Community Wellness and Wellbeing

Empowering individuals and communities through natural medicine
products, services and education

The shop was founded in East Saltoun in March of 2023. It was created for people to come together and have access to means by which they can take charge of their own health and wellbeing. Being able to make this happen in a small but important space has long been a part of a much bigger dream for creating sustainable and viable systems of healthcare to which we are all entitled.

The shop functions not just as a herb shop but also a wellness hub to offer a wide range of different modalities that promote holistic approaches of self-care, and through a network of multitalented therapists.

The intention is to serve both the local community and connect with the further communities throughout East Lothian and beyond so that we are all interlinked and cross-supporting each other.

About the Founder

Meet Gillian Robartes, the founder of Healthcraft Herbs Ltd and HealCraft Therapies

   Gillian studied Genetics and Microbiology at the University of Cape Town in South Africa, which gave her a valuable scientific foundation in perspectives on biological diversity and human individuality. Having an extended interest in interactions between plants and humans, she continued her studies at the University of Edinburgh where she received her Honours degree in 2010.

Not satisfied with the purely scientific approach, with a great love for the natural world, and a desire to help people achieve wellbeing naturally by becoming a natural and holistic healing practitioner, Gillian joined a Naturopathic Herbal Medicine programme with the College of Naturopathic Medicine (CNM) in London and received her Diploma as a qualified Naturopath and Herbal Medicine Practitioner in 2015.

  After completing her qualifications with CNM, Gillian explored further into understanding the relationship between (and importance of) physical and energetic medicines and practices. At the same time that she underwent her training as an Usui Reiki practitioner, she travelled to Ecuador to attend intensive training in Amazonian Energy and Shamanic Medicine in the Rainforest, and learned both at the hands of highly respected Reiki masters and traditional healers. She achieved her qualifications as a Practitioner of Shamanic Healing and Energy Healing in 2018, and received her certification as an Usui Reiki Master in 2019.

  Gillian is now a practitioner member of the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP) and General Naturopathic Council (GNC). She has a passion for helping people, seeks to continue building her skills on all levels as a healing practitioner, and is eager to serve those who seek the benefits of the holistic medicine and Complementary Therapy approach. To this end, she continues to attend workshops and smaller courses regularly to enhance the skills and services she offers her clients.

  Gillian provides a safe, judgement-free and compassionate space for her clients to explore their personal journeys to wellness, wellbeing and rediscovering their authentic, empowered selves. Her approaches in the clinic space integrate the best of both scientific and traditional/natural methods to address health and healing needs on all levels (Physical, Emotional, Mental and Spiritual) to support the alchemy of personal transmutation and transformation. It is Gillian’s honour to offer this space and welcomes all with an open heart.

  All of Gillian’s services are available both in-person and over long-distance (via Zoom), and you can benefit from her therapies individually or as part of a package according to your personal needs and preference. She also offers a free 10-15 minute phone call where you can discuss your personal wellness goals and she can help you match to the services most suitable to help you meet those needs.

  • Practitioner Member of the Association of Naturopathic Practitioners (ANP) and General Naturopathic Council (GNC)

  • Diploma Naturopathy

  • Diploma Herbal Medicine

  • Diploma Shamanic Healing / Energy Healing

  • Certified Usui Reiki Master

  • B.Sc. Genetics and Microbiology

  • B.Sc. Hon. Developmental, Cellular and Biological Sciences