For any international patient using our services remotely please note: Our clinic is based in the UK and appointments are booked in Greenwich Mean Time.

Free 15 Minute Herbal Consultation

Available for new patients only and not appropriate for patients currently under the care of a Napiers herbalist or naturopath. The goal of these remote video sessions, is to empower you to take an active role in your own herbal journey.


Herbal Medicine

Herbalism is one of the oldest systems of medicine in the world. Herbalists are primarily concerned with establishing and eradicating the cause of ill health through holistic treatment of the individual.
Herbal medicine can be used in the management of most ailments referred to a GP, including; arthritis, menopause, skin problems, digestive problems and headaches.


Naturopathic Medicine

Naturopathy is a whole medicine system which combines various natural therapies to promote healing and enhance and maintain health. Naturopaths aim to treat the underlying cause of illness and disease, whilst also treating the acute symptoms the patient is experiencing.


Nutritional Therapy

Nutritional Therapy aims to change an individual's metabolism from an unbalanced state which may be causing minor or distressing symptoms and which may ultimately lead to a diagnosable disease to a state of balance, allowing the body to return to optimum health. The process takes the form of a one-on-one consultation between client and therapist.


Acupuncture

Acupuncture is a system of healing that has been practiced in China and other Eastern countries for thousands of years. It focuses on overall well-being, rather than the isolated treatment of specific symptoms.


Beauty Therapy

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. She offers a variety of facial treatments using well-known and celebrated organic natural skincare brand Eminence and Dr Hauschka brands, as well as relaxation to provide result-oriented care. Be... Read More

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. She offers a variety of facial treatments using well-known and celebrated organic natural skincare brand Eminence and Dr Hauschka brands, as well as relaxation to provide result-oriented care. Bettina is able to address a wide range of skin issues, including premature ageing and wrinkles, rosacea, sun damage and acne as well as loss of vitality, tone and radiance. Whether you have dry, normal, combination, sensitive or oily skin.


Counselling

Counselling is an individual experience that offers the opportunity to explore thoughts, memories, fears and feelings in a safe, supported and non-judgemental environment. Some people come to counselling with a particular issue; such as relationship problems, low self-confidence, depression or bereavement. Others find therapy useful for gaining a perspective on the past, helping make better de... Read More

Counselling is an individual experience that offers the opportunity to explore thoughts, memories, fears and feelings in a safe, supported and non-judgemental environment.
Some people come to counselling with a particular issue; such as relationship problems, low self-confidence, depression or bereavement. Others find therapy useful for gaining a perspective on the past, helping make better decisions in the present and opening up more possibilities for the future.


Craniosacral Therapy

Craniosacral therapy is a direct extension of osteopathy, focusing on the movement of the cranial, facial and pelvic girdles. It can help in the management of sinus problems, headaches and neuralgia, chronic pain and lower back pain. Craniosacral therapy is an incredibly gentle and non-invasive form of treatment and is especially effective for babies and young children.


Food Sensitivity Testing

Our programme for testing food intolerance and sensitivity is a highly accepted form of assessing a person’s reported symptoms, where sensitivity to a food may be implicated. A typical consultation takes between 45 minutes and an hour. We carefully review your symptoms and you will be asked to complete a short confidential questionnaire. Our testing is non invasive and uses electrodermal testin... Read More

Our programme for testing food intolerance and sensitivity is a highly accepted form of assessing a person’s reported symptoms, where sensitivity to a food may be implicated. A typical consultation takes between 45 minutes and an hour. We carefully review your symptoms and you will be asked to complete a short confidential questionnaire. Our testing is non invasive and uses electrodermal testing to assess food intolerances.


Hopi Ear Candling

Hopi Ear Candling, also known as Thermo-Auricular Therapy is a treatment that uses hollow wickless candles made from flax, honey, beeswax and soothing herbs. The candle is inserted a small way into the ear canal, and when lit produces a mild suction effect, gently massaging the ear drum. The treatment can help in the management of sinus congestion and pain, migraines, headaches and excess ea... Read More

Hopi Ear Candling, also known as Thermo-Auricular Therapy is a treatment that uses hollow wickless candles made from flax, honey, beeswax and soothing herbs.

The candle is inserted a small way into the ear canal, and when lit produces a mild suction effect, gently massaging the ear drum. The treatment can help in the management of sinus congestion and pain, migraines, headaches and excess ear wax.

