Diagnostic skills of a Medical Herbalist like myself resemble those of a General Practitioner but as well as assessing symptoms the herbalist will look beyond to evaluate the whole person.

At the first consultation, which takes one hour, an in-depth personal history is taken. This includes assessments of all aspects of health including nutrition and lifestyle. Along with a physical examination, a Blood Pressure check is done and zinc levels are tested.

With my wealth of experience I know what can be safely prescribed and if necessary can get blood tests done and provide referrals to specialists or other practitioners.

I continue to keep up with the latest research and regularly attend conferences both here and internationally. All the medications prescribed are practitioner range products - pure, high potency. So you know when you are using a practitioner range product they have been well tested and trialled and will work far more efficiently. So you end out needing to take less with no side-effects.

Herbal Medicine and nutrients can be taken safely alongside drugs prescribed by your doctor.

Anyone who has a health problem. I see babies with eczema, reflux, and ear infections, teenagers with acne and hormonal problems to the elderly with arthritis.

Some of the common things I see are colds, coughs and chest infections, depression and anxiety, headaches, migraines.  Also a lot of teenagers with glandular fever and tiredness.