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Consultations

An average consultation lasts between 1 - 1.5 hours and is a valuable opportunity to discuss your physical and emotional health in depth.

 

During the consultation the herbalist will ask questions about your current and past medical history, emotional wellbeing, family health, any medications and or supplements you are taking and diet and lifestyle details.

 

At the end of the consultation, with your permission, a blood pressure and pulse check will be done and where appropriate other relevant physical assessments.

 

After the consultation, I will spend time doing any necessary research and complete a treatment plan, which may include a herbal prescription, dietary and lifestyle advice and any further tests that may be required. 

 

A follow up review consultation will usually take place 2 - 4 weeks later. Further follow up consultations will be arranged as necessary to assess your progress; followed by check-ups every three to six months depending on the nature of your condition. 

In acute conditions, the effects of herbal medicine can be felt quite quickly while chronic, long-standing conditions require longer term treatment and support.

A medical herbalist has undergone extensive training in the art and science of natural medicine, including plant constituents and the synergies between plants; as well as potential interactions with pharmaceutical medications; which is one of the important  benefits of seeing a medical herbalist as a pose to buying a product off the shelf.

In partnership with you, you will be provided with a personalised and individualised plan, looking at the whole person and potential roots of illness and dis-ease, not just treating symptoms as pharmaceutical drugs often do. In this way it is the person who is treated not just the illness.

The elements of health and wellness coaching empower you to prioritise your health and wellbeing, move past obstacles that may have been holding you back and set clear and achievable health goals.

Online video consultations available where appropriate

​Home visits by arrangement

 

Testimonials

 

"I had been struggling with stress and anxiety and nothing the GP prescribed was helping me. Then I booked an appointment with Rachel and felt better immediately!, she really listened and understood me and within 2 weeks of taking the herbal medicine she prescribed I felt so much better, 3 months later I am back to feeling like my old self - I can't recommend her more highly.”

AP, West Yorkshire

About twelve months ago I had some issues such as peeing very frequently. I went to my GP and underwent relevant tests. The PSA reading was high - 8 on the scale. I was suffering from benign prostatic hyperplasia, an enlarged prostate.  After this diagnosis I was left “hanging” not knowing what to do next.

I booked an appointment with Rachel to do a full review of my lifestyle and heath. She was very generous with her time and was professional, friendly, amusing and had a deep knowledge of herbs, how they worked and how they could help to shrink my prostate. She prescribed a daily tincture for me which I duly began to take.

Six months later I had a prostate review at the hospital and the PSA reading had dropped to 5.2.  The Urologist said this was a very good result and discharged me back to the GP. As you can imagine I was extremely pleased with this news! Thank you Rachel very much for all your care, attention and knowledge. It is very much appreciated.

 

D. Walker

“I consulted Rachel as my son was having a horrible time with eczema and allergies. Rachels caring and thoughtful manner really helped to put my son at ease and the treatments, diet and lifestyle advice proved very successful, we have noticed a significant improvement. Thank you so much Rachel”.

AL, Huddersfield

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