Qualifications

Rhiannon has been a herbal practitioner for over 20 years. Rhiannon became a Member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists in 1989. This followed 4 years study at the College of Herbal Medicine and Phytotherapy. Rhiannon also has a BSc (Hons) degree in Biology from the University of Manchester.

The National Institute of Medical Herbalists

The Institute is the UK's leading professional organisation of practitioners of Herbal Medicine. It was established in 1864 and is the oldest body of practising Medical Herbalists in the world. For more information please visit www.nimh.org.uk

Rigorous 4 year training

All members have undergone a rigorous four year training programme and adhere to a strict professional code of ethics. There is a full Continuing Professional Development Programme.

Fellowship Status

Rhiannon was awarded a Fellowship by the Institute in 2007 for her research work with the Ethnomedica project. This project involves collecting records of domestic herbal medicine. The purpose is to preserve vital remedies. The project is based at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Covered by full professional indemnity insurance

All members of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists are covered by full professional insurance.