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Dr A. Aracil
Medical Herbalist & Family Doctor
Amparo is a doctor and medical herbalist who combines their work as a herbalist with their role as a Family Doctor in Valencia, Spain. With a medical degree (MBChB) from the University of Dundee and a BSc in Herbal Medicine from the University of Westminster, Amparo practices medicine with a clear commitment to dismantling oppressive systems and promoting health equity. They are a registered member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists and the General Medical Council in the UK.
A staunch advocate for anti-capitalism and environmental justice, Amparo believes that true healthcare must reject profit-driven models and prioritise community well-being and sustainability. They incorporate permaculture principles into their herbal practice, focusing on cultivating and prescribing herbs in ways that resist exploitation and support regenerative ecosystems. Amparo is deeply committed to the fight for LGBTQI rights and strives to create radically inclusive, affirming spaces for all patients—especially those who have been historically marginalised by conventional healthcare systems.
With over a decade of experience working with medicinal plants, Amparo focuses on building meaningful, collaborative relationships with their patients. They aim to empower individuals to reclaim their health through herbal medicine and food sovereignty, integrating traditional knowledge with cutting-edge scientific research. Their special interest lies in treating auto-immune conditions such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, and hypothyroidism, using approaches that honor both the body and the earth.
Amparo is also an Advanced Life Support provider with a particular interest in acute herbal medicine. They have worked with Herbalists Without Borders in Calais, where they provided first aid and herbal medicine to migrants and refugees—communities often abandoned by global systems of power. For Amparo, healthcare is inseparable from the larger struggles for justice, autonomy, and collective liberation.
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Hannah Lewis
Clinic coordinator
Hannah is the Clinic Coordinator, where she ensures the efficient day-to-day operation of the clinic by managing appointments, handling administrative tasks, and creating a welcoming, supportive environment for all patients. Her role extends beyond administration, as she integrates her passion for permaculture and sustainable herb production into the clinic’s practices, exploring ways to support patient care with ethically grown, sustainable herbal remedies.
With an MSc from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and a decade of experience working internationally with marginalised communities to obtain better access to rights-affirming healthcare, Hannah is deeply committed to human rights and health equity. This commitment informs every aspect of her work, from the way she interacts with patients to her dedication to growing herbs that honour both people and the planet.
Hannah’s approach is holistic, focusing on creating an inclusive, non-judgmental space where patients feel seen and heard—especially those who have felt dismissed or discriminated against in the current healthcare system.
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Zoe Palmer
UK Dispenser
Zoë Palmer is an artist, writer and human ecologist whose work spans performance,
installation, text and participatory events. Her regenerative practise explores our relationship
with the more than human world. A natural beekeeper for 15 years, she’s currently growing a
British African herbal and co-creating the apothecary network. She’s a 4th year student at The
Plant Medicine School and is delighted to be dispensing for The Cactus Clinic.