As the gentle massaging of the ear drum helps to equalise pressure in the inner and outer ear, Hopi Ear Candling can help with pain when flying and with balance problems such as vertigo.


Osteopathy

Osteopathy is a system of diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of medical conditions. It works with the structure and function of the body, and is based on the principle that the well-being of an individual depends on the skeleton, muscles, ligaments and connective tissues functioning smoothly together.


Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy services are also known as venipuncture when blood is drawn from the vein in order for the samples to be used by a laboratory for a range of tests which may have been requested by your CAM therapist, GP or other healthcare provider. Blood can be collected via venipuncture, finger pricks, or in the case of infants, heel pricks. A phlebotomy appointment only includes a blood draw. Clie... Read More

Phlebotomy services are also known as venipuncture when blood is drawn from the vein in order for the samples to be used by a laboratory for a range of tests which may have been requested by your CAM therapist, GP or other healthcare provider. Blood can be collected via venipuncture, finger pricks, or in the case of infants, heel pricks. A phlebotomy appointment only includes a blood draw. Clients must bring their own test with them and provide the clinic in advance with information on the test, including how many vials must be filled, prior to their appointment. If clients wish to discuss blood tests, this should be discussed beforehand so that the phlebotomist can order these in advance. Please note this service does not include centrifuging.


Reflexology

It uses the application of pressure to treat the whole body through a series of 'reflex points'. This encourages the flow of natural energy (chi) to help the body heal itself. Every aspect of our physical body is mirrored in the feet, thus allowing a complete body treatment. Reflexology can help in the management of stress-related ailments including migraine, PMS, irritable bowel syndrome, i... Read More

It uses the application of pressure to treat the whole body through a series of 'reflex points'. This encourages the flow of natural energy (chi) to help the body heal itself. Every aspect of our physical body is mirrored in the feet, thus allowing a complete body treatment.

Reflexology can help in the management of stress-related ailments including migraine, PMS, irritable bowel syndrome, insomnia and lethargy, as well as promoting a sense of calm and well-being.


Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese ancient technique form of alternative medicine called energy healing. It’s a gently, simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self- improvement that everyone can use. Reiki encourage the whole person including mental, emotional and physical healing, improving the flow and balance of your energy to support healing. When our life force energy is low then we ar... Read More

Reiki is a Japanese ancient technique form of alternative medicine called energy healing. It’s a gently, simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self- improvement that everyone can use. Reiki encourage the whole person including mental, emotional and physical healing, improving the flow and balance of your energy to support healing.
When our life force energy is low then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress and if it is high we are more capable of maintaining our inner-peace and
health. During the Reiki session the energy flows to wherever it is needed in the body, the practitioners use a technique called hands-on healing whereby a "universal life energy" is transferred through the palms of the practitioner to the client's fully clothed . The treatment can feel like a wonderful glowing radiance that flows through and around you.

Has many beneficial effects such as:
~ Support self-healing, personal growth.
~ Promoting relaxation, reduces stress and anxiety.
~ Release emotional patterns.
~ Relieve pain, fatigue.
~ Enables you to access your own inner wisdom and creativity, as well as expand your consciousness and spiritual awareness.
~ Feeling of peace, security and wellbeing.
~ Facilitated deep relaxation.


Sound Therapy

Sound meditation is a type of mindfulness meditation that uses sounds to focus the mind. The idea is that the sound will help to anchor the mind in the present moment and allow client to let go of distractions. Sound healing (also called sound bathing) brings about a meditative state that can nurture inspiration through opening up to the many therapeutic tools of sound. The sound baths combi... Read More

Sound meditation is a type of mindfulness meditation that uses sounds to focus the mind. The idea is that the sound will help to anchor the mind in the present moment and allow client to let go of distractions. Sound healing (also called sound bathing) brings about a meditative state that can nurture inspiration through opening up to the many therapeutic tools of sound.

The sound baths combine a mix of different instruments because each gives off different frequencies, or vibrations such as Tibetan singing bowls, tuning forks, rattlers and rain sticks, koshi chimes.

In ancient cultures all over the world, sound has been used to aid meditation and healing. When sound waves reach our ears, they are converted into electrical signals that travel up the auditory nerve, and into the auditory cortex, the part of the brain that processes sound. Once sound waves reach our brain, they trigger certain responses in our bodies. These responses, triggered by the vibrations of sound instruments, can help to heighten one’s intuition, clarity of mind, as well as deep meditative and peaceful states.

