Trust score 8/100
Mrs Carolyn Aitken
Holistic Therapy · Helensburgh
👤 8 years of experience
6,668+
Patients seen
8
Years in practice
12
Publications
4
Languages spoken
About
Mrs Carolyn Aitken is a complementary medicine practitioner with a focus on iridology and holistic wellbeing approaches. She is a member of the Complementary Medical Association (MCMA) and holds qualifications in iridology and herbal studies (Dip Ir. & H).
She has over 20 years of experience studying and researching iridology and has worked with clients in a face-to-face setting for approximately 30 years within complementary health services. Her practice is described as gentle and client-focused, with an emphasis on holistic lifestyle support.
Mrs Aitken qualified as an optician abroad in 1994 and has also worked within optical practice in the UK, including roles in community optometry settings. She is multilingual, fluent in English, French, Dutch, and Spanish, and has lived and worked in several European countries.
Her work involves complementary health consultation and wellness guidance within a non-conventional health framework, with an emphasis on holistic assessment approaches and client wellbeing support.
She has over 20 years of experience studying and researching iridology and has worked with clients in a face-to-face setting for approximately 30 years within complementary health services. Her practice is described as gentle and client-focused, with an emphasis on holistic lifestyle support.
Mrs Aitken qualified as an optician abroad in 1994 and has also worked within optical practice in the UK, including roles in community optometry settings. She is multilingual, fluent in English, French, Dutch, and Spanish, and has lived and worked in several European countries.
Her work involves complementary health consultation and wellness guidance within a non-conventional health framework, with an emphasis on holistic assessment approaches and client wellbeing support.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Mrs Carolyn Aitken
Education & training
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2008–2014 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2014–2018 Residency · Holistic Therapy
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2018–2019 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2018-09–2019-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
GB — Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Holistic Therapy
Malpractice insurance:
Generali Healthcare · 5,000,000 EUR coverage · No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 1,605 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 259 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 1,779 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 196 |
Services & pricing
| Service | Duration | Modality | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| New patient consultation (60m) | 60 min | in_clinic|telemed | 180.00 EUR |
| Follow-up consultation (30m) | 30 min | in_clinic|telemed|phone | 90.00 EUR |
| Vaccination administration | 120 min | in_clinic | 180.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 30 min | in_clinic | 450.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 13 · i10: 10
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European registry analysis of Holistic Therapy outcomes
DOI: 10.5060/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 37164293 · cited by 45
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Outcomes of Holistic Therapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.5146/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 36581381 · cited by 15
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European registry analysis of Holistic Therapy outcomes
DOI: 10.9172/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 31026446 · cited by 129
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Outcomes of Holistic Therapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.7847/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38169663 · cited by 3
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Holistic Therapy European Annual Congress (Holistic Therapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Holistic Therapy National Society Meeting · Helensburgh · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Holistic Therapy — Helensburgh · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · Since 2019
- national college of family doctors — Member · Since 2019
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · Since 2019
Articles by this doctor
- Patient education Patient guide to Holistic Therapy
- Awareness When should you see a holistic therapy?
For international patients
- Coordinator
- Patient liaison · carolyn.aitken@euroclinics.example
Location
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Recent reviews
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.
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★★★★★ ✓ Verified Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.
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★★★★☆ ✓ Verified Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.
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