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Healthy Starts Here

For a natural and sustainable way to support your health

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Welcome to the herbal practice of Alice Johnston, consultant medical herbalist. My practice is based in Uphall, West Lothian, in the Central Belt between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

I offer Western Herbal Medicine consultations for both acute and chronic conditions, and I work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to support the best possible outcomes for my patients. Herbal treatment plans are individualised and developed with careful consideration of each person’s health history and current needs.

With successful careers in the private and public sector I understand the pressures of modern life and the challenges to integrate healthier lifestyle options and strategies into a busy schedule. My clinical approach reflects this understanding and aims to offer realistic, supportive care.

I am a member of the National Institute for Medical Herbalists (NIMH), the largest professional association of Western medical herbal practitioners in the UK. Founded in 1864, the NIMH is respected nationally and internationally and sets rigorous standards for professional practice.

As an NIMH-registered medical herbalist, I am committed to practising herbal medicine to the highest professional standards and in full adherence to the NIMH Code of Ethics. This includes clear obligations to patients, professional conduct, safeguarding, confidentiality, and the appropriate handling of concerns.

My clinical practice is grounded in the tradition of Western Herbal Medicine, combining conventional medical sciences and diagnostic understanding with plant-based medicine, also known as phytotherapy. Herbal medicine may be used as supportive care on its own or alongside conventional medical treatment, where appropriate.

Patients are seen by appointment only.

Meet Alice
Why Western Herbal Medicine

Why Western Herbal Medicine?

It can help with

Mint And Rosemary
Sage plant, Salvia officinalis

Digestion

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, indigestion, acid reflux, constipation, and ulcers are frequently treated.

Immune system health

Allergies, autoimmune conditions, Long COVID, and support for recurrent infections.

Urinary issues

Cystitis, recurrent urinary tract infections, prostatitis, interstitial cystitis

Rosemary plant, Rosmarinus officinalis

Women's Health and Hormonal Imbalances

Premenstrual syndrome (PMS), painful or irregular menstruation, perimenopausal and menopausal symptoms, polycystic ovaries syndrome, endometriosis and fertility issues.

Stress, anxiety, and emotional problems

Insomnia, depression, chronic fatigue syndrome (M.E), and general stress management are common reasons for consultation.

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.

37-year-old, female civil servant

Consultations

Initial Consultation

A one‑hour appointment which gives us the space to fully understand your situation and shape a treatment plan that supports you.

Follow-up Consultation

This half‑hour appointment supports ongoing care by refining your treatment plan, reviewing progress, and adjusting prescriptions as needed

Research Consultation

These are one‑off appointments offer focused, in‑depth discussion on a herbal medicine topic.

Your Health Starts Here

Contact Info

Phone

Email

Address

07485 503 958

Craiglea, 29 Station Road Uphall EH52 5DX

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