PATIENT TESTIMONIALS

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15th February 2022 - ADHD, PTSD, Stress, Anxiety, Binge Drinking and Infertility

“From a young age, I now realise binge drinking was used to relieve mental health symptoms, to destress or to fill bouts of boredom. Binge drinking in conjunction with ADHD symptoms including poor concentration, anxiety, overthinking, stress, self-doubt and impulsivity lead me to try different therapies and medications but to no avail. I decided to come off all medications and increase meditation and yoga practice. However, the symptoms and binge drinking were still ingrained. Jonny’s openness and professionalism from the initial discovery call confirmed that this was the direction I wanted to go in.

I had also been trying to conceive for nearly 2 years with tests showing no physical issues with myself or my partner. Jonny explained that my body likely knew that I wasn’t ready to conceive. He also advised that herbs have the potential to make us very fertile, and I should consider using contraception until the program was finished for my physical and mental health to be in the best condition for conceiving. I fully agreed.

At the beginning of the program, we discussed my childhood and potential traumas that could have led to the negative patterns of behavior and thinking. I was then started on a herbal tincture tailored to my symptoms. After just 2 weeks I could start to feel the difference. I felt more energetic, and less stressed. The tincture in conjunction with the therapy sessions allowed me to think clearer, recognise and rationalise negative thought patterns, leading to an overall increase of self-confidence and a decrease in anxiety and stress.

I was also trying to limit my drinking to once a month instead of drinking every time I was bored or stressed, etc.. I think I relapsed twice, although each time led to significant moments of reflection, recognising impulsive pattens of behavior. Gradually without really realising, I was drinking much less than what I would normally drink to the point I didn’t want to get “drunk”. That was a massive turn of events! I naturally wanted to find new ways of enjoying days off instead of just going to the pub.

Jonny has been amazing throughout this process. His open, honest and genuine approach to coaching made me feel instantly at ease. His passion and endless knowledge for the body, mind and herbs is second to none. This program has been an investment for my future wellbeing. I can’t thank Jonny enough and will continue to work with him whenever I feel I need any support.

Oh yeah, and I am pregnant! Xxxx”

Anonymous

This patient completed my 3 month Pattern Transformation package.

At the start of treatment this patient filled in my symptom questionnaire sheet. This asks patient’s to score their symptoms from 0-10 in terms of how debilitating they feel.

The patient scored 120 at the start of the program. Dropping to 33 at the end of the program. A decrease of 72.5%.

This patient’s binge drinking was difficult to control. ADHD, PTSD and ongoing problems with anxiety and mood were all probably impacting this patient’s ability to conceive, even though NHS testing showed no fertility issues. We went through a full case history that focused on childhood experiences and situations that involve patterns of excess drinking. A tailor made herbal prescription along with the coaching calls helped calm the patient, improve mood, stop drinking, increase energy and cognitive processes. Decision making and behavioural changes then became easier to implement. After a few months of treatment the patient conceived and is currently being supported through pregnancy with herbal treatment.

10th February 2022 - Fatigue, Anxiety, Stress & problems with digestion

“I first came to Jonny after being told by a mental health organisation that I wasn’t severe enough for them to help me?? In my eyes I felt very let down as I felt I needed help, this is where Jonny stepped in, he delved deep & identified problems that I didn’t realise I needed help with & from the get go Jonny cared!! For my entire adult life I’ve never felt that from a GP, so not only did he help with my mental health he helped with my physical health along with some life coaching, & even in recent times has helped me fight off an infection with his herbal infection tincture, amazing, as I’m not a fan of taking pharmaceuticals & now have that alternative!! I highly recommend Jonny to those who are open minded enough to take a step into alternative health care. Contact Jonny & start your journey, you won’t be disappointed!! & to you Jonny a massive “thank you” for all you have done & continue to do to help me!!”

Trav (England - UK)

This patient completed my 3 month Pattern Transformation package.

At the start of treatment this patient filled in my symptom questionnaire sheet. This asks patient’s to score their symptoms from 0-10 in terms of how debilitating they feel.

The patient scored 88 at the start of the program. Dropping to 17 at the end of the program. A decrease of 80.7%.

Trav came to see me for help with fatigue, stress, anxiety and problems with his digestion. Herbal medicine was prescribed to help with his physical problems but we identified other areas of his life that needed attention. Particularly in relation to emotions, feelings and how the mind works. Trav made great progress and feels like a new man with a completely different perspective on life. His openness towards communication greatly improved as the treatment got to work.

27th January 2022 - IBS, REFLUX, ANXIETY & PTSD

“I heard Jonny on Radio Sheffield some time ago but I noted his name - his attitude and approach made an impression on me and I felt that he was someone I could work with if and when the time was right.

I have suffered from anxiety for well over 40 years and as a result have various physical symptoms such as high blood pressure, reflux acid and IBS.

The IBS was particularly getting me down when I approached Jonny about 6 months ago. The way it manifested itself had changed and I was beginning to think I was destined to face a degree of incontinence while only in my mid 60`s which was a depressing prospect - it upset me greatly and of course added to my anxiety.

My reflux was also not under control at this time and in desperation I rang Jonny.

He listened to what I had to say and sent me slippery elm for my stomach acid, a tincture and a herbal tea.

Things started to improve, my reflux became more controlled and I found I could reduce my GP prescribed medication, I began to feel less anxious and also stopped taking a mild beta blocker.

There was still room for some improvement though and Jonny "tweaked" the tea and the tincture. My symptoms got even better, but over the months, Jonny has also crucially listened to my story and suggested to me that my anxiety might possibly be PTSD (which is another story).

These feelings are of course the root of the physical symptoms and he recommended a book for me to read on the subject. I cannot thank Jonny enough for his insightful thoughts, his counsel and wisdom - a truly holistic way of viewing health. His input has prompted me to explore this new idea; that for all these years my feelings have not been driven by some fault in me but by circumstances and events that have left scars.

For the foreseeable future I will be taking the herbs that Jonny has recommended. My distressing IBS symptoms have almost disappeared and in general my reflux is now very controlled. The high blood pressure is a work in progress but not helped by my challenging job......... My life and health are certainly getting better and that wouldn't be the case without Jonny and the herbs he has given me.

I am also now working with a therapist to tackle any PTSD that I am suffering.

Another big thank you Jonny, for listening, for your expertise and for pointing me in a direction that I would never have found on my own.”

Anonymous

This patient completed my 3 month Pattern Transformation package.

At the start of treatment this patient filled in my symptom questionnaire sheet. This asks patient’s to score their symptoms from 0-10 in terms of how debilitating they feel.

The patient scored 58 at the start of the program. Dropping to 41 at the end of the program. A decrease of 29.3%.

This patient was facing debilitating bouts of gut problems that were seriously impacting their life. The treatment program went through an initial case history that outlined various events in the patient’s life that had potentially left a psychological imprint within how the nervous system governs function of the organs. The appropriate herbs and recommendations offered began to work and the patient started to question these past events and eventually used them as a source of material to discuss during our appointments. They also decided to work with a PTSD therapist who could offer supportive sessions alongside our 1 to 1 work. Digestive function has significantly improved since starting herbal treatment.

14th January 2022 - Hormones, low mood and anxiety

“I have been on an incredible journey with Jonny over the past few months, one that was totally unexpected and I'm so grateful that I have had it. After initially contacting Jonny for some tinctures to support my health I found myself booked on a 3 month herbal medicine journey. What I quickly learned on my initial call was that Jonny works not only with the physical body but he can so cleverly and intuitively work with the energies and emotions I was experiencing in my life at that time. It was amazing to know that he did this work on such a deep level and after my first week of my first medicine such positive changes started to happen. The medicine worked so beautifully with my journey supporting my transformation and has done still to this day, symptoms I was experiencing have gone, and I feel like a new woman.

I’ve loved every call, being able to open up more and more each time allowing Jonny to really create unique medicines for me as my world changed though it the three months. Having the medicine has become a part of my daily routine and the simple act of taking it makes you feel good knowing the power it holds! This is something I’ll come back to for as long as I need! Thank you Jonny”

Verity (England - UK)

This patient completed my 3 month Pattern Transformation package.

At the start of treatment this patient filled in my symptom questionnaire sheet. This asks patient’s to score their symptoms from 0-10 in terms of how debilitating they feel.

