Zdenka Srodzinski, MSc. LCHE RSHom
My journey to homeopathy started with the arrival of my kids.
My daughter suffered from never ending coughs, being treated with several courses of antibiotics every winter but without lasting effect. She was eventually diagnosed with asthma at the age of 2,5. She also suffered from frequent ear infections and several food allergies (eggs, milk and peanuts).
My son was, at the age of 6 months, diagnosed with a relatively rare blood disorder called an autoimmune neutropenia. In the first year of his life, he had antibiotics 6x (2 of which were given intravenously, having to be hospitalised). Out of desperation, I started searching alternative approaches and found homeopathy.
Since starting a homeopathic treatment, both my son and my daughter have not had a single course of antibiotics again (9 years +), reversing their diagnosis.
I started learning and practicing homeopathy which also enabled me and my family to manage our health concerns at home with the homeopathic first aid kit. Our GP and pharmacy visits have shrank to a minimum and I felt empowered because I had this fantastic tool to hand. Seeing a homeopath for my own chronic ailments, mainly Hashimoto disease, has been helping me to overcome my own long-term health challenges.
I was hooked! I realised that our bodies have this unbelievable ability to heal and repair themselves and homeopathy provides the key to the lock of self-healing. I couldn’t stay away from homeopathy and it started my passionate journey to helping others.
I qualified at the prestigious Centre for Homeopathic Education in London after completing a four- year course with some of the world's most renowned homeopathic teachers alongside extensive clinical training and comprehensive studies in anatomy, physiology, and pathology. I now run a homeopathic general practice offering consultations online via Zoom as well as in person. I am also part of the Grenfell Side by Side Clinic team, which was established as a charitable initiative in response to the Grenfell Tower tragedy to provide homeopathic care and support for survivors and their families. It now continues to run as a low cost clinic, supporting some of the most vulnerable members of the North Kensington community in London (https://www.dalgarnotrust.org.uk/).
I have a huge passion for wellbeing, spirituality, yoga and healthy cooking. I am originally from the Czech Republic, having lived in the UK for over 20 years now, I still love going back, visiting my family and friends.
When I was younger I didn't like my name, Zdenka. It is quite an old-fashioned, traditional Czech name and it is not the easiest name to pronounce for non-Czech speaking people. However, the older I get, the more I like my name which was given to me after my amazing grandmother Zdenka. It is derived from the latin name Sidony which means "woman from Sidon" (Sidon was an ancient city). In Czech, the meaning of Zdenka is "the one creating glory" or "the one celebrating her work". I really hope I will be fulfilling both of these meanings with my homeopathy work and I hope my grandma would be proud.