Practice Times
Sara practices at Lemon balm on Mondays from 10-7, though other days and times may be available upon arrangement. Sara also works in the low cost clinic on alternate Monday mornings, and offers concessions for those who could not otherwise afford treatment, such as students, pensioners and the unemployed.
Call
020 7267 3334 for appointments.
Sara’s Philosophy on Health & Natural Medicines
The more I have studied and experienced natural medicine the more convinced I have become in the body's extraordinary innate healing capabilities. The key is to unlock the blockages that keep us from enjoying optimal health. I am constantly amazed by the power of herbs to nudge the body back into equilibrium and health.
Sara is a fully
insured member of the National Institute of Medical
Herbalists (NIMH), the oldest and largest professional
organization for medical herbalists in the UK. She is also
a member of the American Herbalists
Guild and United Plant Savers.
WESTERN
HERBAL MEDICINE
Western Herbal Medicine uses
natural whole plant-based remedies to prevent disease,
treat a wide range of conditions and restore health and
vitality. It draws on a rich ancient traditional knowledge
of herbs combined with the sensibility of current
scientific research. One of the key strengths of herbal
medicine is its ability to centre treatments on you as an
individual rather than on a disease or condition. The focus
of treatment is on the underlying causes of disease rather
than the symptoms alone. For this reason it is common for
two patients with the same condition to leave with two
different herbal prescriptions or remedies.
It's
far more important to know what person the disease has than
what disease the person has.
―Hippocrates
Herbal medicine
can be used to treat a wide range of heath conditions and
is suitable for all ages including the young and
young-at-heart. It can also be used to compliment an
existing treatment or to alleviate symptoms or side effects
from that treatment. Herbal medicine is also great for
boosting your immune system, preventing disease and
enjoying optimal health. Conditions commonly treated
include:
- Digestive and
bowel problems: irritable bowel, heartburn, constipation,
haemorrhoids, bloating, flatulence, inflammatory bowel
disease (ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease), gastritis,
ulcers, liver and gallbladder problems
- Women's health: Hormonal disorders: PMS,
endometriosis, fibroids, PCOS, menopausal problems,
infertility
- Endocrine/Hormonal dysfunction: thyroid problems, blood
sugar regulation problems, diabetes management support
- Stress-related complaints: disturbed sleep patterns,
insomnia, anxiety, tension headaches
- Behavioural difficulties: ADD, ADHD, mild
depression
- Skin conditions: eczema, psoriasis, acne, urticaria,
rashes
- Muscular & Joint problems: arthritis, joint and
muscle pain
- Heart and circulatory conditions: high blood pressure,
high cholesterol, oedema/swelling, arrhythmias, angina,
varicose veins, cold hands/feet
- Respiratory complaints: asthma, recurring chest
infections, chronic cough, sinusitis, allergies, hayfever
- Urinary difficulties: cystitis, prostate enlargement
(BPH), prostatitis
- Chronic conditions: ME, chronic fatigue, various
autoimmune conditions
- Supportive treatments: diabetes, post-operative recovery,
chemotherapy
- Low immunity/energy: recurring colds, flu and infections,
fatigue
- Weight management
- Preparation for travel
- Promoting good health
CONSULTATIONS
Initial consultations run 1
hour, allowing time to gather a whole picture of your
overall health. In addition to answering questions on your
current condition and symptoms, you will be asked about
your general health and well-being, medical history, diet
and lifestyle. Bring any information on supplements,
medications and lab reports to your appointment. Subsequent
follow up consultations are 30 minutes.
Treatment may
include whole plant preparations in a variety of forms
including: infusions, decoctions, tinctures, juices,
syrups, capsules and external applications such as creams
and lotions.