Clinical Herbalists are trained in functional medicine, phyto-pharmacology, nutrition, drug interactions and how to research and evaluate science based evidence.

All cultures have traditionally used herbs and plants not only for nourishment but also as medicines and to enhance vitality.  They have supported the survival and growth of humankind for thousands and thousands of years!!!

 My first formal training was as a Comprehensive Registered Nurse. I have worked in many areas of public health services both in the hospital and community settings. (District Health Authorities, Hospitals, & Community Health Services, Child Youth and Family Services, Dept of Corrections (Forensics) and Education Facilities). In my time in mainstream Orthodox Medical Systems- I learnt that pharmaceutical medicine is especially good at dealing with emergencies, acute accident responses and surgeries, often giving life back literally. There are also many pharmaceutical options to treat chronic medical challenges, some of these making life easier, manageable; even joyful again, but many offering some relief only to bring on other challenges with side effects or resulting in burnout from reliance on the drug.

Herbal medicine is the oldest and still most widely used system of medicine in the world today.  World Health estimations are that over 80% of people world-wide (that’s upwards of 4 billion people) reply on herbs for some part of their primary health care.  In New Zealand it is suggested that 66% of people use herbal remedies as part of their primary health care and also in managing chronic health conditions.

Using plants as medicine provides significant advantages for treating many conditions, as rather than targeting symptoms, the clinical herbalist looks to treat underlying drivers, and the plants work to restore the natural order and balance, inherent in healing systems in the body. 

Herbs and nutrients can support the body physically, mentally and emotionally, creating space so that you can then do whatever is needed to let go of unhelpful patterns, diminish limiting beliefs, and find health that allows you to be the person you want to be.

Maybe you have already been mixing up your own plan to get well or stay well, but getting stuck, feeling overwhelmed with options, maybe feeling low in energy and not confident choosing the right options for you. We can help!