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Alan is a fully qualified Five Element Acupuncturist and has been practising this wonderful system of medicine at Napiers Clinic in the West End of Glasgow for the past 18 years.
Angela practices Herbal Medicine at Napiers Bathgate, Edinburgh & Glasgow, as well as with the Napiers CLAID Clinic.
Ania is a face massage therapist. I also work as a fitness instructor teaching yoga and other disciplines. I studied Public Health and Health Promotion in Poland and HND Sports Coaching course at Dundee College.
Audrey is a Medical Herbalist, graduating in 2007 with a BSc (Hons) in Herbal Medicine & Phytotherapy from Edinburgh’s Napier University and is a registered member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (MNIMH).
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.
Cat offers a range of massage including holistic, deep tissue, trigger point therapy, advanced sports stretching and pregnancy massge.
Claire is an experienced Western Medical Herbalist (BSc), a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) and works at Napiers online clinic.
Clare is an experienced medical herbalist based in the West Highlands of Scotland, home to deer, livestock, ticks, and Lyme disease. She works for the Napier's CLAID clinic on a Thursday morning.
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.
Cybele is a passionate Sophrologist and founder of Chamapola, Healing Yourself - Healing Together.
Dean is a Naturopathic Practitioner experienced in Nutrition and Herbal Medicine. With interests in nerve problems, cardiovascular health, digestive disorders as well as male and female reproductive system wellbeing.
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.
Isabelle has over 20 years helping individuals and couples achieve their fertility goals through nutrition.
Jill is a fully qualified and insured Advanced Clinical Massage Therapist offering Outcome Based Treatments
John is a friendly and experienced counsellor offering 1-1 sessions on Fridays at Napiers Clinic in Edinburgh city centre and online via FaceTime/Skype. He has worked in private practice supporting people for over 18 years and brings a wealth of experience.
Kate is a BANT registered Nutritionist who owns and runs the Edinburgh Clinic of Nutrition. She trained for three and a half years at Patrick Holford's renowned Institute of Optimum Nutrition in London and is currently studying with The Institute of Functional Medicine in the US.
Kim is qualified in Aromatherapy Massage and Indian Head Massage. Working with the needs of her massage clients led to a deeper interest in their health and Kim studied the BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine degree at Napier University, Edinburgh.
Kirstin is a fully qualified member of the Society of Homeopaths and holds an RSHom distinction in Classical Homeopathy. Kirstin qualified from the Northwest College of Homeopathy's four-year training course in Manchester.
Lynn is a registered osteopath and has been practicing osteopathy for nineteen 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, functional, fascial and visceral osteopathy.
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.
Margaret practices Naturopathic Nutritional Therapy at Napiers Edinburgh.
Mark runs the podiatry clinic, offering diagnosis and treatment of various disorders relating to the feet, ankles, legs and lower back. He offers podiatry, chiropody, orthotics and nail surgery.
Mary is a qualified therapist in Swedish, Indian and Thai Foot 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).
Mike is a body worker and NLP Practitioner who is passionate about working with the person as a whole; offering treatments that integrate body and mind.
Monica has a Masters degree in herbal medicine from the University of Central Lancashire. She is the research herbalist heading up the Napiers Lyme Clinic. The Lyme Clinic specialism is Lyme disease Borrelia burgdorferi and co-infections - crypto-infections Bartonella, Babesia, Rickettsia, Erlichia, Anaplasma, Mycoplasma, etc. A research herbalist is not the same as a medical herbalist and Monica does not run a general clinical practice. This allows her to focus on Lyme disease and bacterial and viral infections.
Natasha is an experienced and qualified medical herbalist in Western herbal medicine, a forager and mycotherapist.
Nikki was awarded a first class honours degree in Herbal Medicine from the University of East London and trained at clinics in Glasgow and London. She was also awarded the Arthur Barker prize for her final examination grades. Nikki also has ITEC Diplomas in Holistic Massage and Aromatherapy. She is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists which is the UK’s leading professional body representing herbal practitioners. NIMH members follow a strict code of conduct and are committed to ongoing and continual practitioner development and training.
Pearlyn is a licensed acupuncturist and a registered member of the Acupuncture Society, and is fully insured to practice acupuncture, tuina, cupping and moxibustion.
Rebecca is an Associate Nutritionist, specialising in gut health and women's health, from hormone imbalance to fertility, pregnancy and beyond.
Sara is qualified Medical Herbalist, Ayurvedic Therapist and Yoga teacher, holding an MSc. in Western Herbal Medicine from Middlesex University.
Sheila is a Holistic Therapist who qualified in KCR in 2019 with the KCR Academy. After a long career in retail, an ankle injury led her to seek an alternative approach to healing.
Shona has worked at Napiers Clinic for 30 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.
Thanos is an experienced Medical Herbalist and practises as a Herbalist and Orthopaedic Acupuncturist at Napiers in Edinburgh and at Napiers Bathgate.
Wendy qualified in 2002 with a BSc(Hons) in Phytotherapy. Since then she has practiced in Fife, Angus and the Lothians. She is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.
Let’s face it, most people associate detoxing with boring food, cravings and an all over miserable time. No pain, no gain right? We disagree. What if we told you that there was a simpler approach to your annual reboot? An approach that gets grea...