The patient scored 52 at the start of the program. Dropping to 12 at the end of the program. A decrease of 67.3%.

Verity initially contacted asking if she could buy herbs direct from me for specific physical problems. Whilst this is part of my business I also suspected that she would not receive the full benefit of healing without going deep into what needed to be spoken. My programs give me time to ask questions so that I could formulate a unique combination of herbs to help with chronic health issues that seemed to be not responding to other things she was trying. This approach led to much greater results (as seen in the symptom questionnaire analysis) and Verity was pleased with how things progressed.

15th December 2021 - Post acne medication side effects, anxiety, dry eyes and joint pains

“I contacted Jonny after a course of medical acne treatment - Accutane.

The drug is known for its harsh effects of ‘drying up’ sebum glands in the body to eradicate acne, however these glands are also in our joints to keep them lubricated and our eyes for the same reason.

I had terrible dry eyes, and stiff joints from the treatment as well as a lot of headaches and general aches and pains. I was applying eye drops several times a day even though I had finished the tablets, and I couldn’t walk very far as my joints were stiff and would be sore afterwards. I was 30 years old and felt like I was 90!

That mixed in with a bit of generalised anxiety, I had one herbal tincture and I couldn’t believe the difference in my joints and eyes. I’ve never put an eye drop in since, and my joints have felt absolutely perfect. I got back to running and the gym feeling really super! I also felt much calmer with the part of the remedy for anxiety.

I was really happy that Jonny knew exactly what to prescribe to support me at the end of what was quite a harsh medical treatment to bring my body back into balance.

I have no hesitation in recommending Jonny to anyone who may have a health condition no matter how complex or trivial it may seem at the time!

Thank you so much for what you did for me x”

Ellie (England - UK)

23rd September 2021 - chronic constipation

"A friend referred me to Jonny when my 2yr old was suffering with chronic constipation.

We were using over the counter laxatives and had reviewed her diet but the main thing stopping her from going was fear. The whole situation was impacting our entire home life with us spending hours trying to reason with a 2yr old to get her to poo.

Jonny was fantastic, really understanding and very thorough making sure he got all the information during our telephone consultation. Based on what I’d told him, Jonny recommended a tincture to relax my daughter and get her over the fear to enable her to stop withholding.

The results of the tincture were noticeable after a few days and it has really helped my daughter get over her fear. I would recommend Jonny to any parents who are at their wits end with this sort of issue.”

Steph (England - UK)

9th September 2021 - Stress, depression, menopause, inflammation, joint pain, anxiety, memory problems and fatigue

“Having reached a point in my life where I was merely existing as one ball of inflammation and stress, with both my physical and mental health struggling to the point of not being able to get the basics done let alone any other kind of life, and having tried the modern medicine route to always come back to the same point, looking at Jonny’s website felt like the light at the end of the tunnel, and that was before I even contacted him to see whether he would work with me to try and fix myself. Luckily for me, after our initial interview, that light felt a lot nearer when Jonny said he was happy to work with me towards my recovery.

During those first weeks of treatment, Jonny prescribed a herbal prescription which made a huge difference to my physical health, but he also opened my eyes to the way I had been living my life up until then, and how my lifestyle was having a very negative effect on my physical and mental health. The whole process opened my eyes to what habits etc were not serving me, recommended tools and suggested possible new habits that I could use to improve my lifestyle, but mostly he made me aware that I needed to take stock of my life, change my habits forever and committing to constantly improving my way of life would be the only way of ensuring that I never go back to how I was. He suggested a “sleepy tea” that I could use when my middle-of-the-night-brain wouldn’t let me go back to sleep, as well as a “lung tea” that helps with my chronic respiratory issues. As the weeks passed, Jonny tweaked my prescription as various physical and mental elements changed with the treatment. Even though I was aware that herbs could help with different medical issues and had done so for centuries, I am now in awe of how powerful herbs are.

I know I still have work to do on myself, looking back to where I was 6 months ago I feel like I am well on my way. My close family are amazed at the “new” me and how much of a changed person I have become over the past few months. The inflammation has disappeared, my gut has improved significantly and so has my skin problems. I’m glad that I decided to invest in my own health in this way as it has been worth every penny. I now look at Jonny as my first point of contact when it comes to anything to do with my physical and mental health – he is a very educated and learned person, who has reached where he is today whilst fixing himself, and that gives me confidence in his advice and guidance.

I am grateful to Jonny for what he has done for me and I am grateful to myself for having the courage to reach out for his help, and for making myself a priority. Thank you Jonny – I hope you know how grateful I am to you for giving me back my life. Diolch”

Megan Allport (Wales - UK)

This patient completed my 3 month Pattern Transformation package.

At the start of treatment this patient filled in my symptom questionnaire sheet. This asks patient’s to score their symptoms from 0-10 in terms of how debilitating they feel.

The patient scored 88 at the start of the program. Dropping to 10 at the end of the program. A decrease of 88.6%.

Megan was severely exhausted, depressed, anxious and stressed. Her body was suffering inflammatory joint pains and her digestion was completely off balance. Our focus on treatment was not only providing herbs that calmed her stress response but giving her the tools and awareness as to how her life had become chaotic. Many of our calls included conversations about the behavioural dynamics of her life and how to properly untangle them so that she could live a more authentic way with far more balanced human interactions.

24th August 2021 - Long Covid, Fatigue, Tachycardia & Lung pain

“I've been seeing Jonny for over 3 months after dealing with Long Covid symptoms for almost a year. My main symptoms were ongoing shortness of breath, sore lungs, palpitations, low energy and unusual nerve sensations.

Jonny provided solutions which were very adaptable and gradually helped to ease my symptoms and support me through a steady more gradual path to feeling closer to normal. He is realistic without promising the world and his positive attitude helps you realise how far you've come on some of the worse days. He takes time to explain how his proposed solutions will support you and often shares resources and knowledge rather than a 'take this and you'll be fine' approach.

Finally, the overall approach feels very smooth and organic. Jonny is an excellent listener, it often feels that his support is more than just the products that almost miraculously show up at your door the day after the online meetings! Looking back at the beginning of this (over 4 months now), I'm completely converted. I was first thinking 'what do I have to lose' but now that i'm back to 90+ minute long training sessions, I regret not starting the process earlier.”

George (UK)

This patient completed my 3 month Pattern Transformation package.

At the start of treatment this patient filled in my symptom questionnaire sheet. This asks patient’s to score their symptoms from 0-10 in terms of how debilitating they feel.

The patient scored 65 at the start of the program. Dropping to 34 at the end of the program. A decrease of 47.7%.

George was suffering with the debilitating effects of Long Covid following hospital treatment in 2020. After numerous bouts of fatigue, tachycardia and anxiety he decided to try herbal medicine through my 3 month program. George noticed positive changes within the first few weeks. Eventually healing enough to start physical exercise again by the end of the 3 months.

20th August 2021 - Fibromyalgia, Fatigue, IBS and PTSD

“When I started my journey with Jonny I was bed bound with widespread body pain from Fibromyalgia. I couldn't digest any food without experiencing severe IBS, and my mental health was wrecked by PTSD. It had been going on for many years, and to be honest I was doubtful as to how much healing could be achieved with just herbs and coaching.

But within a month my IBS was gone, and my other symptoms were manageable enough that I was out and about travelling which I love doing and missed so much.

Jonny really took time to investigate the root cause of my health problem, which in my case was nervous system dysregulation. He made herbal remedies bespoke to my situation to help my body break viccious cycles that I had been stuck in for years.

His regular coaching sessions also proved invaluable to help me navigate the changes in my body and develop healthy strategies in my life to support my healing process.

I am still on my healing journey but the improvements are just miraculous, I am so grateful for it all and highly recommend Jonny's 3 months programs, it was so worth it.”

Anonymous

This patient completed my 3 month Pattern Transformation package.

At the start of treatment this patient filled in my symptom questionnaire sheet. This asks patient’s to score their symptoms from 0-10 in terms of how debilitating they feel.

The patient scored 96 at the start of the program. Dropping to 38 at the end of the program. A decrease of 60.4%.

