Pamela Spence MA, BSc, MNIMH

I  began my career in theatre after completing a Master of Arts degree in Theatre Studies and English Literature at the University of Glasgow. I worked as a Stage Manager and Project Manager in theatre and then went on to work in television and film.

I became aware of the negative effects that working in a consistently high pressure environment can have on a person's health. This interest led me to study a Batchelor of Science degree in Herbal Medicine and I was admitted as a member of the National Institute of Herbal Medicine. As part of my training, I also qualified in Clinical Aromatherapy, Therapeutic Massage and then completed the COSCA Certificate in Counselling Skills.

I enjoy using elements of all my training during a herbal consultation so that each patient benefits from a truly individually tailored approach. I believe that it is very important to involve each person in their journey to health so that the patient feels empowered and supported.

Alongside my clinic work, I am also a health writer with articles in health magazines and online as well as writing for leading herbal producers and I runs talks, workshops and herb walks all over the world.  I also work with a major epilepsy charity writing patient information leaflets and giving awareness raising talks. This means that I have specialised training in supporting people who have epilepsy as well as a wide range of physical and learning disabilities.

It is most important for me to ensure that every person has the right to the very best integrated healthcare. To this end I promote working in partnership with GPs and other healthcare providers.