Erika Guthrie - BA, BSc(Hons), MNIMH
Erika Guthrie joined the Napiers healthcare team in October, 2006. She holds a BSc honours degree in Herbal Medicine from the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine and the University of Wales. She is a fully qualified member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) and is thereby required to adhere to strict codes of medical ethics and conduct. She is also required to carry medical insurance to practise as well as to attend continuing professional development training. Approach to Treatment Erika's philosophy as a Medical Herbalist is formed on the belief that a balanced diet and lifestyle feeds and maintains the body's health, and the herbs are used to promote the effects of these. She believes it is the combination of these factors, alongside the patient-practitioner relationship, which fosters the patient's own empowerment to move forward with their health. Having a background in cultural anthropology, Erika also has a deep interest in the effects of society and culture on the health of the human body. With this she pays particular attention to the role emotional well-being as an integrated aspect of physical health. Erika also has a specific interest in treating children and assisting parents in acquiring the appropriate strategies to nourish their children's health to the best of their abilities. Erika operates her regular clinic from Napiers the Herbalists, 13 Bothwell Street, Glasgow City Centre. She also hold a reduced fee clinic for students and people on state benefits or pensions at both Bothwell Street, as well as at our clinic at Cresswell Street in the West End of Glasgow. Please call the Napiers Bothwell Street clinic on 0141 248 5407 or the Napiers Cresswell Street clinic on 0141 339 5859 to book an appointment or for more information. www.napiers.net |