What Do I Offer?
Medical Herbalism
Herbs have a long, tried and trusted history across the World, but especially here in Ireland – they have played an important role in Ireland’s culture and folklore. These plants featured in Brehon Laws, early Irish poetry, as well as Herbal Medicine.
Medical Herbalism includes four years full-time training in Iridology (the study of the eyes and what they disclose about our body), Vitalistic Nutrition, Pathology, Physiology, medical treatment options, drug interactions and, of course, the Materia Medica of the Herbs themselves.
As a Herbalist I look at the whole person – physical, mental, emotional and spiritual – at whatever level that person feels comfortable. A good practitioner-patient relationship develops a level of trust where often a person will travel further down their healing path than they expected to initially…
Consultations
We discuss medical history, diet and lifestyle at length, using Iridology to clarify a patient’s story – this gives a clear picture of any issues involved. An initial consultation will be around 75-90 minutes, with a follow-up being around 50-60 minutes.
Then I propose a holistic plan for moving forwards, taking gentle steps – forcing too much change on the body can cause more issues. However, this path does involve the person taking charge of themselves and actively making change – commitment is needed.
I will then formulate herbal products tailored specifically for your needs, as discussed. The average person usually needs:
- a tincture to address issues and start bringing the body into balance
- a powder to help the digestive system to work effectively – absorbing nutrients better and eliminating waste and toxins
- an infusion (tea) to support the kidneys and liver through the changes in the body
There are other herbal products I can create, depending on your needs e.g. nutritional powders, preparations for poultices or compresses, pessaries, suppositories, balms, oils and capsules (if some powders are difficult to take).
Additional Help
After considering your immediate needs, we will reflect on other factors and influences, including your personal Astrology if you so wish. This may help you to understand yourself and your path better.
We will discuss your personal interests and I may recommend physical and other activities to benefit your body and spirit. I have been getting to know other local practitioners in an effort to be able to ensure you find the best services to help you progress.
A trusting practitioner-client relationship creates an environment where self-honesty can be found and burdens of the past set down. I aim to help you find that release, using methods appropriate to you.