This is a 5 part practical course and, although sessions can be booked separately, we recommend that you always start with Self Care 1: Basics. Please use the links below to find out more and book your place:
Self Care with Food and Herbs: September 2025 – February 2026
Self Care 1: Basics (18 October 2025)
Self Care 2: Coughs, Colds & Allergies (15 November 2025)
Self Care 3: Digestive Discomforts (17 January 2026)
Self Care 4: Sleep, Anxiety & Fatigue (28 February 2026)
Self Care 5: Skin & First Aid (21 March 2026)
Meet your tutor
Nijen Aksel is a qualified medical herbalist (Edinburgh Napier University, First Class BSc Hons), and a member of the National Institute of Medical Herablists (NIMH). She is a Nutritional Therapist (College of Naturopathic Nutrition) and a member of the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP).
Nijen is seeing patients at the CalmBlue Holistic Clinic Morningside, Edinburgh and also remotely from her home where she has a flourishing herbal garden. For more information, contact nijen@edinburghherbalist.com.