I am a fully qualified herbal practitioner, working in Dulwich, south London. I have a degree in herbal medicine having completed a four year course that included 500 hours of clinical training.

I am a member of the following professional bodies:

• National Institute of Medical Herbalists
• The College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy

Both bodies promote a high standard of training, practice and professionalism. As a member I am bound by strict codes of conduct and am required to be covered by full professional indemnity insurance. I participate in the programmes of continuing professional development offered by both organisations.

I act as an advisor to the National Association for Premenstrual Syndrome.