This patient was truly sick of being sick. Spending many hours bed bound with fatigue, pain and loneliness. Our first consultation covered a lot of the patient'‘s childhood experiences and analysis of current day emotional triggers and fears which were continuously wreaking havoc on their nervous system.

The herbs worked subtlety at first, facilitating small changes that eventually culminated into noticeable positive improvements to quality of life as time passed.

28th may 2021 - Panic Attacks, Trauma, Stress and Gut Disturbance

“I connected with Jonny after spending over a year with debilitating panic attacks, high anxiety and endless ailments that included skin issues and digestive problems. After taking antibiotics during a time where I struggled with a major relationship ending, all hell seemed to break loose in my body. I was googling fixes hours on end, day after day. Finally I came across Jonny and his journey. Here was someone who knew what he was talking about and had his own life experiences. He understood what I was going through. He took time to understand my situation, so he could concoct not only his magical elixir, but to help me mentally as well with tools to improve my mental well being. Without Jonny I’d still be searching google endlessly looking for that supplement or magic pill that would fix what was ruining my life. Jonny is a life saver.”

Josh (Canada)

At the start of treatment Josh filled in my symptom questionnaire sheet. This asks patient’s to score their symptoms from 0-10 in terms of how debilitating they feel.

Josh scored 119 at the start of the program. Dropping to 60 at the end of the 4 months. A decrease of 49.6%.

Josh contacted me after reading a blog post about how I had been in a similar health situation many years ago. We agreed to move through a monthly treatment program, whilst figuring out the complexities and time involved with posting medicine to west Canada. We have so far made it through approximately 4 months of treatment with Josh noticing major differences not only in his physiological health but more importantly, his mind. Josh now feels more resilient and better equipped to face difficult like events and is always enquiring in our calls about how he can achieve even greater states of health. We have many more months of powerful work together.

27th May 2021 - Depression, Anxiety, Memory Loss, Poor Concentration and Chronic Pain

“I contacted Jonny after being diagnosed with depression and anxiety. I was also suffering from memory loss, poor concentration and other pain issues. I didn’t want to go down the usual medication route as I felt a holistic approach would be better for me. I had been suffering on and off for years but had never been able to get rid of symptoms fully through the usual doctor, pharmaceutical medication and counselling that is offered.

I had my first initial consultation with Jonny, during this he was very helpful and understanding, he explained packages, prices and what would happen during our meetings, Jonny asked me some questions regarding my health and from there on this profound and deeply healing journey begun.

Jonny sent tinctures to me which I started straight away. These tinctures were very powerful with assisting me to heal core wounds which I hadn’t previously been aware of, these tinctures along side Jonny’s scheduled calls have changed me on such a level that I now feel like a new person. I have healed parts of me which I did not believe would be possible.

I can not thank Jonny enough for the support, kindness and understanding given whilst embarking on the 3 month transformational package, I can now say that I do not have symptoms of depression, I feel happy and settled in life.

Thank you so much!!”

Aimee (England - UK)

This patient completed my 3 month Pattern Transformation package.

At the start of the program Aimee filled in my symptom questionnaire sheet. This asks patient’s to score their symptoms from 0-10 in terms of how debilitating they feel.

Aimee scored 120 at the start of the program. Dropping to 10 at the end of the 3 months. A decrease of 92%.

Aimee contacted me with a good awareness of the factors that were involved in her mental and cognitive health problems but was struggling to find a way out. She responded very quickly to the medicine which was at first working too fast and causing some turbulence with the changes the medicine was helping to bring in. Aimee called on the extra support offered in the Pattern Transformation package and further herbs helped her body transition into a healthier state of balance. Her mental health improved significantly within the first month of treatment and has been sustained ever since.

26th May - Panic attacks, anxiety, insomnia and hypothyroidism

“I contacted Jonny because I was seeking help with insomnia, anxiety and panic, brought by stress from recent events.  I didn’t want to go down the conventional medical route, because of the side effects prescription medications might have. Very quickly after starting to take herbal tincture and a tea, my symptoms of panic have reduced and disappeared within a week. 

Being always a light sleeper, after about 3 weeks I noticed that my sleep was deep and uninterrupted. I haven’t slept that good for over a decade. 

Despite the fact that all my symptoms have vanished I decided to continue with herbs and now its 4 month on.  Recently I have done my annual blood test, which revealed that my thyroid function has normalised (TSH went from 5 to 2). I was told by the doctor before that I would need to increase the dose of thyroxine, but clearly there is no need for that now. 

From now on I will be consulting with Jonny as my go to herbalist for any issues, as in my humble opinion, the result will be better than any conventional doctor could possibly achieve.”

Anonymous

This patient completed my 3 month Pattern Transformation package.

At the start of the program the patient filled in my symptom questionnaire sheet. This asks patient’s to score their symptoms from 0-10 in terms of how debilitating they are.

The patient scored 73 at the start of the program. Dropping to 8 at the end of the 3 months. A decrease of 89%.

The patient recently had their routine thyroid bloodwork taken only to find that the levels of Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) has dropped from 5 to 2. TSH is often high in states of hypothyroidism. The patient was already taking the prescription medication thyroxine but is now considering lowering it in response to their health and thyroid status now coming back into balance.

In this case we have a patient coming to me for help with stress, anxiety and panic. Going on to experience profound unexpected healing effects from treatment.

9th March 2021 - Hypothyroidism, stress, headaches, anxiety & depression

“I had been considering using a herbalist for some time when I stumbled across an article Jonny had written in a herb magazine. It was a case study which could have been written about me. I took it as a sign and got in touch.

I had been suffering with stress, anxiety and depression for years. I couldn’t remember ever having had a good nights sleep, I was having severe headaches several times a week, my memory was terrible which became a running joke at work. I was desperate to get better!
Jonny was completely open with me about what to expect and the costs etc. I am a single parent and this was a lot of money for me. I rationalised that I couldn’t put a price on my health and it’s an investment in my future. Besides that, I’d spent a lot more on counsellors in the past and had always fallen back into the same destructive cycles.

I was completely honest with Jonny, I gave him all the information I could think of to give him a clear view of my background and any symptoms I had, big or small. I started my treatment programme just before Christmas. I followed Jonny’s instructions to the letter, taking my tincture, teas and herbal baths. I began to slowly unwind from the inside. My sleep improved, I was calmer, more able to deal with difficult situations. My headaches have gone completely now, which is such a relief.

I was consumed with anxiety before I started my treatment, I felt I wasn’t coping with anything, I couldn’t take anything new on and the slightest things would make me so angry. People have always said to me ‘you’re so strong, I don’t know how you do it’. I have always just got on with life and done what’s needed to be done but inside I was dying.

Jonny has been amazing, he explains what’s happening in great detail. This made the experience more fulfilling. He sent me links to videos and articles to watch between sessions. He has always been available if I’ve had any questions. I can’t recommend this programme enough. If you decide to embark on this journey, open your heart and mind to the process and enjoy it, I certainly have.”

Meg (England - UK)

Meg signed up for the 3 month Pattern Transformation package after reading a case study of mine that was published in the Herb Society magazine.

At the start of the program Meg filled in my symptom questionnaire sheet. This asks patient’s to score their symptoms from 0-10 in terms of how debilitating they are.

Meg scored 118 at the start of the program. Dropping to 56 at the end of the 3 months. A decrease of 52.5%.

Recent bloodwork through her doctor showed her thyroid hormones are now back to normal.

Meg will still need treatment but we will now only need to speak once a month. I expect her score to further improve as the months and treatment continue to work.

18th February 2021 - Postnatal depression, fatigue and stress

“I first contacted Jonny after being diagnosed with postnatal depression. My GP had prescribed antidepressants and I wanted to explore other more natural options before going down this route and I’m so glad I did. We had an exploratory discussion and I felt immediately that we had a connection and that Jonny was someone I could work with and open up to.

It’s been a really transformational process for me. Jonny was very good at getting to the bottom of why I felt how I felt and about all the different factors at play. Jonny asked questions about my life, my experiences, relationships, physical and emotional symptoms and was interested in me holistically. As I was talking in our sessions I began to connect dots with his guidance to really understand myself, my patterns and things that had never occurred to me before. I’d had a previous trauma and Jonny helped me realise I’d built lots of coping mechanisms that had worked ok for me in the past, but weren’t working for me now. This was leading to me feeling like I couldn't cope, hyper vigilance, over worrying, inability to feel negative emotions, masking how I was feeling to everyone around me, exhaustion and sleep issues.

