Testimonials

I first contacted Katie in 2020, after suffering a re-occurrence of peri-menopausal hot flushes and sleeplessness.  A colleague at work had forwarded a leaflet with the NIMH’s contact details.  

Never having spoken to a medical herbalist before I didn’t know what to expect, but Katie was consummately professional taking me through a detailed history.  She understood exactly what I was going through and prescribed medicine which has helped me enormously, eliminating the debilitating hot flushes.  

Katie and I speak regularly, and I would thoroughly recommend her both as a medical herbalist and a genuinely nice person.  Best telephone call ever! 

I’m very grateful to have been introduced to Katie, she has created bespoke herbal medicines to support me through chemotherapy, an operation and radiotherapy. At times where I have forgotten to take my herbs I really notice a dip in energy levels and can honestly say the herbal remedies made for me by Katie have really helped me on my journey. Thank you Katie your amazing!

I first went to see Katie about a year ago when I was struggling with recurrent UTI's and found her to be incredibly kind, knowledgeable and helpful and after taking the herbs for a few weeks have been UTI free since.

In the past 6 months she has also supported and helped me with my decision to come off HRT (having been on it for a long time) and taking the herbs regularly has resulted in my staying well and healthy with much improved sleep. Thank you Katie! 

Katie has given me invaluable support since I was diagnosed with Giant Cell Arteritis (GCA) in 2023. GCA is inflammation of the arteries in your head and is treated with year-long and even life-time steroids. In the same year I was also diagnosed with Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL), swiftly followed by small blood clots on both lungs, pulmonary embolism. A triple whammy!

She understood the complexities of all three conditions and tailor-made tinctures and recommended supplements to boost immunity and fight inflammation. My GCA is now in remission and I am being monitored, but not yet treated, for CLL. I firmly believe Katie’s help and consultations, which I also regard as therapeutic, have contributed significantly to my feeling well and positive. 

Katie has recently helped me manage my anxiety and my sleep. She has a great deal of experience, a thorough knowledge of the interactions of herbs with conventional medicine, and a really expert approach to details.

As well as that she has a sympathetic and warm manner which has itself been hugely helpful. I really value her input and feel much more in control of my moods and my ability to get a good nights sleep since working with her. 

I was being treated for an acute Immune issue both by the Hospital and GP when I
felt the need to seek out a practitioner who, rather than just treating current symptoms, would explore a way to support my body in a more integrative way when I consulted Katie Reid.

I felt very listened to by Katie and appreciate her considering various other health issues including a long-term chronic condition. Her holistic approach and tailored therapy to my health issues is exactly what I was looking for. I have a very high regard for her medical and herbal knowledge and admire her ability to work alongside conventional medicine, all of which I have benefited from and improve my health and continue to do so.

I find Katie super approachable and open to discuss my concerns. 

I thoroughly recommend the work of Katie Reid who has helped me navigate the health complications of last few years with impeccable support and kindness. I am buoyed up daily by gentle and effective herbs, which is such a relief after the synthesised medications which upset my system; the plants now help reweave and uphold my whole system. 

I suffer from a condition known as NOE (necrotising otitis externa) which is chronic and of potentially progressive deterioration with a high risk of intermittent bacterial infections. Not a pretty prognosis but I have to say that under Katie Reid's guidance over something like a year there has been a remarkable improvement, as in 'managing' the condition and fortifying the immune system. This is of course parallel to the bi or tri-monthly sessions at the ENT department which clears the debris ie. bone fragments.

I have no longer experienced the periods of painful infection which occurred previously and, what is more, no longer have the pain in the jaw which impeded eating. This has all felt like coming out from under an ominous cloud. Katie has shown impressive professional competence and a charming and kind presence on our zooms. 

I had an assortment of symptoms including irregular and broken sleep, atrial fibrillation, patches of itchy skin, and feeling fragile and easily upset emotionally. After taking a mixture of herbs for a couple of months there's been huge improvement in all these areas, and I'm feeling much calmer and steadier in myself. I find Katie warm and caring, interested and supportive. 

