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About Lorraine Hodgkinson

Lorraine Hodgkinson Lorraine Hodgkinson M.N.I.M.H  M.R.C.H.M.

Medical and Chinese Herbalist
Consultations available at:
Lifestyle Fitness
R/O 64 Main Street,
Cockermouth,
Cumbria, UK
CA13 9LU		 Natures Health Store,
1 King Street,
Penrith,
Cumbria, UK
CA11 7AR

Quality herbal treatment with Western and Chinese herbs undertaken

All enquiries please telephone 01900 826392, complete our Contact Form or
Email:- info@herbalmedicineuk.com

Introduction:

Lorraine Hodgkinson is a fully qualified Medical Herbalist and Member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (M.N.I.M.H). Membership of which involves a four year course of study including 500 hours spent in training clinics with patients. Lorraine passed her final exams in October 1992, and has been in full time practice since.

Lorraine also qualified in Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine (T.C.M.) at Regent's College in London in February 1997 and now offers Chinese Herbal treatment. Practical experience was gained by working in a T.C.M. hospital in Nanjing, Beijing, and Chengdu in China. She is a member of the Register of Chinese Herbal Medicine (M.R.C.H.M.).

Fees:

First Consultation £30.00
Subsequent Visits £15.00
Herbal Medicine approximately £3.50 to £4.00 per week
Repeat prescriptions only (to dispense) £2.00

Other items as per clinic price list.

Established more than 15 years since January 1993

Herbs:

Herbal Medicine has a very wide ranging action on the body and can be used long term safely, if necessary, without side effects developing. Although the aim is to restore the harmony of the body's systems as quickly as possible. Assessments are done on a holistic basis and treatment tailored to the individual. All Chinese herbs are rigorously tested to ensure safety and efficacy and comply fully with the C.I.T.E.S. rules/ convention on endangered species.

Treatment:

Initial consultations take approximately an hour including full case history, blood pressure and urine test. After which dietary advice and the appropriate Herbal Medicine can be prescribed.

A review of progress takes place after 3-4 weeks usually lasting 30-40 minutes where any relevant physical examinations and adjustments to treatment are made.

Herbal Medicine may take the form of whole plant extracts in tincture (liquid) form, dried herbs to be boiled or concentrated powders. Tablets, creams, capsules, oils etc. may also be prescribed as needed.