Alera comes from the Latin alere — to nourish, strengthen, and support.
We’re Vanessa and Dwaune Mendes — married for over 20 years, parents of four, and two people who’ve built everything we have through grit, sacrifice, and showing up.
We lived fast. Careers. Businesses. Long hours.
Until we realised success means very little without health, time, and peace.
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We slowed down.
We shifted careers.
We prioritised wellbeing and family.
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Alera Health is our way of helping others reclaim their health and life — one simple, supported step at a time.
Our story
nourishing, strengthening, and supporting
dwaune mendes
Co-founder | Health coach
Dwaune spent years serving his community as a Sergeant within the Queensland Police Service.
He joined Healthpointe to improve health and manage pain — and experienced a complete shift in energy and mindset.
He leads with calm, experience, and practicality, reminding people that change doesn’t need to be dramatic to be life-changing.
vanessa mendes
Co-founder | Health coach
Vanessa has spent her career building businesses and supporting people through clarity and structure.
She joined Healthpointe to support Dwaune — and discovered a passion for helping others regain control of their health.
She brings warmth, understanding, and calm guidance to her coaching.
