I have been a practising herbalist in Edinburgh for twelve years, beginning my studies at Edinburgh’s Napier University in 2005 after experiencing the power of this medicine on my own healing journey. I was driven then as I am now by a desire to understand the body in health and disease, and how to truly heal. 

I graduated with a degree in Herbal Medicine in 2009 and after a short break to have my first daughter, I began my herbal practice at Napiers Herbal Dispensary (now D. Atkinson Herbalist).
My degree programme taught a scientific approach to understanding the body and prescribing herbs. Whilst I still value that approach highly, over my years in practice I found myself drawn towards an energetic study of plants and people as well. Integrating the scientific and energetic principles in my practice now allows me to draw from both of these pools of knowledge and provide a more holistic approach to those I work with.

In 2016, after receiving guidance from two wise women I began my journey into Shamanic Medicine with a year of personal exploration. It was a truly expansive year; changing my perception and understanding of many things in life, including my herbal practice. I was honoured to continue my study towards practitioner certification with Mark & Claudia at The Edinburgh Shamanic Centre over the following two years. Though their teachings are rooted in Native American Shamanic traditions, it was during this time that I was introduced to the Celtic medicine wheel and energy practices. I felt deeply aligned with Celtic medicine and the cycles of nature of these lands, and so my learning and practice naturally moved in this direction.   

To be able to work in these fields of medicine feels like a true honour.

I continue to deepen my knowledge in both herbal medicine and celtic shamanism, through seminars, courses, my own study and practices.
I am currently delving deeper into my understanding of functional medicine and testing through a practitioner mentorship programme with Tanya Borowski, Nutritionist and Functional Medicine Practitioner.
I am also continuing to root into my shamanic practice for my own healing as well as for the space I hold for others to heal through guidance from my teachers and further learning from Second Sight Healing.