What if we told you that there was a simpler approach to your annual reboot? An approach that gets great results, and dare we say it, may even be enjoyable!
Although detoxing may seem like a relatively new fad, ancient cultures have been performing cleanses for centuries. Simply put, the aim of a detoxis to give your body an opportunity to reset.
It’s a chance for eliminatory organs such as your liver and kidneys to get on top of the task of clearing out all that accumulated junk (you’d be surprised.... environmental toxins, cellular debris, the build up of food waste in your intestines......) Doing a detox is a bit like when the rubbish truck finally comes to take away all the trash after the holiday season; when it’s all gone, you’re left with a clean and tidy house.
Of course, your body is continually taking out rubbish and working hard to keep your system clean, but there are occasions when it can get overwhelmed (for example if you’ve overindulged, or are under a lot of stress.) It’s times like these when your body needs a helping hand to get things moving.
Type the word detox into your search engine and you get approximately 17,800,000 results. There’s so much overwhelming advice around, it can seem impossible to know where to begin. But detoxing really is as easy (or complicated) as you want to make it. Although there’s a lot of advice, and a huge range of programmes and products to choose from, the fact is this;
No detox will work if you’re unable to stick to it.
Setting unachievable goals that make you feel tired and bored is simply not going to work, so we’ve come up with a no nonsense guide that literally anyone can follow. A few simple changes are all you need for great results.
• Make a list and shop for what you need beforehand to avoid the temptation to binge on unhealthy food.
• Start cutting down on stimulants such as coffee and alcohol a couple of days before you plan to detox. This way it won’t be such a shock to your body, and you’ll be in the right frame of mind to begin. Likewise, it’s best not to jump straight back into your regular routine as soon as the detox is finished. Making gradual changes is always the best way to get results.
• Choose a time when you have no social commitments for the best chance of success.
• Keep a food diarywhile you detox. This is a fantastic way to stay motivated as you can see at a glance the progress you’ve achieved. Writing down what you eat will also help you stay on track. Get creative! You can even stick in photos and recipes of the food you’ve prepared if it helps you work towards your goal.
When shopping for food, make sure to choose things you enjoy. Most people fail to stick to a detox plan as they either starve themselves, or buy foods they think are healthy, but they don’t necessarily enjoy.
If you’re stuck for ideas or simply don’t have the time to get creative, try Pinterest for a huge variety of inspiring recipes for homemade soups and stews, salads and one pots (trust me you’ll never look back!) Creating a food planner (or Pinterest board) for the meals you’ll be eating is another great motivator, and by trying new ideas you won’t be left feeling like you’re stuck in a rut.
If you’re hungry, then eat! The point of a detox is to cleanse rather than lose weight (although this can often be a welcome side effect!) By going hungry, you’re much less likely to stick to your goal. To help beat sugar cravings try eating raisins and sultanas or other dried fruits.
There are a huge variety of herbs, spices and vegetables known for their detoxifying properties. Try cooking up spicy vegetable curries with chillies and garlic, or raw salads with blood purifying beetrootand carrots. If you’re feeling brave, you could even try juicing celery, lemon, beetroot, apple and ginger for a powerful morning liver boost.
Include dry skin brushing as part of your regular morning routine. Not only does it get your blood moving and encourage your lymphatic system remove metabolic waste, it also helps banish cellulite (no gym required!) Natural bristles are best, and brushescan be purchased relatively cheaply from most health shops or online.
During a detox it’s important to drink around 1 – 2 litres of water every day. This is because your blood (made up of 90% water) needs it to carry nutrients and vitamins to every part of your body. In addition, water bulks out the fibre in your food so it can be eliminated via your intestines. It’s important not to become dehydrated if you want to avoid constipation.
If you dislike water, try adding a squeeze of lemon or a few sprigs of mint. Alternatively try a detoxifying herbal teafor variety. If you simply can’t give up regular coffee and tea for a few days, you may want to try using chicory or dandelion coffee substitute, or rooibus tea.
As we already mentioned, fibre is important for regular bowel movements. Whole grains such as brown riceare particularly good at promoting elimination.
Fresh air and gentle exercise are a great way to give yourself a boost during a detox. Taking a brisk walk outdoors not only improves your mood, but gets oxygen into your bloodstream which helps move rubbish out of your system much more quickly.
During a detox your liver and kidneys will be under extra pressure to flush out toxins. You can give them a helping hand with products like herbal bitters and Napier’s Detox Formula which contain herbs such as milk thistle, dandelion and burdock, which are known for their cleansing and supporting properties. Another useful trick is to add a few handfuls of Epsom salts to your bath. Sweating out toxins via the skin is a good way to reduce the burden on the other eliminatory organs.
Remember, the point of detoxing is to rejuvenate and revitalise your system. If you listen to your body and set yourself realistic goals, then there’s no reason to suppose that a few days of healthy eating should be difficult to manage. Some people like to do a one day detox every month, for others, three days to a week works well; at the end of the day it’s really down to you.
Just a final word of caution; if you’re nursing or pregnant we advise consulting with your healthcare practitioner before starting a detox plan. Similarly it isn’t advisable for small children or chronically ill patients to detox without medical supervision.
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