Frequently Asked Questions

Integrative medicine bridges conventional medical care together with evidence-informed non-pharmacological options to consider the whole person, including history, symptoms, test results, lifestyle, and environmental factors. At Curaidh Clinic, Dr Minha, a GMC-registered Physician-Scientist and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London), leads this process to work towards the root cause of your symptoms. Read about our approach and values.

LLIFERR^® is the model of care Dr Minha developed for Curaidh Clinic. The letters stand for Lifestyle, Longevity, Integrative, Functional, Environmental, Restorative and Regenerative medicine. Each modality is a lens for assessing your medical status and shaping your care plan via a combination of pharmacologic, nutraceuticals, and using the latest innovative health technologies. Discover the LLIFERR^® Model of Care.

Dr Minha Rajput-Ray is the founder and Medical Director of Curaidh Clinic. She is a Cambridge-trained Physician-Scientist and Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians (London), with over 25 years' experience across Pain, Rheumatology, Rehabilitation, Occupational, Disability, Environmental and Integrative Medicine. She founded Curaidh after her own experience of injury and illness within a fragmented healthcare system. Meet Dr Minha.

Curaidh Clinic works alongside your NHS and GP care. Appointments are longer than a standard GP appointment: the Triage Consultation lasts 1 hour 15 minutes and the Master Consultation 1 hour 45 minutes. Dr Minha uses this time to build a timeline of your health, review previous results, and examine how symptoms across different body systems connect. Where appropriate (and with your permission), we liaise with your GP and other specialists.

Curaidh Clinic is registered with Healthcare Improvement Scotland (HIS) as an independent healthcare service. Dr Minha is registered with the General Medical Council (GMC), holds membership of key medical societies, and actively participates in research and continuing professional development. Explore Dr Minha's research outputs.

Attending Curaidh Clinic privately does not remove your entitlement to NHS care. Scottish and UK Government guidance allows patients to combine NHS and private care. In practice, this means:

• Tests, treatments, and prescriptions arranged through Curaidh Clinic are either self-funded or covered by insurance.
• Your GP decides whether to take on any treatment we recommend, based on their own clinical judgement.
• You can continue your NHS care alongside us, or return to it fully.

With your consent, we can share our findings with your GP, and we encourage open communication between your care teams. The BMA’s guide for doctors in Scotland, The interface between the NHS and private treatment, sets out how this works in practice.

Sources:

• NHS Lothian: Prescribing following private consultation
• Scottish Government CMO(2009)3 guidance

Integrative medicine suits people living with persistent, misunderstood or medically unexplained conditions, particularly those who feel dismissed or left without answers by conventional care. At Curaidh Clinic, our work covers four main areas: complex pain and fatigue syndromes, medically unexplained symptoms, chronic disease management, and microbiome, gut and ecological health.

We see adults with complex, persistent or misunderstood health conditions, including:

• Chronic pain, fibromyalgia, arthritis and post-accident recovery
• Fatigue syndromes and medically unexplained symptoms
• Long Covid, Lyme disease and chronic infections
• Autoimmune and gut conditions, including IBS, Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis
• Thyroid conditions, perimenopause, menopause, insulin resistance, diabetic complications, adrenal dysfunction, weight management concerns and long-term burnout
• Neurological rehabilitation after brain injury, radiculopathy, POTS and dysautonomia
• Work-related and environmental health concerns

If your condition is not listed, email office@curaidh.com and we can advise whether an appointment is suitable. See our services.

Yes. We see patients with complex pain and fatigue syndromes, including fibromyalgia, arthritis, Lyme disease and co-infections, Long Covid and complications after injury. Persistent pain and exhaustion can point to underlying drivers, so Dr Minha looks beyond standard pain management to identify what may be contributing. Your care plan uses evidence-informed integrative protocols aimed at improving movement and quality of life.

Yes. Chronic disease rarely fits neat diagnostic boxes. We support patients with thyroid conditions, perimenopause, insulin resistance, diabetic complications, adrenal dysfunction, weight management concerns and long-term burnout. Dr Minha works with you to understand what is driving your symptoms and tailors interventions to your findings.

Yes. The gut plays a central role in immune and nervous system function, so Dr Minha looks at your wider health alongside your diagnosis. Your assessment may include advanced microbiome testing and a review of possible environmental triggers to inform your care plan. We work alongside any existing gastroenterology care you receive.

Many patients come to Curaidh after being told their results are normal. We take complex, undiagnosed and invisible conditions seriously, and listen to how your symptoms affect your life and work. Routine tests are designed to rule out specific diseases, and they may not explain symptoms such as persistent fatigue, pain or brain fog. At your consultation, Dr Minha reviews your full history and previous results, then advises whether further specialised testing could help clarify what is happening.

