Western Herbal Medicine, Diet & Nutrition, Lifestyle Medicine, Aromatherapy, Hopi Ear Candling, Lymp Fiona practises Western Herbalism.
Fiona Gannon - Medical Herbalist
Qualifications:
MSc Immunology and Global Health (NUI Maynooth)
PG Certificate Counselling and Psychotherapy (Edinburgh University)
BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine (Napier University, Edinburgh)
Member of the Institute of Medical Herbalist and COSCA certified
Particular interest of specialisation:
Immune System Health, Auto-immune illnesses, Chronic illness and Pain management (including Migraines and Neuralgia), Lyme's Disease, Cancer Management, Skin Issue, Mental Well-Being (including anxiety, depression, stress), Digestion Health, Fertility, Pregnancy and Post-Natal, Children’s Health
About Herbal Medicine:
Herbal medicine is one of the oldest forms of medicine known and constitutes the main component of traditional medicine. Plants have been used throughout history for healing and nourishment; to promote health, improve vitality, stamina and physical and mental performance; it can also prevent and treat disease. It uses a plant's seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark, flowers or the whole plant for medicinal purposes. Herbal Medicine can treat a wide variety of conditions and can be either a primary treatment or in conjunction with conventional medicine or other treatments. Herbal medicine has been used for thousands of years, safely and effectively. People of all ages, from newborns to the elderly can benefit from Herbal Medicine. Those who are already receiving treatment from their doctor (and pregnant) can also benefit and be confident that they will be given a tailor made prescription with herbs that will not interact adversely with their treatment or medication. Fiona has been trained to treat the person not just the disease therefore she looks beyond and beneath the obvious, to find the root cause of a problem, helping the body to correct imbalances and heal itself. This is the European tradition using plants mainly from native plants, herbs, mushrooms and trees available as well as from other traditions such as Ayurvedic Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. So patients can benefit from the combination of Western and Eastern traditions, plants and wisdom as well as modern scientific research. At present, the use of medicinal plants for health benefits is increasing becoming more mainstream with advances in clinical research which shows the value of herbal medicine in the treatment and prevention of disease; as well as improvements in analysis and quality control. Traditional use of medicines is recognized as a way to learn about potential future medicines. Indeed, many herbal remedies used traditionally have become modern medicines through drug development. In Britain, the National institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) was found in 1864. Currently, the criteria for membership of NIMH is a BSc (Hons) in Herbal Medicine which includes examinations in medical and herbal studies as well as supervised clinical practice. Medical Herbalists are trained in all the medical sciences, botany, analytical techniques and work in what looks like conventional general medical practices. TODAY’S TRAINING FOR MEDICAL HERBALIST
Today, Registered Western Medical Herbalists combine the latest scientific research with historical knowledge. Medical herbalists are health care providers trained in Western orthodox medical diagnosis who use plant based medicines to treat their patients. In the UK medical herbalists have the right to primary diagnosis. Their training includes medical sciences, pharmacy, botany, material medica, clinical studies, diagnostic and differential diagnostic skills, nutrition and pharmacology. They must also complete a minimum of 500 hours supervised clinical experience. Governed by a strict Code of Ethics and Practice, they are committed to a career-long learning program. Fiona occasionally runs workshops and talks on various subjects in relation to Health, Herbs, Diet and Lifestyle counselling both in the clinic and for various groups as requested. You can contact her directly via email or on her mobile, if you would like her to speak at your group. For more information see -
Gannon Herbal Practice - www.gannonherbal.com
NIMH - www.nimh.org.uk
12/11/2025
😮💨 Feeling Drained, Overwhelmed, or Constantly Tired?
You might be experiencing burnout — and you’re not alone.
🌿 Herbal Medicine Offers a Gentle Path Back to Balance 🌿
Instead of masking symptoms, herbal remedies help your body restore its natural energy and calm. Adaptogenic herbs like Ashwagandha, Rhodiola, and Tulsi nourish your nervous system, balance hormones, and support deep, lasting recovery from stress.
19/07/2023
Found a great scheme of the medical actions of Astragalus membranaceus in a research paper by Durazzo et al (2021) which examined the botanical, geographical, and historical aspects to pharmaceutical components and beneficial role, in the journal Scienze Fisiche e Naturali. This herb is commonly known as milk vetch or Huang Qi (Chinese name)
17/05/2023
Dandelions springing up all over. You could be mistaken them for just annoying weeds but they are a helpful medicine as well as food. See below just 5 of it uses, but there are many more!
28/02/2023
Really helpful guide of some spring greens to forage and can be found locally!
One of our spring episodes is going to be some easy spring greens to forage!
