Herbal Medicine Derbyshire Dales
Frances Burton Medical Herbalist BSc. (Hons) MNIMH
07791326212
Clinics:
Coach House Studios, Crown Yard, Market Place,
Wirksworth DE4 4ET
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Natural Choice Health, 24 St John St,
Ashbourne DE6 1GH
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Online:
Consultations in the comfort of your own home
The first consultation involves taking a detailed case history covering your current main health concerns and current medication, past medical history, general overview of all systems in your body, diet, lifestyle. Blood pressure and pulse will be taken and other clinical examinations may be performed if appropriate.
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Please bring with you details of any medication you are currently taking, including supplements, vitamins etc, results of any recent blood tests or other test results from your GP (your GP surgery can print these off for you).
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We will then discuss expectations and form a treatment plan including likely timescale and cost. If herbal medicine is appropriate, I will research and plan the most appropriate herbs for you and make up your prescription. This will then be posted out from my dispensary at home or you are welcome to collect. Medicines are often in the form of tinctures, teas, capsules or creams. I post herbal medicines on a Thursday.
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Follow-up consultation: This will usually be about two weeks after your initial visit to check your progress, alter any aspects of your prescription and discuss any aspects in more detail. Subsequent follow-ups are arranged at 4-6 week intervals depending on the condition.
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Length of treatment can vary hugely depending on the condition and other aspects of your lifestyle. Results can sometimes be achieved in as little as two weeks but chronic conditions may take many months. It may be possible to post out repeat prescriptions without always arranging a follow-up appointment.
Confidentiality
All consultations are strictly confidential and are carried out within the guidelines set by my governing body National Institute of Herbal Medicine. Storage of all personal information and records is compliant with GDPR.
Herbal Medicines
Bespoke tincture prescription – £10 / 100ml (approximately one week’s medicine)
Herbal tea blend – £8/100g
Creams/lotions/balms – £5/30ml
Capsules/lozenges/syrups and other medicines – individually priced
Postage
Medicines are posted out on a Thursday @ £5 for up to 1kg including postage and packing. Patients can collect medicines from Skopa, The Zero Waste Place on arrangement and other collections can be arranged.
Payment
Please pay by bank transfer on receipt of your medicines or by cash/cheque on the day of the appointment.
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Cancellations
Please give at least 24 hours notice should you need to cancel an appointment so that I can offer an appointment to someone else or cancel room hire. I will need to charge 50% of costs if cancellations are under 24 hours. Many thanks for your understanding. Please let me know if you would like an email reminder of your next appointment.
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Re-use of bottles
I use reusable glass bottles for tincture prescriptions. If you are able to return any used bottles, I am able to re-sterilise them and help to keep costs down as much as possible for both planet and patients. Similarly, I can reuse packaging if you receive your medicines by post.
Pricing
Fees
Initial consultation (55 mins) £45
Follow up consultation (25mins) £35
