I welcome and work with people from all walks of life throughout the US (please inquire if you are located outside of the US so that we can talk about our time difference and options for herbs). My practice places specialized attention on emotional health, digestive health, and the relationship between the two, as well as women’s health, especially in regard to regulating menstrual cycles. Please schedule a free Compatibility Chat if you are unsure about how herbs can support you, if my practice is a good match for you, or if you are outside of the US and want more information about how we can work together. I am happy to talk with you or help you find a practitioner who is more specialized for your specific needs.

Herbal medicine is not regulated or licensed in the United States at this time. The American Herbalists Guild is a professional organization in the United States that enables herbalists to earn the designation of Registered Herbalist (RH), a rigorous peer-reviewed process that includes extensive education and at least 400 hours of mentored clinical experience, or Associate Herbalist, which indicates a significant contribution of time and energy toward a career working with medicinal plants.

Herbal products are categorized as dietary supplements in the United States. These products are regulated by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which can enforce programs and rules to protect people from false claims about the safety and benefits of products marketed as dietary supplements. The FDA has the legal power to ensure that all manufacturers of herbal supplements follow current good manufacturing processes (cGMPs), which include accurate labeling practices in regard to ingredients and claims of benefits.

In my practice, I only work with herbal formularies and distributors that are cGMP approved and that engage in ethical, high-quality harvesting and manufacturing processes.

Given the personalized nature offered through my practice, the trajectory of each individual case will be different. You may experience improvements in your health within your initial days or weeks of working with your personal recommendations. In general, I recommend 3 months of continued care after our initial intake session, with follow-up sessions every 2-4 weeks, to ensure that changes in your health become long-lasting.

I am not a licensed physician and therefore I cannot legally or safely take you off a prescription pharmaceutical medicine. I do not advise on the use or discontinuance of pharmaceuticals. The intention for our work together is to help you learn about herbs, nutrition, and lifestyle practices that can holistically support your health. It is important that you continue to seek the advice and guidance of your physician in regard to your prescription medications. With your consent, I am happy to be in communication with or work alongside other practitioners and care providers in your life.

No, health insurance carriers do not cover herbal medicine at this time. I am open to discussing payment plan options if segmented payments would make my services more accessible to you. Please schedule a free Compatibility Chat session to discuss this option.