My Training as a Medical Herbalist
Herbal medicine is not just my work it is my passion. There is always something new to learn, not just from books, courses or seminars but also from my patients and the plants themselves.
I am a fully qualified Medical Herbalist (2002), and a Registered Naturopath and Acupuncturist, currently working in private practice in Rutland, UK. I work by appointment only, offering one-to-one consultations. On this page, you will find information on my herbalist qualifications and training.
I specialise in working with people with complex, chronic diseases, to help them achieve their optimum wellness.
I have studied several subjects and disciplines that have helped me in this process. I trained as a chemist and graduated from the Royal Society of Chemistry. But it was learning of the chemistry of medicinal plants that led me to change careers, and after studying with the College of Phytotherapy, I received a Bachelor of Science degree in Phytotherapy (Herbal Medicine) with Honours, from the University of Wales, in 2002.
Since graduating, I completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Nutritional Medicine, with Merit, in 2007, with the University of Surrey. And, more recently I have concentrated on advanced courses that cover the application of functional medicine principles.
I am a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy, the General Naturopathic Council and the Acupuncture Acutherapy Council.
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I continue to update and expand my education and have completed several other courses and attended seminars, webinars and workshops to ensure my knowledge is up to date with the latest research in herbs, medicine and healthcare.
A summary of my most recent Continuous Professional Development:
2024
The Autoimmune Academy, Professional Mentoring Program
Emery Herbals: Holistic Cancer Care – Holistic Herbalism Advanced Therapeutics Program
Kharrazian Institute: Postgraduate education and examinations – Chronic Infections, Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
Kharrazian Institute: Postgraduate education and examinations – Hormone Imbalances Throughout the Lifespan Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
Kharrazian Institute: Postgraduate education and examinations – Childhood Development Disorders Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
Kharrazian Institute: Postgraduate education and examinations – Essentials of Functional Medicine
2023
Kharrazian Institute: Postgraduate education and examinations – Mood and Anxiety Disorders, Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
College of Naturopathic Medicine – Certificate in Environmental Medicine, with Dr Joe Pizzorno
Kharrazian Institute: Postgraduate education and examinations – Longevity and Wellness Optimization, Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
Kharrazian Institute: Postgraduate education and examinations – Cardiovascular and Neurovascular Syndromes, Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
2022
The Kharrazian Institute Clinical Mastership Training Program, with Dr Datis Kharrazian
Kharrazian Institute: Postgraduate education and examinations – Diabetes and Dysglycemia Strategies
The SIBO Mastery Program, The SIBO Doctor Education (online course)
2021
Kharrazian Institute: Postgraduate education and examinations – Cognitive Decline and Dementia, Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
Kharrazian Institute: Postgraduate education and examinations – Chronic Fatigue and Pain Syndromes Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
Women’s Health and Hormones Naturopathic Summit (online), provided by the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners
Kharrazian Institute: Postgraduate education and examinations – Hashimoto’s Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
SIBO Pro Course (online), Advanced Training for Practitioners on Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth, taught by Dr Allison Siebecker, ND
Kharrazian Institute: Postgraduate education and examinations – Infertility, Prenatal Care, and Maternal Health Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
Drug-Nutrient Interactions (online), Basic Pharmacology and Drug-Nutrient Interactions, with Debbie Grayson
2020
Kharrazian Institute: Postgraduate education and examinations – Gastrointestinal Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
Kharrazian Institute: Postgraduate education and examinations – Autoimmunity Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
Kharrazian Institute: Postgraduate education and examinations – Neuroinflammation Clinical Strategies and Treatment Applications
2019
Institute of Functional Medicine: Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
Institute of Functional Medicine: Immune Advanced Practice Module
Institute of Functional Medicine: Energy Advanced Practice Module
Institute of Functional Medicine: Hormone Advanced Practice Module
Functional Herbal Therapy and Cancer, with Professor Kerry Bone, Society of Wellness Nutritional Systems – Online Course
NIMH seminar – Medicinal Mushrooms Weekend Workshop
2018
Institute of Functional Medicine, Advanced Clinical Training: Reversing Cognitive Decline
Institute of Functional Medicine: Detox Advanced Practice Module
Institute of Functional Medicine: Gastrointestinal Advanced Practice Module
Graduate of the AFMCP™-UK course
NIMH seminar – Analgesia; the search for effective pain relief – Botanical and Nutritional Protocols
FODMAP trained (Monash Certified) Completed the Monash University ‘Low FODMAP Diet for Irritable Bowel Syndrome‘ online training course for health professionals
2017-18
Trained in Women’s Functional and Integrative Medicine, with Dr. Aviva Romm, The New Medicine for Women Institute – Online Course
2016
ADAPT Framework Level One, trained with the Kresser Institute for Functional and Evolutionary Medicine (ADAPT stands for Advanced Diagnostics and Personalised Treatment), Kresser Institute
Certificate – Certified Gut Challenge Practitioner (Nutri Advanced Ltd)
2015
CPP seminar – Phytotherapy for Bacterial Disease
NIMH seminar – Natural approaches to improving fertility
Shulan College Seminar – Infertility
2014
Diploma – Tui Na (Chinese Medical Massage), Shulan College of Chinese Medicine
NIMH Seminar – Managing inflammation and pain with herbs
NIMH Seminar – Strategies for managing cancer with botanicals and nutrition
2013
Workshop – Herbal Medicine, Nutrition, and Adrenal Stress – The Science and Art of Adaptogens
Diploma in Distance Tutoring, Blackford Centre
Certified GAPS Practitioner Training
2012
NIMH Seminar – A natural approach to breast and prostate cancer care
Seminar – The key to healthy weight loss and vitality
2011
Microsystems Acupuncture Certificate (Wrist, Ankle, Scalp and Auricular acupuncture techniques), Bodyharmonics
Electroacupuncture, Bodyharmonics