I came to herbalism through a passion for accessible and empowered community healthcare. As a nurse, I’m faced daily with deductive failures of the biomedical medical model in supporting chronic and systemic disease. I appreciate my training in biomedicine where it intersects with herbalism to inform a more integrated mind, body, and community perspective for long term health. A whole body approach is needed to address chronic, inflammatory conditions and regulate the nervous system to work toward hormonal balance. I believe herbs are especially helpful as adjuncts in supporting mental health and conditions of disconnection: anxiety, depression, stress, attention deficit, divergent spectrum, and body image disorders.

Medical Disclaimer: “These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Information provided is for educational purposes only and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. I am not a licensed medical doctor, nor do I provide medical advice. Herbalism is intended to support overall well-being and is not a substitute for professional medical care. Always consult a licensed healthcare provider, particularly if you are pregnant, nursing, taking prescription medications, or have a known medical condition.”

First, you’ll complete an intake form 48 hours prior to meeting.

Sessions are 1 hour in a private space located at Wild Rose Ayurveda in downtown Saranac Lake.

A visit summary and custom herbal tincture will be available for pick up less than 1 week after our session.

I studied with the Vermont Center for Integrated Herbalism from 2020-2022 (3 year clinical herbalism program). This 2000+ hr program was rooted in clinical research, pathophysiology, and traditional Western herbalism & drawing from Eastern philosophies (Ayurvedic and Chinese Medicine). In our 3rd year, we developed a clinical practice through the school’s supervised clinic where we met with clients, developed formulas, and discussed complex cases and herbal protocols in class. I worked with a variety of clients to support: anxiety management, hormonal balance, PMDD, palliative and cancer care, digestive issues, chronic stress, and adrenal fatigue.

From VCIH: “Our clinical program is rooted in the understanding that health is not only a goal or characteristic of the individual. Instead, we understand health and healing to be a property of larger social and ecological systems — an individual cannot be truly healthy in a sick society nor in a sick environment. We believe that the systems of domination and extraction that shape our culture cause harm and prevent health for all of us. We believe that dismantling these systems — and building systems of care in their place — is integral to the work of herbalists, not just on behalf of our clients, but in support of liberation and justice for everyone and the planet, our home.”