About Us
ESTABLISHED MORE THAN 30 YEARS IN CUMBRIA | QUALITY HERBAL TREATMENT WITH CHINESE AND WESTERN HERBS UNDERTAKEN
Email Us:– info@herbalmedicineuk.com
Lorraine Hodgkinson AHG MRCHM is a fully qualified and insured Medical and Chinese Herbalist a Member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (M.N.I.M.H) for 19 years (1993-2012).
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 is also a professional member and registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild (RH (A.H.G.)) since June 2012.
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.).
Consultations available at our three clinics, you can book online up to 2 days in advance or telephone 01900 826392.
FEES
First Consultation (1 Hour)
£42.00Prices include VAT
Subsequent Visits (45 minutes)
£25.20Prices include VAT
Herbal Medicines (per week)
£5.40 – £6.00Prices include VAT
OTHER ITEMS
Constitutional Analysis or Iridology (1 hour) £48.00 (VAT incl.)
Repeat prescriptions only (to dispense) £3.60 (VAT incl.)
Other items as per clinic price list.
Herbs and Helpers ® is VAT registered. VAT Number: GB 366828748
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. (Please bring a urine sample in a clean container along with any medications/supplements or a list of these with you).
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 extract powders. Tablets, creams, capsules, oils etc. may also be prescribed as needed.
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 therapy tailored to the individual.
All Chinese herbs are rigorously tested within Europe to current European standards to ensure safety and efficacy and comply fully with the C.I.T.E.S. rules/convention on endangered species.
Herbs and Helpers ® operate total traceability procedures for every batch of product, received, used, prescribed or made, to ensure safety and reliability.
OUR SERVICES
One to one consultations and professional treatment with herbal medicines (via appointment), please telephone 01900 826392 or text 07761489838 and book or BOOK online.
Supply of Chinese Herbal Medicines: Full range of KPC concentrated extract powder/granules. High quality herbal formulas, single herbs, licensed food supplements etc. All EU certified.
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HERBS AND HELPERS ®️ | Lorraine Hodgkinson AHG MRCHM | 43A, Melbreak Avenue, Cockermouth, Cumbria, CA13 9AE. UK. | Tel: +44 (0) 1900 826392 | Text: 07761 489838 | Email: info@herbalmedicineuk.com | VAT no: GB 366828748