Traditional Chinese Medicine Consultation
You can now book one to one online Traditional Chinese Medicine consultations, guided by qualified TCM practitioners.
These sessions offer a calm, attentive space to be seen and listened to. A personalised consultation rooted in TCM, looking at your body as a whole and meeting you where you are.
Using traditional tools, your TCM practitioner will explore your constitution, daily rhythms, digestion, sleep, stress, hormones, and energy. You’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what your body needs right now, along with practical guidance around nutrition, gentle herbal support, and lifestyle adjustments.
This work is about restoring balance, building body awareness, and supporting your health with care rather than pressure.
TCM AT HERBAR
We believe health lives in patterns, not trends.
In cycles, not quick fixes.
In understanding, not excess.
Traditional Chinese Medicine teaches us that skin, digestion, stress, and energy are different expressions of the same system.
Herbar consultations exist to translate that system into modern life.
So you can stop guessing. And start listening.
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE ABOUT OUR CONSULTATIONS
What happens during a TCM consultation?
Each session is a one on one conversation focused on understanding patterns in your body. We discuss skin, digestion, stress, sleep, energy, and lifestyle. Where relevant, we use Traditional Chinese Medicine frameworks such as constitution analysis and tongue observation to identify imbalances and offer practical guidance.
Do I need any prior knowledge of TCM?
No. Consultations are designed for beginners and experienced clients alike. Everything is explained clearly, without technical overload or jargon.
Are consultations online or in person?
All consultations are currently held online, allowing you to join from anywhere while maintaining depth and personal attention.
Will I receive a diagnosis?
No medical diagnosis is provided. These consultations are educational and supportive in nature, using Traditional Chinese Medicine principles to help explain patterns, tendencies, and constitutional traits rather than to diagnose or treat disease.
The focus is on understanding your TCM constitution, lifestyle needs, and seasonal requirements, and on offering practical guidance around diet, daily routines, rest, stress management, and energy balance. The aim is to build awareness, support self regulation, and help you make informed choices that gently improve overall wellbeing.
Are mushrooms or supplements required?
No. Mushrooms or supplements are discussed only if relevant to your individual context. Guidance always includes food, lifestyle, and daily habits first.
Will Herbar products be recommended?
If skin health comes up during your consultation, Herbar products may be suggested, or not, only when truly relevant. All recommendations are shared with care, context, and full freedom of choice. Our range is intentionally small, so we may often suggest products or practices beyond Herbar, including options from other brands, when they feel more appropriate for your needs.
Any recommendations are offered as optional support, never as something you need to purchase.
How long is each session?
Around 90 minutes but if time allows we can go longer so you can get the most out of your consultation.
Who should not book a consultation?
If you are seeking emergency care, medical diagnosis, or treatment for acute conditions, a TCM consultation is not appropriate. These sessions are designed for long term understanding and support.
How is my personal and health information handled?
Your information is treated with strict confidentiality. All consultation data is securely stored, access is limited to authorised practitioners only, and your information is never shared, sold, or used for marketing purposes. We follow industry standard data protection practices and handle all personal information in line with applicable data privacy regulations.
What language are consultations held in?
All consultations are conducted in English.
How should I prepare?
Just bring curiosity and openness.After booking, you’ll receive an email with simple instructions, including a request to take a clear photo of your tongue before the session. This helps your TCM practitioner assess patterns and make the consultation more precise.Come as you are, and if you have any issues and questions please bring them up. No issue is too small. We’ll guide you through the rest.
Can I book follow up sessions?
Yes. Follow ups are encouraged and allow us to track changes, refine guidance, and support sustainable progress. You'll receive a sweet discount when booking these.
THE REVIEWS
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★★★★★
Catarina and Rui helped me so much with understanding the root cause of my severe eczema. They not only helped me save my skin with TCM changes but also helped me get pregnant.
Ana N.
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I now know I suffer from severe damp heat, that gets worse due to the nature of my job.
These consultations really helped me prevent my IBS, digestion issues, psoriasis and migraines. All I have to do is follow the tips.
Miguel S.
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★★★★★
As a woman, going through menopause life can get very difficult. Catarina helped me not only control my symptoms but also make this whole journey a whole lot more enjoyable. Cant't thank you enough.
Maria C.