I have a long standing interest in natural medicine. From a young age I found myself allergic to antibiotics, this prompted a proactive approach to preventative medicine, ensuring that through diet and exercise I was always doing my best to stay healthy. I completed an honours Science degree in University College Dublin in 1997 followed by an MSc in Medical Genetics at Aberdeen University. I then spent a number of years working in the field of academic research in areas such as The Human Genome Project at Oxford University, UK, and on Cancer reseach at Cancer Research UK. It was during this time that I took up a yoga practice and further cultivated an interest in natural medicine.

First hand experience of successfully using herbal medicine  prompted me to pursue an interest in the subject. I soon realised that herbal medicine was part of a much broader, richer and complex area of natural medicine which required dedicated study to appreciate both its subtleties and power. To deepen my knowledge on the subject and aquire the ability to confidently use it as a health professional I completed a four year honours degree at Westminster University in London.

This University has a long established centre for excellence in the training of medical herbalists. Its facilities encompass a central London clinic for herbal medicine where members of the public can avail of treatment. This is where I completed 500 hours of clinical training as part of my degree, treating members of the public from young to old with a range of illnesses. This was an integral part of the educational programme, in the interests of maintaining a high level of safe practice.

Since completing my training I continually update my skills and have a special interest in the areas of fibromyalgia, arthritis and fertility. Please see the health notes section for further information on these topics.