The herbs Jonny prescribed worked like magic and helped with my depression but also helped me get to a place mentally where I felt strong enough to face what was going on and my past trauma. Something I’d never been able to do before.

He has a very calm and patient style and builds rapport and trust quickly and easily. I didn’t ever feel judged or like I needed to hold anything back. It was a very freeing experience. Jonny is very knowledgeable about women’s cycles, hormones, how trauma can affect a person, what different symptoms mean and what herbs to prescribe to help with all of this. He also recommended a few books/websites to look at in between sessions which was great as I didn’t know where to start.

I’d recommend Jonny to anyone to help with physical health, mental health or wellbeing. It was definitely money very well spent and I’ll be forever grateful that I’m now in the place I am. I feel able to use what I learnt to help myself in future. I wasn’t sure if I’d get here or feel like my normal self again but I absolutely do, and feel like a better version because I understand myself so much better.

So thank you Jonny, I'm very grateful for your help and the work that you do.”

Anonymous

12TH February 2021 - ADHD & Stress

“Jonny was such a blessing at the time I worked with him. He was attentive, passionate and incredibly informative when explaining to me how the different herbs worked and how they would affect the functioning of various bodily systems. I took a concoction to soothe my nervous system and help me with my sleep. Over the course of my treatment I did notice a vast improvement in my symptoms of ADHD which basically helped manage my anxiety. Throughout the whole process Jonny was reliable and very forthcoming. He provided a very good service and I have always spoken highly of him whenever I mention to people how herbs formed an integral part of my healing jorney. He really believed in me and that is what meant so much. Many thanks for the kindness and support!"

William (England - UK)

29th September 2020 - SELF-DEVELOPMENT & sudden bereavement

“Highly recommend Jonny’s practice for those wanting to explore using herbal medicine, whether seeking treatment for anything from physical ailments to deeply embedded psychological patterns. Or perhaps, like myself, a combination of surfacing issues.

Not only have I felt supported and cared for in navigating my way through the toughest period of my life, I am feeling healthier and more connected to myself, others and the world around me thanks to Jonny’s support and guidance and the powerful herbs he prescribes.

I have been able to make positive day-to-day changes as well as really get into the roots of some long-term struggles. Jonny has been a real pleasure to work with, extremely attentive and professional. His approach is holistic and effective from the get-go, with swift tincture making and deliveries. His passion for plant medicine and healing shines through his ways of working. Thank you Jonny!”

Danielle (England - UK)

14th September 2020 - Depression

“Jonny has helped me immensely over the last few months with his sincere patience, knowledge and understanding of herbs and healing. He was able to help me see how certain patterns had been playing out in my life and where they had originated from. Thanks to his efforts, along with my own commitment to recovery, I have gained so much more clarity about myself. My emotional health has improved greatly and I now have the tools required to deal better with my relationships and life in general. I would highly recommend his approach”

Andy (England - UK)

14th July 2020 - POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER

“Living with Complex PTSD, I thought was a way of life. I've always known I am more than managing symptoms, avoiding triggers etc but knowing isn't always enough to change behaviour. I've been on a personal quest for inner peace for 15 years. This has lead me into every type of personal therapy (e.g. person centred therapy, CBT, EMDR, hypnosis, psychotherapy). I am a therapist myself and study psychology. My knowledge has enabled an identity which has given me relief from suicidal thoughts, difficult patterns of relating (abusive relationships) and obsessions (eating disorder, drugs, alcohol, body dismorphia). I've felt a lot better to overcome these struggles. However, I still needed to feel safe, avoid certain things and live a structured life. I lacked self expression and creativity most the time.

I heard herbal medicine with Jonny could help with my overarching need for safety. My physical health is good so the idea of seeing Jonny to give me a tincture for Complex PTSD- essentially my thoughts and brain structure felt counterintuitive. Especially, as I have never opted for pharmaceuticals within my recovery. When booking Jonny, I was at a place in life where to try, felt safe enough as I had already tried so many methods with some success. Herbal medicine as a natural product was still within my recovery values too. I was so tired of my way of being but wasn't sure if I would experience a huge shift within my ingrained thought patterns.

Jonny was surprisingly therapeutic in his knowledge for me. I come from a lot of therapeutic training. His way of explaining things that didn't feel related to herbs (e.g. my way of thinking, my past) was exciting. I opened up to the deep, shameful parts of me and he held the space like a good therapist does, with all the boundaries, compassion and empathy I needed. He got me and could see my vision for the life I wanted. He wasn't put off by my therapeutic knowledge and welcomed my questioning of method etc. He understood it was my safety, he is clearly passionate and confident about his work, therefore happy to chat and remain open. I needed to ensure he was ethical! 

The adventure of herbs meant I needed to go inwards - into the self, cut ties with friends and family, change my work/life balance. My attachment to myself and others positively changed as a result. I have now invested more time in understanding my body, releasing trauma that way, getting out of my head; into my feelings, intuition and just being. The changes came naturally. 

The first month I cleaned my cupboards (literally) and started organising my life. The second, I started exploring relationships and grief came up. There has been lots of tears and growing pains over the five months I've worked with Jonny. I now have a cleaner life and do a lot of yoga. This is me, authenticatically me. Herbs haven't helped me to be a version of myself I wish I was or an ego identity. They have helped me accept myself exactly as I am; within this acceptance I have freed up mental space to just be. I sing and write poetry. I've gotten more creative in my work and balance my intuition with theory. Herbs haven't changed my passion to use education as a catalyst for action. My intuition has grown but I need education within client work - herbal medicine is now a solid psychologically informed, tried and tested method to me. 

I have come to the end of my official herbal journey for now - I'll be back when/if needed. As I leave my time with Jonny, I can reflect on why I came to see him. I no longer feel alone, scared of the external world - my safety is within me now. How did I get here? I guess it's ok not to quite know as within talking therapy, if you feel better that's exactly that. I feel very chilled now. I fully recommend anyone who really wants to transform deep trauma wounds start their herbal medicine journey. I can only vouch for Jonny in my recommendation as herbs is a new world to me. Thankfully, I don't need another herbalist as I've got a life to be getting on with. Thank you Jonny!”

Jen (England - UK)

25th June 2020 - Hayfever

“I've had terrible hayfever since my teens and I was prescribed nasal spray, eye drops and antihistamine tablets which never worked. Every year my eyes would be on fire with itchiness, nose running and sneezing all over the place. I just got used to summer being the time where I felt I had a constant cold and I constantly felt lethargic with it. Sitting in the garden and being outdoors in the beautiful weather was becoming unbearable at times. I then decided to try Jonny as he and a friend told me about their experiences with hayfever and how his medicine had helped. I have now been drinking the fresh tea everyday and taking a tincture when it's really bad for about a month now and I feel so much better! I can't believe how much better this is than the medicine I have previously been prescribed! I am so excited to see how this works over time and hopefully one day I will be hayfever free, but for the moment I am over the moon with the results . Anyone who suffers with hayfever I can definitely reccommend Jonny and his amazing work! Thanks Jonny! 😊”

Paige Roberts (England - UK)

15th June 2020 - Fatigue, Poor Focus and Concentration

“What I really love about Jonny is the level of passion and enthusiasm that goes into the work he does. A premium service for a modest and affordable price.

Anyone can accumulate knowledge, but it takes real skill and talent to use and apply it in a way that helps other people and makes a lasting positive impact.

He is highly responsive to feedback and always looking to ensure the best experience. Delivery of tinctures and herbs is timely and goods are well packaged.

For me, the effects of the medicine were subtle at first. Rather than being a "quick fix", it took a little time to build up some momentum. A few months later, it is very clear that there have been significant improvements.

It does require that you look at and make changes to your lifestyle where necessary in order to support the process, and as such Jonny will explore with you what it is that might need adjusting.

I can wholeheartedly recommend Jonny to anyone that is looking for real change and not just a temporary solution / management of symptoms.”

Joe Million (England - UK)

24th March 2020 - Acne, Addiction, Depression and Anxiety

“It is with deeply felt gratitude that I am writing about my herbal journey and the healing that Jonny has brought into my life.

