"I decided to do this course because i wanted a greater knowledge
of herbs how they work and how they benefit us. I think
this course is very informative and at times challenging overall a
very good and helpful course."
"I
am extremely interested In herbs , & the health store I work
in Stocks Dr Dilis Products so I jumped at the opportunity to
study with the academy! Fantastic course! thoroughly
enjoyed it . Have expanded my knowledge greatly. Is there a
follow on course available?"
"I've always used herbal
remedies for my own health, and for friends/family who have minor
health problems and I wanted a more solid foundation of knowledge
alongside my own knowledge from personal
experience. I'm sad that I have just completed it!
Very comprehensive but not overwhelming to someone who hasn't
studied for awhile. Dr Clare has a lovely light way of teaching
that felt very informal and non-intimidating. Would love to do
more courses at progressing levels in the future! (Plus online
study very useful for those of us who live remotely.) 
Thank
you!"
ABOUT DR CLARE"S CLINICAL TRAINING AND TEACHING
(Please see IIMH.ORG for more details on Clinical Training and
Further education in herbal medicine.
“I am currently studying Nutrition & Health Coaching with
IINH in Bray and love the idea of helping future clients with
alternatives and simple ideas. I found you very inspiring and
have recommended your clinic and talks to other students in my
year. I hope to see you again mid summer for your garden walk -
in fact I cannot wait!”
— S. King re Dr Clare's Public Talk on Herbal Remedies for
Everyday Health
“As this was my first session in clinical training I didn’t know
what to expect but Dr Clare was great at putting me at ease and
including me in the consultation where appropriate. While it is
essential to attend lectures and read books, the real learning
starts when you see the interaction between herbalist and
patient. I am grateful for this opportunity to learn under Dr
Clare as she has a wealth of experience as well as a wide variety
of patients coming to her clinic. I look forward to continuing
this learning journey under her guidance”
— B. Barry, Student of Herbal Medicine
“I would thoroughly recommend to any student studying Herbal
Medicine to spend time with Dr Clare in her Herbal Medicine
clinic. She has such a rich medical knowledge and understanding
of the human spirit that she is able to get to the heart of her
patient’s health problems with laser-like precision, conducted
with such genuine care, wit and Irish charm. It was a real
privilege spending time with Dr Clare - she is a true
ambassador of the Herbal Medicine profession”
— H. Shardlow, Student of Herbal Medicine
I am a final year student of Herbal Medicine – BSc (Hons) in
Herbal Medicine, University of East London. I recently spent some
time on placement with Rd. Dilis Clare, G.P. and Medical
Herbalist at Health and Herbs, Sea Road, Galway.
I really recommend spending time in placement with Dr. Clare. To
say I gained from spending time with a trained professional
Herbalist with a wealth of clinic experience is to my mind an
underestimation. I consider the placement to be essential and
invaluable to my training and formation as a Medical Herbalist.
Dr. Clare had many appointments with patients. I sat in on
consultations, with the consent of the patients’, while Dr. Clare
demonstrated and supervised my performance of clinical skills,
such as taking of blood pressure readings and abdominal
examination (as indicated in a particular case). Her
professionalism and rapport with patients gave me the confidence
to ask for any assistance and clarification I needed. I gained a
wealth of knowledge with regard to:
· Clinical Diagnosis
· Patient centred care
· Treatment Planning - Herb actions and the basis of treatment
with Herbal Medicines to restore health
· Formulation of Prescription; having due regard to safety and
possible drug interactions and contraindications.
I wish to thank Dr. Clare and the wonderful staff at Health and
Herbs for permitting me to do a placement there. Health and Herbs
is a wonderful resource in Galway; a beautiful well stocked shop
with consultation and meeting rooms.
I stayed at low cost in comfortable, homely accommodation
provided by Dr. Clare in Knocknacarra, which is very close to
Galway city centre. I used the 411 bus every day from Seacrest
Knocknacrra to get to Health and Herbs, which is in Sea Road
Galway. The journey time was 15 to 20 mins and the bus left me
very close to the shop and also departed for Knocknacarra from a
stop just 3 mins walk away from the shop in the evening.
I wish to thank Dr. Clare and the staff of Health and Herbs, Sea
Road, Galway for making me so welcome. Placement with Dr. Clare
is extremely worthwhile for any student of Herbal Medicine”
— B. McCormick, Student of Herbal Medicine
