Nathalie Chidley
Nathalie – Medical Herbalist
Treating the cause, not just the symptom
Nathalie is a qualified Western Medical Herbalist with over 20 years of experience in the field. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Herbal Medicine from Middlesex University and is passionate about using the healing power of plants to support long-term health and wellbeing.
Herbal medicine, the foundation of human healthcare for thousands of years, uses remedies made from whole plants or specific parts such as leaves, roots, flowers, or bark. Nathalie combines this rich tradition with the latest scientific research and clinical evidence to offer personalised, effective treatment that addresses the root cause of health concerns—not just the symptoms.
With 20+ years in practice Nathalie is a general practitioner with a special interest in women’s health (recently publishing a book on Gynaecological conditions with her long-time colleague Hananja Brice-Ytsma (link to book) anything affecting the musculoskeletal system including sprains, strains and breakages as well as arthritic conditions, the treatment of acute conditions like coughs, colds and flu, and prevention.
Initial consultations are one hour at £50, these are full health reviews where we discuss your current and previous health, identify any weaknesses and devise treatment strategies which may include dietary and supplement suggestions.
Follow up consultations are 30-45 minutes at £35, in these we review and discuss current treatment strategies and deal with any immediate or new issues.
Nathalie – Bowen Technique
Is designed to relax major muscle groups. Release fascial tension. Realign the body.
Bowen is a gentle neuromuscular hands-on technique that uses specific moves over muscles and soft tissue to help realign your whole body. Bowen aims to help the body heal itself; rather than focus on a single complaint Bowen addresses the whole body. The gentle Bowen moves can made over clothes and for all ages from babies onwards.
By bringing the whole body into balance safely and naturally, Bowen has been found to be effective at helping resolve longstanding conditions of muscular and joint pain and misalignment, for the treatment of acute conditions such as twisted ankles and tennis elbow as well as MOT work for athletes aimed at keeping in shape and fully aligned to reduce injury.
Treatments last an hour which includes consultation and bodywork at £45.
Nathalie is now bringing her expertise to Saxon Wellbeing, offering natural, plant-based solutions for a wide range of conditions. Her approach is gentle, holistic, and deeply informed by both traditional wisdom and modern medical understanding.
Nathalie currently practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
To learn more about her work, visit: www.starcraftandleechdom.co.uk
To book an appointment: Booking Page
