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Alan is a fully qualified Five Element Acupuncturist and has been practising this wonderful system of medicine at Napiers Clinic in the West End of Glasgow for the past 18 years.
Angela practices Herbal Medicine at Napiers Bathgate, Edinburgh & Glasgow, as well as with the Napiers CLAID Clinic.
Audrey is a Medical Herbalist, graduating in 2007 with a BSc (Hons) in Herbal Medicine & Phytotherapy from Edinburgh’s Napier University and is a registered member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (MNIMH). Audrey is a practicing member within the Napiers CLAID Clinic.
As a fully qualified, experienced Holistic Therapist, Bettina works with clients on a one-to-one basis to establish an optimal treatment plan or therapy to best support your skin health and well-being.
Cat offers a range of massage including holistic, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, advanced sports stretching and pregnancy massge.
Claire is an experienced Western Medical Herbalist (BSc), a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) and works at Napiers online clinic.
Clare is an experienced medical herbalist based in the West Highlands of Scotland, home to deer, livestock, ticks, and Lyme disease. She works for the Napier's CLAID clinic on a Thursday morning.
Clare began training at Edinburgh’s Napier University in 2005, gaining a Bachelor of Science Degree in Herbal Medicine in 2009. She joined the Napiers Clinic team shortly after her graduation, initially working in the dispensary before beginning her herbal practice in 2010. Since then she has been a key member of our clinical team, working alongside Dee Atkinson in running the general herbal clinics, as well as heading the Baby & Child Clinic.
Cybele is a passionate Sophrologist and founder of Chamapola, Healing Yourself - Healing Together.
Dean is a Naturopathic Practitioner experienced in Nutrition and Herbal Medicine. With interests in nerve problems, cardiovascular health, digestive disorders as well as male and female reproductive system wellbeing.
Dee is the senior herbal practitioner at Napiers the Herbalists in Edinburgh. She runs a general medicine clinic with a special interest in women’s health, managing hormonal health and ageing. More recently, Dee set up the Napiers Long Covid Clinic to facilitate an integrated approach between doctors, herbalists and nutritionist to this new disease.
Isabelle has over 20 years helping individuals and couples achieve their fertility goals through nutrition.
Jill is a fully qualified and insured Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist offering Outcome Based Treatments
John is a friendly and experienced counsellor offering 1-1 sessions on Fridays at Napiers Clinic in Edinburgh city centre and online via FaceTime/Skype. He has worked in private practice supporting people for over 18 years and brings a wealth of experience.
Kate is a BANT registered Nutritionist who owns and runs the Edinburgh Clinic of Nutrition. She trained for three and a half years at Patrick Holford's renowned Institute of Optimum Nutrition in London and is currently studying with The Institute of Functional Medicine in the US.
Kim is qualified in Aromatherapy Massage and Indian Head Massage. Working with the needs of her massage clients led to a deeper interest in their health and Kim studied the BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine degree at Napier University, Edinburgh. Kim is one of the lead herbalists within the Napiers CLAID Clinic and sees many patients.
Kirstin is a fully qualified member of the Society of Homeopaths and holds an RSHom distinction in Classical Homeopathy. Kirstin qualified from the Northwest College of Homeopathy's four-year training course in Manchester.
Lynn is a registered osteopath and has been practicing osteopathy for nineteen years. She studied osteopathy and cranial sacral therapy at the European School of Osteopathy and graduated in 1991. Lynn has a background in physiotherapy and is trained in structural, craniosacral, functional, fascial and visceral osteopathy.
Malgorzata graduated from the College of Naturopathic Medicine where she studied Western Herbal Medicine and Naturopathic Nutrition /Diplomas in Herbal Medicine (2017), Naturopathy (2017), and Naturopathic Nutrition (2020). She is also qualified in KORE Therapy, Anmo-fu - 5 Element Abdominal Massage, Craniosacral Balance and Stress Release Therapy and Cupping. Her first degree is a PhD in History.
