Stephen Taylor has over 25 years experience practicing as a western trained Herbalist, giving him the opportunity to explore the application of ancient European and medieval healing traditions in a modern context. As well as studying the foundations of these ancient medical traditions, he has studied both Eastern and African healing traditions and has been initiated as traditional healer and diviner in Africa. He runs a successful herbal medicine practice in Sussex where he continues to treat patients, teach, undertake research, and grow herbs to produce herbal medicines.