Martin is a fully qualified Western Medical Herbalist, and provides holistic healthcare for the entire family. He has been in practice since graduating from The University of Lincoln in 2010 with a BSc (Hons) in Herbal Medicine. He cares for patients ranging in age from infants to the elderly. He is registered with the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH) founded in England, in 1864. 

  

Martin recently retired as Treasurer on the NIMH council, after serving as a director for the Institute for three years from 2021-2024. During this time, he helped move the institute forward and was part of the team that initiated the new “Power of Plants” annual festival which goes from strength to strength.

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Now enjoying “semi-retirement” - Martin is available on Mondays and Tuesdays in the Garden Clinic when he’s in Lincoln.  

  

In his practice, Martin utilises a variety of therapeutics including herbal medicine and nutritional advice, as well as dietary and lifestyle counselling. He has a wide breadth of expertise and knowledge to assist his patients in health and healing. Martin takes a holistic approach to illness, aiming to identify and eradicate the underlying cause of a condition rather than simply treating the symptoms. 

  

Whilst at the University of Lincoln, Martin conducted pioneering research using natural therapies into treating diabetic foot ulcers, and his work was recognised by being awarded a 1st for his dissertation. He firmly believes that continuing this path provides a balance between orthodox “evidence based” treatment strategies, and connecting this to the ancient wisdom of plant medicines - which has been used by man for thousands of years. 

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Martin has a special interest in Type 2 diabetes, and metabolic Syndrome, and has a keen interest in Nutrition as part of a holistic approach, and has helped many patient with weight management.  

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Martin has been teaching Clinical Practice for the Heartwood Foundation for several years , and welcomes students in the Garden Clinic, as part of the professional Herbalist Course - backed by the NIMH. Please enquire about concessionary rates to see a student practitioner. Now in his fifth year of teaching, it has been very rewarding to see such a high calibre of students entering the profession.  

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