I am Julie & I run Hyssop Herbalism Medical Herbalist clinic from a converted telephone exchange at the very tip of south Somerset.
Mission
As a child & young adult I suffered from bronchitis & allergic-type reactions. By immersing myself in nature-based therapies, including forest and sea-air bathing & herbalism, I felt better able to manage my wheezing & congestion. I am passionate about supporting you to undertake your wellness journey.
Living on the East Devon coast fuelled my interest in the health-giving properties of plants that grow locally & I sustainably use these in my practice wherever possible.
Background
Most of my working life was as a Registered Nurse supporting clients both at home & in hospital within mainstream healthcare. Perhaps due to time-constraints or financial pressures it sometimes felt we were nursing diseases rather than people.
At Hyssop Herbalism I delight in using an holistic approach to support you as a whole person, giving you as much time as is needed to fully discuss your health worries.
Qualifications
I have a Diploma in Herbal Medicine (Dip. Med. Herb.) from the Betonica School of Herbal Medicine. This was a four-year, degree-level course that included modules in anatomy & physiology, pathology, pharmacology, clinical examination, botany & plant constituents.