Fiona is a Medical Herbalist registered with the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH), a body of herbal medicine practitioners demanding a high level of herbal knowledge, clinical medicine & diagnostic training, over 500 hours apprenticeship at student training clinics, a strong code of ethics, and professional accountability. 

Fiona enjoys enhancing her training through continued professional development at herbal, nutritional and clinical medicine seminars and conferences, as well as further training in mind and body therapies to complement her herbal practice. She shares her passion for natural healthcare with patients of all ages, with special interests in preventative health, stress, emotional & mental health, palliative care and family healthcare. 

Initially, Fiona became inspired by herbal medicine through an evening class she took while studying for an MA in Philosophy. She decided some years later to train in herbal medicine after travelling in Asia, North & Central America and Europe meeting traditional herbalists, experiencing herbal practice, and working with herbs in various locations.

Fiona has worked at Napiers Herbal Clinics & Dispensaries since 2004, advising patients on complementary therapies and natural healthcare, while completing her 4 year BSc at Edinburgh Napier University and gaining a first class honours in Herbal Medicine. She was accepted as a NIMH member in 2009, when she was also awarded the Michael Burns Award for Outstanding Achievement.

In her free time, Fiona loves to spend time in nature, camping, travelling and taking long walks with her dog. She also enjoys cooking, yoga, meditation, reading, gardening and spending time with friends & family.

Fiona currently runs a Whole Family Herbal Clinic and  Home Visit service for Napiers the Herbalists. She also works as an Adult Education Tutor of Herbal Medicine for Outlook - a project offering courses and workshops for users of mental health services in Edinburgh.

 Fiona hosts frequent herbal events and is available for talks, walks and workshops on request.