Each of us is born with innate healing abilities, our bodies always striving towards balance. Think of your body like an ecosystem- with many interconnected systems that are working together, behind the scenes, to keep you healthy. It’s quite incredible! This intricate system can be thrown off balance by the demands of modern life - stress, poor sleep, a nutrient poor diet- triggering effects that manifest as illness. As a clinical herbalist, I'll help you find balance, by supporting and strengthen your own healing capabilities, through positive lifestyle changes and herbal support.

 

Holistic

Many of my clients come to me when they can't find answers from modern medicine. They may find temporary respite only to have their symptoms return. Part of the problem is that modern medicine, while helpful for many problems, often treats the symptoms without addressing the cause. For complex health concerns, it's important to address the root causes of the imbalances. This is why I take a holistic approach, working to assess and correct imbalances at the source, for longer lasting effects.

 

A holistic approach  means several things: first, the mind-body connection is vital to healing. Helping clients find healthy, positive ways to cope with stress is an essential component to my practice. Second, I view each client's case holistically, supporting imbalances across multiple body systems. For example, recurring eczema may be connected to issues of immunity, food sensitivities, and/or impaired ability of the body to eliminate waste. Through in-depth assessment and research, I will help you get to the bottom of your health concerns. Third, I provide a holistic wellness protocol tailored to each client's individual needs, that provides guidance with diet, sleep, stress, exercise and herbal formulation.  

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Integrative

Trained in the functional herbalism model, based off of functional medicine, I apply an integrative approach. In other words, I integrate aspects of traditional herbalism with modern assessment to provide optimal care for each client. An example of this would be using laboratory testing or bloodwork to help identify imbalances, then supporting these with herbs, diet, supplements, exercise and stress relief. Herbalism can provide powerful, gentle tools to support and enhance the effects of modern medicine.

 

I often integrate my scientific background into my clinical work, applying my knowledge of physiology to inform my assessment, and frequently consulting peer-reviewed literature for case research. Finally, I believe science and intuition can work together; intuition is the light that draws me in deeper, providing insights to guide my relationships with plants and clients. 

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Person-centered

 My work is focused on supporting the person, not attacking the illness. We have evolved incredible healing abilities, and my job is to support those natural mechanisms, helping your body to heal itself. I recognize that this looks different for each person, which is why I take the time to listen to your story, and work collaboratively with you to design a plan that fits your need, and works with your lifestyle.  

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Respect and Reciprocity 

My philosophy of healing is guided by a deep respect for the earth, and for the plants that provide nourishment, medicine, and energetic support. In the spirit of reciprocity, I believe it is our responsibility to be stewards of the land, to tend to the earth as she tends to us. I practice sustainable gardening techniques, source local and organic ingredients whenever possible, and ethically wildcraft in local meadows and forests. I feel that a vital part of my job is to help people reconnect to the land, a relationship that many have forgotten.  After all, how can we hope to heal, or be healed by, an earth we don't feel connected to? Through community classes and my work with clients, I hope to remind people of our deep and intimate connection with the natural world.

 

Giving Thanks

My work would not be possible without the loving support of my husband, Rohit Warrier (who also crafted the beautiful furniture for my apothecary!). I am also so grateful for the teachers  who have guided and inspired me along the way, including Thomas Easley and Lindsey Feldpausch.