Margaret practices Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy at Napiers Edinburgh.
Mark runs the podiatry clinic, offering diagnosis and treatment of various disorders relating to the feet, ankles, legs and lower back. He offers podiatry, chiropody, orthotics and nail surgery.
Mary is a qualified therapist in Swedish, Indian and Thai Foot Massage.
Mary trained in Edinburgh, and has been working as a complementary therapist since 1999, holding diplomas in Clinical Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Therapeutic Massage and Hopi Ear Candling gained from the International Therapy Examinations Council (ITEC). She is a member of, and is fully insured to practice with, the Complementary Therapists Association (CThA).
Melissa qualified from Middlesex University in 2000. She runs a general herbal practice from her boat, The Herbal Barge, which is based on the river Lea in North London. Melissa joined the CLAID Clinic Co-operative to work collaboratively in an integrated and specialised context to support patients with long covid.
Mike is a body worker and NLP Practitioner who is passionate about working with the person as a whole; offering treatments that integrate body and mind.
Monica has a Masters degree in herbal medicine from the University of Central Lancashire. She is the research herbalist heading up the Napiers CLAID Clinic. The CLAID Clinic specialism is Lyme disease Borrelia burgdorferi and co-infections - crypto-infections Bartonella, Babesia, Rickettsia, Erlichia, Anaplasma, Mycoplasma, etc. A research herbalist is not the same as a medical herbalist and Monica does not run a general clinical practice. This allows her to focus on Lyme disease and bacterial and viral infections.
Natasha is an experienced and qualified medical herbalist in Western herbal medicine, a forager and mycotherapist. As well as practicing as part of Napiers' general herbal medicine practice, she also sees patients as part of the CLAID Clinic.
Nikki was awarded a first class honours degree in Herbal Medicine from the University of East London and trained at clinics in Glasgow and London. She was also awarded the Arthur Barker prize for her final examination grades. Nikki also has ITEC Diplomas in Holistic Massage and Aromatherapy. She is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists which is the UK’s leading professional body representing herbal practitioners. NIMH members follow a strict code of conduct and are committed to ongoing and continual practitioner development and training.
Ona Madorell is a qualified Naturopathic Nutritionist, graduating with distinction from the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM). She has further enhanced her expertise through a course in blood test interpretation and a postgraduate program focused on the microbiome.
Pearlyn is a licensed acupuncturist and a registered member of the Acupuncture Society, and is fully insured to practice acupuncture, tuina, cupping and moxibustion.
Rebecca is an Associate Nutritionist, specialising in gut health and women's health, from hormone imbalance to fertility, pregnancy and beyond.
Sara is qualified Medical Herbalist, Ayurvedic Therapist and Yoga teacher, holding an MSc. in Western Herbal Medicine from Middlesex University.
Satya trained at the School of Natural Medicine where she graduated with a Diploma in Healing Diets and additional immersion studies in Herbal Medicine, Healing Diets, Iridology & Naturopathy, Quantum Botanicals and Flower Essences. Satya has a Nonviolent Communication Leadership Certificate with Bay NVC and an MA in European Dance Theatre Practice from Trinity Laban.
Sheila is a Holistic Therapist who qualified in KCR in 2019 with the KCR Academy. After a long career in retail, an ankle injury led her to seek an alternative approach to healing.
Shona has worked at Napiers Clinic for 30 years where she has picked up a wealth of knowledge about various complementary therapies. She trained as a Food Sensitivity tester with The Health Partnership Company, where she was taught how to use the 3 point marker system.
Thanos is an experienced Medical Herbalist and practises as a Herbalist and Orthopaedic Acupuncturist at Napiers in Edinburgh and at Napiers Bathgate.
Wendy qualified in 2002 with a BSc(Hons) in Phytotherapy. Since then she has practiced in Fife, Angus and the Lothians. She is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.
