‘By optimal health we mean the best possible health to which you can realistically aspire and which we can help you achieve. Our interest is in your good health for as long as possible’.

Dr Michael Perring, Medical Director

“Our philosophy is to provide person centred care.  We believe in the importance of listening to our clients with close attention.  

It is not only their medical history but also their hopes, concerns, personal history  and lifestyle that give us a benchmark from which we can work to achieve optimal health and well-being”

Psychiatry/Psychotherapy

While 'person centred' practice in psychotherapy puts the individual at the centre of decision making, psychiatric training tempers the softer skills of listening with an ability to step in where necessary and prescribe medication and acute care. more>

Dr Michael Perring, Medical Director, a leading expert in the field, is a regular contributor at specialist symposiums and conferences, world-wide. more>

The British Society of Sexual Medicine has recently released new agreed Guidelines on the Role of Androgens to which Dr Perring is a subscriber, and which spells out their importance in male health, the criteria for their replacement and the benefits that result from the adjustment of androgens to their correct level.

Declining levels of testosterone puts men at higher risk of heart disease.  Dr Mark Porter in The Times quotes research to say declining levels of testosterone puts men at higher risk of heart disease.  More>

Testosterone Replacement may prevent Early Memory Problems.  From a study published in the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease.  More>

Are Bio-identical hormones safer than those that are not?  An article in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) has reported a further study that links increased risk of breast cancer with a regime of HRT that combines an estrogen with a progestin.  More>

Premature Ejaculation (PE) is in the news again. Dr Mark Porter reports in the Times that apparently the problem of PE is so common that two High Street chemists have thought it worthwhile to promote new products to treat it. More>

Men’s Health

Male Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT); Screening for Cardiovascular Disease and Cancer. more>

Women’s Health

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT). Information and advice on traditional and non-traditional HRT.   more>

Psychosexual Services

Sexual relationships, gender issues and maintenance of sexual function. more>

Healthy Ageing

Achievable lifestyle changes that can make a marked improvement to your health. Essential information for ageing well.  more>