Ophiuchus is a large constellation located around the celestial equator, northwest of the center of the Milky Way. The southern part lies between Scorpius to the west and Sagittarius to the east. Ophiuchus is a rarely used astrological sign and is not included in most versions of the zodiac. The sun passes through Ophiuchus from the 30 November to the 17 December.

The name ‘Ophiuchus’ is Greek for ‘snake bearer’, and he was formally referred to as Serpentarius. He is depicted as a man grasping a snake. A 4th century astrologer seems to have associated 'the bright star of Ophiuchus' with doctors, healers and physicians.

Ophiuchus represents the healer, Asclepius. In Greek mythology, Asclepius was the son of Apollo and he became so skilled at healing with herbs that he was able to bring the dead back to life. Hades was so angry at this that he convinced Zeus to kill Asclepius with a lightning bolt. After his death, Asclepius was placed in the stars as a constellation, known today as 'Ophiuchus'.

Ophiuchus Natural Health and Medicine was established in 2010 by Claire Quinn.

Claire is a Natural Health Practitioner who is a New Zealand Registered Nurse. She has a Bachelor of Nursing, Diploma in Nursing Studies, Diploma in Fitness in Nutrition, Certificate in Aromascience and is a qualified Aromatologist. 

Claire is currently studying flower essences and herbal medicine.