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Our Practitioners


Healing Thyme has at its core a team of qualified, experienced professionals:

Thérèse Hickland

Thérèse Hickland BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine; Dip Aromatherapy (ITEC); MNIMH

Traditional Western Herbal Medicine and Aromatherapy.

Thérèse has a previous career in the NHS. She is an experienced midwife and health visitor who has now trained in herbal medicine and aromatherapy. She is a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, and combines her previous experience with an extensive knowledge of traditional western plant medicine.

Liz Castle Dip COT, Dip Ac, MBAcC

Acupuncture

Liz has been practicing acupuncture since 1995 and moved her well established Whitchurch clinic to Healing Thyme in May 2007. Originally an Occupational Therapist, she has a holistic view of health and healing, and a friendly, professional manner. Liz is a Member of The British Acupuncture Council and is inspired by the ancient wisdom of Chinese Medicine and its very practical applications in our lives and healthcare today.

Liz Castle

Sheila Elmer

Sheila Elmer RN, RM, BRA

Reflexology and Bach Flower Remedies

A qualified nurse and midwife, Sheila has been practicing Reflexology, Bach Flower Remedies and associated therapies for many years.  She works with patients of all ages and using her extensive knowledge, is able to treat a wide range of conditions (e.g. asthma, insomnia, stress, bed wetting, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, school phobia and Pre Menstrual Tension).  Sheila is a member of the British Reflexology Association.