Treatments – Promoting Health

Treatment Options

What do we do?

We care for people with a wide variety of ailments in a confidential and nurturing environment. From food intolerances & allergies, anxiety, low mood, to chronic fatigue and long Covid, to irritable bowel syndrome and colitis.

Having worked within the menopause clinic in Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, breast screening at Albyn Hospital, lead female health practitioner in General Practice, Dr Sudder has a specialist interest in treating the perimenopause and menopausal symptoms naturally, encouraged by developments within the scientific literature on this subject.

With a background in paediatrics and psychiatry, including eating disorders, Dr Sudder enjoys working with young people, from very young children to teenagers. Once helpful homeopathy and mind-body wellness techniques are learned, these natural healthcare tools are there for life.

Situated in the picturesque town of Banchory in Royal Deeside, only 19 miles from Aberdeen, the clinic aims for people to feel valued, listened to and understood. We offer a professional and integrative, evidence based medical approach encouraging and empowering holistic health.

On listening deeply, to understand the physiological and psychological dis-ease, homeopathic remedies are chosen alongside nutritional and exercise advice as appropriate to the individual, sharing these priorities to empower each individual.

The most common result of this is that patients say “I just feel back to myself!".

"As someone who had never considered using homeopathic remedies, I can say my opinion has completely changed. I have suffered with chronic pain for a long time and Jennifer has helped me so so much through this. The difference I have felt in myself is astonishing. Thank you so much 💓"

"Dr Sudder is an experienced and insightful doctor who listens and understands. She truly commits to your care and well-being and her knowledge and experience is exceptional. I always feel so much better after seeing her and that’s even before I start the homeopathic preparations she has recommended."

"Dr Sudder is professional, kind and caring. She puts you at ease as soon as you arrive and listens well but also ask questions to help her understand your needs. I would recommend her to anyone who is looking for a more natural approach to their health."

"Jennifer is truly exceptional. She listens attentively, explains medical terminology in a clear and compassionate way, and combines extensive knowledge with genuine empathy. I feel completely understood and well‑cared for during every visit. I highly recommend her."

Bowel Complaints

Working in this area in hospital and general practice led to studying the bowel both from the conventional side, the nutritional understanding and the homeopathic options available. This holistic approach towards improving the microbiome has resulted in deep, far-reaching benefits for patients. Some of these anonymised cases can be seen in our Facebook page.

“My bowels are working in a way they haven’t in years, forever.”

“One thing that changed with homeopathy was constipation-seemed to change the system to happier & sleep was noticeably better after the powders.”

"Have had a very clear reset in bowel habit-quite distinct, before (never knowing) now every morning, feel more confident in going out."

"Hardly any searing pains through the gut-a huge improvement. Majority of symptoms have subsided."

"After taking the bowel remedy I woke up with a lovely sense of peace which was amazing, my bowel was quiet & there was no rumbling."

"After many years of struggling with digestive issues and many medical interventions and treatments I finally found Jennifer. She changed my life."

Mental Health Concerns

A “warm and welcoming approach” (anon patient) enables the common symptoms of anxieties and low mood to be discussed in an understanding, professional and confidential environment. Many person-centred approaches are on offer, alongside years of experience in working with mental health, both conventionally and using natural approaches, allowing the clinic to have a fresh outlook and perspective. While focusing on the individual, therapeutic options are shared and developed in a “very approachable, friendly and lovely manner” with the aim of promoting good mental health and well-being.

"I’m so surprised how I am feeling within myself-sleep especially. ‘wow~’ Feel so much better than I was before (anxiety) not really there."

"Something lifted in me…feel significantly better."

"Being numb is the most terrifying thing, until you became unnumbed. I’m now back in the place of being unnumbed with the tools to exist alright."

"The difference before taken (remedy) & after is poles apart. Great effect & longer effect from (the remedy) Able to see, can say no. I had no voice."

"Literally feeling lighter-when I took the (remedy)-like a ball of pain that was inside me is now beside me."

Sleep

Very often when people present to the clinic with varying symptoms, sleep is disturbed in some way. As a time of restoration for the day ahead, this can leave us feeling exhausted and with a lower threshold for other symptoms to present, for example poor immunity, mental health concern etc. This is an area which responds beautifully to homeopathic remedies and hypnotherapeutic techniques. An individualised approach will be taken to discover the best way to help you.

Been a LOT better, sleep is a lot better, forgot how much I need it, I feel better. Powders definitely good, really liked (remedy) I took in between, definitely helped too.

"My skepticism is demolished largely-that doesn’t happen that often, thing that surprises me…. my sleep is normally fraught with anxiety…My sleep has been brilliant."

"Good night’s sleep, ready to attack the day, never thought that would happen."

Women’s Health

An area of experience developed from working in the department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology and leading this area in general practice for many years. The monthly fluctuation in hormones mean many women suffer considerably and this approach can allow women to feel less vulnerable both in the pre-menstrual syndrome, in their mental health as well as in pregnancy and childbirth and the menopause. “Anxiety better... and restless thoughts” (anon patient). There are many useful options to support empowerment and health, such as hypnotherapy techniques for birthing, homeopathic remedies for use both before and after childbirth and alternatives to hormone replacement therapy as well as nutritional advice. Advice on home remedies in this area can also be given.

"Strangely energised after the (remedy), (painkilling remedy) definitely works & also my periods are lighter & less painful."

Mood much better-much more able to see it happening, see more rationally, give myself a bit of a break. (Husband) has seen a huge difference in me. Feel I am managing life now, compared with not at all.

"When I started taking the remedies-definitely noted a change-there was clarity, it was like a cloud lifted."

"Something changed-I think you could say its worked! Thermostat pinged up. Change in attitude, more positive. Heard myself being different in my approach. Definitely less tears-no question, no question. I don’t recognise this person! Major impact on how I perceive myself."

"People in the office were chuffed, a few days after the remedy I let them leave the windows closed!"

Childhood

Following work in the neonatal unit and general paediatrics and working with babies and children for decades in general practice, many children with varying concerns are seen in the clinic, for example behaviour disorders, school refusal, sleep issues, anxieties. The relaxed environment of the consulting rooms encourages children to bring their toys with them to be comfortable while they are assessed and a plan is made togther with the parent or caregiver.

"He has been really good at school, (the headteacher) noticing he’s really focussed."

"No problem for him to go to sleep now either (previously there was a panic at bedtime), lot more restful at night."

"Saw improvement in the early days of the remedies-not complaining as much-within a week she wasn’t mentioning her tummy pain, appetite & energy improving. Going to sleep better too. Good appetite- ‘wow ‘what we are doing is working. Very positive."

"I’m just seeing a 360-degree difference in approach- he’s a lot more biddable & able to keep the hyperexcitement on a level."

"(Child) gets to sleep more easily, wakes less easily, settles more easily, when he does wake is more often bright & cheerful in the mornings."

Teenage Concerns

... such as anxieties, eating disorders and school refusal concerns. As a particularly rewarding group of individuals to work with these therapeutic approaches can encourage a fresh perspective relatively quickly, supporting healthy development, giving tools to carry forward as they mature and meet other challenges. “Quicker than interventions that were meant to be fast” (anon patient). Working in some cases alongside other approaches, allowing concerns to be voiced and involvement in decisions about health supports personal growth and aims to encourage responsibility for health. “(…the remedies) changed my whole attitude to things-what I’ve got, compared to what I don’t have” (anon patient) This is undertaken considering their emotional, mental and physical concerns amongst the challenges and changes of their social environment.