Welcome to Herbs for Health

"People and plants are old acquaintances....."

On these pages we will explain a little about ourselves, what we do and what we can offer.

Our aim is to make PROFESSIONAL HERBAL MEDICINE easily available.

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Three new practitioners join us at Herbs for Health

Our team continues to grow and develop with the addition of new practitioners in counselling, osteopathy (from February) and reflexology. More details in the newsletter.

Briefly, Kate Groves, reflexologist will be here every Friday, Cathy Evason is the new counsellor in our practice and Terry Sutcliffe, osteopath will be joining us in February.

Full details on all these new practitioners will appear on the website shortly. Give us a ring on 01225 427999 or email us if you want more information or to book appointments.

Newsletter for Winter 2005 – Read it online now

New Saturday Afternoon courses for 2005

What The Spark Magazine says about us

With best wishes from the Herbs for Health Team.

Herbalists are knowledgeable about both plants and people - they are trained in sciences including diagnosis and the prescription and dispensing of herbal medicines appropriate to the individual. They also offer advice about diet and health promotion.

Our professional staff are associated with, or members of, the prestigious National Institute of Medical Herbalists, (established in 1864) and subject to stringent training, code of ethics and complaints procedures.

Herbs for Health offers:

• Clinic of Herbal Medicine.
• Dispensary and over-the-counter herbal supplies.
• Courses and training in herbalism.
• Acupuncture, counselling, massage, reflexology and shiatsu.

Herbal Clinic

• Consultations and herbal treatment with qualified medical herbalists.
• Drop-in service - 15 minute, one-off consultations for simple ailments and advice on treatment available.
• Reduced fee consultations in the student training clinic.
• Counselling service – independent or by referral.

Student Training Clinic

We offer a weekly reduced-rate session where patients are seen by students of herbal medicine who are in their 2nd to 4th year of training. Consultations and prescriptions are supervised by a specially trained practitioner and observed by other students.

Dispensary and Shop

Herbal remedies dispensed to patients. Top quality organic or wild crafted herbs and spices. Also other herbal products such as:

• Herbal teas and tinctures.
• Flower remedies.
• Essential oils.
• Books.
• Natural cosmetics.

We do not diagnose or prescribe without an appointment. However formulae for some ailments and conditions are available.

Courses and Training

A number of public courses and workshops are run including:

• Herbs for Health - an introduction to using herbal remedies at home.
• Herb walks - identifying medicinal plants in the wild.
• How to use herbs.
• Herbal treatment for particular problems.
• Saturday afternoon workshops in a wide range of subjects

Counselling

This is a professional service that offers an opportunity to explore personal, relationship and health difficulties in a safe place with a trained practitioner.

Massage and Reflexology are also available.