Herbal Medicine
Do you want to support your health and well-being with the therapeutic powers of plants?
Herbal medicine is a healing tradition which can address serious health issues whilst supporting balance, vitality, and overall well-being in a holistic way.
It has been practiced by for thousands of years all over the world and it is estimated that over 80% of the world’s popluation still use herbal medicine as their prinary healthcare today.
Western medical herbalism blend centuries of knowledge about plants with modern medical research.
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How does it work?
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Blending
modern scientific research
with ancient knowledge
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Plants have an amazing affect on our bodies. Modern science is now finding the same RNA strands in plant cells as in our human cells which speaks about how we have used plants for thoudands of years and they can directly influence processes in our bodies.
Amazing!
As a medical herbalist registered with NIMH I have had 5 years of rigorous scientific medical training including differential diagnosis, pharmacology, blood tests, nutrition and physical examinations.
In a typical consultation we will look at all body systems and usually advise on supplements, nutrition and life style choices.
Like in other still functioning herbal medicine systems e.g. Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine we look at a person holistically.
No prescritpion is ever the same even if two people present with the same symptoms.
Steph has been treating me since she was a student and the exceptional care she takes to understand my complex life circumstances and symptoms has been a game changer for my health.
E. W. – Chi Gong Teacher
What does a consultation look like?
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First Consultation
Detailed Medical History
Duration: 1 – 1.5h
During a first consultation I will take a detailed medical history to help me understand not only your reason to see me but also the build up and any picture that might have contributed to you becoming unwell.
I will also ask about current medication, diet and lifestyle choices.
We will work together on finding a suitable treatment plan for you which might include herbal tinctures or teas, nutritional and lifestyle suggestions.
I will also advise you on blood tests and working alongside pharmaceutical medication.
Where?
In my cosy consultation room in Frome
BA11 1FW
How?
In person or via telephone/zoom
Face-to-face preferred
Follow Up
Continued Support
Duration: 20 – 30 minutes
About 1-2 months after your initial consultation we will usually schedule in a follow up to see how you are getting on with the treatment plan and if there are any problems with the combination of herbs. This is the time when we can tweak the the prescription and tell a bit better how efficacious the herbs have been.
I can then dispense more medicine for you.
Further follow ups can then be booked as and when you feel they are needed. A good spacing for follow ups is usually between 3 -6 months.
In the meantime you are always welcome to drop me a quick enquiry via email if there is a problem or you would like to order a repeat prescritpion.
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Treatment
Your Prescritpion
I will dispense the prescription for you and you will be able to either have the option of taking it away will you, collect from my consultation room at a later date, or have it posted.
What?
A prescription usually comes in form of a:
Tincture taken 2x daily
Tea
Syrup
Capsules
Ointment/Balm/Cream
How long?
Minimum 1 month – up to 3 months.
The average ourse of treatment is 3 months.