Welcome, I’m Sarah – Master Medicinal Herbalist, Iridologist, and founder of Oxford Herbal.

Rooted in Compassion. Guided by Nature. In Service to Healing.

My Journey into Herbal Medicine

My path into herbal medicine began not in a herb garden, but in a hospital. As a medical secretary in the Histopathology Department at The Nuffield Orthopaedic Hospital in Oxford, I spent my days typing reports on body parts removed due to poor diet and chronic illness. Day after day, I found myself thinking:

Surely there’s another way.

I knew people shouldn’t have to lose parts of their bodies to lifestyle-related disease.

A Personal Catalyst for Change

Then everything changed when my sister was diagnosed with a rare, aggressive brain cancer – an illness with no known cure. I became her carer and constant companion, sitting beside her through appointments and treatments, trying to make sense of the fear and heartbreak we faced as a family.

Desperate for answers, we explored every healing path we could – from sound therapy and shamanic work to homeopathy and light healing. It was herbal medicine, combined with nutrition and lifestyle changes, that finally made a difference. We couldn’t cure her cancer, but we gave her more time, dignity, and quality of life.

My Training and Experience

Determined to bring this healing power to others, I trained at the Irish School of Herbal Medicine for four years, flying to Ireland every few months to complete over 600 clinical hours. I led consultations, created bespoke remedies, researched herbs and their uses, and learned iridology alongside plant medicine. Since then, I’ve continued my studies with teachers like Margi Flint, The Mills & Bone Academy and The School of Evolutionary Herbalism.

My Approach to Herbal Healing

Today, I help people heal from the root. Using the iris as a map and plants as medicine, I craft personalised herbal protocols that honour your terrain, constitution, and story. Whether you’re living with chronic illness or simply longing to reconnect with your body, I offer a space for clarity, care, and transformation.

This is herbal medicine for the whole self – guided by nature, rooted in compassion, and dedicated to your healing journey.

I now realise that my formal training was only the beginning of my journey as a Herbalist. Every day, I continue to learn – from the plants, from nature, and from my clients themselves. By listening deeply to their stories and understanding how they arrived at this point, I help unravel what lies beneath their symptoms – discovering the root cause, we might say. This is the heart of my work: holding space for healing that honours the whole person and their unique journey.

🌸 Ready to Begin Your Herbal Journey?

Book Your Free Herbal Call Today, fill out the contact form or Take the Herbal Archetype Quiz to discover where to begin.

Speaking from the Heart

As well as working one-to-one, I love sharing the healing power of herbs with groups, whether through women’s circles, local events, or wellness gatherings. My talks are grounded, soulful, and practical — often weaving together herbal wisdom, emotional healing, and the forgotten language of nature.

I speak about topics like:

• Iridology – what the eyes reveal about your health story

• Herbs for mood, sleep, and vitality – gentle, effective support from the garden and hedgerow

• Some of my most loved talks include:

  • What your eyes can tell you – A gentle intro to iridology

  • Herbs for vitality, sleep & mood – Practical support from the garden and hedgerow

  • Nature, Nurture & Self-Care – Explore how herbs, seasonal rhythms, and nature connection can restore balance and inner peace. A gentle invitation to come home to yourself through natural self-care.

  • Herbal Allies for the Anxious Mind – Discover the herbs that soothe the nervous system and support emotional resilience. Ideal for sensitive souls navigating stress, overwhelm, or inner restlessness.

Each talk is shaped by the audience — sometimes reflective, sometimes playful, always rooted in the belief that healing begins with reconnection.

If you’d like me to speak at your WI group, community event, or wellness gathering, I’d love to hear from you.