Kim Stirling

Kim originally qualified as a dental nurse in 1996 and joined a busy practice. As a Lead Dental Nurse for over 20 years she helped to implement a better ‘patient journey’ including pre and post appointment advice.

However, holistic health had always interested her and she qualified in Aromatherapy Massage in 2001 and Indian Head Massage in 2002. 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 - completing her studies in 2007. She stopped practicing and massage to have a family in 2010.

From 2016, she worked as Compliance Manager for Avena Consultants, reviewing botanical products and herbal supplements. A niche and challenging field that required excellent administration, research, legal and scientific skills. Underpinning both her roles was a love of science, therapeutics and research.

Kim returned to herbal medicine practice in 2020. She is passionate about herbal medicine, therapeutics, plants and people.

CLAID CLINIC

Kim also works as Medical Secretary for the CLAID Clinic. Her research skills make her a valuable member of the Lyme disease team - a much under-documented condition which affects many people across the U.K.