Photo Credit: Carol J Holland, Aurora Borealis looking North across a cloud covered Lake Whatcom, Oct 2024
Those who dwell among the beauties and mysteries of the earth are never alone or weary of life.
Rachel Carson
Herbalism is a very complex and nuanced discipline which provides a lens through which a path to health can emerge
CLINICIAN
As a Functional Clinical Herbalist, I have a decade of experience with botanicals, learning from many of the most respected and experienced herbalists in the US, and past clinical experience as an RN & Research Nurse. I will strive to understand my clients' baseline of health, identify root causes of challenges, and establish goals alongside my clients to assist in building resilience to achieve an improved state of well-being through the support of botanicals, nurtraceuticals and lifestyle.
My emphasis is on immune & metabolic health and the microbiome. My philosophy adheres to a holistic, empathetic, and considerate perspective.
My education and anchor points are scientifically based and research oriented. My herbal training has primarily been in the Western tradition, but I also draw from other overlapping herbal disciplines such as TCM and Ayurveda, as well as relying on nutraceutical supplements for support.
After evaluating your current status, I will delve into the specifics to decipher test results and symptomatic markers, reconcile potential herb-drug interactions, and provide clarity for indicated herbal support. I will make informed recommendations on the form/s, strength, potential combinations, application, and dose of botanicals with regards to individual constitution, energetics, symptoms, and needs.
CLIENT
We will begin with an in-depth initial consultation usually lasting 1.5 hours to understand your background and history.
You will be asked to share a detailed health history from which opportunities for wellness will be revealed. Lifestyle habits will be considered as this is central to your health.
What you share will reveal potential for shifting your metabolism, give clarity to a path forward, and inspire you to move into a higher state of wellness.
I have the knowledge and expertise to unravel the challenges so you can focus on doing the work to get better.
TOGETHER
From the information you share with me through your intake form and consultation, a proposal will be built, usually implementing a customized herbal formula and/or tea blend, and may include recommendations for nutrition, nutritional supplements, and lifestyle modifications.
I will help you navigate the labyrinth of herbal and dietary supplements, in some cases superimposed over pharmaceutical drugs and diet.
We will work together to develop a plan that is suitable to your goals and abilities. Our relationship will continue as long as both client and clinician feel it is indicated, and will remain flexible based on your needs.
Please refer to my Informed Consent and Disclosure FORM for more explicit information about my scope of practice and background.