CONSULTATIONS
The Initial Consultation
An initial consultation with me will last an hour, with subsequent follow-up consultations lasting around forty-five minutes. An initial consultation with me involves taking a detailed medical history to get a complete picture of your primary health concern and fully understand how it is impacting you, as well as a chance for us to explore your past medical history.
This initial consultation will be in-depth and non-rushed; this is because I want to ensure you are heard. You’ll be able to take your time sharing your personal health story, to enable me to really understand what is going on for you and establish what herbs will fit well with you. All information shared during consultations will be confidential.
Your Herbal Medicine
Following your initial consultation, I then write up a plan, of what needs to take place to support your health, and write your bespoke herbal prescription. A hand-blended herbal prescription will be dispensed in the form of a tincture, herbal tea, cream or capsules, alongside relevant nutrition and lifestyle advice given.
FOLLOW UPS:
After your Initial consultation and starting on your herbal prescription, we will then check in for regular shorter follow-up consultations (usually every month) to allow us to track your progress, review your response to the herbs, and adjust the prescription where needed. How long follow-ups are repeated will be discussed on a case-by-case basis and can be repeated for as long as desired.
Many people develop a greater awareness and understanding of their health during their routine follow-up consultations and find that these sessions are just as important and supportive as the medicine itself.
PRICES:
Initial consultation 1 hour – £65
Follow-up consultations up to 45 minutes – £45
Cancellation fees will apply to less that 24 hours’ notice of your intention to cancel.
MEDICINES:
Tinctures from £10 per 100ml
Creams from £7.50 per 30ml
Herb Tea £8 per 50 grams
Capsules £20 per 100
Where do consultations take place?
Consultations take place in Nailsworth, located in the Stroud district and Central Cheltenham by arrangement.
The Nailsworth Natural Health Centre
Smith House, George St, Nailsworth, Stroud GL6 0AG
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The Practice Rooms
32 Cambray Pl, Cheltenham GL50 1JP
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Sanctuary & Sage
9 Rotunda Terrace, Montpellier St, Cheltenham GL50 1SW
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Booking your appointment
All consultations are available in person by arrangement. Directions and more information will be sent upon booking. To book an appointment, please contact me directly.
If you are interested in finding out about how herbal medicine could support you, I offer a free Introductory call. This is a 10-minute phone call to discuss your primary health concerns and our next steps forward.
email:
tel: +44 7982 071576
Further Questions Answered:
Can I take herbal medicine alongside the medication prescribed by my GP?
Qualified herbalists are trained in herb-drug interactions and ensure that the herbs you are prescribed will not negatively interact with any medication you’re taking. During your consultation, we will cover what medications and supplements you take.
How long do I need to see you and how long will I have to take my herbs for?
There is no definitive answer to this question, as we are all unique, with so many variables that will influence treatment duration. Influential factors affecting the length of treatment required include:
- The condition
- The severity
- How long you have had the condition
- Your past medical history and current health status
- Drug history
However, for acute, self-limiting health issues (such as hay fever or a common cold), 1-2 appointments may be enough. Long-term health issues and chronic health matters will take longer. Some people choose to take herbs for health issues for years to manage chronic symptoms. How long you will need follow-ups will be discussed on a case-by-case basis.
Do I have to attend a consultation to buy herbs from you?
Yes. A registered Herbalist cannot sell you herbs without a consultation first. This is to make sure that you’ll always be getting the herbs that are suited to you and are compatible with any other medications you are taking, any additional health conditions or any allergies.
Is there a difference between herbal medicine and homoeopathy?
Yes. While herbalism and homoeopathy both use plants in their medicines, there are very distinct differences between the two.
Homeopathy uses natural substances (including plants, minerals and some animal products) to create medicines that have been diluted, often beyond the point where any active plant phytochemicals (biologically active compounds found in plants) of the original substance remain. It is based on a philosophy of ‘like cures like’.
Herbal medicine, uses whole plant extracts containing measurable active phytochemicals at therapeutic strengths. Herbalists harness known and studied active phytochemicals within these extracts to support specific physiological processes to aid health and healing.
Is Herbal Medicine prescribed by a Medical Herbalist safe?
Yes, in the hands of a qualified Medical Herbalist, herbal medicine is very safe.
