Heather Thomson Naturopathic Doctor

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Heather Thomson Naturopathic Doctor

Focusing on digestion, stress and burnout, and women's health.

02/09/2025

I had planned to work another few weeks, till mid-September.

I love my work and have been having all the feels about stepping away for awhile.

But then the nausea worsened again. Along with other common late-pregnancy symptoms (hello heartburn and swollen legs and actual child sitting on my bladder), it has floored me.

And so I made the decision to stop work a little early.

I am lucky to have wonderful colleagues who can take on the hands-on treatment side of things, and the amazing naturopath Louisa Johnston (www.tonichealth.co.uk) who will be covering the nutrition/herbs/supplements aspect. Details can be found on my website, or by calling the clinic 01292 502 292. We have arranged for smooth continuity of care, and I am more than confident that those who see me will be in great hands.

YES I will be back (I spent way too many years in school to give it up!), and am already looking forward to catching up. Until, take good care.

See ya around in spring/summer 2026 ✌️. Xx

13/08/2025

Being pregnant is odd - my body is absolutely none of any one else’s business, and yet when it visibly changes people somehow feel even more of a need to comment on it.

I see it as a sign of a society which has fundamentally lost touch with ourselves, what feels good and right for our bodies. I see it as a symptom of a people who have lost trust in our own inner knowing.

It feels like we fundamentally don’t think people (especially women) can make the choices that are right for them.

“You shouldn’t be running, you’re pregnant.”

“You shouldn’t be lifting weights in your condition.”

“The baby doesn’t like it when you do that.”

“You’re getting fat.”

“Homebirth isn’t a safe choice.”

“You must be having a girl because you look pregnant from the back.” (My reply: that’s just my enlarging arse)

I get it, people are generally well-meaning and/or concerned. But letting these comments slide, “not letting it bother me” feels like perpetuating something with which I am, on a cellular level, not ok with.

I know my body. I listen to it. I have spent a lot of time attuning and tuning in. Running felt good, until it didn’t. So that’s when I stopped.
But people who make these comments probably don’t trust their own bodies and decisions, ergo how can they trust someone else’s?

But that’s all a bit much to go into on the street after an off-hand comment, isn’t it?

28/05/2025

Sun infusions are one of my fav ways to enjoy herbal medicine. 🍃

Super simple - just take herbs, put in glass of water, let sit in the sun - think of it as slow-brew tea. 🫖

Some herbs are better extracted in alcohol (think those delicious 😋 liquids I give you from clinic), but most garden herbs have constituents that are water soluble, meaning that the magic ✨ will transfer to the water.

Currently “brewing” lemon balm (calm prep for a busy afternoon in clinic) and peppermint (cause pregnancy does a number on your digestion!).

Have you tried this? Why are your favs??

14/05/2025

A little (big!) announcement that we’ve been keeping under wraps for about 20 weeks - Baby Thomson #2 is due at the end of September 2025 🙂.

This has of course a few clinical implications - I will be taking mat leave starting in September, and am currently looking for a fabulous practitioner to cover when I’m off - if you know of anyone who may be interested, please send them my way.

In order to provide the best patient care, beginning in July I will not be taking on any more new patients. This is to ensure that I get at least one, if not two, follow-ups, prior to my absence.

Has this road been easy? No.

I’ve had 2 miscarriages (one early, one late) and would highly recommend Tommy’s baby loss charity for help and support for anyone in the midst of this pain.

I also suffered from severe morning sickness for the first 16 weeks of this pregnancy. For anyone looking for research, support and insight into morning sickness or HG, highly recommend getting in touch with , as it can be a truly debilitating and lonely experience.

Most of my patients have been understanding of shifting appointments, for which I say thank you, and my thanks also to the amazing team at for their logistical support.

My friend and colleague Alex Gilmartin is an acupuncture genius and holds space in a way that is rare and beautiful.

And finally, for those of you who believe in your body’s ability to hold and grow life (or for those who need help believing), but need a little guidance and emotional deep-diving, please check out - her caring attitude and wisdom are second to none.

05/08/2024

Super excited to be featured in the July 2024 edition of Only Natural newsletter, which goes out to practitioners across the UK 🇬🇧 🤩🙌🏼.

It’s a newsletter that I dive into every edition for its bite-size research summaries and clinical pearls.

13/07/2024

Patient of the Month in clinic is the wonderful Jayne! 💚💚💚
Jayne first came to see me in April with digestive concerns that were having a large impact on her day-to-day life, and made it hard to feel at ease in her body.

We discovered a few foods 🍱 that were aggravating her system, and after working hard to remove ❌ those foods, as well as adding a few herbs 🌿 and vitamins, Jayne has more confidence in her body and is looking forward to her upcoming wedding.

I absolutely LOVE seeing patients heal and the multitude of ways the positive effects of better wellbeing ripple out to the rest of their lives and those around them.

The body wants to be whole, happy and balanced - we just need to figure out how to curate the conditions, within and without, to facilitate that.

19/06/2024

Smoothies are one of my go-tos for ease of adding more veg and fruit to your day. Easy to make, throw in your bag for an on-the-go snack, and if you add an apple you can disguise the taste of most veg!

Lately my fav has been cucumber 🥒 , celery, lemon 🍋, ginger 🫚 , apple 🍎 and a few leaves of garden kale 🥬(although purple kale WILL make it a weird colour!)

I like to have one at work, so I can grab a few sips between patients on busy days when I don’t have a break.

Do you have any smoothie favs?

15/06/2024

It’s a wrap! Recently completed this amazing course, learning to address nutrient deficiencies, toxic metal overloads, methylation disorders and pyrrole disorder, all commonly found in mental disorders.

13/06/2024

has been nominated for Business of the Year! It would mean so much if you could take a minute and vote for all my hardworking CHC colleagues who make this place a fabulous place to work and be treated.

https://nominees.info/vote

08/04/2024

It was my absolute honour to help support this couple on their journey to parenthood.

I saw them in clinic recently, and mum said, “Look what you made!” Proudly holding up her gorgeous son.

I laughed and said I was fairly certain it was very much their work.

I love my job ❤️.

09/01/2024

I don’t have sales, I don’t discount my services, I don’t have a sliding scale for fees.

This is for many reasons, but it doesn’t mean that I don’t have an inherent desire to give back, to support the community that supports me. In fact, I feel this responsibility deeply.

That’s why I volunteer on community councils, pick up litter as I go along (arggh litter drives me nuts!) AND donate 5% of my profits to charities and CICs.

This quarter it’s all about the little humans: I split the donation between Children’s Hospices Across Scotland and Cash for Kids.

So when you come to see me, know that you’re not only working to improve your health but also helping the bigger picture. Because they’re more connected than you might think.

26/12/2023

Welcome back the light.

It’s been a tough ol’ year in many respects. Lots of fun and joy but also many challenges, heartbreak and tears.

I always find the deep fall/winter such a time of amplification - joys feel happier, and the dark seems deeper.

But we’re past the solstice now. The days are incrementally getting longer. We are once again headed towards the light.

So wherever you’re at just now, I wish you a restful holiday season and a peaceful New Year. Xx

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