Paula Stone

I started my Holistic Health care practice in 2002. I practice as a Herbalist, using naturopathic approaches and Iridology. Meadowsweet was my Grandmother`s favourite plant, when she lived on a farm in rural Herefordshire. Apart from it`s beauty and scent, it has some amazing medicinal properties. Its original Latin name Spiraea ulmaria is a hint how Felix Hoffmann produced acetylsalicylic acid in aspirin and used salicin produced from meadowsweet.

Holistic Health addresses the tapestry of parts of the whole person, whole system, a comprehensive approach versus just looking at individual parts. Considering the mind, body, emotions, spirit, social and environment and nature, so lifestyle medicine too. Focussing on root cause healing, not just symptoms. Looking at how they all interconnect, using integrative and natural approaches. This may include the emotional, physical, mental and spiritual aspects. A Holistic Health Practitioner looks at causes and imbalances of these interconnected dimensions and enabling understanding of one’s own innate healing potential, working together in a non-judgemental and empathetic relationship, together exploring solutions to the challenges experienced. All using natural and non-intrusive interventions

I can meet you online as well as offering telephone consultations.
If you are local, we could meet face to face in the rural clinic or in the wild herb garden, full of wild, native plants and trees, as I see the therapeutic benefits of being in nature.

Apart from Herbalism, I also offer a wide range of talking Therapies, including a range of therapeutic interventions. I have Advanced Hypnotherapy qualifications and I am trained in Psychotherapy.
As a qualified and experienced in Life coaching with NLP and a Careers adviser, feel more empowered to find ways to get to where you want to be, removing any perceived barriers. Removing medical labels to finding potential and have had the pleasure to work with and gain some understanding of outstanding uniqueness from Neurodivergent, autistic individuals over a few decades.

Or have some relaxing `hands on` Reflexology and Indian head massage, Reiki and mindfulness treatments.
Or/ and learn mindfulness and have an individual hypnotherapy audio, with positive suggestions, depending on what you may choose and want to change, to help support you relax on a deeper level when at home.

If you opt for a more holistic session, here are some examples showing how it can work

#Anxiety and stress may manifest in physical symptoms and exasperate conditions such as psoriasis, IBS, fatigue, insomnia etc. These may be helped by a range of herbs and naturopathic support. Using therapeutic or coaching interventions as well, we can explore causes. If you have PTSD, EMDR and other approaches may also help process any negative emotions attached to any past traumatic events. We can discuss the wide range of tools to help you find the right way to manage any anxiety.

#There are many herbs that may help with the various and often changing symptoms of CFS/ME or Long COVID and support to help manage the frustrations of these debilitating conditions may help to make all the difference.

#If you are feeling low and have experienced a loss… of mental or physical health, job, self-worth, bereavement etc, there may be herbs to help with stress and stamina, such as `adaptogens`, nervine tonics and others, depending on your holistic individual needs. Herbs may help support you with related anxiety, insomnia, digestive and gut issues. We can also work together to help find a way forward, if you feel stuck , finding your own authentic meanings in life again, that has been proven to improve wellbeing. Using therapeutic approaches to explore ways on how to deal with some the enormous emptiness and other difficult and challenging emotions.

#Nutrition and Weight Management using a holistic approach too

#See my website to find out about the Holistic Women Wellbeing bespoke retreat day , which can include tasters of the relaxing therapies, making a herbal remedy from herbs from the garden, some coaching and as well as relaxing by reading nature books in the yurt or other nature connection activities such as Nature journaling. Finish off with a hot tub and sauna and cold plunge!

#Consider coming along to a Herbal or Wellbeing Workshops, bespoke courses and talks are given to a range of organisations.

# Find out how a Holistic approach can promote your health and wellbeing either online or come and enjoy being in the wild secret herbal garden, yurt and clinic.

Please ring or email me for a non-committal chat