Phil Rasmussen, M.Pharm., M.P.S., Dip. Herb. Med.; M.N.I.M.H.(UK), F.N.Z.A.M.H
Phil is an experienced phytotherapist with a clinic in Auckland where he has practiced for 25 years. He is also the founder and Technical Director of Phytomed Medicinal Herbs Ltd, a New Zealand-based manufacturer of herbal medicines sold to both practitioners and consumers in NZ and export markets.
Before pursuing herbal medicine Phil worked for more than 10 years as a pharmacist, and undertook research on antidepressant drugs and serotonin. He has lectured to naturopathy, herbal and pharmacy undergraduates, presented at conferences in New Zealand, Australia, and the UK, been on various government expert advisory committees, and written extensively on herbal subjects for both practitioner and consumer publications, for many years.