Jessica Braid

Information for Patients

Description of My Practice

The Natural Doctor clinic is a large practice in Poynton, Cheshire, England we see patients in person or by telehealth. Our practice has lead clinician and clinic owner Dr Jess and her associate GP/ functional medicine doctor and coaches. We are equipped to take blood with a centrifuge on site, IV therapies, Photodynamic therapy and Mistletoe.

Type of Care I Provide

• Other

Practitioner Type

• Medical Doctor
• Naturopathic Doctor
• Other

From the practitioner: About My Practice

Dr Jess qualified as a medical doctor in 2006 and worked in the NHS for 5 years before leaving and opening her natural health practice. She uses the best of integrative (qualified medical herbalist, Chinese Herbalist, Acupuncturist, Homeopath & Kinesiologist) and functional medicine to provide personalised support for her patients and runs an extremely busy practice with her sister. Together they also run an online health community The Natural Doctors (www.thenaturaldoctors.com)

From the practitioner: What Patients Can Expect

Patients are assessed in an initial hour consultation with an hour followup health report to discuss the most appropriate treatments, supports and any appropriate nutritional, herbal or lifestyle interventions. A full range of laboratory blood tests, gut health, allergy, toxin and genetic testing is available. Dr Jess works alongside her qualified health coach Katy and team of practitioners to provide the best possible support to deal with the root causes of your symptoms and achieve your goals.

Health Concerns

• Adrenal, Thyroid, & Pituitary Health
• Bone, Skin, & Muscle Health
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular Health
• Food Sensitivities, Intolerances, & Allergies
• Gut & Microbiome Health
• Immune Health & Autoimmunity
• Infections & COVID-19
• Mental Health
• Nutrition, Health, & Wellness
• Toxins & Detoxification
• Women’s & Men’s Hormonal Health

Medical Specialties

• Acupuncture
• Allergy and Immunology
• Alternative Medicine
• Anesthesiology
• Ayurvedic Medicine
• Botanical Medicine
• Functional Medicine
• Health Coaching
• Infectious Disease
• Internal Medicine
• Naturopathic Medicine
• Nutrition

Medical Conditions

• Aging
• Allergies
• Arthritis
• Asthma
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
• Autism Spectrum Disorder
• Autoimmune Disease
• Cancer
• Cardiovascular disorders
• Chronic Disease
• Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
• Chronic Pain
• Depression, Anxiety or Bipolar Disorder
• Diabetes
• Digestive disorders
• Fatigue
• Female Disorders
• Fibromyalgia
• Gluten Sensitivity
• Hypertension
• Infections (acute and chronic low-grade such as Lyme, Candidiasis etc.)
• Insomnia and Sleep Disorders
• Male disorders
• Mercury and Heavy Metal Toxicity
• Metabolic Syndrome (pre-diabetes, insulin resistance)
• Migraines and Headaches
• Multiple Sclerosis
• Neurodegenerative disorders
• Skin Disorders
• Stress-related Conditions
• Thyroid, adrenal and other hormonal disorders
• Weight or Metabolism concerns

Languages Spoken

• English

Graduate School Education

St. Andrews University BSc Hons, Manchester University MBCHB, University of Westminster BSc (1st class)

Degree

Medical

Professional Associations

GMC registered and licensed, NIMH, BMAS, ARH

IFM Coursework

• Applying Functional Medicine in Clinical Practice
• Bioenergetics (formerly Energy) Advanced Practice Module
• Cardiometabolic Advanced Practice Module
• Environmental Health (formerly Detox) Advanced Practice Module
• GI Advanced Practice Module
• Hormone Advanced Practice Module
• Immune Advanced Practice Module