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Dr
Dr Sheila Richards
Holistic Therapy
English
5,490+
Patients seen
15
Years in practice
10
Publications
1
Languages spoken
About
Dr. Sheila Richards is a General Practitioner with almost 3 decades of medical experience. Her main focus is functional medicine and she specialises in helping individuals manage the challenges of busy lifestyles, addressing the impact of stress and overwhelm on their overall health. She focuses on identifying and addressing the root causes of chronic symptoms such as stress, fatigue, poor sleep, pain, gut issues, autoimmune diseases, and difficulties in maintaining healthy weight and metabolic balance.
Dr. Richards adopts a holistic approach, considering various factors including diet, lifestyle, environmental influences, and genetic predispositions. She collaborates with patients to develop personalised treatment plans tailored to their specific needs, aiming to minimise flare-ups and reliance on medications while optimising current health and reducing the risk of future illness.
Central to Dr. Sheila's philosophy is patient education and empowerment, fostering a healing partnership where patients actively participate in their own health journey. She offers advanced genetic, nutritional, and digestive function screening tests to inform her treatment strategies, ensuring a comprehensive approach to care.
As an active member of the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and the Functional Medicine community, Dr. Sheila stays updated with the latest advancements in Functional Medicine techniques, incorporating them into her practice. She adopts a systems biology approach to chronic disease management, emphasising the interconnectedness of biological systems in promoting health and wellness.
Dr. Richards adopts a holistic approach, considering various factors including diet, lifestyle, environmental influences, and genetic predispositions. She collaborates with patients to develop personalised treatment plans tailored to their specific needs, aiming to minimise flare-ups and reliance on medications while optimising current health and reducing the risk of future illness.
Central to Dr. Sheila's philosophy is patient education and empowerment, fostering a healing partnership where patients actively participate in their own health journey. She offers advanced genetic, nutritional, and digestive function screening tests to inform her treatment strategies, ensuring a comprehensive approach to care.
As an active member of the Institute for Functional Medicine (IFM) and the Functional Medicine community, Dr. Sheila stays updated with the latest advancements in Functional Medicine techniques, incorporating them into her practice. She adopts a systems biology approach to chronic disease management, emphasising the interconnectedness of biological systems in promoting health and wellness.
“Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions.”
— Dr Sheila Richards
Education & training
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2001–2007 MD · Medicine and Surgery
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2007–2011 Residency · Holistic Therapy
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2011–2012 Fellowship · Subspecialty training
Career & appointments
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2011-09–2012-08 Junior consultant
Licenses & insurance
Medical licenses
— Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC)
Board certifications
European Board of Holistic Therapy
Malpractice insurance:
AmTrust Europe · 1,000,000 EUR coverage
· No claims on file
Procedures performed
| Procedure | Code | Lifetime count |
|---|---|---|
| GP consultation | 99213 | 2,720 |
| Annual physical exam | 99395 | 2,966 |
| Vaccination administration | 90471 | 742 |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 17110 | 2,529 |
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 | 90 min | in_clinic | 630.00 EUR |
| Minor procedure (skin) | 60 min | in_clinic | 720.00 EUR |
Office, team & in practice
Videos
Research & publications
h-index: 19 · i10: 6
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European registry analysis of Holistic Therapy outcomes
DOI: 10.9582/euroclin.2025.0 · PMID: 31225755 · cited by 112
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Outcomes of Holistic Therapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.8771/euroclin.2024.1 · PMID: 35804052 · cited by 90
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European registry analysis of Holistic Therapy outcomes
DOI: 10.7748/euroclin.2023.2 · PMID: 32903586 · cited by 84
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Outcomes of Holistic Therapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort
DOI: 10.1657/euroclin.2022.3 · PMID: 38611205 · cited by 22
Invited talks
- Practical updates in Holistic Therapy European Annual Congress (Holistic Therapy) · Vienna · 2024 · invited
- Single-centre experience in Holistic Therapy National Society Meeting · · 2023 · oral abstract
Awards & memberships
Awards
- 🏆 Top-rated Holistic Therapy — · EuroClinics Patient Choice · 2025 · regional
- 🏆 Excellence in Patient Care · National Society · 2024 · national
- 🏆 Young Investigator Award · European Society · 2023 · international
Society memberships
- WONCA Europe — Family Doctors — Member · since 2012
- national college of family doctors — Member · since 2012
- European Union of Medical Specialists (UEMS) — Member · since 2012
Patient reviews
- Bedside Manner
- 5.00
- Knowledge
- 5.00
- Wait Time
- 4.75
- Staff Friendliness
- 5.00
- Ease Of Appointment
- 4.90
- Value For Money
- 4.92
- Would Recommend Pct
- 99
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★ 5 verified visit
“Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming.”
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★ 5 verified visit
“Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend.”
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★ 4 verified visit
“Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent.”
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 · sheila.richards@euroclinics.example
- Accepted intl insurance
- Allianz Worldwide · AXA Global · BUPA Global · Cigna Global
