Helen Barnett

Medical Herbalist (BSc Hons, MCPP)

Helen Barnett is qualified with a BSc Honours in Health Sciences: Herbal Medicine. She is a member of a professional body called ‘The College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy’ (CPP) and attends regular continued professional development seminars and training events. Helen offers Herbal Medicine treatment at Reed Mews Wellbeing Centre, and is committed to an integrated healthcare approach.

What Is Herbal Medicine?

Herbal Medicine is a form of healthcare which uses plant-derived medicines to improve and maintain health.

What Will Treatment Cost?

At the Wellbeing Centre treatment is offered at a special discounted price as follows:

• Initial Consultation - £20 - £30 (60-90minutes)
• Follow-Up Consultation - £10 - £15 (30-45minutes)

What Does Treatment Involve?

• The Consultation
  This is a detailed conversation between you and the practitioner discussing your health and medical history, and things affecting this. You will have the opportunity to ask questions, and everything discussed here is confidential.
   
• Your Prescription
  This will be tailor-made for you based on the information you provide during the consultation. Your prescription will consist of herbal medicines which may come in the form of a liquid for drinking called a tincture, an herbal tea, a cream/ointment, or a combination of these. NB: The cost of the prescription is separate to the consultation fee, and will usually be around £7 per week.
   
• Advice and Support
  You will be given a summary sheet of any advice given during the consultation with your prescription. This may include lifestyle and dietary advice, and tips for managing stress.

Can Herbal Medicine Help?

The aim of herbal medicine treatment is to provide support which will help you to function at your best, whatever life brings.

Helen is experienced at treating people with a range of health conditions. Some examples of conditions commonly seen in her practice are as follows:

• Stress-Related Problems (anxiety, low mood, trouble sleeping)
• Skin Problems (spots, eczema)
• Pain Management (arthritic pain, back pain, neck/shoulder ache, period pain, sciatica)
• Digestive Problems (bloating, constipation, diarrhea, heartburn, IBS, indigestion, reflux)
• Respiratory Problems (coughs/colds, hay-fever, infections, sinusitis)
• Low Energy / Lethargy

Further Information

If you are thinking about trying herbal medicine treatment but are not sure, you can phone or email Helen to arrange a free no-obligation 15-minute telephone consultation.

Tel: 07967 433242
Email: info@helenbarnett.co.uk

You can also look at the following links for further information:
www.helenbarnett.co.uk
www.phytotherapists.org