Dr Lynette Bowden M.B.B.S.,D.R.C.O.G.,M.F.Hom is a Homeopathic and retired medical doctor. Having qualified as a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery from the University of Newcastle upon Tyne in 1978, Lynette then worked in hospital posts before becoming a GP in 1980 in North Devon.
In her early days as a GP she found that there were many conditions that conventional medicine did not have effective answers for, and also observed that in general doctors tended to dismiss patients they could not help, even though often their suffering was as great if not more than those with conditions that the medicine of the day could help.
Her interest in complementary medicine was initiated when some of her NHS patients tried alternative therapies and reported sometimes dramatic benefits when she had been unable to help. This was especially the case both for homeopathy and for energy healing.
After observing that homeopathy seemed to work, including on animals and babies (indicating that it was not just suggestion), she undertook specialist training in homeopathy at London and Bristol Homeopathic Hospitals from 1983-1987, qualifying MFHom in 1997. She practised as a GP from 1980-1993 and as a private homeopath since 1987.
She starting training in Hypnosis in 1983 with the British Society of Medical and Dental Hypnosis (BSMDH), taking their courses to advanced level and going on to expand her skills on further courses after this.
She was chair of the West of England branch of the British Society of Clinical and Academic Hypnosis (which superseded BSMDH) from 2013 to 2020.
In 1999 Lynette established Penwethers Holistic Care Centre in North Cornwall, offering residential support to people experiencing health and life challenges and difficulties. Following the closure of Penwethers, the charity evolved into Holistic Support Network, which closed in 2017.
She retired from medical practice in August 2014, remaining registered with the GMC as a retired Doctor (GMC registration number 2431068).
She has a special interest in helping people with serious or complex medical conditions including mental health problems. She uses a combination of therapeutic approaches in order to find the best holistic treatment for individuals.
She has had her own personal experience of serious illness which has led her to explore many different healing pathways. This has served to widen her perspective and outlook.
Lynette has continued to develop her skills and experience to include a variety of homeopathic approaches and holistic healing techniques. She is keen to expand her knowledge and experience through her practice and continuing professional development. She continues to explore new healing approaches and to attend courses and workshops to expend her knowledge and skills.