Sound meditation can be an effective way to reduce stress and promote relaxation. It can also improve sleep quality and increase feelings of well-being.

In addition, sound meditation can be used to cultivate concentration and develop greater insight into the nature of reality.


Aromatherapy Massage

Aromatherapy massage involves the use of natural essential oils and dates back to ancient civilisations. Each oil has unique properties and can be used to aid a wide range of physical and emotional problems including back and neck pain, muscular aches and pains, depression, arthritis, PMS and general stress and anxiety.


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. Using deep muscle compression and friction along the grain of the muscle, the purpose of Deep Tissue Massage is to unstick the fibres of the muscles and release both toxins and deeply held tension points.... Read More

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.

Using deep muscle compression and friction along the grain of the muscle, the purpose of Deep Tissue Massage is to unstick the fibres of the muscles and release both toxins and deeply held tension points.

Specific hand positions and strokes are used to respond to various tissues while breath and movement techniques are employed to release muscular congestion.

It helps to loosen muscle tissues, release toxins from muscles and get blood and oxygen circulating properly. It is both corrective and therapeutic. It is beneficial for many physical problems, including sports injuries and chronic pain. Because it works very deeply, emotional issues can also be addressed, when these have been stored in the body.


Fertility Massage

Fertility Massage is a nourishing blend of modalities, that when combined bring harmony and balance to the reproductive, digestive & sacral areas but on a much deeper and probably more important level, it re-awakens and re-connects women to their bodies, especially their womb. This style of massage can only be performed from the end of menses to the beginning of ovulation if the aim is to conc... Read More

Fertility Massage is a nourishing blend of modalities, that when combined bring harmony and balance to the reproductive, digestive & sacral areas but on a much deeper and probably more important level, it re-awakens and re-connects women to their bodies, especially their womb. This style of massage can only be performed from the end of menses to the beginning of ovulation if the aim is to conceive.


Hot Stone Massage

The stones are typically made up of basalt as it is a material with a high iron concentration and can, therefore, retain a lot of heat. The stones are heated usually to around 70 degrees Celsius. The stones are then placed on specific points of the body to ease muscle tension. The hot stones promote faster blood circulation as they warm the underlying tissue; the muscles become more relaxed whi... Read More

The stones are typically made up of basalt as it is a material with a high iron concentration and can, therefore, retain a lot of heat. The stones are heated usually to around 70 degrees Celsius. The stones are then placed on specific points of the body to ease muscle tension. The hot stones promote faster blood circulation as they warm the underlying tissue; the muscles become more relaxed which allows the therapist to access deeper muscle layers.


Pregnancy Massage

A relaxing massage which can help deal with any aches, pains and tiredness which can occur during pregnancy. You will be positioned on your side with lots of cushions for comfort and support. Pregnancy massage is only be offered after the first scan at around 12-14 weeks.


Sports & Remedial Massage

Sports Massage is the use of massage for specific benefit of all sports and exercise participants. It is a form of deep tissue massage that encourages and allows you to perform at the best of your ability, primarily by helping to prevent injury by keeping the tissues flexible, reducing post exercise fatigue and maintaining good muscle tone. Remedial massage combines a number of advanced tech... Read More

Sports Massage is the use of massage for specific benefit of all sports and exercise participants. It is a form of deep tissue massage that encourages and allows you to perform at the best of your ability, primarily by helping to prevent injury by keeping the tissues flexible, reducing post exercise fatigue and maintaining good muscle tone.

Remedial massage combines a number of advanced techniques with massage therapy, whilst identifying and treating musculoskeletal conditions.


Swedish Massage

The term "Swedish Massage" refers to a variety of techniques specifically designed aid relaxation of the muscles by applying pressure to them and rubbing in the same direction as the flow of blood returning to the heart.


Therapeutic Massage

On a physical level, therapeutic massage works to relieve tension from tight and sore muscles, breaking down muscle knots and assisting the flow of blood and lymph.
Mentally, it can help to relieve stress and anxiety, and helps to prevent the build up of muscular tension. Therapeutic massage can help in the managing circulatory problems, sore backs, stress and general aches and pains.

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.

Dee is the senior herbal practitioner at Napiers the Herbalists in Edinburgh. She runs a general ... Read More

Registered Osteopath

  • Craniosacral Therapy
  • Osteopathy

Lynn is a registered osteopath and has been practicing osteopathy since over 20 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, fuctional, fascial and visceral osteopathy.