Yes. Long Covid can affect several body systems at once, with symptoms that may include fatigue, breathlessness, pain and difficulty concentrating. Dr Minha assesses each patient individually, looking at how symptoms connect, and builds a care plan around your findings. Book a Triage Consultation.

Yes. Dr Minha sees patients with diagnosed or suspected Lyme disease and tick-borne co-infections, including those whose symptoms have continued after treatment. Your assessment covers your history of possible exposure, your symptoms and any previous test results. In 2026, Dr Minha attended the ILADS European Scientific Conference in London on an ILADEF bursary.

No. You can refer yourself to Curaidh Clinic. With your consent, we can liaise with your wider care team, and we encourage open communication with your GP where this would support your care.

Complete the form on our Secure Appointment page and select "New Patient Enquiry - Triage Appointment". You can also email office@curaidh.com or call 07754 014262. Your booking is confirmed once payment has been received.

Your first appointment is a Triage Consultation, held online with Dr Minha and lasting 1 hour 15 minutes. Beforehand, you complete a detailed questionnaire and send any previous scans, blood results or consultant letters. Dr Minha goes through your history in depth and advises on any specialised tests you may need. Afterwards, you receive a written Proposal by email, and your care plan is put into action at the Master Consultation. See the full patient journey.

• Triage Consultation: 1 hr 15 min, online, £475
• Master Consultation: 1 hr 45 min, online or in person, £745
• Follow-Up Consultation: 1 hr 15 min, online or in person, £475
• Case Review & Medical Reports: tailored to your needs, written report, £345 per hour

Any additional diagnostics are discussed with you at your consultation, with attention to cost. For full details of each stage, see our Patient Journey.

Yes. The Triage Consultation is held online. Master and Follow-Up Consultations can be held online or in person at our Dundee clinic.

Yes. We see patients from across the UK and internationally, both online and in person. Patients have travelled to Dundee from England, Europe, the UAE, America, Australia and New Zealand.

Yes. Please email any scans, blood test results and consultant letters to office@curaidh.com before your Triage Consultation. This helps Dr Minha make full use of your appointment and avoid unnecessary repeat testing.

Full payment is due at least 72 hours before your appointment, by card or bank transfer. Please use your name as the payment reference. For payment details or questions, email office@curaidh.com.

Please let us know as early as possible by emailing office@curaidh.com or calling 07754 014262. Cancellations made within 48 hours of your appointment incur a 50% fee, unless there are exceptional circumstances, which the clinic assesses at its discretion. Requests to reschedule within 48 hours are treated as cancellations. If you do not attend without cancelling, the full fee is charged. Read our Cancellation & Appointments policy.

Yes, we accept Bupa Global. We can provide you with a letter to submit to your insurance. After your Triage Consultation, you receive a written Proposal by email, which you can submit to your insurer. Please check with your insurer before booking to confirm what your policy covers.

Yes, where appropriate and with your consent. We encourage open communication with your GP, and Dr Minha can liaise with your existing specialists and signpost you to colleagues who share our approach.

Yes. Dr Minha can issue private prescriptions to UK patients where clinically appropriate, following assessment.

Yes. At your Triage Consultation, Dr Minha advises on any specialised tests that may help. Results from blood, urine, stool and saliva tests are reviewed at your Follow-Up Consultations. We also review tests you have already had, to avoid repeating them unnecessarily.

Yes. For patients with complex, multi-system conditions, we can prepare a consolidated medical summary of your case for you to share with your wider care team. Reports and letters are charged at £345 per hour, depending on what is needed. Email office@curaidh.com to request one.

This depends on your health needs and goals, so there is no set number. Your care plan is set out at your Master Consultation, and Follow-Up Consultations track your progress and adjust the plan as you go.

Curaidh Clinic is at 15 Wallace Street, Dundee, DD4 6AN, in the Stobswell area of the city. Dundee railway station is about 1.5 miles away, around 5 to 10 minutes by taxi. Street parking is available on Wallace Street and surrounding roads. Get directions by car, train or bus.

Curaidh Clinic does not provide emergency or urgent care. If you need urgent advice, contact your GP or call NHS 24 on 111. In an emergency, call 999.

Email office@curaidh.com or call 07754 014262. For press, media and speaking enquiries, email communications@curaidh.com.

Select "Healthcare Professional Enquiry" on our Secure Appointment form, or email office@curaidh.com. Dr Minha welcomes enquiries about complex patient cases, mentorship and collaboration on multidisciplinary education.