The Centre For Balanced Medicine
About Us
Dr Rowena Nicholson
MB BS, MRCGP, DRCOG, Dip NSpH,
Dip PCouns, Dip THY&R, BSEM member
Dr Nicholson has always had an interest in an holistic approach to health, and undertook her medical studies alongside training in complementary and natural medicine.
Dr Nicholson holds Batchelor of Medicine and Batchelor of Surgery degrees from The University of London, and was awarded the Kate Charles prize in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from St George’s Hospital Medical School in 1996. She also holds a postgraduate Diploma in Obstetrics and Gynaecology from the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. In 2000, after a number of hospital and General Practice posts, she completed her postgraduate GP training and was awarded a Certificate of Prescribed Experience from the Joint Committee on Postgraduate Training for General Practice, and also gained Membership of the Royal College of General Practitioners with merit. Following this, she became a GP partner at a busy NHS training practice until opening the Centre for Balanced Medicine in 2006. She also holds Diplomas in Natural Healing, Progressive Counselling and Transformation Hatha Yoga Teaching, and Teaching Certificates in Aqua Yoga and Meditation Foundation. She has completed a two year training programme in Allergy, Nutritional and Environmental Medicine with the British Society for Ecological Medicine. Dr Nicholson has held full Registration with the General Medical Council since 1997, and is a member of the International Self-Realization Healing Association.
Dr Nicholson has spent some years developing the concept of Balanced Medicine, which reflects her belief in the need for health care which is broad in its scope, whilst reflecting the whole needs of each individual. When not seeing patients, she can be found playing her harp or tending the Centre’s vegetable garden.
Jason Hinrich
RN, BSc (Hons), Dip. HE Nursing (Adult),
Dip. P.Couns, Dip. NSpH
Jason also has a thorough training and experience across orthodox and complementary fields. He holds a Diploma with distinction in Adult Nursing from Plymouth University as well as a Nurse Practitioner First Class Honours Degree from Bournemouth University. In 2006 he was awarded Bournemouth University’s Dr Eleanor Bond prize for his contribution to the understanding of the management of primary health care. He presently holds a part-time post at the Exeter NHS Walk-in Centres.
Jason’s interest in an holistic approach to health predates his 10 years of NHS experience, as prior to this he ran successful private Healing and Counselling clinics. He holds diplomas in both Progressive Counselling and Natural Healing.
Previously, Jason has also worked as a corporate business manager and led various ecological educational and fundraising projects.
As a partner at the Centre, he has been involved in developing the concept of Balanced Medicine, and utilises all his professional skills within his clinical, therapeutic and business roles.
Jason is professionally registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and International Self-Realization Healing Association. He is also a member of the Royal College of Nursing.
In his spare time, Jason enjoys hill walking, photography and graphic design.