Grange Skin Clinic of Natural Medicine, Lake District, Cumbria

Michael Shortt BSc(Hons)

Alternative Treatment for Psoriasis, Eczema, Dermatitis

Established in 1998, the Clinic was a culmination of my own personal struggles with all of the above skin conditions at different times of my life. My story is fairly typical, having been passed between Doctors, Specialists and Dermatology units with countless creams and medication throughout. Along the way, particularly in conventional medicine, I often encountered a lack of understanding and, in most cases empathy, of exactly how debilitating, on both a physical and mental level, skin disorders can actually be. Eroding self-esteem is often compounded by a seemingly ‘life sentence’ of having to apply creams which, while providing welcome relief, are ultimately a short-term fix to a problem that requires a more long-term approach.

The Skin

Skin is our body’s outermost layer; a tough, self-repairing and flexible covering that performs many vital functions intrinsically linked to our overall health and well-being. Psoriasis, Eczema and Dermatitis (the latter often considered under the umbrella term ‘Eczema’) are amongst the most common ailments compromising the appearance and functioning of the skin, yet still remain notoriously difficult to treat effectively despite the rapid advances in modern medicine.

The Aim of the Clinic

For over a decade, the basic aim has remained the same – to reach and help as many sufferers as possible, providing treatment that is simple, lasting and geared towards self-management. I am also committed to providing treatment regardless of financial circumstances, helping those on low incomes through free clinic time and ‘donation only’ treatments. This is funded by other work and through kind donations.

Currently, the clinic acts as an independent point of contact providing services ranging from straightforward support and encouragement right through to the creation of individually tailored treatment plans. Whatever your situation, I am here to help, support and encourage the improvement of your condition.