…
Junze

My health issue diminishing before my eyes

Having a stubborn health issue that meant relying on steroids, which I did not wish to do long term, I have now discovered The Brilin Centre and to my delight I…
Wendy

Significant improvements in my health

I am very impressed with how well my asyra session went at Brilin clinic in Timaru, it picked up on issues that we hadn't even discussed. Phillip is a wealth of…
Diane

Helped me hugely through diet

(William) at The Brillin Centre has helped me hugely through diet by finding out what foods my body did not agree with and was put on a specific diet which lead…
Rebecca

More than happy to eat my words — and it works

OK light therapy sound waves yeah right what a load of rubbish, but now after just 5 treatments on my leg ulser it has halved in size, don't ask me how it works…
Carl B

Noninvasive, with no side effects

From day-one we were welcomed into a friendly atmosphere where we have been receiving treatment that is noninvasive & has no side affects. Everyone here is bright & bubbly.
Lynette

The best step to better health I've taken in a long time

I recently had my first consultation with William at the Brilin Centre. It quickly became the best step to better health that I have taken in a long time. Will…
Pauline

Amazing alternative health clinic

Amazing Alternative Health Clinic.
Robyn & Paul

I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Brilin Centre

I was becoming rather anxious after feeling unwell for about four months, and a business colleague told me that they had visited the Brilin Centre, and were ver…
John

Gratitude from the bottom of our hearts

Thank you for having us as your clients at The Brilin Clinic. We both attended ASYRA Assessment with William on 21 September 2021. William dedicated generously…
Dr. T D

Seeing William has been a true blessing

Seeing William has been a true blessing. After only a few weeks of following William's advice I have lots of energy back, sleeping better, losing weight (which…
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I highly recommend the Brilin Centre

I recommend consulting William at the Brilin Centre to find out more about what is going on inside your body and what might help going forward. The process was…
Lane

Genuinely welcoming and easy to talk to

William was genuinely welcoming and easy to talk to, making me feel relaxed. Time was taken to answer my questions in a manner I understood. I was given valuabl…
Donna

Great insights into our general health

My husband and I flew down from Auckland to see William and booked a double appointment to have functional medicine consultations combined with the Asyra Bioene…
Anita

William explains things very clearly

William explains things very clearly.
Kazz

A great response to the drops

Just to let you know (our boy) has had a great response to the (homeopathy) drops. The skin on his hands has cleared up, something that hasn't happened in a ve…
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A well-equipped functional medicine centre

I'm so grateful Christchurch now has a well-equiped functional medicine centre where people who are struggling health-wise, and/or those who've been given a dis…
SK

I am so grateful

This is a great place to visit even if you are well and just want a health check. William was so generous with his time and knowledge. It has meant that I am ab…
EJB

Feeling so blessed to have met you

We are so encouraged with our healing journey and feeling so blessed to have met you guys and the amazing technology you have at your fingertips for discovering…
Cathy

This is the place to help you

(The Brilin centre) is very dedicated to helping people understand and possibly point out a different viewpoint of one's own healthcare. The machine they use is…
CJ Sheard

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Fat. Divorced. Homeless. Killing Myself Tomorrow. — autobiography cover by William Bisset

The Autobiography

Fat. Divorced. Homeless.
Killing Myself Tomorrow.

A painfully funny account of survival, adversity, reinvention, humour and hope — the story of reaching rock bottom and deciding to write about it.

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About William

The Story Behind the Name

William Bisset pointing at a microscope screen in consultation at Brilin Functional Medicine Centre

I never planned to become a functional medicine researcher, author or speaker. In 2008, my sister Linda was diagnosed with cancer shortly after giving birth to her seventh child. My mother and father were also facing cancer, and losing all three changed my life. I began asking questions about chronic illness that I couldn't put aside.

Even the name Brilin tells that story. It combines Brian, my uncle who gave our fledgling project a home, and Linda, whose illness inspired it. Along the way, I faced my own setbacks, including divorce and homelessness. Somehow, I found reasons to start again — and plenty to laugh about.

Today, I work at Brilin Functional Medicine Centre, lead the William Bisset Health Foundation, write books, make films and speak about health, adversity and rebuilding a life. None of this happened according to plan. I'm still learning, still asking questions and still telling stories.

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Health Foundation

The William Bisset Health Foundation

A registered New Zealand charity working to reduce barriers to health and wellbeing support — with a mobile wellness clinic as its first major outreach project.

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Videos & Projects

The William Bisset Project

Travels, documentaries, interviews and conversations from around New Zealand.

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Documentaries, interviews and conversations from around New Zealand.

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