Herbal Consultations
Herbal medicine can be useful in acute and chronic situations. Herbs can be helpful in first aid and everyday illness. Plant medicine also excels in supporting long-term imbalance and subclinical conditions - symptoms that have not yet developed into overt disease. I particularly focus on herbal care for nervous system health and for complex syndromes related to trauma.
Some examples of when herbal medicine can be particularly effective:
Immune Deficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
Anxiety, depression, and emotional health
Digestive Issues
In times of stress or transition
Healing from trauma
Reproductive and hormonal issues
Neurological concerns and conditions
Colds
Flus
Sleep Issues
I am always treating the whole person and not just a symptom or disease. We will look at lifestyle, diet, constitution, cultural and social context, as well as spiritual and emotional process.
While some plants have contraindications and interactions, herbal medicine is often compatible with taking pharmaceutical medications. In some cases herbal medicine supports the action of pharmaceutical drugs or can help mitigate side effects.
I do not order lab tests, prescribe medications, or diagnose specific conditions. There may be times when your needs are beyond my scope of practice, or when we need more information to formulate a care plan. I refer to other practitioners when appropriate.
Initial Herbal Consultations generally run 1-2 hours. We will go over a detailed health history and identify health goals. In the initial consultation, we usually identify constitution and patterns of balance and imbalance in the body, as well as working with symptomatic concerns. We will talk about nutrition and individualized herbal formulas and simples, which I will formulate and provide within a few days of our consultation.
While a full consultation will be appropriate for most clients, I also offer 20-30 minute phone sessions. This might be a good option if you are an established client experiencing an acute illness, or if you are already working with plant medicine and would like support in choosing between herbs or treatment plans.
Some examples of when herbal medicine can be particularly effective:
Immune Deficiency and Autoimmune Disorders
Anxiety, depression, and emotional health
Digestive Issues
In times of stress or transition
Healing from trauma
Reproductive and hormonal issues
Neurological concerns and conditions
Colds
Flus
Sleep Issues
I am always treating the whole person and not just a symptom or disease. We will look at lifestyle, diet, constitution, cultural and social context, as well as spiritual and emotional process.
While some plants have contraindications and interactions, herbal medicine is often compatible with taking pharmaceutical medications. In some cases herbal medicine supports the action of pharmaceutical drugs or can help mitigate side effects.
I do not order lab tests, prescribe medications, or diagnose specific conditions. There may be times when your needs are beyond my scope of practice, or when we need more information to formulate a care plan. I refer to other practitioners when appropriate.
Initial Herbal Consultations generally run 1-2 hours. We will go over a detailed health history and identify health goals. In the initial consultation, we usually identify constitution and patterns of balance and imbalance in the body, as well as working with symptomatic concerns. We will talk about nutrition and individualized herbal formulas and simples, which I will formulate and provide within a few days of our consultation.
While a full consultation will be appropriate for most clients, I also offer 20-30 minute phone sessions. This might be a good option if you are an established client experiencing an acute illness, or if you are already working with plant medicine and would like support in choosing between herbs or treatment plans.