15/06/2022
~ Health through Nature ~
14/05/2022
Herbs offer us a wonderful, natural, sustainable option for many of our healthcare needs, and if you have never used herbal medicines, what better time than this to take control of your health? 🌿
27/04/2022
Our mental health is just as important as our physical health. Did you know that herbal medicine can help with anxiety, stress, depression and improve mental clarity? They do not numb out the problems or issues, but rather help you through the process, supporting you, and helping you body to adapt to the stresses and strains that it can go under. If you would like more information, visit www.gannonherbal.com or message directly!
21/04/2022
National Tea Day acknowledges and celebrates the history of tea drinking here in the UK! Herbal teas come in many different forms and as well as tasting great (there is something for everyone!), they can also offer many health benefits 🌿🍵
Our members will be able to make a bespoke blend which is perfectly matched to what your body needs. Feel Better, See a Herbalist - https://buff.ly/3OsWsnh
17/04/2022
Happy Easter Everyone!
08/03/2022
Support Women's Health, Every day of the year!
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MISSION - To provide first class individualised rational, reliable and holistic natural medicine; ensuring that the integral value of each person is upheld. To ensure that medicines obtained are from the highest quality sustainable source
Fiona is a highly qualified Medical Herbalist who graduated from Napier University, Edinburgh in 2007 (BSc Hons Herbal Medicine). She is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalist (NIMH) in the UK. She completed a Post-Graduate Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy Studies at Edinburgh University in 2009. In 2014, she attained her Masters in Immunology and Global Health from NUI Maynooth.
Fiona has particular interest of specialisation in Immune System Health and Auto-immunity illnesses, Chronic illness, Endobiogenic Medicine (understanding the role of hormones in the treatment and management of illness), Fertility, Pregnancy and Post-Natal, Mental Well-Being, Digestion, Dermatology and Cancer.
Fiona occasionally runs workshops and talks on various subjects in relation to Health, Herbs, Diet and Lifestyle counselling both in the clinic and for various groups as requested. You can contact her directly via email or on her mobile, if you would like her to speak at your group.
ABOUT HERBAL MEDICINE
Herbal medicine is one of the oldest forms of medicine known, and is still used by the majority of people globally as a safe and effective part of their health care; either in conjunction with other treatments including their doctor or as primary health care.
Herbal medicine constitutes the main component of traditional medicine. It refers to using a plant's seeds, berries, roots, leaves, bark, flowers or the whole plant for medicinal purposes. Plants have been used throughout history for healing and nourishment; to promote health, improve vitality, stamina and physical and mental performance; it can also prevent and treat disease.
Herbal Medicine can treat a wide variety of conditions and can be either a primary treatment or in conjunction with conventional medicine or other treatments. People of all ages, from newborns to the elderly can benefit from Herbal Medicine. Those who are already receiving treatment from their doctor (and pregnant) can benefit from it also, and be confident that they will be given a tailor made prescription with herbs that will not interact adversely with their treatment or medication.
Medical Herbalists practitioners use herbal remedies as well as assessment of diet and lifestyle. They are trained to look beyond and beneath the obvious, to find the root cause of a problem, helping the body to correct imbalances and heal itself.
Western Herbalists practise herbal medicine in the European tradition using plants mainly from the native materia medica and from other traditions such as Ayurvedic Medicine and Traditional Chinese Medicine. So they benefit from the combination of Western and Eastern traditions, plants and wisdom as well as modern scientific research.
At present, the use of medicinal plants for health benefits is increasing becoming more mainstream with advances in clinical research which shows the value of herbal medicine in the treatment and prevention of disease; as well as improvements in analysis and quality control. Traditional use of medicines is recognized as a way to learn about potential future medicines. Indeed, many herbal remedies used traditionally have become modern medicines through drug development.
TODAY’S TRAINING FOR MEDICAL HERBALIST
Today, Registered Western Medical Herbalists combine the latest scientific research with historical knowledge. Medical herbalists are health care providers trained in Western orthodox medical diagnosis who use plant based medicines to treat their patients. In the UK medical herbalists have the right to primary diagnosis. Their training includes medical sciences, pharmacy, botany, material medica, clinical studies, diagnostic and differential diagnostic skills, nutrition and pharmacology. They must also complete a minimum of 500 hours supervised clinical experience. Governed by a strict Code of Ethics and Practice, they are committed to a career-long learning program.
In Britain, the National institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) was found in 1864. Currently, the criteria for membership of NIMH is a BSc (Hons) in Herbal Medicine which includes examinations in medical and herbal studies as well as supervised clinical practice.
For more information see -
Gannon Herbal Practice - www.gannonherbal.com
NIMH - www.nimh.org.uk
IHPD - www.ihpd.ie
