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Dr Sheila Richards

Holistic Therapy

Verified by EuroClinics European Board of Holistic Therapy Trust score 98/100

5 3 verified reviews

Speaks
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English
5,490+ Patients seen
15 Years practising
19 h-index
5 / 5 Patient rating
Watch 115s introduction
From 180.00 EUR first consult
Next slot 2026-05-21 14:00
Credentials verified License + board cert checked
5 · 3 reviews 100% verified visits
GDPR · EU residency Field-level encrypted
Free cancellation 24h before slot
Specialises in
  • GP consultation
  • Annual physical exam
  • Vaccination administration
  • Minor procedure (skin)
Treats

About Dr Sheila Richards

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.

"Evidence-based care tailored to each patient — taking the time to explain options and shared decisions."

— Dr Sheila Richards, on practice philosophy

Credentials & verification

active

Medical license

Organización Médica Colegial de España (OMC) ·

#-20226

Valid until 2028-12-31

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Certified

Board certification

European Board of Holistic Therapy

#EB-FD4FF98A

Renewal due 2022

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In good standing

Malpractice cover

AmTrust Europe

1,000,000 EUR

Valid until 2026-12-31

No claims on file

Education & training

  1. 2001–2007
    MD · Medicine and Surgery

    Universidad de Sevilla

  2. 2007–2011
    Residency · Holistic Therapy

    Universidad Complutense de Madrid

  3. 2011–2012
    Fellowship · Subspecialty training

    Charité Berlin, DE

Career & appointments

  1. 2011-09–2012-08
    Junior consultant

    Universidad de Sevilla Teaching Hospital — Holistic Therapy

Procedures & conditions

Procedure Code Lifetime volume
GP consultation 99213 2,720
Annual physical exam 99395 2,966
Vaccination administration 90471 742
Minor procedure (skin) 17110 2,529

Patient reviews

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5
★★★★★
3 verified reviews
100% verified visits
bedside manner 5
knowledge 5
wait time 4.75
staff friendliness 5
ease of appointment 4.9
value for money 4.92
would recommend pct 99
★★★★★

"Very thorough first visit — explained every step. Booking was easy and the staff were welcoming."

Anna B. · 2026-05-14 Verified
★★★★★

"Took time to listen and reviewed all my previous results. I would absolutely recommend."

Marco V. · 2026-04-07 Verified
★★★★

"Professional and knowledgeable. Wait on the day was a bit long, otherwise excellent."

Helena F. · 2026-04-12 Verified
Patients seen 8,957
Avg rating 5 / 5
Typical wait 10 days
Research h-index 19

Recognition & press

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

Your consultation, step by step

  1. 1 Choose a slot
  2. 2 Brief pre-consult form
  3. 3 Consultation
  4. 4 Follow-up note & plan

Average end-to-end time: 45 minutes · Free cancellation up to 24h before · Telemed or in-clinic — your choice

Services & pricing

New patient consultation (60m)

60 min in_clinic|telemed

Follow-up consultation (30m)

30 min in_clinic|telemed|phone

Vaccination administration

90 min in_clinic

Minor procedure (skin)

60 min in_clinic

Insurance compatibility

In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
In-network Direct billing
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For international patients

Multilingual care

Coordinator: Patient liaison · sheila.richards@euroclinics.example. Care delivered in English.

Travel & transfer

Aftercare worldwide

Coordinated follow-up by request.

Research & publications

h-index: 19 · i10: 6

Selected publications

  1. European registry analysis of Holistic Therapy outcomes

    Dr Sheila Richards, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2025

  2. Outcomes of Holistic Therapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort

    Dr Sheila Richards, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2024

  3. European registry analysis of Holistic Therapy outcomes

    Dr Sheila Richards, et al. · European Journal of Medicine, 2023

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Additional publications

  1. Outcomes of Holistic Therapy in adults — a multi-centre cohort

    European Journal of Medicine, 2022

Invited talks

  • Practical updates in Holistic Therapy · European Annual Congress (Holistic Therapy) · Vienna · 2024
  • Single-centre experience in Holistic Therapy · National Society Meeting · · 2023

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Frequently asked

01. Do you accept new patients?

Dr Sheila Richards is currently accepting new patients. Use the booking module to choose a slot.

02. Which languages can I be seen in?

Consultations are available in English.

03. Is the consultation in-person or online?

Most services are offered both in-clinic and via telemedicine. Each service card above marks its modalities.

04. Do you accept my insurance?

In-network with major international insurers (Allianz Worldwide, AXA Global, BUPA Global and others). Use the "Verify my insurance" button to confirm your plan.

05. What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before your slot. Last-minute cancellations may incur a small administrative fee.

06. How is my health data protected?

All records are stored on EU servers, field-level encrypted, and GDPR compliant. Data is never shared with third parties without your explicit consent.

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