GETTING STARTED First Appointment - The first appointment will take approximately one hour. In it I will discuss with you your current  health problem, as well as your medical history, diet and lifestyle, and will perform examinations (if necessary) and ask  questions that will provide a holistic understanding of your case. Treatment On the basis of the first consultation I will formulate herbal preparations perfectly suited to your constitution to heal  your complaint and promote inner health and wellbeing. The herbal preparations may be of various kinds - for example,  infusions (teas), tinctures, creams or pills - and may include herbs to alleviate your symptoms as well as herbs to promote  deeper healing and to address the underlying causes of your complaint. Subsequent Appointments Subsequent appointments are typically half an hour in length. They serve to check progress and monitor your healing.  Adjustments may be made to your herbal formulation to maintain harmony with the healing underway as your health improves and your treatment requirements change. With time, later follow-ups may become possible over the phone.