About Me
Hello, I’m Ros Eunson, a qualified Herbal Medicine Practitioner. I undertook herbal medicine training over 5 years, though I consider my learning about plant and human connections, and the natural world, to be a lifelong journey and passion.
I began my education in medical herbalism with Betonica, followed by practitioner training with the The Plant Medicine School who are Irish based. Practitioner training enabled me to deepen skills in consultation, herbal therapeutics and understanding diverse theories of medicine.
I completed 500 hours of clinical training and enjoyed being part of several busy student clinics providing health consultations and observing many patients. I contributed to a wide range of personalised herbal medicine and nutrition plans for people from all walks of life. There was a focus on the whole person, their constitution, likes and dislikes, and creative problem solving around options for the person.
I now work with the The Plant Medicine school as a student mentor, providing one to one support to third year students beginning their practitioner journey.
I am a member of the Irish Register of Herbalists and abide by their code of conduct. I maintain full practice insurance and hold a Disclosure Scotland/DBS check (level 2).
Qualifications & Experience
Whilst completing herbal medicine practitioner training with The Plant Medicine School my final research project explored addiction and botanical pathways in treatment. I have an interest in emotional wellbeing and our connections with others and the natural world.
Whilst training I worked in administrative and operations within counselling, health and social care. This included Bath Centre for Psychotherapy & Counselling, Bristol Carers Support Centre and the National Centre for Integrative Medicine where I supported delivery of their Diploma in Integrative Medicine. Experiencing these diverse frameworks of healthcare has helped shape and deepen my practice.
Prior to herbal medicine training I undertook a BSc (Hons) degree at the School of Textiles and Design in the Scottish borders. Following this I spent 15 years working in product development and quality assurance roles. You can see my work history on Linked In.
Training and Interests
My practice is informed by ongoing professional development. I have an understanding of trauma-informed care, neurodiversity, social justice, and safeguarding.
Recent training includes:
Herbalism, PTSD & Traumatic Stress with Solidarity Apothecary
Understanding Family Estrangement with Cornell Cooperative Extension
Autism Awareness with Weston College
Oliver McGowan Autism & Learning Disability Training (Tier Two) with the NHS
Boundaries Training with The Peer Partnership
It’s All About Race with The Diversity Trust
Safeguarding with the Bristol Carers Support Centre
Personal background
I grew up on a farm in rural Orkney and previously spent eight years in Bristol where I was inspired by the vibrant socialist outlook and that of community engagement and self-organisation. I had an allotment there where I grew simple food and herbs for the kitchen.
I came to herbal medicine after experiencing the benefits of using herbs and nutrition to support myself during a period of health problems, reactions to foods and post-viral fatigue. I experienced surgery, and it going wrong. An artery and vein was cut meaning subsequent major surgery to save my leg, which resulted in physical disability for a time period and lasting problems. I found using plants helped me to adapt to post-operative difficulties, recuperate strength and resilience and counter side effects. Having plant allies and options reduced my fear and it was empowering to explore my health in new ways. Like many others who have experienced being unwell, the route through was a path of learning, connections with community and an ongoing healing journey.