As I started, I lacked a sense of self and my connection with my masculine energies. Moreover, I lacked clear boundaries in general.

The symptoms were a truly messed up biome in my guts which lead to more mental and physical issues.

On the one hand, I had terrible acne, which reminded me of the wounds and inflammations which not yet have healed.

On the other hand, I was displaying a lot of spiritually incontinent behaviour such as eating lots of sugary food and having lots of casual sex.

Having no orientation but the certainty that my life had to change in some way, I lived in constant fear.

The process: The first appointment that I had with Jonny seemed very similar to the experience which I had with my former therapists. 

As a result, I was a little sceptical since a lot of issues I still had not been able to resolve yet through psychoanalytical and behavioural therapy which I already had made at that point.

So I got my first tincture a few days later, and I was no longer allowed to have caffeine after the morning.

My old way of life came to an end and there now was a big free space which I needed to integrate into my new life.

Through all of this, Jonny provided me with sound advice and new and healthy modes of being and coping mechanisms.

My fear transformed into anger, and I finally got the energy required to end my life in the comfort zone and entering the new and fruitful territory.

I joined a men's group and thus felt a sense of belonging and started to not only help myself but also helping others and became an active member of society.

Also my skin not just looked better, but it became less and less itchy, and I started to like the man I saw in the mirror.

Especially in such times of profound changes, we need a pure and strong basis upon which we can build our lives.

Jonny has helped me to do exactly that.

I assure you that he is worth every penny you will spend on him because:

• He is committed to his work.

• He is honest with his patients.

• He is genuinely open-minded and wants to get a better understanding of his patients.

• He delivers his work on time.

• He keeps all his promises.

• He wants to see his patients flourish.

• He is understanding of his clients' issues and challenges.

• He is joyful when he sees his patients succeed in life.

  So if you are still struggling with issues, you have not been able to cope with get your free trial on his website and get a taste of what your life could be!”

Paul (Germany)

25th November 2019 - Chronic fatigue, depression, migraines and menopausal mood swings

“OMG! What a guy! When I had my first consultation with Jonny 4 months ago, I was sick and tired of being sick and tired! I was depressed, sleeping 18-20 hours per day, hardly left the house, suffered with migraines 2 to 3 times per week, had no energy, suffered terribly with menopausal mood swings, had no confidence and was feeling incredibly low! I didn’t believe him when he said he could help me, after all, the medical system could barely keep my symptoms under control! I’d almost given up! Jonny put me on a gentle but firm herbal medicine, fast forward to today, I’ve started my own business, stood as a prospective parliamentary candidate and work out with a PT 2 to 3 times a week! Is he cheap? You might ask. Well that depends on your perspective! What price is your health worth to you? What do you spend on that Starbucks you just gotta have each day? His medicine and consultations works out at less than £5 per day. Is my health worth that to me? Totally! Jonny, I can’t recommend you highly enough and I’ll happily use your medicine for the rest of my life!!”

Sarah (England - UK)

25th September 2019 - Anxiety and depression

“My first meeting with Jonny now seems serendipitous and has been a blessing ever since. I initially met Jonny when he kindly allowed me to me sit in on some of his consultations as part of my acupuncture degree.

I’ve always had a fascination with herbal medicine but seeing Jonny work really opened my eyes to how these plant medicines can make profound changes in a person. What amazed me the most was how the medicine can have such an effect upon mental states and motivation (coupled with Jonny’s care and attention).

Shortly after this first observation visit with Jonny I decided I would try this medicine out for myself to see if it could help with what now seems like surface level issues. I believe my main complaint was acid reflux and general digestive issues, but through further questioning it became clear that it was my mental state that needed addressing. Jonny expertly weaved through the initial physical complaint and began to delve deeper within me to see what was really going on.

Without going in to too much personal detail, I will say that the medicine did and continues to have profound effects upon me. My mental health has been the most stable that I can remember and my motivations are much clearer.

Furthermore, I don’t believe I would have gotten through my first year at university without the help of Jonny and his herbs. I was experiencing anxiety so acute at times that I felt completely frozen and at it’s mercy.

Jonny will help you in every which way he can, but you have to work with Jonny and the herbs. There is an aspect of personal responsibility/action in the therapeutic relationship to get the most from this medicine. He’ll explain the actions of the herbs, histories associated with them, peer reviewed studies and any other questions you may have associated with your medicine. There is no ambiguity with your prescription and Jonny is well versed in his craft which ultimately leaves you feeling empowered.

If you’re considering seeing Jonny then I can’t recommend him highly enough but you really need to witness the magic for yourself. Herbal medicine has been incredibly beneficial to me and I’ve seen first hand how it has helped the lives of others.

He has helped me to crystallise what it is I want from my life, continually inspires and provides vision for what I am striving for for when I graduate.”

Jamie (England - UK)

4th August 2019 - Severe depression, anxiety, Post-traumatic stress disorder and fatigue

“When I first came to Jonny for treatment I had quite severe depression and really unpredictable energy levels. I had lost all confidence from having such a low mood and my business had taken the brunt of me never being able to find enough energy to carry out the work that needed to be done. I was also battling with PTSD from a couple of past experiences, amongst which included grief. All in all I wasn't in a good way and I couldn't imagine how vastly the treatment I received would change my life for the better. I still don't to this day even really understand how it worked and am still finding small clues that I am continuing on an upward trajectory months after the treatment has ended. It really has been quite magical.

It has taken me quite a long time to write my testimonial as I have found it hard to put into words the amazing care that Jonny puts into his work and also how grateful I am for his ongoing support. I have gone from being totally lost in the dark to having a warm, bright light shine into all areas of my life that has come from all the plants along the journey.

It took a little while of calming my body down out of its highly stressed state and then slowly the treatments evolved into giving me physical strength and confidence to carry on. Each month a different collection of plants to cater to the changing landscape. I have now managed to move out of depression and I no longer suffer from PTSD. And as for my energy levels, well I have managed to set up my business to be more functional, creative and abundant than ever before!

Alongside the monthly therapy I had with Jonny I also went to a weekly counsellor to talk through everything that was coming up through the process of healing. I would highly reccomend doing this as it meant I was constantly healing each emotion and pattern, confronting it all head on. Jonny is a very good person to talk to; he is warm, open and understanding of even the smallest experiences you might feel you need to talk about. He really understands how to work with the herbs in a unique way for each person, to bring you out of your shell and direct you on a path that brings you into alignment with yourself.”

Anonymous

13th July, 2019 - Depression, low body temperature and irregular periods

“I had pushed myself to the limits - I had become volatile, sad, depressed and hopeless. Miserable. Really, it wasn’t fun to be alive, every day I was afraid of myself. What doom would I bring upon myself or those around me? Physically, I always felt cold (even during the summer time), my periods had become irregular as well as the fact that I had become too skinny. 

A friend told me about herbal medicine. I was curious. I am a firm believer that conventional and complementary treatments can work well together, that way a person has more choice and freedom over their health. This time, the conventional way wasn’t helping me, I wasn’t taken seriously. That’s when I got in touch with Jonny, I needed my health and sanity back.

Jonny is extremely knowledgeable, non-judgmental, but still firm in his approach. He is what one imagines, when one thinks of a wise health practitioner. Jonny usually explains how a herb works, which might appeal and reassure those who are more sceptical of herbalism. It can feel liberating to be aware what truly is in the medicine (tincture, tea, powder) you consume. 

It’s been 2 years now. The journey has lead me to feel more self acceptance, a increased warmer body, slow but steady weight gain and a lot more happier outlook on life. When my mood dips, I don’t destroy my relationships, I don’t quit my job, I don’t self harm. I am able to put on a nice upbeat song and dance my way out of the blues. I dance and stretch again! I love my job, I am able to express myself to the people around me, if something is wrong. My journey is not over, I am getting better and better every day, and there’s still space for more improvement.

I am amazed by the power of the herbs.

I can only be thankful and grateful to Jonny and the Herbs.”

Eve (England - UK)

6th July, 2019 - Anxiety, Depression, weight-loss and confidence

“Before I started working with Jonny, I had dropped out of university and generally felt miserable about my life in general, that I wasn’t going anywhere and was wasting my talents, but I was stuck in a rut I couldn’t get out of. No self confidence, unhappy with my physical or mental states, I never really felt comfortable talking about myself and my problems to anyone, so I kept it inside most of the time.

