Patient Recommendations
I believe that herbal medicine is a natural and sustainable way to support your health. To see the positive outcomes in my patients is very rewarding and motivates me, day after day.
On this page I hand over to my patients and provide space for them to share their experiences.
The service I received from Alice was exceptional from the start. Alice really made me feel listened to and valued and after numerous traditional medical appointments never making progress Alice took the time to listen, observe and regard my opinions and feelings.
Alice prescribed personalised treatment and explained the reasons for each and how we could modify for various reasons if needed.
Alice showed care, compassion, professionalism and real person centered approach to address my needs. I seen great results with Alice and started to see a progression on an ongoing journey. I would recommend Alice service and expertise to anyone.
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37-year-old, female civil servant
skin and immune health
I consulted Alice after a period of gut problems which had arisen after major surgery and prolonged work stress. Various medical testing had concluded that I was "very well" and nothing medically needed done. However, despite a healthy diet and exercise, I still didn't feel great.
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Having never consulted a medical herbalist I was not sure whether herbs would help however I was open-minded to the possibility of feeling better. From the first appointment I felt reassured that Alice could help me and felt able to be very open about my symptoms in a safe environment.
Alice is very generous with her time, a great listener and someone who takes a holistic view of the whole person, not just focusing on physical symptoms. As a result, Alice was able to prescribe a herbal regime which has really helped me feel so much better. I would always now consider Alice's advice for any future problems and would have no hesitation in recommending Alice as a knowledgeable and caring herbalist.
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44-year-old, female solicitor
digestive health
I was looking for an herbal doctor to help me with my skin problems. It had started on my lower back and from there gradually spread over my whole back, from there onto legs and arms. Small patches of dry irritated and very itchy skin. Especially on the lower back they started fusing together and in the end almost felt like crocodile skin. I was going mad itching.
My 1st GP thought it was a fungal infection and very dry skin and prescribed steroid cream treatment and moisturizer which helped until I stopped using it. The problems came back, and were actually worse. The 2nd GP thought I had dry skin developing into dermatitis. So a stronger steroid treatment and stronger moisturizer. Same thing, worked as long as I used it. When I stopped using it, the problem returned, and I was getting mad with itching again.
That’s when I wanted to find an herbal doctor to try to get different opinion and approach.After asking around for recommendations I found Alice. She had a more holistic approach. First visit was, apart from looking at my skin, a long talk about anything that might be of any influence: family history, habits, life style, and other issues. She was very easy to talk to and it was very relaxing.
She suggested a few slight diet changes and supplements. She warned me that skin issues are a difficult problem that can take some time to resolve. I got a special cream to treat the patches, and a tincture to be taken orally. Cream worked very well, took itch away, tincture is obviously taking a bit more time to see results. She decided to make some slight changes to the tincture after 3rd visit which is what I’m still taking at the moment, cream stayed the same.
In the meantime most of my back is cleared up and all other areas are nearly gone. Continuing for now.
Very happy and feeling a hell of a lot better.
Thank you Alice!
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65-year-old, male tattoo artist and postie
Grover's disease, transient acantholytic dermatitis
I contacted Alice last year for support with long-COVID symptoms and was really impressed and reassured by her breadth of knowledge and thorough, holistic, compassionate approach. This has continued throughout our consultations and Alice's support has been vital to me whilst navigating through a chronic condition which has limited options for treatment and recovery.
The tincture and supplements Alice prescribed made a difference even in the first month, particularly with the heavy feeling I'd had at the bottom of my lungs for over two years. My gut health has improved too, partly down to the simple lifestyle changes which Alice recommended.
Now 11 months on, I have a much more confident approach to my health. Even though I still have some symptoms to manage - due to the complex nature of long-COVID - I am so glad I went down this route.
I would definitely come back to Alice for support with other conditions. Highly recommended.
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53-year-old, female coach and trainer
Long Covid, ME
I first visited Alice in March this year. I had spent all of this year with a feeling of dread, endless feelings of guilt, anxiety, paranoia, sadness and I realised that I had to do something. My husband was so worried. I had an idea that it was probably partly to do with perimenopause but also I just knew that it was also that ‘empty nest’ feeling. Although my family are still all together at home, they are grown and independently doing their own thing, I felt redundant and had no idea what my purpose was anymore. I have always been a carer at home and work and suddenly there was no one home to care for, I was lost.
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I had fallen into a trap of panic which was putting an enormous strain on all of my relationships, and I mean all of them! I have a close family and a few close friends but I couldn’t deal with any of them. I stayed home a lot just in case I was needed and waited around a lot!
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Alice and her herbs helped me to see my life and changes that were happening in a different light. It wasn’t personal. It was just us all moving into a different stage.
Within the first 4 weeks my relationships started to improve, I relaxed, I let things be and I realised that I was still me, I’m still wife and mum but my role is different, just as important but definitely different. Especially with one of my children, it was a total transformation and clear to see that my new relaxed manner made him more comfortable around me. He started seeking my company instead of avoiding my needy chats!
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I firmly believe that the herbs relaxed my anxiety and paranoia to allow me to have a clearer head to cope with changes in my life.
I honestly feel so good now. Things happen, teenagers have huffs and I don’t panic or over analyse or blame myself now. I have gotten so good at just waiting out the moods, not forcing conversations with an underlying panic that I had somehow caused this. I feel so much more secure in my relationships with my adult children, who just think I’m ‘a bit nuts and of course they love me’!
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I would encourage anyone who is feeling menopausal, anxious, depressed, stressed or just generally unhappy to go and see Alice. She is a life saver and I will be forever grateful that I stumbled across her while googling ways to help myself.
