I am passionate about helping people improve their health and nothing gives me greater pleasure than hearing a patient say "I just feel so well in myself". I qualified as a Medical Herbalist in 1994 and I have had the pleasure of helping people enjoy better health since that time. I am a Fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, the foremost body of professional herbalists.
SERVICES
Welcome to
Laura Stannard Medical Herbalist
Herbalists are specialists in the diagnosis, treatment and overall management of health conditions using only plant material for healing.
Medical Herbalists are taught the same diagnostic skills as orthodox doctors; in addition to this herbalists also take the overall constitution of the patient into consideration and try to identify the root cause of a patient’s symptoms. This enables them to treat the patient as a unique individual and to develop a highly personalised treatment plan.
Herbal medicine is a safe, effective treatment which addresses the cause of the pain, not just the pain itself.
It is important to realise that Herbalists do not use herbs to treat ailments, we use herbs to treat people.
I practice holistic, integrated health care. This approach assumes that the whole is greater than the sum of the parts and that the patient has an innate ability to heal; it is my job to tap into that ability. In a consultation we will address issues of diet and nutrition, exercise, rest, play and laughter, and spirituality.
Our Services
Some of the complaints regularly treated by herbalists are listed below:
Digestive disorders like:
- irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- constipation
- diarrhoea
- peptic ulcers
- indigestion
- inflammatory bowel conditions
Heart and circulation problems like:
- high blood pressure
- angina
- varicose veins
Respiratory complaints like:
- asthma
- hayfever
- colds
- sinusitis
- bronchitis
Nervous system disorders like:
- stress
- insomnia
- headaches
- migraines
- depression
Gynaecological disorders like:
- premenstrual syndrome (PMS)
- infertility
- fibroids
- endometriosis
- menopausal difficulties
Skin conditions like:
Bone and muscular complaints like:
- arthritis
- rheumatism
- gout
- Cystitis and urinary disorders, along with prostate problems
- Tiredness, lack of energy, recurrent colds and infections
In certain instances other therapies may be deemed more appropriate or you may be referred back to your GP to request specialist attention.
You can contact me on 01782 751838 for a free 10 minute consultation to see how I may be able to help you.
Practice
I moved in 2009 and now live near Keele University. I practise in Newcastle-under-Lyme, Sandbach and the village of Madeley (2 miles from Keele).
Talks
When I lived in Somerset, I gave many talks on a variety of subjects related to Herbal Medicine to gardening societies, the WI, Rotary, Probus, church groups as well as groups of doctors and pharmacists.
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
BA(Hons) Dip Phyt, FNIMH, IIHT, ITEC
Herbal medicine
I studied herbal medicine at a private college, the College of Phytotherapy and qualified in 1994. Like all members of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, my training involved a thorough medical training, the study of hundreds of medicinal plants, how to prepare and use them, how to make medicines from them, nutrition, as well as learning about orthodox medicines (drugs) and potential interactions. I completed a 4 year Diploma in Phytotherapy (Herbal Medicine) and completed over 500 hours of supervised clinical practice. The course is now a BSc degree.
My training enabled me to join the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. The NIMH is the oldest body of professional herbalists in the world and is known for setting the standard in herbal medicine education.
Herbalists belonging to the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) have all undergone rigorous training, adhere to a strict code of ethics and are required to undertake continuing professional development.
In 2006, I became a Fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (FNIMH).
Aromatherapy, Massage, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Reflexology, Indian Head Massage
After qualifying as a herbalist I went on to study a variety of massage treatments including aromatherapy and lymphatic drainage, and have used them, both as extra treatments and support for many of my herbal patients, as well as many people who are not patients.
I have been an examiner for final clinical exams at two universities and mentor newly qualified practitioners.
Service Categories
Aromatherapy, Herbalists, Indian Head Massage, Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology
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