I’ve been seeing Katie for herbal treatment since 2019 and her care, guidance and support have been truly transformative. She has helped me navigate a range of physical symptoms and supported me in finding emotional balance, particularly through periods of grief and bereavement. Her approach has been a steady source of comfort, helping me manage the emotional and physical challenges that come with loss and more recently, peri-menopausal symptoms with calm and coolness.

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Katie strikes the perfect balance between empathy, active listening and offering sound advice with honest truths that gently encourage you to be your best self in your best health. Her support has complemented other medication I’ve been taking and has become an important part of my overall wellbeing.

What started as a visit for something quite minor has grown into a vital adjunct to my health. I’m so grateful for Katie’s expertise and the care she brings to every consultation. 

I went to see Katie when I was diagnosed with bowel cancer. Although I did have western treatment (Chemotherapy and Radio therapy). I wanted something natural to compliment and assist my recovery. Katie is incredibly warm and caring, which I found so helpful as I was feeling scared and vulnerable.

She researched all my treatments and the drugs I was taking and tailored my herbal tinctures to support my treatment and minimise the side effects.

I am happy to say I am now cancer free. I wholeheartedly recommend Katie, she is one in a million. 

Initially, I went to Katie because I was feeling very run down. I wanted something to boost my immune system but also to soothe my nerves as I was suffering badly from anxiety, stress and panic attacks after being ill the year before. I found her relaxing to be around, I immediately felt comfortable and at ease.

She is extremely thorough and left no stone unturned in figuring out what I needed. I’ve since been prescribed the most amazing sleep mix to help with insomnia and anxiety
around sleeping. I had a tonic that helped with circulation (Raynaud’s) and helped to soothe my adrenal system day to day. Now I am being treated for hormonal changes, peri-menopause.

I would recommend Katie to anyone who feels they need support that just can’t be had from a GP or that bit extra that can work in tangent with mainstream medication. She really knows her stuff from herbs to nutrition and more. I feel in very safe hands with Katie. 

I’ve been seeing Katie for nearly five years for a long-standing skin condition, including nodular cysts and persistent acne, that no other treatments had been able to resolve. Before finding Katie, I’d tried everything, from acupuncture and Harley Street practitioners to Western medicine and other herbal approaches. Katie was the first and only one to make a real and lasting difference.

From the outset, she took an incredibly detailed view of my health, diet and lifestyle. Over time, her tailored approach has not only cleared my skin but also resolved other issues like chronic heartburn.I now have zero trouble with either. Katie is calm, knowledgeable, and deeply attentive, she listens, adjusts, and supports at every step.

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The whole process, from regular check ins to ordering prescriptions, is always smooth and reassuring. I’ve recommended her to friends and family who’ve had equally positive experiences. I honestly don’t know what I’d do without her, Katie is exceptionally talented, and I can’t recommend her highly enough. 

I was recommended to Katie after I was diagnosed with Young onset Alzheimer’s disease. While the disease is currently incurable, Katie has provided me with tinctures which have greatly helped with some of the physical effects of the disease – difficulty sleeping, muscle aches and some short-term memory difficulties.

It is such a relief to have her support. She is thorough and attentive. 

I have been suffering from long Covid since July 2020 and experienced a variety of challenging and, at times, debilitating symptoms. The impact on my day-to-day life has been huge. Conventional medicine has been able to rule out concerns but not offered any solutions. I explored complimentary medicine and from early on Katie was able to explain how herbal medicine might be able to help.

Katie’s calm approach, ability to assimilate all of the information and determination to help find solutions have all been key factors to my gradual recovery. I would highly recommend using Katie and exploring options available in herbal medicine – it has been a complete game changer for me! 

​Katie listens carefully and responds with a positive action plan. I was seeking relief from ongoing bursitis pain in my hip and her herbal medication together with exercise worked their magic. It is reassuring to know that she remains available at the end of the phone. 

Katie has helped me in the last couple of years for a variety of issues that I have had. After cancer treatment Katie gave me a tincture which was remarkable in aiding my recovery. I also used to have very painful periods as a result of endometriosis and fibroids.  Katie’s treatment has been life changing, reducing my symptoms and pain dramatically. I no longer have to plan my life around my monthly cycle.