This is a random little shop to be in the midst of all the knock-off and cheapo shops in the…read moreprecinct. Dr & Herbs offers alternative and holistic therapies, and specialises in Chinese medicine. Unfortunately, when I went there I had a bit of a bizarre experience. I saw a Chinese woman who may have spoken perfect English but just couldn't understand her. I wanted a detox program that I'd heard was recommended from this place and she ended up taking me into a little room and asking me to point to the places on my body that I thought were fat. Now that's a dangerous question to ask a standard woman, if you don't want to be still listening to her complain and hour later. Still, I was as diplomatic with my body as I could be, and ended up leaving with some sort of health pill. I think I still have them somewhere.... Still, it's a good shop to browse around for the curious, and if you're interested in holistic health it's definitely worth a look in. I may nip back to see if they've invented a miracle diet pill yet - after all, Chinese medicine is likely to be more advanced than our own!

Dr & Herbs located in St. John's Precinct offers you an alternative form of medicine that is…read moretraditional Chinese. Chinese medicine concentrates on the causes of the illness and offers a natural approach as opposed to Western medicine. You'll be given a free consultation by the Chinese Doctor where he/she will gather diagnostic information consisting of four examinations - looking, listening, asking and touching. The most important examination is based upon examining your tongue, its overall colour and the coating will tell the doctor about the condition of your internal organs. The examination or consultation can be taken in a private interview room (if required). The doctor will recommend a course of treatment to assist with the problem according to the principles of Chinese medicine. An appointment is not always necessary as they will try to fit in time for you if possible. Although many claim Chinese medicine sometimes works and sometimes doesn't, one thing that can be assured is that Dr & Herbs will provide a competent level of service to all customers. Each member of staff is fully qualified and has extensive clinical experience in Chinese medicine. If you've suffered from a long term illness and still looking for a solution, Dr & Herbs could be your saviour.

My young niece, brother and mother and several friends have seen Sheila quite a few times for…read moreproblems ranging from back / shoulder and hip pain to difficulties with continence and stress. I have had treatments for shoulder and neck pain and can honestly say the effects were instantaneous. My young niece had severe constipation when she was just a few months old and was prescribed suppositories by her GP but understandably, her parents wanted to at least try an alternative before using them. Within 24hrs of Sheila massaging her feet in various spots, the little lass opened her bowels with a vengeance and created havoc in my brothers household!! Sheila's referrals tend to be via word of mouth although she has established a considerable amount of regular customers for treatment. As well as Reflexology, she provides other forms of alternative therapy treatments such as massages, healing etc. She will see people at her own home and in a specially adapted treatment room or will visit and treat people at home. Not sure exactly what the qualifications are but know she undertakes continuous training and refresher courses for the treatments she carries out and is registered with the Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (voluntary register for UK alternative therapists) What I like about Sheila is that she is not the sort of therapist that will tell you everything can be solved by reflexology and if you are suffering from prolonged or severe symptoms, she will advise you to seek medical attention and emphasises that her treatments compliment conventional medicine. I'm still none the wiser as to how Reflexology actually works or why but can't argue with the fact it works!

Love this place. Treatments are fab and worth every pennyread more

I swear by this place as I have bad eczema on my hands and nothing had really worked quickly…read moreincluding a doctor perscribed cream. Theres a cream in here however which is pricey at around £15 for a small pot but it lasts longer than it looks and after just one application overnight my hands are basically healed, and it smells lovely and isn't greasy. They have some really yummy herbal tea remedies which make you feel perky all day.

I have had swelling in my left ankle for a number of years after twisting it badly. Although I like…read moreto walk, the heat of the movement soon brings the swelling up again so I have to be cautious about walking any real distance. After a session with Lucy Lui at 7&7 Herbs & Acupuncture I was able to enjoy the 4 mile walk around The Great Orme at Llandudno - which REALLY made my holiday complete. I went back to Lucy the next day for another acupuncture session on my back and continue to feel more energised and relaxed by this as well.

Hannah is an accomplished, experienced shiatsu practitioner. I recommend her with confidence…read morefollowing a long series of one to one sessions I undertook with her. Whether your intention is for a therapeutic session or simply to relax,her skill offers exactly what you need. I always felt as if i was in good handsand left feeling very nurtured.

I have had lovely energising Shiatsu from Hannah…read more Sheila

Jane is fab and wants to understand your problems and takes a holistic approach. She will…read moreinvestigate and recommend other treatments to help. She is knowledgeable and easy to talk to. She has a great product range at realistic prices. I would highly recommend.

I have had three treatments so far with Jane. She is friendly and informative and puts me at ease…read more I will be returning for a fourth session in a couple of weeks. I have been to quite a few colonic therapists in the Yorkshire area but found Jane to be the best hence why I return.

This fledgling company offers a varied range of holistic treatments. I managed to procure a home…read morevisit for an Indian head massage and reflexology and the service was first class. Better than many spa's I have been to! Very professional and worthwhile. Felt 20 years younger afterwards! *The first session will include a consultation and I feel I should mention that this in itself took nearly an hour before we even started the treatment! However I was told that this will only be on the first visit to discover any background information that may be needed so next time, which I have already booked, should be straight to the treatment.

This is the people and place that watches over my well being…read more Been with them for a lot of years now. Friendly Surgery , Staff and Doctors. Appointments are usually within the week . I have always been able to see a Doctor if I have rung in early in the morning . Appointments ok sometimes there may be a 20 minutes wait after your appointment time, but thats reasonable. Balanced with the times I have got into my appointment early. The usual light music playing in the waiting room and a fish tank to sit and watch the fish swimming if you need to clam yourself. Please try and do what they ask on a missed appointments poster and if you cant get to an appointment ..... ring in and rearrange. so it isnt wasting time. and an appointment slot

This is a small surgery situated just outside the main shopping area. Most of the doctors I used to…read moreknow have now retired but the 'new wave' of GP's seem to be pleasant and competent. Their seems to be 3 or 4 regular doctors and a couple that they replace at regular intervals. Whether they are on placements or not I don't know but they all take the time to listen and you don't feel as though you are being pushed out of the door. Dr's Savage and Brown are, in my opinion, the best doctors at this practice, with also the nicest 'bedside manner'. Dr Brown has treated me for a long term issue and he always takes the time to explain in plain English exactly what is going on and I cannot recommend him highly enough! I have only marked this surgery down as in my opinion, it is sometimes let down by the attitude of the receptionists who seem, on occasion, to think that THEY are the doctors and they may snoop and ask probing questions. I would also say that a couple of them have a lack of discretion as when I went down to enquire as to the results of a test, the receptionist announced it without even attempting to lower her voice, to a packed waiting room. Appointments are good and I can 99% of the time be seen within a week. Emergency appointments are sometimes available and you can always access a telephone consultation on request. All in all an excellent practice with fabulous doctors, just try to ignore the receptionists!