About Us
Discover our Dream….
Martin and Libby Herdman have come together and realised a lifelong dream of offering a Healing Sanctuary and Wellness Centre to people who require the great benefits that the many healing modalities can bring.
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They work at their sanctuary deep in the heart of the South Downs National Park, where they offer a wide range of healing practices including Shamanic Healing, Reiki, Sound Healing, Hypnotherapy, 1:1 and Group Sound Baths, Cacao and Fire Ceremonies, yoga, amino acid supplement therapy, bespoke retreats and Djembe Drumming. The sanctuary is a recognised college with CMA and offers courses on how to become a Healer including Reiki Level 1.
Our Healing Experience & Knowledge
We have both been involved in many aspects of the healing arts for over 30 years and have learned from many teachers.
Our intention with The Herdman Healing Sanctuary is to make a difference in this world by combining our own experience, modalities and knowledge in many aspects of healing.
Martin has been a healer for over 25 years and has trained in and uses Shamanic Healing, Hypnotherapy, Spiritual Healing, Sound or Vibrational Healing, Journey work, Counseling, Spiritual Cleansing, and Physical Emotional Healing as part of his regular practice.
Martin was drawn to healing after the onset of his Mother's terminal illness. He realised that there must be a way to help suffering in an alternative, holistic way, when conventional medicine fails us. This is not to say that conventional medicine does not work, of course it helps many people.
Martin’s curiosity in these healing arts has led him over the years to learn and practice many of these modalities. He has worked at the prestigious Harry Edwards Healing Sanctuary in Shere for over five years, at Barnes healing Church in south London for three years and he has had his own practice for over 15 years. He has studied and qualified in many different forms of healing and draws on his varied knowledge to help people recover and to start them on their own spiritual journey.
Martin Herdman
Libby Herdman
(Registered General Nurse & Holistic Healing Practitioner)
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Libby is a Registered General Nurse (RGN) and holistic healing practitioner, offering compassionate, nurse‑led care. With a unique background bridging conventional healthcare and integrative therapies, Libby provides safe, grounded, healing for those seeking emotional balance, nervous system regulation and whole‑person wellbeing.
Libby’s work is rooted in over three decades of experience within healthcare, education and complementary medicine. Her nursing foundation brings clinical awareness, professionalism and deep compassion into every session, supporting clients who value a gentle, ethical and evidence‑informed approach to holistic healing.
She works intuitively while remaining grounded, creating a calm and nurturing environment where the body, mind and spirit are supported together.
Qualifications & Training
• Registered General Nurse
• Reiki Master
• Pranic Healer
• Sound Healer
• Amino Acid Coach
• Naturopath
• Yoga Instructor
• Certified Education Teacher
Each session is guided by careful listening, intuition and professional integrity, allowing space for deep relaxation, emotional release and restoration.
Her nurse‑led background is especially reassuring for those who feel cautious, sensitive or new to holistic therapies.​
Libby’s calm presence and professional background allow clients to feel held, supported and respected throughout their healing journey.
If you are seeking holistic healing guided by a registered nurse, Libby offers a unique blend of clinical understanding, intuitive healing and heartfelt care.​
Libby’s work is guided by professional ethics, safety and integrity. As a Registered General Nurse (RGN), she practises with clear professional boundaries and deep respect for each client’s autonomy, consent and individual needs.
Confidentiality, emotional safety and compassionate presence are central to every interaction, allowing clients to feel held, respected and supported throughout their healing journey.​​
