Cath Couzens, Medical Herbalist

25/03/2026

Final Call!!!
🌸Junior Herbalist Easter School🌸

Looking for something magical, hands-on and nature-filled this Easter?

Join me for Junior Herbalist Easter School Level One, where children will explore plants, potions, nature crafts and herbal fun in a safe, creative space 🌿✨
Learning about the herbs that grow all around! 💚

📅 30th March – 3rd April, 9.30am-12noon

📍 Prestbury Village Hall
👧🧒 For children aged 6+
Perfect for curious minds who love nature, learning and getting a little messy!
👉 All details & booking info either message me or:
🌐 woodsideapothecary.com
Just two spaces left!
Cath, Medical Herbalist 💚

24/03/2026

Herbal medicine consultations, what is a Medical Herbalist? 🌿

This is a question I'm asked a lot, especially at this time of the year - extreme Spring 'detoxes' are not the only way!

Medical Herbalists have undertaken thorough training to degree level or above, in both plant medicine and orthodox medicine including anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology, nutrition, as well as over 500 hours of clinical training. Herbal medicine courses are often full time over four to five years.

Herbalists take a holistic approach to health, treating the root cause rather than the symptom. For me, emotional wellbeing is also an important part of a consultation as often imbalances in health can have a root cause of emotions such as stress or grief.

A consultation with me is 90 minutes and I'm aiming to treat you holistically as a whole person, rather than one system of the body, so even if you'd like help with insomnia I'm still going to ask about your skin, your digestion and more - as everyone is a 'whole' person.

It's always an honour to support someone with their health, whether emotional or physical - often the two are closely interlinked.

If you'd like to find out more you can book a free 15 minute discovery call on Zoom this spring to say hello and find out more before you book a consultation. DM me to book in.

I hope to see you soon,

Cath
Medical Herbalist

22/03/2026

New evening herb workshops in Macclesfield 🏵

Herb School for Magical Grown Ups is back! Dates are now live to book:

🌱23rd April
🌱28th May
🌱25th June

Join me to learn about medicinal herbs in a fun relaxed setting...

We get together from 7pm-8.45pm upstairs at The Snow Goose in Macclesfield.
Meet like-minded folk, have some fun and take home the herbal remedies and treats you make on the evening.

We start in April with making a nourishing cream, perfect for the summer months or to use on dry hands and feet!

The booking link is just below or simply comment Herb for more details!

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/woodsideapothecary1

Cath
Medical Herbalist

14/03/2026

Hot, itchy skin?

Meet Stellaria media, aka Chickweed. A herb I work with in salves, teas and tinctures for patients 🌿

It's a herb children learn all about on the Level One Junior Herbalist Club course.

Send me a message if you'd like more information on health consultations or my latest courses for nature-loving children.

See you soon,

Cath
Medical Herbalist

13/03/2026

What's a discovery call?

I offer a free 15 minute Zoom call for you to find out how herbal medicine can support you.

I understand it can be a big decision to work with a practitioner, so it's good to say hello as an introduction.

It doesn't matter what disease diagnosis you have as I'm working with you as an individual, to treat the root cause of what's going on.

Herbalists have a holistic approach, we don't work on one system we consider the whole you.

I offer online consultations and have patients all over the UK.

If you'd like to book a discovery call simply DM me or find the link in my bio.

I'm looking forward to meeting you.

Cath
Medical Herbalist

12/03/2026

From winter mess to herbal medicine harvest...there's lots to do!

My first visit back to the allotment yesterday after months away and the reality of "weeds" that have taken over, although many of them are actually herbal medicine.

Lots of herbs are starting to grow again too:

- Achilles millefolium, Yarrow
- Valeriana officinalis, Valerian
- Rhodiola rosea, Rose root
- Artemisia absinthium, Wormwood

A special visit as it was our first of the year and we made the most of the sunny weather.

I'm hoping to get back again this weekend. What are you growing this year?

Cath
Medical Herbalist

11/03/2026

Workshop dates for my monthly Herb School in Macclesfield are now live for April to June, starting with making a nourishing cream for dry skin.
All events can be found here:
https://buytickets.at/woodsideapothecary1

I hope to see you there!
Cath

Woodside Apothecary – Cath Couzens, Medical Herbalist providing workshops, herb walks, talks and events

08/03/2026

🌿 Junior Herbalist Club – Easter Holiday Course for Children 🌿

Give your child a unique, hands-on learning experience this Easter.

Junior Herbalist Club is an award-winning course where children discover the magic of herbal medicine through practical activities, exploration and creativity.

Led by qualified Medical Herbalists, children learn about herbs and natural health while developing skills in science, botany, cookery and more. Each session includes a practical activity and a worksheet, allowing them to build their own herbal learning portfolio.

✨ Level One Easter School
📍 Prestbury Village Hall
📅 30th March – 3rd April
⏰ 9.30am – 12 noon

Children can complete the full Level One course in one week, then progress to Level Two in the summer or the monthly course starting in September.

🌱 Only 3 places remaining (maximum group size 10).

Comment JUNIOR or send a message for details and booking.

Cath
Medical Herbalist
https://woodsideapothecary.com

08/03/2026

From making potions in the garden to a second career as a Medical Herbalist 🌿

Sometimes we don't realise the seeds that we were sowing in our younger years may be the path we end up on after all.

Happy International Women's Day and thank you to all the women who inspired me along the way and continue to support me and cheer me on 💚🌿

07/03/2026

If you're in Macclesfield today I'm doing a herbal pop-up at The Snow Goose from 12.30-4.30pm.
Pop in to say hello, find some lovely herbal gifts and remedies, many perfect for Mother's Day and find out more about herbal medicine consultations.
I hope to see you there!
Cath
Medical Herbalist