Mark Elliott BVSc VetMFHom MRCVS MIPsiMed PCH DSH RSHom

After qualifying from Bristol University Veterinary School in 1989, Mark immediately embarked upon an intensive period of study at the Faculty of Homeopathy in London. He achieved his qualification in this field in 1996, after a few delays caused mainly by the proximity of his children’s births to exam dates! Mark established a practice near Chichester in West Sussex in 1994, which grew rapidly to become one of the two largest centers for Alternative Medicine, as applied to animals, in the UK and which, to date, qualified the most Homeopathic Vets from one practice. During his time in charge Mark found time to write 4 small books on Homeopathy, as well as numerous articles published in many journals (see “Resources”), and co-established courses in Acupuncture for Vets in the UK. 

In 2001/2 he sold the practice to allow more focus on his specialist fields of Homeopathy and Acupuncture, as well as furthering his research interests and allowing time for further in-depth study. In part inspired by the French system of healthcare where all GP appointments are ½ hour in length, his aim is to spend “more time on less patients”, believing that medicine today has become too rushed and that this can compromise cure in long-term disease. 

Hence the “Centre for Integrated and Holistic Medicine” was opened in January 2003. “Integrated” as often cases referred are on long-term medication and it is not always possible to be truly holistic for these, one has to work alongside (integrate) the existing therapy. “Holistic” as the aim in all cases is to achieve a balanced and complete restoration of health for the patient, rather than tackling only the presenting complaint, by considering all aspects of the case. 

Part of this evolution was an expansion of his interests in treating Humans, and understanding the Human/Animal relationship and how it is affected in disease. To further this Mark has studied with some of the masters in the field, Including Jeremy Sherr at the Dynamis School of Homeopathy, and Misha Norland at the Devon School. From this Mark has incorporated much of the modern evolution of Homeopathy, both analysis and prescribing, into his practice for the benefit of all species. Treating the Human species is now a large part of Mark’s practice. 

In addition to his work at the Centre, Mark holds a number of positions (including Lecturing and Advisory posts) which take him away from the practice from time to time, and so cases are only seen by appointment and by referral, as it is not possible to be there all the time.  

Qualifications: 

BVSc – Bachelor of Veterinary Science.

VetMFHom – Veterinary Member of the Faculty of Homeopathy 

MRCVS – Member of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons 

MIPsiMed – Member of the Institute of Psionic Medicine 

PCH – Practitioner of Classical Homeopathy

DSH - Diploma of the School of Homeopathy

RSHom - Registered with the Society of Homeopaths