Sophie Paulding BSc (Hons)

MNIMH Medical Herbalist

I currently run a clinic in Orgiva every thursday morning. Please contact me to book an appointment. You can read about the consultation here.

I firmly believe in Integrated healthcare where the individual needs of my patients come first. My integrative approach enables me to work along side any existing medical treatment.  This also means that the advice given is on an individual basis and where deemed appropriate others forms of care may be advised.

Herbal medicines, when correctly prescribed to suit ones individual needs, can have dramatic effects to improve health and wellbeing.

-    Digestive disorders including IBS, Crohn’s disease, diverticulitis, ulcerative colitis…

-    Menstrual, menopausal and gynaecological disorders including sub-fertility

-    Skin conditions including acne, eczema and psoriasis

-    Asthma and Hayfever

-    Circulatory disorders including hypertension, congestive heart failure, varicose veins.

-     Arthritis, muscular aches/pains and nerve pains

-     Metabolic disorders including diabetes and thyroid conditions.

-     Cystitis and other urinary disorders.

-     Recurrent respiratory problems

-     Headaches, stress, anxiety and depression

-    Immune deficiencies

-    Pregnancy and childbirth: dealing with common ailments in pregnancy and promoting the posibility of a healthy natural birthing experience.

This list is not exhaustive.  Because of the way in which the herbs work, any condition that is affecting physical or mental function will benefit from correct herbal administration.  Herbal medicine can work quickly with acute conditions but more time has to be allowed for chronic conditions that have manifested over several months or years, although relief from many symptoms can often be felt early in treatment.

Herbal medicine usually involves a regime that calls for continued commitment from the client in order to be successful. To find out if herbal medicine is suitable for you please contact me to discuss your individual concerns.

Read more about Sophie’s herbal approach here

In addition to treating a wide range of medical conditions, herbal medicine provides an excellent means of maintaining good health.  It therefore acts powerfully as preventative medicine - especially useful for those under stress or leading hectic lifestyles.