Thank you Alice from the bottom of my heart and my family’s too.
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47-year-old, female health care assistant
perimenopause and endocrine health
I was referred to Alice by my previous herbalist who unfortunately couldn’t see me at the time. I was suffering from acute interstitial cystitis (IC) and knew from previous occasions that herbal treatment could be effective in improving this condition.
I found Alice to be welcoming, warm and very engaged; her passion for and knowledge of medical herbalism was evident. She was interested in me as a whole person and considered other wellbeing aspects in the assessment/treatment of my problem. At each step she showed to have a deep scientific knowledge of my condition and sought out further advice and information in order to provide me with the best care.
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I completely trusted Alice’s treatment, advice and reassurance. IC can be difficult to eradicate even when you are doing “everything right”, but the tincture and tea I was prescribed by Alice worked well towards easing symptoms and resulted in a very significant improvement.
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I can be quite sensitive to any kind of treatment, herbal or otherwise – Alice took this into consideration and as a result I was able to tolerate the herbs well, as they worked gently but effectively.
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No doubt I will consult Alice in the future to address any conditions that are amenable to herbal treatment and would strongly recommend her as a medical herbalist.
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56-year-old, female Psychotherapist
Interstitial cystitis and urinary health
In May 2022 I suffered a gallbladder colic. It was a first time experience and I was very ill. The ultrasound showed small stones and ‘sludge’. On advice from my consultant, I was to stick to a low-fat diet. I joined Slimming World and started to carefully monitor my diet. I had previously been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation and felt down and concerned about my health.
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In early October, I consulted Alice and explained that I had not been keeping well. She prescribed a tea and a tincture to help my digestion and gallbladder issues. I have felt much better since taking the herbal medicine, with no further flare ups.
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I have had a couple of follow-up appointments and at the most recent one we discussed that I am in a good place. I feel well inside and out, and positive for the future. Alice had a gentle and caring manner and I am grateful to have met her.
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67-year-old, female retired
Gallstones, gastrointestinal and digestives health
For a few years I had been experiencing very painful periods that were affecting my day to day life. After being told by my doctor that there was nothing they could do to help I looked into herbal medicine.
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Alice was caring, sensitive and professional and I felt heard at every stage. The herbs Alice prescribed me have been amazing, the painful periods have gone which has given me such peace of mind.
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The herbs also have addressed PMS symptoms I had previously accepted couldn’t be helped, such as low moods, and made them much more manageable or got rid of them. All this with no side effects!
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My experience with the herbs and Alice’s holistic approach to health has shown me how powerful herbs are and I cannot recommend Alice or herbal medicine highly enough!
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33-year-old, female field ecologist
Female reproductive health, PCOS and PMS
I consulted Alice recently to treat a hormone imbalance. The prescription she prescribed worked straight away and I experienced remarkable results, I have had fewer flushes and a more even mood.
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The prescription she prescribed worked straight away and I experienced remarkable results, I have had fewer flushes and a more even mood.
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Alice is very passionate about what she does and it is evident she knows her subject well. She diligently diagnoses your symptoms, and puts you at ease with her kindness and expertise. I would have no hesitation to use her services again.
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56-year-old, female customer services representative
Female reproductive health, menopause, postmenopause
I’ve been amazed at the difference herbal medicine has made to my health since Alice started treating me earlier this year.
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By looking at my problems holistically, and understanding the interconnected nature of my issues with underactive thyroid, anaemia and menstrual cycle irregularities, I’ve seen a remarkable difference in a short time. It’s shown me the amazing power of herbs when combined with traditional medicine.
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I’d highly recommend Alice to anyone who is struggling with their health. Her caring and sensitive approach to treatment makes you feel at ease and confident that she will do her best for you as a patient.
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42-year-old, female civil servant
Endocrine and female reproductive health
The tincture Alice prescribed worked wonders. It settled my nervous system and allowed me to regain good nights’ sleep without any unpleasant side effects.
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It was my first encounter with herbal medicine, and it gave me a lot of confidence in its efficacy.
Alice is a great diagnostician, and takes a lot of care in the assessment and prescribing of any medication. She is also very knowledgeable about the herbs, and how they can support the person back into health in a holistic way. I can highly recommend her.
34-year-old, female accountant
Anxiety and sleep disorder
During 2018 I experienced an erratic heartbeat, something I had never suffered from before. After consultation with my GP I was referred to the cardiology department at the local hospital.
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Consequently, I was given a monitoring device to read my heart function over a 24 hour period. The result showed I did indeed have an irregular heartbeat several times during the recorded period. This was diagnosed as atrial ectopic beats, something the NHS does not treat and is regarded by them as ‘normal’. Over the next months this worsened and became more frequent and ‘heavier’ in feel. I found this more disconcerting and was not entirely happy I was just ‘left to get on with it’.
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I considered seeking alternative treatment and contacted Alice accordingly. She assessed me, and the problem carefully, in a friendly and extremely professional manner. It is obvious she is a very kind and caring practitioner.
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Alice prepared a tincture which I use twice daily. Incredibly for me, this tincture has reduced the irregularity of my heartbeat to virtually nil. I now only experience a “hiccup” very occasionally, which has given me such confidence and peace of mind.
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I can recommend Alice in the highest regard and would suggest you contact her for a different opinion and way of working if, like me, you do not receive a satisfactory outcome from the NHS.
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65-year-old, male retired police officer
Cardiovascular health
Contact
Phone: 07485503958
Email: alice@medicalherbalist.scot