Burning and painful peeing is often due to cystitis. A doctor can confirm this for you and rule out any other problems, so do book an appointment. But what do you do if cystitis keeps on recurring over and over again? There are some herbal homes t...
Burning and painful peeing is often due to cystitis. A doctor can confirm this for you and rule out any other problems, so do book an appointment. But what do you do if cystitis keeps on recurring over and over again? There are some herbal homes teas you can make at home to help you get on top of things.
Cystitis, otherwise known as a urinary tract infection, is an inflammatory condition of the bladder caused by bacteria entering through the urethra. Damage or irritation of the urethra could also cause cystitis. Most women will have it at least once in their lives. About 1 in 5 women experience recurrent cystitis - which is defined as three occurrences in a year or two in six months. Cystitis can be caused by a number of things including: a lack of hygiene, pregnancy, the menopause, using a diaphragm and sex. It often clears itself up within three or so days, but if you are experiencing recurrent cystitis supplementation could definitely aid recovery. Also recurrent cystitis can be a sign of a serious underlying issue, therefore be sure to consult your doctor if it is particularly stubborn.
The most recognisable symptom is painful and perhaps frequent urination. You may also experience an urgent need to urinate and find that not much passes. You may see blood in your urine and your urine could be smelly, cloudy or dark in colour. Lower abdominal and lower back pain could also occur. You may experience a fever and lethargy is a common symptom. Dyspareunia (painful intercourse) is also a symptom of cystitis.
Marshmallow leaf/root is thought to inhibit the growth of bacteria. It can also relax, soothe and coat the inflamed surfaces of the bladder due to its demulcent properties. It is a diuretic (it increases the elimination of urine) which will in turn help to flush out the bacteria. It is also known to help with reducing bladder pain resulting in less painful urination. With its anti-inflammatory properties it will discourage recurrent cystitis.
Slippery elm is known for its soothing (demulcent) properties due to its mucilage that turns into a jelly-like substance when it comes into contact with water. It helps to absorb toxins, heal surfaces and decreases pain and inflammation.
Uva-ursi, bearberry leaf, is a mild diuretic with antiseptic and antimicrobial actions that discourage bacterial growth and helps strengthen the tissues of the urinary tract making them less prone to infection
Corn silk is a natural diuretic that calms inflammation in the bladder and urethra. It is also known to help children who suffer from bedwetting and elderly people who experience incontinence.
D-Mannose is a simple sugar found in some fruits and plants including cranberries. It is also referred to as Mannose. It helps to flush out the urinary system completely. The sugars contained in D-Mannose help loosen the bacteria stuck to the walls of the bladder and urinary tract and flush them out when you urinate. It is also beneficial in strengthening the urinary tract, especially after recurring infection.
A high strength garlic supplement will help fight infection. Garlic which is full of antioxidants - helps kill bacteria and strengthens the immune system to aid your body in its recovery. Its anti-inflammatory properties help reduce swelling and pain. We use AllicinMax capsules when we want a garlic supplement as they are high strength.
Perhaps the most well known supplement to eliminate cystitis is cranberry juice. However it is not a particularly strong supplement to take. Due to the sugar D-Mannose it contains (as mentioned above), cranberry juice can be effective in encouraging the flushing out of bacteria and toxins from the body. It is incredibly easy to introduce into your day, and is inexpensive so it is worth a try to find out whether it could help you.
At Napiers, we always recommend a course of herbal tea (our own blend contains uva-ursi, cornsilk and marshmallow leaf) because of its many beneficial properties. Otherwise known as bearberry, uva-ursi encourages a good flow of urine to be released. It is a powerful astringent and it also promotes relaxed muscles and soothes inflamed tissue.
Caffeine should be avoided as it causes the muscles around the bladder to contract and in doing so, become more painful. Decreasing the amount of acidic and spicy foods, fizzy drinks, refined and processed foods and simple sugars will help create a cystitis-free environment. Instead include parsley and celery in your daily diet (they are natural cleansers and diuretics) and drink lots of clean fluids such as bottled water.