Mistletoe Therapy Clinic
About our Mistletoe Therapy Clinic
Mistletoe Therapy is a herbal preparation of the Mistletoe plant. NCIM uses preparations which are made of fermented aqueous extracts of the freshly harvested white-berried mistletoe grown on different host trees, such as Apple, Oak, Pine and Elm.
There is research to show that it stimulates the group of white cells in the immune system that treatments like radiotherapy and chemotherapy can sometimes lower. These cells are called the natural killer cells and the aim of giving this medicine is that a number of these cells will be increased in your body.
Mistletoe Therapy can be given by mouth as a liquid, or by subcutaneous injection. The preparation taken by mouth seems to be very safe. Although it does not agree with everyone, reported side effects are low. This is because we are using such low doses.
Mistletoe Research
In Europe, Viscum album L (mistletoe) is the most commonly used complementary therapy by patients with cancer and is integrated into conventional oncology treatment programmes in Germany, Switzerland and The Netherlands. In recent years it has been the subject of many randomised controlled trials. Although there are some limitations to these studies due to poor design, a relatively consistent finding of these trials was a reduction in the adverse effects of chemotherapy and radiotherapy and/or improvement of quality of life of the patient (see https://www.
Download our Mistletoe Therapy Patient Information Leaflet (Apr24)
Who is it for?
Part of an integrative approach to cancer care can include the use of Mistletoe Therapy. NB it is not a standalone treatment for cancer and is usually used in conjunction with other conventional, lifestyle and holistic approaches to healthcare.
Mistletoe can help stimulate the immune system, improve quality of life, and reduce the side effects of cancer treatments like chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Appointments
Appointments can be in-person in our Bristol clinic or online depending on the clinician you see.
First appointments are 60 or 30 minutes and follow-ups 60, 30 or 15 minutes. Please speak to the clinical administration team to discuss your needs.
Our team
Who can prescribe Mistletoe
Dr Elizabeth Thompson
Dr Roger Smith
Dr Emi Maruo
Dr Asim Vine
Assessments for Mistletoe Therapy can also be taken by Kiriaki Marselou (Integrative Pharmacist) after which one of our medical doctors will review and prepare a prescription.
For further information about Mistletoe Therapy please contact our clinical administration team.
NCIM Clinic Information
Find out more and book an appointment - Contact our Clinical Services Administration team: 0117 370 1875 | enquiries@ncim.org.uk
Please note that coming to see our team is not a substitute for conventional NHS care, including acute care and emergency services.
Our Team
Integrative Medicine
Dr Elizabeth Thompson
Dr Duncan Still
Dr Emi Maruo
Dr Asim Vine
Kiriaki Marselou
Medical Homeopathy
Dr Elizabeth Thompson
Dr Emi Maruo
Kiriaki Marselou
Mistletoe Therapy
Dr Elizabeth Thompson
Dr Roger Smith
Dr Emi Maruo
Dr Asim Vin
Kiriaki Marselou
Integrative Nutrition
Anna Thomson
Audrey Dickinson
Kiriaki Marselou
Therapeutic Coaching
Bárbara Pereira
Clinical Hypnotherapy
Dr Nikki Chatfield
Consultation Prices
Integrative Medicine
Medical Homeopathy
Mistletoe Therapy
60-min initial/follow-up: £200
30-min follow-up: £100
Note: Dr Thompson's fees are £250 for 60-mins and £125 for 30-mins.
Integrative Nutrition
Therapeutic Coaching
60-min initial/follow-up: £130
30-min follow-up: £65
Clinical Hypnotherapy
60-min initial/follow-up: £130
Recommended treatments or tests are priced separately.
Patient bursaries for support towards consultation fees may be available. Please enquire with our Clinical Services Administration team.
Locations
Online Appointments
Available with all clinicians via Zoom/telephone (except Massage & Bodywork)
In-person Appointments
Dr Elizabeth Thompson
Dr Emi Maruo
Dr Asim Vine
Kiriaki Marselou
NCIM, Ham Green House, Chapel Pill Lane, Pill, Bristol, BS20 0HH
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Dr Roger Smith is unable to consult with patients who reside or receive NHS treatment in Cornwall, Devon or Somerset, due to his NHS work in these areas.
Children
Most of our clinics are open to children of all ages, with Integrative Nutrition, Holistic Massage and Clinical Hypnotherapy for children aged 12+ only.
All patients under the age of 18 need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Mistletoe Therapy may not be suitable for children and will depend on their health circumstances - please enquire with our Clinical Services Administration team.