Hi, I’m fee defreitas
My journey into herbal medicine began with a simple yet profound goal: to make herbal medicine more accessible.
No matter how you feel or who you are, there is always one thing you can do to improve your physical and mental health. I help people find and achieve that one thing, then another, and another.
My passion extends beyond mere treatment; I am dedicated to empowering individuals to seize control of their health narratives. I wanted to reshape the traditional patient/therapist power dynamic into a collaborative partnership. We work side by side, recognising and celebrating even the smallest victories along the way.
I believe in a world where everyone has the power to thrive, and I am here to make that belief a reality. Let’s do it together!
My Approach
As both a Herbalist and a Naturopath I use the salutogenic approach to restoring health and wellbeing in my patients often using herbs but also using a variety of natural health techniques.
The salutogenic approach focusses on supporting human health and wellbeing rather than on factors that reduce ill health. So instead of trying to get rid of troublesome symptoms we’re focussing on getting you well enough to no longer experience them.
Ultimately, I end up working with a patient, using naturopathy and herbs to move along a continuum towards optimum health. We’re never masking over issues, we’re always addressing the root cause, improving resilience and health both physically and emotionally, until I’m not needed.
I’m passionate about this, it’s wellbeing yes but it’s so much more: it’s the relationship between health, stress and coping; it’s empowering others to improve their health and to count all the little things as achievements; and it’s creating a sustainable future of independent self-care.
CREDENTIALS
I studied Herbal Medicine for 4 years full time and Naturopathy for 2 years. With over 500 hours of clinical training needed to qualify.
I’m a registered Herbalist with the Association of Master Herbalists, and a registered Naturopath with the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners, and the General Naturopathic Council. With ongoing yearly CPD.
I’m insured to practice in the UK and covered to practice via online consultations worldwide including the US and Canada.
I’m also a certified YourGutMap practitioner offering microbiome, DNA and food sensitivity testing.