Initially I was sceptical about seeing Jonny but I’m glad my worries were baseless. The herbal medicines he gave me were tailored to my symptoms and changed month to month as my treatment progressed.

Since I started working with Jonny, taking the time to do the simple and sensible things he recommended, taking the herbal medicines that he made specifically for me and exploring honestly the reasons why I think and act the way I do, I feel like I’ll actually be able to take the next steps in life and not just wishing that I could: university, a proper career, overcoming deeply ingrained bad habit loops that stop me meeting new people and doing new things.

Jonny managed to get me to open up about things I’ve hidden for years, things that formed the bedrock of my anxieties and fears. Now, I finally am able to recognise and deal with them as they come up: the habits are hard to break, but I am finally equipped mentally to overcome them.

Jonny is so easy to talk to, I couldn’t believe some of the stuff I was saying in our consultations. It’s not easy to admit your failings, but he has a great empathy for people and helps you use those negative experiences as learning opportunities, not the failures you think they are.

I’m going back to university in September, have lost lots of weight and generally am feeling more confident in myself and my abilities than I can ever remember. I have clear goals and career ambitions for the first time, not just a vague outline of a plan that I could use to put off actually thinking about it. I’m glad that Jonny was recommended to me and I would recommend him to you.”

Chris Meredith (England - UK)

15th June, 2019 - Digestive disturbance including pain, belching. Cold legs and difficulty getting to sleep

“I first saw Jonny in January, 2019. His gentle yet analytical approach enabled me to sort through the maze of issues i was facing so that the most pressing problems were brought to the surface to be dealt with. I have had severe belching for years. This occurs usually as I settle down to sleep. It can continue for 2 hours and sometimes longer. Although changing my diet can alleviate the symptoms, it does not remove them. That is until I used Jonny’s herbs and my symptoms subsided dramatically. I still experience belching but is only usually now after eating too late or consuming inappropriately sized meals. It is however, a huge relief.
I have also suffered from cold legs for years. The coldness used to begin above my sacrum, spread across my buttocks and down my legs stopping at my ankles. It wasn’t circulation. It wasn’t temperature. I have had this symptom in Greece in 90 degrees! The coldness is much worse at night and prevents me sleeping as it brings with it a feeling of restlessness and irritation. When I met Jonny other treatments had reduced the extent of the coldness so that it appeared centred in my calves. After taking Jonny’s herbs I rarely experience this disturbing feeling now,
As I write, although the relief from the other symptoms I have described has been immense, there is no richer feeling than lying down in my comfy bed, closing my eyes, and sleeping almost immediately.
That is what the herbs have enabled me to do.”

Pam Hardy (England - UK)

3rd June, 2019 - Low Mood

“I contacted Jonny under the guise of suffering with very swollen lower legs but during my first consultation I found myself talking about how low my mood was. Jonny made me feel so comfortable that I talked and cried freely.  He nudged me to explore why topics brought out particular emotions and encouraged me to consider why these were triggers. Quickly we recognised how my fear and reluctance to make changes to myself challenged the role others expect of me. During my first few months of treatment I drew courage from the supportive (but challenging) space of Jonny’s consultations and made significant changes including changing my job. I no longer feel like a square peg in a round hole. The impact has been noticeable especially within the toxic relationships that I was able to recognise and change my reaction to. 

In short I have been able to reflect on my issues in a supportive environment and make changes that I felt in control of but never thought that I would have the courage to make. 

Thank you” 

Amy (England - UK)

29th April, 2019 - Absent/Irregular Periods and low mood

“I went to see Jonny after looking for a herbalist for a few months.  I'd tried a range of conventional and complementary treatments for absent/irregular periods. My condition was affecting my mood, attitude and skin and I was keen to explore a fresh approach.

Jonny's passion for the power of herbal medicine is beautiful to witness and made me feel confident in the process. I was advised at the start of our consultation that it would likely be an emotional and potentially lengthy journey. A year on I can say that this was very true and I've learnt a lot about myself along the way. I've had a dramatic improvement in my periods and my hormone balance. I've also let go of some past hurts and feel more open to adventure, love and new paths.

I found the consultations to be an opportunity to explore my current choices, relationships and beliefs and how this may link to the symptoms I was experiencing. Jonny explained how my condition may have developed as a result of life events and my attitude towards myself and others.  He also explained how each of the plants/herbs used would impact on my system by telling me their unique qualities. I found this part of the consultations really helpful and interesting. The tinctures prescribed were taken twice a day and their effects were felt both physically and emotionally. I also tried some tea made from a variety of herbs and flowers.

I enjoyed the process of personal consultations and found that a slight adjustment in each new tincture enabled changes in my system as well as new insights. I'm currently enjoying a more regular cycle, clearer skin and lower blood pressure. I'm sure the process will be ongoing and I trust that things will continue to improve for me.

I'd recommend Jonny if you are seeking plant medicine for absent or irregular periods; he is an expert in his work and will support you along your journey with empathy and understanding.”

Anonymous

18th April, 2019 - Depression, Suspected Oestrogen dominance and post-traumatic-injury rehabilitation 

“My journey with Jonny started a long time before I took the first medicine. A very good friend of mine told me months before, how great her results with the herbs were. That the herbs changed her whole life and that she never wants to be without them again. But being a very skeptical person in general, I first didn’t believe her. It wasn’t that I didn’t believe HER but more that I couldn’t imagine how herbs should change your life this way. For us lawyers things must be logical, explainable and most important rational. But that’s what herbs are not - for sure. 

By the time I was listening to my friends success story with the herbs and her experiences, I found myself in the worst situation of my life. I had just survived a severe motorcycle accident and was struggling with pretty much everything in my life. I was in a huge deep depression - not meeting anybody, not talking to anybody, and worst of all I was physically and mentally in a very bad condition. After I hit rock bottom I finally decided to contact Jonny because I thought it couldn’t get any worse anyway. The first magical thing of many that happened just within our first meeting was - that I trust that this person 100%. And believe me, trust is an issue with me. :) 

Our first consultation was maybe one hour and I talked like we knew each other for years. Jonny has an understanding and a very good sense for people - their needs and their problems. He really feels your situation even though it’s maybe a female thing. He knew right away what I was suffering and tried to feel into my situation. The fact that our consultation was in English - I’m not a native speaker and we talked over Skype - was no problem at all. I felt more understood and secure then with some other doctor I was seeing face-to-face. 

What happened afterwords was really a miracle. Sometimes I still can’t believe what really happened and how the herbs changed my life. I came to see Jonny with physical issues - and he changed my life with all my mental issues. With my mental issues all of my physical issues disappeared. Not only the symptoms but my whole life changed in a way I can’t really describe. Being a very impulsive, loud, strong, and pushing person - demanding a lot from myself and from all people in my life I became the most calm and relaxed person I could imagine. I learned to deal with myself, with everything in my life and with everyone in my life. I learned to set boundaries, to respect myself, to respect my body and to respect my life. Moreover and maybe most important I learned that all my physical issues are connected to my mental state of mind. 

I don’t want to put it wrong. My life isn’t perfect now. There are still problems hitting me, my life, all the people in my life, my family and all the connected circumstances. But the thing I learned with the herbs is to deal with them, without breaking every single time. During the time with the herbs I changed my job, I moved to two different apartments and had several relationships end but walked through it very calm and controlled. My life still has ups and downs, but I learned to handle it and I learned to solve it. 

So, to come to an end - if you ask me what the herbs changed? They changed everything! I can’t really tell you what but what I know for sure is that I’m not the same person I was before. Jonny is a master of his job and he knows the herbs very well, he knows his job and he became my herbalist but moreover my therapist over the past year. I thank God I got to know him because somehow he and his herbs saved my life.”

Tihana Dragic (Germany)

9th February, 2019 - Lyme Disease

"I'm really happy I met Jonny when I was really in dire straights with my health situation. I was suffering from Lyme disease mixed in with lots of other nebulous health problems. He prescribed me a set of herbs, but to me the most crucial first step towards recovery was the face-to-face consultation we had. He knew all the right questions to ask, including my signs and symptoms as well as investigating my personal history and emotional landscape. The advice he gave me during the consultation was somewhat challenging to put into practice, but it was the pivotal first step. I kept taking the herbs, both the tincture and the powder for about 3 months in total.

