Herbal Medicine Lincoln

03/06/2026

This course is being offered by Richard for anyone interested in learning about massage therapy and improving their skills and techniques 💆‍♂️✨

Join us to learn more about our Advanced Clinical Massage Techniques course.

29/05/2026

We’ve been enjoying the early summer weather in the garden clinic but unfortunately our portable (and somewhat noisy) air conditioner can’t handle it when it’s over 28/30° and the treatment room can become very hot 🥵
We’ve teamed up with the fantastic people at : https://www.cathedralac.co.uk
to get an efficient heat pump style system fitted which will help keep us beautifully cool 🆒 in summer and cosy warm in winter using our solar system for eco-friendly power.

It’s going in on 16th June, and we’re excited about the improved comfort for all our clients ❄️🥰

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14/05/2026

We’ve got two more Heartwood Student Clinic days coming up on Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th May 🩺👩🏻‍🎓🌿
There are still some appointments on both Monday and Tuesday. These student led consultations are fully supervised and free 🆓!! You only pay for any herbs you’re prescribed at about £11 per week
To book in please email:
[email protected]

22/04/2026

Just completed a fabulous two days of teaching in clinic with three wonderful students from and this week in addition to seeing patients- we did a stock check and order from Phyto pharmaceuticals who had everything in stock and delivered next day! It was fantastic service which meant the students saw everything arrive safely and helped to restock our dispensary
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Then my partner Richard taught them some basic lymphatic drainage techniques for self care, which along with some nettle and cleavers can be great for a “spring clean” of your body!

Thanks to Sadie, Orla and Jen for sharing these insights 💚

07/04/2026

A Small Favour for Your Favourite Small Business 🤍
I love what I do, and I love the client community we’ve built here. But today, I wanted to pull back the curtain a little bit on something that hits small businesses like ours pretty hard: Late cancellations and no-shows.
When a slot is booked, it’s more than just a time on a calendar. For me, it’s time spent preparing for you. For other clients, it’s a slot they were desperately hoping to snag.
Why it Matters:
• The "Waitlist" Woes: We often have a list of people waiting for an opening. When a session is cancelled at the last minute (or not at all), that's a wasted opportunity for someone else to get the service they need.
• The Small Business Reality: Unlike big corporations, there’s no "backup" here. A no-show doesn't just mean a quiet hour; it means overhead costs aren't covered and income is lost.
• Preparation Time: I put a lot of care and prep into every single appointment before you even walk through the door!

How You Can Help:
• Check Your Calendar: Life happens! If you think you can’t make it, please let me know as early as possible.
• Set Reminders: A quick alarm on your phone goes a long way.
• Review Our Policy: Just a reminder that cancellations made with less than 24 hrs may be subject to a £30 fee. This helps keep the lights on and the schedule fair for everyone.

I’m so grateful for those of you who show up, value our time, and support our clinic. You make what we do possible!
Can’t wait to see you at your next appointment 🌿💕

10/01/2026

Some wise words from my colleague Garreth who I had the pleasure of working with teaching on the Heartwood Professional program 🌿

Why the "Gold Standard" Doesn't Work for Herbal Medicine.

The double-blind RCT is hailed as the gold standard of evidence. But that bar was built for pharmaceuticals, not plants. Trying to fit herbal medicine into that frame breaks what makes it work.

Research doses are almost never what herbalists actually prescribe. Extraction methods are wrong. Time frames don't match clinical reality. You can't blind someone to the taste and action of a real herb.

Isolating a single constituent makes sense for patenting. But whole plant St. John's Wort is remarkably safe. Isolate hyperforin and you have drug interactions. You've removed the buffering effect of the whole plant.

We have thousands of years of knowledge about how plants work, where they grow, how to extract them safely. That's not anecdotal—that's data.

No research model can capture the complexity of a whole plant, individual variation, constituent synergy, or the clinical wisdom from daily practice.

When someone says herbal medicine isn't "evidence-based" because it hasn't passed a pharmaceutical trial, ask: evidence according to whose standard?

The evidence is in thousands of years of safe, effective use. It's in the clinical outcomes we see every day. It's in the fact that whole plant extracts work safely in ways isolated constituents often don't.

We don't need to apologize for that. We need to stop fitting our medicine into a box it was never meant for.

02/01/2026

Still amazing value!
Happy new year to all our clients, students and friends 🥳✨
Let 2026 be a healthy and prosperous one 😊

04/11/2025

A fantastic event at Complementary Medicine Clinic - Lincoln College details are below 👇🏻

🌿 Discover the power of herbal medicine at the Lincoln College Herbal Conference! 🌿

Join us for a day celebrating herbal medicine, connection, and community - whether you’re a practitioner, student, or simply curious about the healing power of plants.

What’s included:
🌱 Expert talks from leading herbalists & practitioners
🪴 Interactive workshops to expand your skills
📚 Exhibitor stalls with herbal products & resources
🤝 Networking with like-minded professionals
🎓 7 hours CPD for practitioners
🎁 Branded goody bag to take home
🥗 Free lunch included!

📅 Date: 25th April 2026 from 9am to 4:30pm
📍 Location: Lincoln College

Don’t miss this inspiring day of learning and connection in the heart of Lincolnshire.

🎟️ Book your Early Bird reduced ticket now - limited number available:
👉 https://bit.ly/4nBWbyG

15/10/2025

Today we completed our Crataegus fruct (Hawthorn berry) tincture with our lovely Heartwood students and got 3 litres for use in our dispensary and clinic. They loved the class and learned about pressing from the Marc and filtering & bottling the tincture. Crataegus is used to stabilise blood pressure, tonify the circulatory system and support the heart ❤️ - it’s a great addition to our personalised prescriptions for patients who get their own unique herbal medicines after a comprehensive consultation 🌿
Thanks Sadie, Orla and Tam for letting us share your photos 🧑‍🎓👩🏻‍🎓💚

08/10/2025

Richard Hardy is continuing to get rave reviews for his massage techniques and we are happy to have him share these great client testimonials ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️