I am a certified clinical herbalist** and natural health counselor with roots deep in the traditions of Southern Folk Medicine. I seek health through individual wholeness, honoring the natural cycles of the body and seasons, and working with readily accessible, local plants whenever possible. I handcraft herbal products and offer classes and workshops both in person and online along with private consultations by appointment.
I am not a doctor. My goal is to gently guide and assist you on your personal wellness journey without judgment or preconceived notions. I take into consideration current health concerns, diet and lifestyle, overall state of mind, personal elemental constitution and other important factors. We will work together to formulate a natural health plan that works for you. I offer personalized assistance with herbal medicine, nutritional supplement recommendations, lifestyle modification, the art of mindfulness, and more.
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My specialties include anxiety and stress management, trauma informed herbalism, insomnia, digestion support, and managing chronic illness. Please freel free to contact me if you'd like more information, or to schedule a private consultation.
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Education/Experience
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Integrative Health and Medicine, University of Minnesota (2021)
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Herbal Practitioner, Phyllis Light, Appalachian Center for Natural Health, Arab, AL (November 2020)
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Community Herbalist, Phyllis Light, Appalachian Center for Natural Health, Arab, AL (November, 2019)
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Psychological First Aid, John’s Hopkins University (2019)
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Intuitive Plant Medicine, Asia Suler (2018)
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Herbal Energetics, Alchemy of Herbs Test Panel (2017)
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Shamana Flora-The Everyday Sacred, Darcey Blue French (2014)
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ABC of Herbalism, Green Allies, Susun Weed (2004-2005)
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American College of Healthcare Sciences, Portland, OR (Herbal Studies, 2003-2007)
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Dozens of local and regional herbal classes, workshops, and conferences (teacher, attendee, vendor)
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Online Forum Administrator (Website, Facebook Group), Southeast Wise Women (2009-2019)
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Hundreds of hours dedicated to self-study and awareness
Leanne
**There is currently no federally or state-recognized certification for herbalists in the United States. Beyond medicinal plants and botany, many herbalists study human sciences, such as anatomy, physiology, and biochemistry. Some schools offer graduate-level programs in clinical herbal medicine that combine traditional herbal medicine with evidence-based science. Many colleges also offer graduate degrees in integrative health that include alternative medicines.
My certificates were earned through in-person completion of Phyllis Light's (MA, RH) Community and Herbal Practitioner Programs at the Appalachian Center for Natural Health in Arab, Alabama, which included clinical experience through live case studies and consultations, and through the University of Minnesota's online Integrative Health and Medicine program, and the Amercian College of Healthcare Sciences Herbal Studies Program. Please contact me if you would like more information on how to access these programs.