It's has been tricky for me to untangle the symptoms of Lyme disease from other issues, and likewise it's difficult to tell which treatments have been ultimately effective - I have also had two courses of heavy antibiotics. Just the effects of those seemed to have taken 3 months to resolve.

But the mindset that Jonny helped me to get into has definitely helped me to endure the worst of it, and to keep on moving towards recovery. Now I can hardly recognise myself from 6 months ago - I feel like a human being again, which sometimes feels like a miracle! I still have some way to go to feeling 100% all the time, but it's slowly getting there. The main lesson for me has been to stay patient - some things just take their time"

Dmitry Ignatyev (England - UK)

January 22nd, 2019 - Ulcerative colitis, food intolerances and dysfunctional immune system

“Jonny worked with me in 2016 to help me with healing my gut after recovering from 15 years of Ulcerative Colitis which left me sensitive to many foods and with a low functioning immune system. I had started on the journey of healing from Ulcerative Colitis (which leaves you with ulcers in the rectum, chronic diarrhea and frequently passing mucus) many years before and had not had a severe episode for almost 10 years by the time I met Jonny.

But I still had sensitivities to many foods and was getting sick with colds almost every six weeks whilst often suffering from many small health issues which built up and left me feeling as though I was always needing to heal from something. Using his herbs and caring support for 6 months, I started to become more in touch with my bodies needs again and started to make changes to my diet which really helped with my healing process. Nowadays my sensitivities are very predictable and do not cause me so much problems and my gut health feels restored as my immune system is much stronger and I barely ever get colds anymore.

Jonny was also working with me and some other patients to help us psychologically through the use of herbs. During a particular session with Jonny we used a certain herb which really helped me to go deeply within myself and remove huge blockages in my mind which had previously stopped me from letting things happen in flow rather than trying to control the outcome. The experience was very intense and a moment of absolute clarity which I will never forget. Jonny always treated me with the utmost care and respect and I felt safe and able to say and do whatever I needed in his presence. This experience of working with Jonny has stayed with me as a pivotal moment in my life which evoked positive change in my mind and body and I will always be grateful for the chance I had to work with him and look forward to doing so again in the future.”

Emma Buggy (England - UK)

3rd October, 2018 - Irregular periods, confidence and self-development

“I have always struggled with feeling bloated and constipated since I can remember. It seems like it’s apart of my day to day life, my being. It’s what’s become normal to me. I realised deep down that this is not ideal of me and keeps me clogged up. I have tried some things to make it better. I have tried exercise and all sorts of things but I never seem to be able to move past this feeling of ‘stuckness’. I had a little idea that this could be trapped pain in my stomach, old emotion that I wouldn’t release. I didn’t know why but I kept it all there. A sort of protection you could say.

I have known Jonny for a good while and when I found out he is a medical herbalist I thought ‘that sounds good’. Months passed and I made no action, but I had a feeling that I should go for it. A little while later, I decided to take the plunge and dive. We set up our first Skype session and ‘bada-bing-bada-boom’ I had an incredibly vibrant herbal tincture in my hands only a couple of days later. Made up with the most beautiful flowers and different plants that Jonny believed could help me. In that first session we talk for a while about my life, joys and downfalls. We talked about my blocks and my problems with my health. I felt extremely comfortable talking to him and really enjoyed all the talks we had. I felt he could relate to me and really listened to me. Every time he would ask me how it was going, never failing to ask about something we had discussed before. You can tell he really cares about you and your healing journey and how passionate he is about the herbs themselves. They tasted fantastic and really I loved taking them twice a day. I really liked it a lot.

I noticed things slowly begin to shift. Not so much in my stomach but in myself. Things started to open up. At the beginning I went through a lot of emotions. I think the herbs had something to do with this. I was lost, confused, indecisive, living within chaos, no order or routine. I feel like the herbs slowly helped to tip things more on there head. And began a new flow for me to flow where I needed to be. It has lead me to make decisions for the highest good of myself which is not always easy but it feels like it showed me to dig really deep into myself to that diamond. I no longer live in chaos, I have more peace in my life, there’s still a way to go but I am very grateful for all that is happening.

The most incredible and impressive thing for me is that it has helped my periods. Wow for someone who never had periods regularly, sometimes only one every few months, I am now having one every month . It seems, as soon as I took the herbs it started to help so much. This is incredible because it is so natural for a women to bleed. I am grateful for this! So thank you Jonny from the bottom of my heart. Overall I would say book a session with this man. He is not only knowledgeable and passionate but also caring and kind. He is always on time and reliable. It will enhance your life in ways you never knew how. And we all deserve to be happy healthy and feeling free. “

Mica Sinclair (England - UK)

2nd October, 2018 - Painful periods

“This year has been a huge transformational year for me and part of my journey has been working with Jonny and herbal medicine. I’ve had heavy painful periods since I first started getting my period at 11 and i thought that’s just how it is. I wasn’t really given options when I saw my GP, just informed to take pain relief before and during my period to manage the pain. When I heard about Jonny and how he uses herbs I was really curious to see how it could help me.

The way Jonny works with herbs is amazing, he really gets to the root of the physical or emotional issue. Over my course of herbal medicine I started to feel so much more confident and comfortable in myself. My body has let go of a lot of tension and carried stress, which I can feel due to lighter and mostly pain free periods.

Overall taking herbs has been amazing and I feel so much more embodied and confident.”

Ella Whitaker (England - UK)

5th May, 2018 - Post-Abortion Stress Syndrome and Associated Effects

"I really didn’t know how to start this testimonial for Jonny’s work. I am not a person who usually has a problem finding words nor to express my feelings. But working with Jonny is an unbelievable experience. So I think I want to introduce myself first. I am a 32 year old girl from Germany, who has struggled in life because of several issues. The biggest event has been the trauma associated with the inability to handle the abortion of my child which literally changed my life.

It feels like it has been the eye opener for my ego to finally connect to my body and soul. I didn’t know why but I quit my job, left everything behind for walking on the “Camino de Santiago” in Spain. My spirit was lost after the abortion and I wanted to find it again. Before I met Jonny I met a beautiful soul sister on the walk. She is wonderful in every way and a woman with so much truth and love. Last year in October I visited her in Sheffield and because of me still struggling in life, she recommended Jonny and his herbs. Trusting her deeply I had my first consultation during that visit. I thought the journey on the “Camino de Santiago” healed me from my
traumas but then I met the herbalist. It feels like the journey was a preparation and clean-up for what would come next in my life. It told me to forgive myself for what I did and to forgive the people who hurt me. And then I continued my journey with a new chapter: guided by Jonny and the herbs. It became a crazy route to my inner self, my real me as a woman.

Working with herbs isn’t easy and it is challenging as every therapy, I know that because I had one before. But the huge and main difference is this “being seen”. I not only had traumas and a numbness in my womb after the abortion, rather I had blemished skin, digestion problems, thrombosis (2 times), tinnitus and self-doubt as you have no idea. Jonny has been the first “doc” who really talked to me, listened to me, saw me and believed in what I said. I felt taken seriously and his conclusion was right. So I started the journey and took my herbs and oh yeah, the inner pain finally came out.

I am so thankful for this journey, because I am standing today in front of my mirror and I see the woman. My true self. And guess what, I love what I see. My body and soul feels itself peacefully, they are once again talking to each other, finally. Jonny, thank you for being such a wonderful person, who lives his vocation with passion and heart. Don’t you ever think to quit because the world needs you. Thank you for taking care and for seeing “the human” behind “the being”. My journey with the herbs is almost there, and I am looking forward to what is yet to come.

Dear reader, I literally walked through fog, pain and confusion. At last, I am seeing the beauty of life and the happiness of being a human again. Thankfulness has a whole new meaning for me, because I feel blessed to wake up, and to feel the breath in my lungs.

Life is a bitter sweet symphony and I love to taste both with gratitude."

Nadine Dull (Germany)

18th January, 2018 - Addiction and mood related issues

"When I went to see Jonny I was so lost in life. However I didn’t even realise it. I thought things were okay, I was full of confidence and had a successful business.

