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Our Services
We offer a wide range of therapies. All of our therapists are members of professional bodies, are fully trained, insured & have, in many cases, years of experience.
Acupuncture
This ancient form of Chinese medicine involves the insertion of fine needles into specific points on the body to stimulate the body's natural healing abilities. From chronic pain to digestive issues, and stress.
Aromatherapy
Every aromatherapy oil has its own unique therapeutic properties. An aromatherapist will work with you to improve overall health and well-being and relaxation, through a variety of essential oils blended based on your goals.
CLAID Clinic
CLAID stands for Covid, Lyme And Infectious Diseases. The Napiers CLAID Clinic is a co-operative group of herbalists specialising in the long-term effects of bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
Clinical Massage
Clinical massage therapy utilises advanced techniques and modalities to help with everything from reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain from head to toe to aiding in the relief of stress, depression & anxiety.
Counselling
Our counseling services provide a safe and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Our trained counsellers will work with you to identify and address any challenges you may be facing.
Craniosacral
Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a form of alternative medicine that involves gentle manipulation of the skull and spine, particularly the cranial bones and sacrum, which are connected by the membranes and cerebrospinal fluid surrounding the brain and spinal cord. The therapy is based on the concept that the craniosacral system, comprising the bones, membranes, and cerebrospinal fluid, has a rhythmic pulse or flow that can be felt and manipulated by a trained practitioner.
Cupping
Cupping is an ancient therapy which uses negative pressure within glass cups to help reduce tension, decrease inflammation and improve blood flow and movement of energy.
Deep Tissue Massage
Deep Tissue Massage, as its name says, focuses on the deeper layers of muscle tissue. It is designed to reach the deep sections of thick muscles, specifically the individual muscle fibres.
Facial Massage Therapy
A face massage is focused on the muscles and soft tissues of the face. A variety of techniques including skin rolling, trigger pointing, acupressure and circular strokes are used to help increase relaxation and decrease stress.
Fertility Nutrition
Fertility nutrition refers to the dietary practices and nutritional strategies aimed at optimising reproductive health and increasing the chances of conception. It involves consuming a balanced and nutrient-rich diet that provides essential vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients necessary for reproductive function and fertility. Fertility nutrition focuses on supporting hormonal balance, promoting ovulation, improving sperm quality, enhancing egg health, and creating an optimal environment for conception and pregnancy.
Food Sensitivity Testing
Do you suffer from digestive issues, skin irritation, or other unexplained health concerns? Our food sensitivity testing may be able to help. Identify any sensitivities or intolerances you may have to common food items.
Herbal Medicine
A natural approach to healing that utilises active ingredients extracted from plants. Often used alongside conventional medicine, herbal medicine can be a safe and effective way to support your health and well-being.
Holistic Facials
The goal of a holistic facial is to not only improve the appearance of the skin but also to create a deeply relaxing and rejuvenating experience that supports the body's natural healing processes and leaves the client feeling refreshed, balanced, and renewed.
Homeopathy
Homeopathy is a gentle, non-invasive form of medicine that uses highly diluted substances to stimulate the body's natural healing abilities. Ailments that are often treated include allergies, stress, and digestive issues.
Hopi Ear Candling
Hopi ear candling, also known as thermal auricular therapy, is a holistic practice that involves inserting a hollow candle made of beeswax or paraffin into the ear canal and lighting it at the opposite end, with the aim of drawing out impurities, wax, and toxins, and balancing pressure in the ear.
Naturopathy
Naturopathy is a holistic approach to healthcare that emphasizes the body's natural ability to heal itself. Naturopathic practitioners aim to identify and address the root cause of illness and disease, rather than just treating symptoms
Nutritional Therapy
Nutritional therapy can help you optimise your health by addressing imbalances and dysfunctions in your body's interconnected systems through dietary, lifestyle, and environmental advice from one of our qualified experts.
Osteopathy
Osteopathy is designed to help alleviate pain and improve overall health and well-being. Our trained osteopaths use a variety of techniques to gently manipulate and balance the body's musculoskeletal system.
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy is the practise of drawing blood for diagnostic testing. Our phlebotomy services provide expert care and accurate results. Our trained phlebotomists use the latest techniques and equipment to ensure a comfortable and efficient blood draw experience.
Swedish Massage
During a Swedish massage session, the massage therapist typically applies massage oil or lotion to the skin and uses various techniques to manipulate the muscles and soft tissues of the body.
Therapeutic Massage
Unwind and de-stress after a long week. A variety of techniques to soothe tired muscles and promote relaxation. Perfect for anyone looking to escape the stresses of daily life and rejuvenate their mind and body.
Tuina
Tuina therapy, a traditional Chinese medicine practice, employs various massage techniques and acupressure to stimulate Qi flow and alleviate a range of health issues, from musculoskeletal pain to stress-related ailments.
Our Edinburgh Practitioners
All of our practitioners are knowledgeable, compassionate, empathetic & have one goal: to improve your health & wellness.
Angela MacRitchie
Angela practices Herbal Medicine at Napiers Bathgate, Edinburgh & Glasgow, as well as with the Napiers CLAID Clinic.
Bettina Horvath
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 Rush
Cat offers a range of massage including holistic, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, advanced sports stretching and pregnancy massge.
Claire Goulding
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 McQuade
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.
Dean Harley
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 Atkinson
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 Obert de Thieusies
Isabelle has over 20 years helping individuals and couples achieve their fertility goals through nutrition.
Jill McLaggan
Jill is a fully qualified and insured Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist offering Outcome Based Treatments
John Kennedy
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 Swaine
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.
Kirstin Bruges
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 Bennett
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 Pilaszek
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 Fraser
Margaret practices Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy at Napiers Edinburgh.
Mary Gibson
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).
Natasha Lloyd
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.
Ona Madorell
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 Quan
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 Traylen
Rebecca is an Associate Nutritionist, specialising in gut health and women's health, from hormone imbalance to fertility, pregnancy and beyond.
Sara Hennessy
Sara is qualified Medical Herbalist, Ayurvedic Therapist and Yoga teacher, holding an MSc. in Western Herbal Medicine from Middlesex University.
Shona Hamilton
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 Razis
Thanos is an experienced Medical Herbalist and practises as a Herbalist and Orthopaedic Acupuncturist at Napiers in Edinburgh and at Napiers Bathgate.
Wendy Kelly
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.