Laura Downie MA MSc (OT) DipHM NIMH
Medical Herbalist
Now taking bookings for Level 1 Junior Herbalist Club courses in Edinburgh
A unique opportunity for children and teens to learn all about the magical power of plants…
The Junior Herbalist Club is a recognised extracurricular course for children and teens, offering an exciting 3-level training program that grows with them. Each level offers hands-on herbal education, packed with discovery and pracical skills.
Level 1 & Level 2: Introduces children to medicinal plants in a safe and supervised envrionment. Through hands on activites, they make lavender bags, sun teas, inflused oils, cordials, bath bombs, lip balms, and more! Learning is woven into fun, incorporating English, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Botany, Latin, and Cookery, all while improving fine motor skills and fostering confidence.
Level 3: Designed exclusively for teens, this advanced level takes a body-systems approach, exploring how medicinal plants support different parts of the body, such as the digestive, respiratory, nervous, and immune systems. Students work on more complex forumations, developing real-world herbal skills and deeper scientific understanding.
Looking to sleep well, boost health, feel at ease in your body, thrive in life? Herbal medicine is a gentle yet powerful healer, as ancient as humanity itself.
Hello, you are very welcome here! Thank you for stopping by my website. If you would like to book an appointment, the easiest way is through the online booking system. If you have any questions or queries please email me or give me a call on 07440 583 343, I aim to reply within 48 hours.
“I’m so thankful to have found Laura when I did. I had been struggling with anxiety and poor sleep for some time, and it was beginning to take its toll. From the outset, she took the time to really listen and understand what was going on for me.
Laura created a personalised tincture blend tailored to my needs, and the difference has been remarkable. I now sleep so much better and far more deeply than I have in years. I wake feeling properly rested, and my anxiety feels significantly reduced and much more manageable day to day.
What stands out most is the care, knowledge and thoughtfulness she brings to her work. I felt completely supported throughout and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for gentle, natural support.”
- Emma, Edinburgh
“I really enjoyed Laura’s recent Lyme disease webinar, which was thoughtfully delivered and full of valuable information. She made a complex subject feel accessible, and I came away feeling more confident in my understanding.”
- Melissa T