A Nutrition and Herbal Consultation offers a personalised and holistic approach to health, rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. During the consultation, we explore your current health concerns alongside your past and family history, lifestyle, nutrition, digestion, sleep, emotional wellbeing, and stress levels. This allows us to understand not just your symptoms, but the underlying patterns influencing your health.

You will gain clarity about how your body is functioning, learn to recognise its signals, and identify habits or imbalances that may be contributing to ongoing issues. Practical, realistic recommendations are provided to support your nutrition and daily routines, alongside a personalised herbal formulation tailored to your individual needs.

The consultation supports long-term wellbeing by helping to restore balance, strengthen vitality, and support the body’s natural healing processes. It is particularly beneficial for those seeking natural support for ongoing or complex health concerns, preventative care, or deeper insight into their health through a holistic lens.

Both herbalists and naturopaths focus on holistic, natural medicine, but their approaches differ. Naturopaths are trained in a variety of natural therapies, such as homeopathy, herbal medicine, and nutrition. They often use pre-made formulas, supplements, or concentrated herbal extracts (nutraceuticals) in their practice.

Herbalists, on the other hand, are specialists in plants. They study the properties, actions, and interactions of herbs in depth over many years. Herbalists create custom formulas from whole herbs, tailored specifically to each individual’s needs, rather than relying on standardized pre-made products.

During the session, we’ll have a relaxed discussion about your health, including your personal and family history, exercise, sleep, relationship with food, nutrition, lifestyle, and emotional wellbeing. You’ll complete an intake form and receive an iridology reading.

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After our conversation, you’ll receive a PDF with personalized recommendations and a customized herbal formulation tailored to your needs. The formula will be shipped to you, and a follow-up call will be scheduled in four weeks to review how the formula is working, address any questions, and support different aspects of your health.

Please bring any relevant blood tests or analyses to assist with your health history assessment.

This 45-minute follow-up session will review your progress, adjust your plan as needed, and provide guidance on nutrition and herbal supplements. Ongoing imbalances take time to resolve, and consistent commitment to the plan is an essential part of the treatment—typically for at least 3 to 6 months.

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During this session, we’ll assess your overall progress and determine whether further support is needed or if you’re ready to continue independently. You’ll always have the option to book additional appointments as needed.

The number of appointments you will need depends on many variables, such as compliance with the advice given and intake of herbal medicines. It also depends on your current health, whether you are on medication, your diet, etc. Although everyone responds differently, we recommend committing to a minimum of three months to start feeling changes because herbs act in the body slowly compared to conventional medicines. 

Sofia Perez kindly requests advance notice for all cancellations or rescheduling of appointments. When an appointment is scheduled, it reserves Sofia Perez's time. Whether you attend or not, this time is reserved specifically for you.

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All consultations are non-refundable. You may reschedule your appointment as long as you provide at least 24 hours’ notice. If you do not cancel or reschedule within this timeframe, you will forfeit your appointment. For late arrivals, sessions will end at the scheduled time, with a 15-minute grace period. If you do not arrive within this time or fail to provide notice, the session will be cancelled.

When existing clients are running low on their herbal protocol before the next session, they do not need to book a consultation. If no changes are needed, you can simply contact me to order the same formula. If any adjustments are required, the formula will be reviewed and updated during your next session.

Our custom-made botanical formulas are carefully crafted to address each client’s unique needs and constitution. Herbs are prepared as tinctures (a blend of water and alcohol), powders, or dried herbs, with each preparation clearly labeled with dosage and instructions. Our formulations are mainly free of additives and sourced from reputable suppliers who prioritise sustainability and best practices in the herbal industry.

Other methods of administration may include syrups, ointments, capsules, suppositories, fomentations, or specially designed recipes to support and encourage the patient’s healing process.

The use of herbal medicine depends on the medications you are currently taking. In some cases, herbal remedies may not be suitable due to potential interactions with pharmaceutical drugs.

It is important to inform your GP if you are taking herbal formulas. As your botanical program progresses, your GP may need to monitor your medications and adjust doses if necessary. Herbs can sometimes help support medication management, potentially reducing doses and minimising side effects under professional supervision.

Sofia Perez is a member of the Irish of Register Herbalists (IRH) and serves on its committee. The IRH is actively working to have herbal medicine recognised by health insurance providers.

At present, Sofia does not collaborate directly with any insurance company, but she can provide an invoice after your session, which you may submit to your insurer for potential reimbursement.

We accept payment by Revolut, card and bank transfer.

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Formulated botanical preparations legally require an initial 1-to-1 consultation. Schedule a call to find out which program will be the perfect fit for you!

Current clients may reorder their herbal formula as agreed during their sessions. If a treatment has been paused, discontinued, or not followed as planned, a follow-up consultation is required in order to reassess your health and adjust the formula accordingly. Your herbal protocol will be shipped with an additional cost.

Herbal supplements are pre-made products designed for general use. They are created to suit a wide range of people and are usually standardised in dose and composition. While they can be helpful for general support, they are not tailored to an individual’s unique constitution, health history, or current needs.

A custom-made herbal formula, on the other hand, is prepared specifically for you after a consultation. It is based on your personal health picture, including symptoms, constitution, lifestyle, emotional patterns, and, when relevant, iridology findings. The herbs are carefully selected and combined to work together, and the formula can be adjusted over time as your body responds and your needs change.

In short, supplements offer general support, while a custom-made formula is part of a personalised therapeutic process designed to support deeper and more targeted healing.