Carol Thorogood
Hi! I’m Carol Thorogood, a Medical Herbalist who has a different take on how to be well and stay well than most doctors.
I was awarded the Heartwood Diploma in Herbal Medicine with distinction and became a member of the oldest and most prestigious professional Herbalists’ organisation – the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.
In addition to a four year study programme, I worked alongside experienced herbalists and doctors, completing over 500 hours of clinical training. This enables me to diagnose your condition in the same way as a G.P., and to prescribe effective herbal medicine.
If you are looking for a better more natural way to look after your health, you’ve come to the right place!
About me
Hello, I’m Carol, a Medical Herbalist (BSc Hons, M.N.I.M.H) living and working in Falmouth, Cornwall. I offer private health consultations, face to face at the Falmouth Natural Health Practice and video consultations throughout Europe. I am trained in the Western herbal tradition, blending traditional knowledge of medicinal plants with evidence-based functional medicine, to help you achieve optimum health and wellbeing.
My Herbal Practice
I prescribe individualised, high potency, organic and sustainable plant medicines which work in harmony with the body and mind to restore health. I treat the whole spectrum of disease including digestive, autoimmune, musculoskeletal, endocrine, stress related and skin conditions. I support people who are receiving orthodox treatment , including those with cancer. I love working with children and elderly patients. People of all ages, in Cornwall and throughout the UK will receive attentive care and treatment, well chosen herbal medicine and nutritional advice.
Inspiration and Experience
I started on the Herbal path in my 20’s after reading the inspirational autobiography of Maurice Messegue, a French herbalist who treated rich and poor alike with plant infusions in hand and foot baths. I was a regular guest on the health phone-in for BBC Radio Cornwall. After a few years away from the world of herbal medicine (during which I attained a first class honours degree in Environmental Health Sciences and worked in Infectious Disease Control) I’ve returned to my roots!
In 2017 I undertook a four year degree level qualification with the prestigious Heartwood school of herbal and functional Medicine, completing the Diploma in Herbal Medicine with distinction. Graduates like me have completed over 500 hours of clinical training, so you can be confident that I know how to diagnose your condition and when to refer you to a specialist. I am a member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. I keep up to date with continuing professional development, currently undertaking postgraduate training in Gynaecology / Women’s’ Health and Holistic Oncology. Recent courses completed include Urinary and Prostate Health; Case Management in Women’s Health; Auto Immune Disease; Gut health and Psoriasis.
Fun and relaxation
My passions are walking the coastal and inland paths of Cornwall, growing vegetables, fruit and herbs on my allotment, cycling and kayaking (I’ve been lucky enough to do this with dolphins!)
My daily relaxation moment is a cup of proper coffee, sometimes with a Pastel de Nata.
If you are looking for a better, more natural way to look after your health, you’ve come to the right place. Let’s have a chat!