Certificates and Awards
iulia Barta
BSc (Hons) Herbal Medicine, University of Westminster MNIMH,
Member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists
Clinical Trainer & Personal Tutor for the Heartwood Education Institute
Having witnessed the benefits of herbal medicine in our family when I was growing up in Romania, I chose to move to London to obtain a globally-recognised scientific degree in Herbal Medicine back in 2011. After four years of hard work and over 500 hours of clinical experience, I was awarded a First Class Honours degree from the University of Westminster as a representation of my hard work and dedication towards helping patients. I then joined The National Institute of Medical Herbalists, which is the UK’s leading professional body representing herbal practitioners.
I have recently relocated from Kent to Edinburgh, Scotland but will continue to support my patients worldwide.
My latest training focused on laboratory tests by Functional Medicine expert Antony Haynes BA Hons Dip ION mBANT RNT.
The six sessions covered:
- Functional laboratory tests for digestive health
- Hormone tests: Adrenal Stress Profile Test, Cortisol Awakening Response and The Dutch Test
- Organic acid testing as a reflection of multiple metabolic pathways
- Food sensitivity testing
- Focus on toxins (heavy metals, pesticides, etc. and moulds)
- Focus on neurotransmitters
Contact me for recommendations about the best test for your case. I work with reputed labs such as Genova Lab, Doctor’s data and BTS/ Biological Testing Services.
MORE CPD COMPLETED (Continuing Professional Development)
√ Herbal Approached to Menopause – with expert Hananja Brice-Ytsma
√ The Endocrine System – The Thyroid Gland, with expert Katherine Bellchambers MNIMH.
√ Fermentation Workshop – Learnt about the importance of Gut Health and how to make your own probiotic ferment at home with Jo Webster from The Peach team.
√ Emotional Trauma and Autoimmune Pain. Brain-body connection to the immune system; How to cope with emotional triggers; Tools and techniques to use your “ACE” score. 4th February 2017. A seminar by Niki Gratrix, mBANT CNHC.
√ Understanding the Stress Response. Practical solutions for managing cortisol responses, the HPA axis and sleep through addressing mineral imbalances with expert Vanessa Hitch ANP BioPractica.
√ Autoimmune diseases: What are they, What triggers them and What lab tests may help detect and predict autoimmunity. January 2017. A seminar by Dr. Aristo Vojdani, PhD, MSc, CLS.
√ Diagnosing and Treating Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). London, August 2016. Seminar led by Anne Marie Reilly MSc DipCoun.
√ The Phytotherapy of Sleep. College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy. One day seminar in London.
√ Dermatology according to Ayurveda | Eczema and Psoriasis. One day seminar with Dr Gaurang Joshi.
√ Treating Atrial Fibrillation. Crewe, October 2016. A talk by Paul Hambly MNIMH.
√ COVID-19. Herbal Approached exclusively for Practitioners. A Kerry Bone seminar
What did my Herbal Medicine degree involve?
HERBAL MEDICINE BSc Honours
- 3 years full-time degree + 1 Year Foundation in Bioscience at The University of Westminster in London.
- Completing over 500 clinical hours in a Polyclinic observing and treating patients suffering from a variety of conditions.
- Further training at the Whipps Cross Hospital – Herbal Medicine Dermatology Department.
Professional accreditation
My degree is fully accredited by the European Herbal & Traditional Medicine Practitioners Association (EHTPA) and the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH).
NIMH is the United Kingdom’s leading professional body and voluntary regulator of herbal practitioners
Since 1864
MODULES STUDIED INCLUDED:
- Anatomy, Physiology, Pathophysiology
- Systems Pathology & Differential Diagnosis
- Botanical Medicine
- Making Herbal Medicines
- Pharmacology
- Dietetics and Dietary Therapy
- Nutritional Therapy
- Dissertation on “Herbal Medicine Approaches to Insomnia“
