What to Expect

First Call: The first consultation generally lasts between 1 hour – 1 hour and a half. The patient will be asked about their reason for calling, diet and general lifestyle as well as their relevant past medical history. During this appointment the Medical Herbalist takes a full case history and may also wish to undertake some tests or refer the patient for additional tests with a GP or privately. It is advised that the patient will provide any recent relevant tests to this initial appointment along with a list of any current medications and/or supplements being taken.

Follow Up Visits: Follow up consultations can last up to 45 minutes and are generally necessary to assess progress. Everybody is different and therefore the number of follow up sessions varies from patient to patient. Many patients choose to book monthly following the initial consultation then move to check-ups every 3 – 6 months.

Herbal Prescriptions: Herbal Prescriptions are individually dispensed following a consultation with our Medical Herbalist. These preparations are plant-based medicines that can vary from teas and herbal capsules to tinctures and standardised extracts. Each botanical prescription is uniquely tailored to each individual patient and this personalised service is only available after an appointment with our Medical Herbalist.