Working with Jonny has been utterly life changing. With the amazing powers of herbs we have explored how my mind and body are linked, helping me see how my actions influence my health. After 6 months of working with Jonny and his herbs I now realise I didn’t know myself at all. What I saw as extreme (fun) behaviours were chronic addictions and harmful coping mechanisms.

I was miserable, on anti-depressants, skipping all social invites, getting high and being consumed by many addictive tendencies. My addictions have massively reduced with the help of herbs and Jonny referring me to a local psychotherapist he trusts. I foresee a time in the future when I can truly leave all of my addictive coping mechanisms behind. The progress I have made so far is fantastic but I still have work to do with Jonny and my psychotherapist.

It’s amazing how he checks on your physical ailments and links them to mental ones. With each consultation he gives you a prescription of herbs, each herb has a specific task specific to your need, be it physical, mental or both. Each time he ‘steps up’ your medicine, opening more ‘boxes’ of trauma or emotions and taking you further on a journey. He can do things your doctor could only dream of. I will only go to a doctor now if I break a bone. The rest I see Jonny. However I’m convinced with his medicine I won’t be developing any physical ailments till the day I die an old man. I have recommended him to everyone, 5 people have followed it up and all 5 are delighted they did. They all still have regular consultations and watching their transformation is a joy. Call Jonny and start your journey of healing.

Jonny and his herbs will be with me forever, he’s truly saved my life and I believe with every prescription he gives me I feel healthier, happier and stronger.

Thanks Jonny."

Tom Greatorex (England - UK)

November 22nd, 2017 - Ulcerative Colitis

"My treatment with Jonny Woodall has been ongoing for around the last 6 months and to outline the severity of my condition pre-treatment or should I say pre-herbal treatment I will give a brief history of my disease.

Ulcerative Colitis is an Inflammatory bowel disease similar to Crohns disease but focused purely in the colon. I have suffered from the condition for three years and am classed medically as an extreme case. Symptoms range from loss of all control of the bowels resulting in constant voiding of the bowels with little or no warning, this at it’s most extreme can be 25 plus times per day, constant loss of blood through the colon, loss of vitamins and mineral and the ability to process food leading to general malnutrition. These are just the physical effects of the disease it also has led me to severe feelings of anxiety and even depression as your loss of control of your lower bowels can severely limit your scope of activities and social life as any IBD sufferer can tell you.

My treatment program within in the NHS following a colonoscopy was extensive and I have been treated with the full range of auto immune suppressant drugs commonly used with this type of auto immune disease as well as the use of strong steroids. The side effects of the drugs I was given ranged from extreme weight gain to a suppressed immune system which rendered my body incapable of fighting off even common colds. My skin healed incredibly slowly.... think constant cracked lips, cold sores any minor infection lasting weeks! Needless to say it was a deeply unpleasant experience and finally after some moderate improvement in my gut symptoms all the drugs stopped working! Leaving me at the point where the Doctors and Surgeons only suggested option was the surgical removal of my lower bowel and it’s replacement with a colostomy bag. I refused this option in the middle of one of my worst flare ups where I was constantly bleeding and again making constant trips to the toilet again 25 plus times a day. After all modern medicine had failed me I was really on the verge of giving up hope. If you have suffered a disease yourself you can relate to the feeling of desperation just to feel ‘normal’ again I am sure!

It was at this point in time that a friend seeing my pain and desperation referred me to Jonny Woodall. Our initial consultation was far ranging and actually brought to light things affecting my health which should have been obvious but I just hadn’t thought of previously such as running two businesses and working over 80 hours per week and stress from personal issues both past and present as just two examples. The analysis of lifestyle and mindset before medical treatment seems so logical but it was the fist time anyone had ever said to me ‘maybe working 80 hours a week with little rest is affecting your health?’ but I was never told that at the hospital or even asked about my diet or lifestyle. Jonny reviews all these things and gives you a very informed and neutral external perspective which in my case was invaluable in treating my illness.

After the initial consultation I was given a preparation of herbs and powder. Remember I was off all medication at this point and in the middle of one of my most extreme flare ups so far as I previously mentioned. Now the usual treatment for these flare ups is a huge dose of steroids or Prednisone which caused awful side effects as anyone who has used them can testify and had in the past provided me some short term relief from symptoms. However the side effects for me were too extreme so at this point I would no longer accept them as a form of treatment. I began taking the powder and tincture provided and within 5-7 days I would say had experienced a 40% reduction in symptoms (think from 25 + toilet trips to 10) which is actually on a par the effects of Prednisone steroids and a huge increase in my feeling of well being and general energy levels.

I continued my treatment after this initial relief and have made serious improvement in the last 6 months. It has not been a straight forward path to wellness and I'm still healing. I have however with the use of herbal medicines been prescription drug free for the last 6 months, experienced ongoing reduction in symptoms and progressed to new levels in my social life, professionally and in terms of general health and fitness using the relief and healing benefits from the medicine to progress once again with my life in all areas. I once felt I would be stuck sick and chained to a toilet for the rest of my life so I can definitely say how good it feels to be on the right path and feeling free of so many problems my illness once plagued me with."

Anonymous

November 14th, 2017 - Morton's neuroma, anxiety, panic disorder, period pains and neurological symptoms.

"Prior to meeting Jonny back in February this year I was suffering an array of symptoms including distorted vision when under pressure, shaking left hand which would result in me often dropping things, my legs would often give way which was very embarrassing in public, I had unbearable pain in my feet from the benign tumours I had been diagnosed with in November 2015 and the most irritating condition of all were my 14 day periods. I had the coil fitted in 2013 and had suffered with heavy fortnightly periods for the past 5 years. 

For all the symptoms above I had been to the doctors several times, and have been diagnosed several times with several conditions. Eventually I was told that my symptoms were due to stress, there’s nothing I could do about it and I needed to relax more and take valium 3 times a day. As for my 14 day periods I was told “that’s the way it is” and I need to get on with life. Obviously unsatisfied with all of my health problems I seeked a referral to a specialist. Eventually the investigations I received diagnosed Morton’s Neuroma, raised blood markers for inflammation as well as early warning signs of multiple sclerosis (MS). Within a few months I had an operation to remove the largest tumour from my foot. All I can say is I wish I had met Jonny a lot sooner in my life. On the 28th February 2017 I started my herbal journey and just 10 months later my life is completely different. I am living a life I never imagined would be possible. My tremors are gone, my legs are nice and stable and no longer give way. I no longer suffer with anxiety or panic attacks, the tumours feel like they have reduced in my feet so I can walk pain free, I no longer drop things and best of all we have managed to reduce my periods down to 3 days within a normal 28 day cycle. I am due to have follow up investigations on my tumours in my feet to see if the NHS can confirm the tumours have in fact reduced. Recent blood tests confirmed my inflammatory markers are now back to normal.

I am eternally grateful I met Jonny, he saved my life. I have believed all my life that the doctors had my best interest at heart and knew what’s best. But meeting Jonny has completely changed my view of holistic medicine and the possibilities of plant healing. Thank you Jonny, you really have a gift from God. Keep shining your light in this bleak world."

Kimberley Rose (England - UK)

November 11th, 2017 - Vitiligo, low energy and digestion problems.

"I was so lucky to come across Jonny when I did. I was at a crossroads in my life, feeling stagnant and unable to navigate some difficult decisions. My health was suffering with digestive issues, a skin condition and low energy. 

We had an Initial consultation on Skype and I immediately felt at ease by his relaxed and knowledgeable manner.  I shared with him my very personal story and felt held by his caring, considered and insightful approach.  As well as understanding my health issues, he also saw me, able to hold and give empathy to my situation. 

Over the course of 6 months we consulted every month and he prescribed a combination of herbal tinctures, capsules and teas.  I was very impressed with the accuracy of the prescription and it's ability to work on a very deep level to restore fortitude to my inner resources as well as its soothing and healing effect on my body. I became more confident, connected to my inner calling and my body relaxed in ways it hadn't done for years. 

At one point I showed my osteopath the notes Jonny had compiled about my case and she was stunned that someone who I had consulted with just a few times had such a complete picture and understanding of me already.  He's a very intuitive, thorough and supportive Herbalist and I recommend him whole heartedly!"

Tom (England - UK)

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