With over fifteen years of postgraduate study and practice in the field of Western complementary, traditional Eastern and naturopathic medicine, Jennifer has the privilege of bringing integrated models for the promotion of health, and the prevention and treatment of dis-ease, into the public arena. In her work as a journalist and author, her main aim is to simplify information in a safe, balanced and practical way so that the general public can use it to benefit their wellbeing. Her multi-disciplinary approach has benefited numerous patients in clinic, where she works in conjunction with Doctors and other Complementary Medicine specialists to give her patients the best 'complementary' treatments for their dis-ease, thus creating a powerful system that encourages healing on all levels.
With the emphasis on 'Integrated Medicine' during her MSc in Complementary Therapy Studies, Jennifer has been in a position to promote a dynamic exchange of information and share her wealth of knowledge of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) with doctors and specialists and continues to this day to learn from the research and clinical insights of both orthodox consultants, mainstream scientists and from specialists in the field of CAM.
Jennifer is the new columnist for the widely read and hugely popular 'What's the Alternative' page in The Sunday Times Style magazine and also for the 'On our Minds' in Conde Nast's Easy Living magazine. She has been both researcher and presenter for numerous alternative health series and segments on national and regional radio and television for GMTV and the BBC. Over the years she has lectured on a wide range of health-related subjects at Health & Natural Medicine Conventions and academically for Westminster University and the College of Naturopathic Medicine.
She is the author of an 11 track meditation CD Seasons of the Soul and the books Nine Ways to Body Wisdom, blending natural therapies to nourish body, emotions and soul (Harper Collins), which is a complete practical guide to help you understand your body and what its symptoms and emotional states represent according to both Eastern and Western medicine and The Natural Care Detox Handbook (Dorling Kindersley). The Detox handbook is an innovative programme that combines the latest research in functional medicine with natural and Chinese Medicine and is a safe, effective and manageable programme that has little in common with any "quick-fix" detox plans as it aims to nourish then detox gradually, working in tune with the body, mind and spirit.
Background
Jennifer began her academic career by attaining a bachelor degree in education (Hons 2:1) which included a sabbatical to the United States where she studied subjects including psychology and nutrition. On completion of her degree she decided to train further in the field of nutrition, where the syllabus included subjects such as Clinical and Alternative/naturopathic Nutrition; Nature of Disease; Philosophy of Natural Therapy; chemistry of Nutrition and Nutritional Therapeutics and gained a Diploma in Nutrition and Dietary Therapy (College of Dietary Therapy/College of Nutritional Medicine). As this course had later touched on the Five Element Theory in Chinese Medicine and Miasm Theories in homoeopathy, Jennifer became even more committed to learn more about other disciplines in the field of Complementary Medicine so embarked on another full time programme that included studying Anatomy & physiology, Pathology & Western Diseases, Eastern philosophy & Diagnostic techniques, Acupressure and Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, Applied Kinesiology; Iridology, Holistic and Advanced Therapeutic Massage, Aromatherapy, Reflexology, Counselling, Flower Essences, Homoeopathy in first aid and Clinical Practice and got a Diploma in Natural Therapies (Raworth Centre for Natural Medicine). Jennifer then went on to study a course that covered Western and Eastern Herbalism including Chinese and Ayurveda, with Traditional Chinese Medicine theory and qualified as a Certified Herbalist (East West College of Herbalism).
She was one of the first intakes of students to study the Master of Science degree course in Complementary Therapy Studies at Westminster University which included the Context of Complementary Therapies, the Therapeutic Relationship, The Nature of Inquiry, Natural Therapeutics & Dissertation Research. After gaining a 2:1 she undertook further studies in the subjects of Naturopathy; Ayurveda; Homoeopathy; Iridology; Health and the Human Energy Field and attained a Doctor of Naturopathy (Clayton College of Natural Health, USA), following this with a Doctor of Philosophy in Natural Health. Finally she studied a course in Acupuncture which included Syndrome Differentiation, Advanced Acupuncture Techniques, Electro-Acupuncture & Auriculotherapy and was awarded a Diploma in Chinese Healthcare and Acupuncture (Beijing University of Chinese Medicine & Pharmacology). She is a Full Member of National Federation of Spiritual Healers and has completed Reiki training to Master level. Jennifer's aim in 2006 is to undertake a PhD programme at a UK University as this is now becoming possible with some Universities expressing an interest in the Complementary Medicine research fellowship awards in conjunction with the Department of Health.
