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About Jean

Always asking why you’re unwell

I’m a medical herbalist with more than 20 years of clinical experience and a certified functional medicine practitioner. I combine traditional plant medicine with modern testing to find and treat the cause, not just the symptoms.

Free, no obligation. Initial consultation £325. See fees

20+ years in practiceMember of the National Institute of Medical HerbalistsInstitute for Functional Medicine (IFM) Certified Practitioner

4.9 out of 5 from 23 Google reviews (opens Google in a new tab)

Jean sitting on a moss-covered tree in woodland on Skye
20+ yearsPractising in Edinburgh since 2004
Newborn to 90sPatients of every age
2 clinics + onlineEdinburgh, Isle of Skye and video
My approach

Personalised, patient-centred care

Everyone arrives with their own history and circumstances. My job is to investigate, understand and then address what’s really going on, using clinical testing where it helps.

I work in a way that supports your body’s own ability to heal and regulate itself. For me, success is when you no longer need my care: you’ve recovered, you’re thriving, and you can stay well through diet and lifestyle.

I have a particular interest in chronic illness: rheumatoid arthritis, gut infections and chronic gut disease, inflammatory conditions, mould illness, multiple chemical sensitivity, Lyme disease and hormonal problems including menopause.

Training & qualifications

You’re in safe hands

A medical herbalist trains for four years at honours-degree level, covering many of the same subjects as a medical degree. That’s what allows us to diagnose and to prescribe safely alongside conventional medicines.

  • BSc (Hons), BA (Hons), MSc
  • Graduate of the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine, 2004
  • Member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (MNIMH)
  • Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner (Institute for Functional Medicine)
  • IFM Reversing Cognitive Decline advanced clinical training
  • Cytoplan Licensed Practitioner for The Brain Health Programme
  • Qualified phlebotomist, with on-site centrifuge facilities
  • Co-founder of CogMission (2017), a functional medicine service for cognitive decline
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My vision

Health is more than the absence of disease

I’d love to see a healthcare system focused not only on emergency care but on real prevention and integrative care, helping every person reach their full health potential.

I welcome every patient and offer a safe, caring space regardless of race, age, gender expression, religion, ethnic background, sexual orientation or any other distinction.

I see dramatic and powerful shifts in patients’ health and mindset, and it’s a huge privilege to be part of that journey.Jean Dow

Let’s talk about your health

Book a free 15-minute call and we’ll work out the best next step together.

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Free, no obligation. Initial consultation £325. See fees

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