About Us


Herbalist

David Bescoby BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine, BSc(Hons), MSc, PhD, MNIMH

David Bescoby qualified with a BSc in Herbal Medicine form the University of East London. He is registered with the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH), a self-regulating professional body for herbalists in the UK. Members are bound by a comprehensive code of ethics and practice and are actively engaged in programmes of continuing professional development.

David practices Western Medical Herbalism from his clinics in Suffolk. Online consultations are also available for follow up consultations. His herbal medicine clinic aims to provide patients the means by which to address their health needs within an enlightened, caring and supportive environment, working compassionately and in partnership to achieve long-term benefits to health and wellness.

David has had a life long interest in how people interact with their environment and also enjoys growing and making his own herbal medicines. He is a qualified Emergency First Responder and works voluntarily for the herbal first aid team at festivals in the UK.



Herbalist & Reiki Practitioner

Rachel Bescoby BSc (Hons), BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing, Diploma Herbal Medicine, MAMH

With a background in nursing and 20 years experience working for the NHS, Rachel left to pursue a career in herbal medicine. She is a member of the Association of Master Herbalists (AMH) and practices Western herbalism from Albany Health, Woodbridge and The Woodbridge Complementary Health Centre, Martlesham.

Rachel values the importance of sustainable, natural plant based medicines to manage health. She has experience in treating a wide range of health conditions with herbal medicine.  Rachel will listen to your specific needs and will work with you to create a bespoke health management and treatment plan with achievable goals for you as an individual.

Rachel is also a Reiki Master and member of The Reiki Association and aims to provide a safe, comfortable and environment in which to offer individualised treatments.



Alchemilla vulgaris  'Lady's Mantle'