Meet our Herbalists and Therapists
Robyn James MNIMH
Medical Herbalist
Robyn is a highly experienced herbal practitioner and herbal educator. She has been in practice as a medical herbalist in Sheffield since 1998. Her particular interest is in the use of herbs to treat hormone problems, especially thyroid imbalance.
Robyn is the former programme leader for the Open University BSc(Hons) Herbal Medicine course at Lincoln College and the current President of her professional body, the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.
Robyn is available for online appointments on Wednesdays. Face to face appointments are sometimes available, also on Wednesdays, please call the shop to enquire.
Carol Burnett MNIMH
Medical Herbalist
"I have great faith in the capacity of the human body and mind to heal itself, and in the power of herbs to assist this process.
I have used herbs for both First Aid situations and chronic conditions with great success and know them to be powerful and effective medicine. I get a lot of satisfaction from helping someone take charge of their health whether that means solely using herbs of integrating their use with prescribed medicines and the work of other health care professionals
I was lucky enough to study for a BSc in Herbal Medicine at Lincoln University and have been a full time Herbalist ever since. To me being an Herbalist is a way of life not just a career and includes growing and gathering from the wild many of the herbs that I use to make the tinctures, teas and creams that I use in practice."
Carol is available on Tuesdays for online consultations only.
Joy Holmes RN BSc (Herbal Medicine)
Medical Herbalist
Before joining the Nether Edge Herbarium Joy had a successful 28 year career as a Nurse. She now runs her private practice from north Sheffield and has joined the Nether Edge team as one of our face to face Herbalists.
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"I believe the traditional approach of using plant medicines along with positive lifestyle changes can be a sustainable, accessible and empowering journey to wellness. We have used plants to help us for thousands of years, we don't have to stop because we now have modern medicine, integrating the two offers us the opportunity to engage with ourselves and what is ailing us in a mindful way. Herbal medicine seeks to treat the person with a condition, the herbal consultation offers me the opportunity to get to the heart of health issues by having time to ask questions and listen, it's what makes the medicine so individual to each and every patient."
Joy enjoys the variety of being a general herbalist and has an interest in helping women with attention deficit disorder.<./p>
Joy is available on Wednesdays and some Mondays for face-to-face appointments only
Melvin Timm
Acupuncture
"Acupuncture is well known for pain relief and is used for much more as well. This includes a wide range of physical problems and also emotional or mental health issues. My acupuncture incorprates different styles. I learnt TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine - a Chinese Communist invention) at college, and have since learnt different methods. I adapt my needling technique to suit the client - some like it heavy and others much lighter. I gauge this as I'm working.
Faye O'Donoghue
Medical Herbalist
Faye works with us at the Herbarium as a medical herbalist, massage therapist and Weleda aesthetician. She treats all manner of conditions as a herbalist, and specialises in therapeutic and deep tissue massage. She is currently undertaking further anthroposophic training to become a rhythmic massage therapist.
Faye takes appointments primarily on Thursdays and Fridays, as well as occasional Mondays.
When working with Faye as a herbalist, she will support you with all aspects of health, using herbs for conditions but also covering nutrition and other lifestyle factors. Faye has found that helping her patients to make sense of their illness' is a crucial element of her consultations - bringing clarity and empowerment to make positive changes.
"After an initial consultation with Faye, I knew I was in good hands. It felt like a very safe environment. We went through what had been going on, symptoms, how it had been affecting me. The whole time I felt listened too and I don’t think this can be understated. Five weeks on and I’m feeling much better, not tired all the time and a lot more like myself. I can’t recommend seeing Faye enough. " HM
The unique 90 minute Weleda facials have been described as being "more like therapy than a facial – but without the need for any words!" The whole self is incorporated, "Not only did my skin feel beautifully soft and smooth but I felt so much lighter in myself. If you’re looking for a treatment that works on body, mind and soul, then this is definitely for you! " JW
Kate Sheridan
Sports and
Remedial Massage
To book a massage with Kate contact her on 07957 162347 or herbalkate@gmail.com
Kate first became interested in healthy living and complementary therapies including massage and herbal medicine whilst still at school, but initially went into teaching before deciding to follow her heart and qualify in therapeutic massage and clinical aromatherapy in 1998. Kate has been practicing deep tissue massage and aromatherapy since 1999, and has a BTEC level 5 diploma in Remedial and Sports Massage from the well regarded London School of Sports Massage.
Kate also has a health sciences degree in Medical Herbalism and practiced for a few years before deciding to focus on massage; she still enjoys exploring herbs and their uses. Kate has experience treating a wide range of clients and conditions, including people experiencing chronic or acute pain and restricted movement; people looking to relax and reduce muscular tension; and people looking to improve their sporting performance. In sport and performance Kate has experience treating, amongst others, climbers, runners, cyclists, athletes and aerialists.
Kate attends courses and events to keep up-to-date and develop new skills and knowledge. Her latest CPD is with the Joanne Elphinston Movement System which aims to improve movement and performance in everybody, developing greater ease, self awareness, movement efficiency and balance; Kate has completed levels 1 and 2 and integrates the assessment and exercises into her practice. Kate is a fully insured member of the Institute of Sport and Remedial Massage.
Emily Dean
Craniosacral Therapy & Fascial Unwinding
To book a treatment with Emily contact her on 07949 384445 or emilydean8114@gmail.com
I originally trained as an Occupational Therapist and have spent 25 years supporting people in a variety of health and social care settings. I spent 5 years working with pregnant women and new mothers as an Infant Feeding Support Worker, giving antenatal education and teaching baby massage alongside feeding support. I am committed to personal practices of meditation and conscious movement, which have transformed my relationship with my body.
I completed a 2 year training in craniosacral therapy and fascial unwinding with the College of Craniosacral Therapy (CCST), qualifying in June 2024. I work with people of all ages (including pregnant women and babies) and backgrounds. I have a particular interest in supporting those who identify as highly sensitive or neuro-divergent to find a space of calm and co-regulation in our fast-paced world.
My own experiences of illness and burnout have been great teachers for me. I have found that when my mind feels stuck or hopeless, dropping into stillness and compassionate presence with my feeling body opens up possibilities and pathways that I could not have imagined. I believe that our bodies possess an inherent wisdom and orientation towards healing. When met with patience and without demand or expectation, the body starts to find its way towards greater coherence and its natural potency begins to be unlocked.
Renata Gargala
VTCT Level 3 in Complementary Therapies (2012)
FHT Level 1 and 2 in Tahi Yoga Massage (2022/23)
Reiki 1 and 2 (1999)
I have been practicing massage now for over 13 years and in this time I have dealt with hundreds of clients from different age groups, ethnicities and with varying needs and conditions. There is one purpose in my practice, and that is to bring every individual to a place of ease, balance, and relaxation. I have had plenty of positive feedback from my clients and I always try to maintain the utmost professional manner when conducting a massage. I am committed to satisfying the needs of my clients in a safe and welcoming manner and am continually updating my knowledge to provide the best possible service to all.
Therapies Offered
(please see our Clinic page for more information and booking)
- - Thai Yoga Massage
- - Swedish Body Massage
- - Aromatherapy
- - Reflexology
- - Reiki
