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.