Qualifications & Professional Organisations

The College of Phytotherapy was the first to train Medical Herbalists in the United Kingdom.

Medical Herbalists who graduated from the College before the year 2000 will hold a Diploma in Phytotherapy ( Dip.Phyt). The College then obtained validation from The University of Wales and its students graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Phytotherapy.

A few other Universities in the United Kingdom also offer BSc courses in Herbal Medicine, including Middlesex and Westminster Universities at the last check.

A qualified Medical Herbalist will have the following

MNIMH: The National Institute of Medical Herbalists

MCPP: The College of Practitioners of Phytotherapists

Like so: Andrea Hughes Bsc.(hons) MNIMH, MCPP

Both professional organisations maintain a high level of training, continual professional development and have strict professional codes of conduct. All active practitioners must have current liability insurance,

Andrea is a member of both organisations.

The Institute of Functional Medicine (UK)

The IFM Certification Program provides the most comprehensive training available in Functional Medicine. In addition to the above I am currently in the process of attaining the Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner qualification having completed the “Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice” as well as the Advanced Practice Modules.

Testimonials

Recovery from low immunity
After I retired I was exhausted and after pneumonia and another chest infection I had shingles. I had got over the worst of the virus but the symptoms never seemed to leave me completely and after the fourth recurrence I was desperate for some relief and a return of at least some of my lost energy. I had never experienced Medical Herbalism before but I immediately found Andrea to be understanding and knowledgeable. After several months taking the herbal medicines I am relieved to have at last sh… Read more

Gillian La HayeChichester

First Aid Kit Workshop, Fiona - Worthing
A fabulous workshop with handouts of relevant information. Andrea makes the session fun, whilst sharing her love and knowledge of herbalism in an interactive way. Being able to make products to bring home was just superb, I look forward to the next one!

First Aid Kit Workshop, Fiona - Worthing

Back to normal
Following almost 20 years of surgery, antibiotics and steroids for sinusitis, I became extremely run down, caught Pneumonia and almost died. I spent 10 days in hospital. Thank goodness for the NHS and their life saving care. Yet it was Andrea and her herbs (the girls!) that allowed me to live my life again. It has now been over a year since my first visit to her calm and quiet surgery. I always look forward to going. Since the first visit, my health and energy improved and continues to do so.… Read more

Mr W TraversGoring by Sea

Shingles
After suffering several outbreaks of very painful skin eruptions over a period of about 18 months which doctors could not explain but prescribed antibiotics for, I went to see Andrea. She recognised the skin problem as shingles and prescribed herbs which stopped further outbreaks. It has been almost 2 years now without any further occurrence. Andrea also helped diagnose a severe vitamin deficiency which has now been remedied. I am so lucky to know such a special, caring healer. Thank you Andrea

JBLancing, West Sussex

Changed our lives..
Dear Andrea This is a huge success story….. As you may remember,my Son had experienced stomach pain every night for nearly 10 years. The hospital prescribed Ranitidine to contain the pain. At first it seemed to help but then didn’t help at all. We came to you. You recommended to steer clear of gluten at first. Then we decided on a stool sample. This showed yeast and low good bacteria. His stomach pain eased almost immediately with your treatment, but every 5 days or so a painful… Read more

LindaWest Sussex

A less painful Winter
I am looking forward to a less painful winter this year thanks to you and can’t thank-you enough from the bottom of my heart for making me feel so well and feeling life is worth living after all. I want everyone to know there IS an alternative to western medicine I just wish they would be brave enough to go with it and at least try. Even if you are on a low income you can still afford this wonderful medicine. You really are a truly wonderful person and I am lucky to know you.

A less painful WinterWorthing

Andrea has changed my life!
I am 38 and have struggled with fatigue what feels like my whole life. Andrea has helped me and has changed my life, i am so grateful that i was introduced to Andrea from a friend. I have seen many doctors privately and through the NHS who have always come to a dead end. Andrea has prescribed me supplements and herbs which within 1 week I noticed a HUGE difference. I feel like a human again! I am continuing forward with Andrea and can’t wait to see more changes which i have full confidence wi… Read more

C Rainbow Crawley, W.Sussex

Neurological Help
A friend with a diagnosis of MS recommended Andrea to me. I too had been experiencing neurological symptoms (pins and needles in my hands and feet; difficulty walking) and after such a glowing review, decided that I would book an appointment. I am so glad that I did! One of the first things you notice when you meet Andrea is how calm and welcoming she is, so unlike any healthcare experience I’ve had. Because I felt at ease, I was able to talk about my experience in a safe space. Andr… Read more

StaceyLondon