National Centre for Integrative Medicine

Your course is taught by Viv who has a PhD in gut physiology. She is a herbal researcher and Founder of Wayside Herbal Tea, an artisan herbal tea company inspired by nature. In past roles, Viv explored the health benefits of herbs including Turmeric, Shatavari, Liquorice and more, so you will learn from someone who is knowledgable about science and passionate about the wonder of herbs.

Viv is a registered Health Coach and the course will help you explore which herbal teas can help your relaxation, sleep, digestive comfort or everyday energy levels. She uses herbs every day as a natural way to support her own wellbeing and that of her family. Viv has experienced midlife health changes including low mood and weight gain, and has integrated herbs alongside nutrition and lifestyle improvements and now feels better than ever.

She is an experienced educator and provides practical and accessible teaching to clearly explain the properties of different herbs, to help you feel confident to make your own delicious blends. She runs herb walks and workshops in her home town of Dursley, and inspires people to connect with plants and weave herbs into their daily lives.

Viv has a selection of Bitesize courses here on Herbal Tea Blending, Using Evidence and Business Development, and she hopes you enjoy them.