I am a clinical
herbalist and an herbal educator. I have worked with both
people and their animals with herbal medicine for the past ten
years. Being in my garden with the magical, medicinal
plants inspires me to share the wisdom and healing gifts of
these green beings
with
others.
I feel that a good herbalist
treats each person as an individual instead of as a disease.
Because of this I individualize programs for my clients to not
only resolve symptoms but to create constitutional changes
needed for physical, emotional and spiritual wellness. I
strive to educate people on how they can safely use herbs as
part of a healthy lifestyle.
My style of practicing comes within the Wisewoman tradition of
healing, which is one of compassion, simple ritual and using
common herbs that heal the whole person and maintain health and
healing. I emphasize optimum nutrition and believe that
when the body is nourished at a cellular level it has an
intrinsic way of healing itself.
When working with clients, my focus is on you, not your
dis-ease. I like to work with simple teas, tinctures and
oils. The phrase, "food is medicine" takes on a deeper
meaning when we work with the herbs as food, gently nourishing
and healing you at the same time. You can take your
journey of transformation as slowly as you want, one gentle step
at a time.
My practice has been influenced through
my teachers, notable herbalists Robin Rose
Bennett and David Winston. I am a supporting member
of The American Herbalists Guild, The American Botanical
Council and a board member of the Northeast Herbal
Association.
I look forward to working with you.
Bonnie
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