Lynn has been a practitioner at Napiers Edinburgh Clinic for over fifteen years and has a significant client base. She has treated thousands of patients ranging from babies only a few hours old to patients over ninety. Lynn is an established practitioner in her field and often converses with leading practitioners and doctors to ensure that she continues to be well versed in the latest treatments and techniques.

Registered Osteopath Craniosacral Therapy Osteopathy Lynn is a registered osteopath and h... Read More

Margaret studied Biochemistry at Heriot-Watt University, gaining a detailed understanding of how the body functions at a cellular level, an essential driver for health and wellbeing.

More recently, Margaret qualified as a Naturopathic Nutritionist with the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM), graduating with distinction. The course provided a broader understanding of the interplay between diet, lifestyle and our environment in maintaining optimal health.

In addition to running her own clinic, Margaret currently supports the CNM Student Clinic in Edinburgh as an Assistant Supervisor.

Margaret studied Biochemistry at Heriot-Watt University, gaining a detailed understanding of how ... Read More

ITEC

  • Aromatherapy Massage
  • Hopi Ear Candling
  • Reflexology
  • Therapeutic 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). Mary practices at Napiers Edinburgh Clinic.

ITEC Aromatherapy Massage Hopi Ear Candling Reflexology Therapeutic Massage Mary trai... Read More

Claire is an experienced Western Medical Herbalist (BSc), a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) and works at Napiers online clinic.

Claire sees a range of patients as part of her general practice. However, Claire’s background in education and bodywork has led to a special interest in young people as well as women’s health, where common issues arise such as hormonal imbalances, skin complaints, mental health, stress, digestion complaints and sleep issues.

Claire is an experienced Western Medical Herbalist (BSc), a member of the National Institute of M... Read More

Food Sensitivity Testing

Shona has worked at Napiers Edinburgh Clinic for 20 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.

Food Sensitivity Testing Shona has worked at Napiers Edinburgh Clinic for 20 years where she has... Read More

Sara is qualified Medical Herbalist, Ayurvedic Therapist and Yoga teacher, holding an MSc. in Western Herbal Medicine from Middlesex University.

She practices in Edinburgh, where she assists and is supported by her mentor, Senior Medical Herbalist, Dee Atkinson (FNIMH) in a busy general medicine clinic, with a special interest in women’s health, managing hormonal health, ageing, long COVID, Lyme Disease and Cancer.

Consultations will take place directly with Sara, and post-consultation your treatment plan and case history will be discussed and finalised with Dee Atkinson.

Sara is qualified Medical Herbalist, Ayurvedic Therapist and Yoga teacher, holding an MSc. in Wes... Read More

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.

She offers a variety of facial treatments using well-known and celebrated organic natural skincare brand Eminence and Dr Hauschka brands, as well as relaxation to provide result-oriented care. Bettina is able to address a wide range of skin issues, including premature ageing and wrinkles, rosacea, sun damage and acne as well as loss of vitality, tone and radiance. Whether you have dry, normal, combination, sensitive or oily skin.

She has several holistic treatments to offer, holistic is sometimes referred to as wholistic, is the philosophy and practice of healing that has to do with constantly supporting the whole body meaning the physical body, the mind and the spirit at the highest level of total wellness and balance. Such as Reiki Energy Healing is a gently, simple, natural and safe method of spiritual healing and self- improvement that everyone can use. Alongside, Sound meditation is a type of mindfulness meditation that uses sounds of different instruments to focus the mind. Sound meditation can be an effective way to reduce stress and promote relaxation. It can also improve sleep quality and increase feelings of well-being.

Bettina is committed to giving her clients the best experience possible, focusing on their specific needs and tailoring her treatments to suit each individual. She has an innate ability to connect with her clients quickly, making them extremely comfortable, thus enabling her to pinpoint exactly what is needed.

As a fully qualified, experienced Holistic Therapist, Bettina works with clients on a one-to-one ... Read More

BSc(Hons) in Phytotherapy, MNIMH. Medical Herbalist.

  • Herbal Medicine

Wendy qualified in 2002 with a BSc(Hons) in Phytotherapy and practices from Napiers Edinburgh Clinic, seeing patients in person as well as via video and phone appointments.

Wendy began her interest in herbal medicine in her early twenties when a persistent health problem just wasn’t going away with conventional medicine. She walked into Napiers Herbal Dispensary in Edinburgh to ask for help and was given a bottle of blended herbs to take - and never looked back!

