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About Charmaine

Helping you take control of your own health

I’m a certified functional medicine practitioner with more than 20 years of clinical experience. I combine laboratory-based, data-driven insight with an integrated approach to restore health, energy and resilience.

Free, no obligation. First consultation £354, including a health coaching session. See fees

20+ years in clinical practiceIFM Certified PractitionerBritish Acupuncture Council member

Charmaine Shepherd standing in her Edinburgh clinic
20+ yearsin clinical practice
2,000+patients helped
24,000+treatments given
My story

From biomedical research to my own recovery

My journey began nearly three decades ago with a degree in biomedical sciences and a career in biomedical research. After overcoming my own health challenges, including a diagnosis of Inflammatory Bowel Disease, through natural and integrative methods, I dedicated my life to helping others do the same.

Training in Singapore, China, Thailand, Switzerland and the UK gave me a unique blend of Western medical knowledge and complementary therapies. Because of my scientific background, I can combine conventional diagnostics with functional testing to get to the root of complex problems.

I specialise in complex, chronic issues such as autoimmunity, chronic inflammation, fatigue and digestive problems, and in helping busy people prevent burnout and stay well.

My approach

Time, precision and partnership

I spend quality time with you to tailor my experience to your needs. By bringing together advanced diagnostics, functional medicine, immunology and nutrition, I address each factor in your health with precision, which significantly increases the chance of a good outcome.

I welcome clients from every race, creed, colour, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation and gender expression, and provide a safe, empathic space for anyone committed to improving their health.

Qualifications & accreditations

You’re in safe hands

IFMCP, BSc Biomedical Sciences, N.Dip.Ac, MBAcC.

Institute for Functional Medicine Certified Practitioner The Bredesen Protocol certified practitioner, 2018 British Acupuncture Council member IFM Advanced Practice Module graduate: GI, London 2019 IFM Functional Nutrition: Head to Toe workshop graduate 2014 WhatClinic Patient Service Award 2023 winner
Charmaine Shepherd with colleagues at the Edinburgh clinic
The team

Working alongside experts

At 4 Albyn Place I work with health coach Joanna and fellow practitioners in nutrition and herbal medicine. Together we also run the CogMission brain-health programmes and regular online workshops.

Ready to get to the root of it?

Book a free discovery call and we’ll work out the best next step together.

Book a free discovery call

Free, no obligation. First consultation £354, including a health coaching session. See fees

Consultation room at the clinic, 4 Albyn Place, Edinburgh
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