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Mrs. Charmaine Shepherd

Charmaine Shepherd
Edinburgh, United Kingdom

About the practitioner

With over 20 years of clinical experience, I am a fully certified Functional Medicine Practitioner who has helped more than 2000 people take control of their health. I combine advanced, laboratory-based, data-driven insights with an integrated approach to optimise performance, energy, and resilience. Specialising in addressing complex, chronic health issuessuch as autoimmunity, chronic inflammation, fatigue, and digestive challengesI craft personalised strategies that restore health, eliminate burnout, boost vitality, and maintain focus. My mission is to help you achieve long-term health that fuels your success.

Medical Specialties

Cardiometabolic
GI Health
Women's Health

Graduate School Education

BSc Biomed Ndip Ac IFMCP

Professional Associations

BAcC

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Find a Practitioner

Mrs. Charmaine Shepherd

About the practitioner

Medical Specialties

Graduate School Education

Professional Associations

Expand Your Knowledge

Autoimmune Gastritis Disrupts Digestion and Nutrition

Nutrition Tips for Osteoarthritis

Stress Changes Your Body: What Cortisol and DHEA-S Can Tell You

Is Your Blood Pressure Sensitive to Salt?