She loves to help people of all ages and stages, from babies upwards, with all sorts of health concerns ranging from menopause and other hormonal conditions, skin complaints, poor immunity, joint health, migraine, digestion, anxiety and more.

BSc(Hons) in Phytotherapy, MNIMH. Medical Herbalist. Herbal Medicine Wendy qualified in 200... Read More

Adv. Dip. Counselling (COSCA)

  • Counselling

John Kennedy has an Advanced Diploma in Counselling and practices from Napiers Edinburgh Clinic. He graduated 10 years ago. During his studies his placement was at the PF Counselling Service. He continued to work there for another year after graduating then set up a private practice. He has over the years worked with a variety of clients. In addition to counselling John also works for the Department of Health and Social Care in Edinburgh where he helps run a community based project for adults with learning difficulties. This work has taught him about how much impact respectful, nourishing and supportive relationships can make to people’s lives.

Adv. Dip. Counselling (COSCA) Counselling John Kennedy has an Advanced Diploma in Counselli... Read More

Natasha is an experienced and qualified medical herbalist in Western herbal medicine, a forager and mycotherapist. Natasha practises at Napiers remotely within the CLAID (Covid, Lyme and Infectious Diseases) clinic and the general herbal medicine clinic in Napiers Edinburgh.

Natasha is an experienced and qualified medical herbalist in Western herbal medicine, a forager a... Read More

Angela practices at Napiers Edinburgh, Bathgate and Glasgow Clinics. Angela studied her Diploma in Herbal Medicine and her three year Diploma in Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy at the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM). She is member of several professional bodies that require members to follow a strict code of conduct, ethics and continuous professional development and training. Angela is also qualified in a wide range of massage therapies, reflexology and reiki.

Angela practices at Napiers Edinburgh, Bathgate and Glasgow Clinics. Angela studied her Diploma i... Read More

Ona is a certified Naturopathic Nutritionist, having graduated with distinction from the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM). She continues to expand her expertise with an in-depth course on blood test interpretation and a postgraduate program in Microbiome studies.

Having experienced digestive and skin issues herself, Ona discovered the profound benefits of nutrition and lifestyle changes in supporting her health. This personal journey inspired her to shift careers and become a nutritionist, dedicated to helping others improve their health and wellbeing.

Ona offers consultations in Catalan, Spanish, and English.

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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.

Clare began training at Edinburgh’s Napier University in 2005, gaining a Bachelor of Science Degr... Read More

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.

Malgorzata graduated from the College of Naturopathic Medicine where she studied Western Herbal M... Read More

BSc Hons Herbal Medicine, University of Westminster

  • Herbal Medicine
  • Lyme Disease / Long Covid
  • Low Income Clinic
  • Orthopaedic Acupuncture

Thanos is an experienced Medical Herbalist and practises as a Herbalist and Orthopaedic Acupuncturist at Napiers in Edinburgh and at Napiers Bathgate. He is also a member of the Lyme and long Covid group of practitioners practising there.

Thanos has found that blending Herbal Medicine with Acupuncture is a very effective way to support those weakened by long-term chronic illnesses, or long term musculoskeletal issues.

He is also a member of The Acupuncture Society which is affiliated with the following Health Insurance companies: - Pay Care - Aviva - Simply Health - Allianz - Medicash - BHSF Members of the above Health Insurance companies, can request reimbursement of their Orthopaedic Acupuncture treatments. Please check with your Health Insurance company for further details.

He now practices at Napiers Bathgate and Napiers Edinburgh Clinic.

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Massage and Sports Therapist

  • Holistic Massage
  • Deep Tissue Massage
  • Trigger Point Therapy
  • Advanced Sports Stretching
  • Pregnancy Massage

Cat began her training in massage therapy in 2010 with an ITEC accredited qualification in Holistic Massage. This diploma combined traditional Swedish massage techniques with the principles of mindfulness and meditation to create an excellent grounding in client care and body work.

Since 2013, Cat has increased her skills and expanded her understanding of anatomy and physiology by undertaking a qualification in Advanced Clinical Massage Therapy with the Jing Institute of Advanced Massage Training. This allows her to offer appropriate clinical application and integration of Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy and Advanced Sports Stretching, whilst using Eastern techniques of acupressure, meridian lines and mindfulness. Cat practices from Napiers Edinburgh Clinic.

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