About Me
Hi, I’m Maxine – a NIMH-registered Medical Herbalist with a Level 6 diploma (equivalent to a BSC) from Heartwood Education. I live in South West London with my husband, our daughter, and our much-loved dog.
I’m passionate about helping people live life to the fullest through balanced, realistic, and effective approaches to health that are grounded in science and backed by research. I’m someone who always wants to understand the why and how – a mindset that deeply informs my practice. I believe that when we understand our bodies and our health, we can make meaningful, lasting changes.
At the heart of my work is a genuine love for people and their stories. I’ve often been told I’m a great listener (though I do love a good chat too!). To me, a happy life is a healthy life – and I’m here to support you in finding both.
About Medical Herbalism
Medical Herbalism is one of the oldest approaches to healing, rooted in centuries of traditional knowledge and now increasingly supported by modern science. With up to 40% of pharmaceuticals derived from plant compounds (known as phytochemicals), the power of plants in supporting health is both time-tested and research-backed.
Unlike one-size-fits-all solutions, Medical Herbalism offers a personalised and nuanced approach – tailoring remedies to each individual’s unique needs, lifestyle, and health goals. It’s a safe and effective way to work with the body’s natural systems to promote lasting well-being.
Treatment & Care Options
Herbal medicine is a safe, effective and evidence based approach to healthcare. It can be used successfully alongside conventional treament where needed and is able to address a wide range of conditions, supporting the body’s natural healing processes. Longer-term care often delivers the best results by addressing the cause of illness rather than just the symptoms. The aim of every consultation is to bring the body back into balance so that ongoing treatment may not be required.
Testimonials
Gabbie
I’m incredibly grateful for the support and healing I’ve received from Maxine. When I first came to Maxine I was completely struggling with several things such as anxiety, depression, chronic fatigue, fibromyalgia, IBS, frequent UTIs, wide spread pain, muscle spasms, and insomnia. Her customized herbal remedies and caring approach have made a remarkable difference. My energy has returned, my pain has subsided, my custom sleep tincture stops any spasms in a flare up. My digestive issues have improved none stop and I’m finally sleeping better. I feel more like myself again, something I wasn’t sure was possible. Maxine’s knowledge and compassion have truly been life-changing.
Don’t think twice about asking her for help. Highly recommend. It was the significant change in my life that other practitioners weren’t able to do.
Katy
I have been struggling with migraines for around eight years, i’ve seen many different doctors and tried many treatments, but Maxine’s care and attention is truly second to none. Her consultations are always thorough and professional but still personal. She takes the time to listen and tailor her approach to my specific needs. I highly recommend working with her—she has made a real difference in my life.
Ema
Maxine helped my daughter who suffered with constipation from the age of six months until recently at the age of four. After having tried lots of different ways, including homeopathy, online herbal remedies, lactulose, I ended up trying Maxine thankfully! It took a few months of us working out exactly what my daughter needed, and Maxine tweaking the herbal infusion to suit these needs, mainly due to us both understanding that there was more of an emotional underlying issues around going to the toilet as opposed to it being a functional issue. After persistence and patience we finally got there and my little girl is happily going to the toilet every other day – which is a massive improvement from every 5-6 days, which would always be filled with resistance and stress. I’m certain she’ll be going every day soon, and I’m so happy we found Maxine who is such a wonderful non judgemental trustworthy soul who I highly recommend. I’m now going to address some personal issues of my own with Maxine and look forward to working with her again to support our family’s wellbeing.
