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Herbal Medicine
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The practice of classical Chinese herbal medicine is about 2,000 years old and uses over 300 botanical, mineral and zoological substances. By design, it is a comprehensive, stand-alone system of treatment based on millenia of observed therapeutic results.
Our approach is rooted in diagnostic rigor (we identify and target the root cause of your symptoms), effective dosage strategy (we use medicinal-strength doses of plant compounds to gently shift organ function and physiology), and strategic visioning (sustained health requires modified treatment strategies over time; as you evolve, so does your formula--i.e. you don’t take the same medicine for months and months).
These tools, developed by Eastern medicine and proven by Western science, support you in effectively resolving acute and long-standing emotional and physiological difficulties.
The Foundation
Our approach to herbal medicine is immersive, thorough, and efficient. We provide:
A deep exploration of your present-day goals and concerns
A clear diagnosis and treatment strategy
Customized herbal formulas (to be taken internally and topically)
Nutrition and lifestyle guidance rooted in Eastern food energetics and principles
Actionable strategies to build long-term wellness and
On-going monitoring, coaching and support
“I received herbal medicine over a period of 6 months. I now sleep well every night, wake up rested and energized. I have lost weight, am no longer at the mercy of my sugar cravings, and most importantly, feel happy and stable, even in the midst of a difficult work situation and a global pandemic.”
How do we work?
Many of our herbal medicine clients live across the United States and enjoy the flexibility of working on their health remotely with monthly shipments of easy-to-use herbal formulas and consistent support and monitoring.
For those local to Westchester, New York, we offer in-person sessions.
Is this you?
Herbal medicine might be a great approach if one of the following resonates with you:
PHYSICAL AILMENTS: You experience hormonal and menstrual imbalances, digestive dysfunction, fatigue, and/or insomnia and disturbed sleep patterns.
BURNOUT: You are burnt-out, stressed, tired, achy, and overwhelmed.
EMOTIONAL STRESS: You wrestle with difficult emotions and are seeking an approach that supports both the physical and mental aspects of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic stress.
YOU’VE EXHAUSTED OTHER OPTIONS: You have explored conventional medical approaches that either didn’t work or worked for a short time, or seek a natural medicine as an alternative to pharmaceutical prescriptions.
YOU WANT PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE: You are ready to make simple, straightforward shifts as daily investments in your long-term wellness.
What our work together looks like
+ Online assessment
In this reflective and confidential online form, you tell us about:
- Your goals and concerns
- Past and current medications and supplements
- What your life looks like day-to-day
+ Intake session — Session duration is 90 minutes
We meet (over video or in-person) to:
- Explore your health history
- Assess the health of each organ system
- Hone in on the diagnosis
- Clarify your goals and timeline
- Develop actionable next steps
The online assessment and intake session are critical touch points for us both. No two people are the same. Your ability to engage honestly and thoughtfully allows me to make a precise diagnosis, develop a personalized treatment strategy, and offer you the best possible care.
+ Action plan — Time commitment is 10-15 minutes daily
You receive a plan and package of herbal medicine, customized just for you, that includes:
- Medicinal-strength doses of Chinese herbal medicine (to be taken internally)
- An herbal oil (to be applied topically to meridian points) and a customized acupressure protocol
- Nutrition and lifestyle guidance designed to meet your goals
- Journaling tools to track your progress
- A list of straightforward action tasks
This action plan is the foundation of your treatment. Your herbs, oils, and strategies are thoughtfully customized to meet you exactly where you are physiologically.
+ Follow Up Appointments — Session duration is 30 minutes
Every 2 to 3 weeks, we meet to assess progress, celebrate successes, and target areas of difficulty. Each time, we re-evaluate the herbal formulas to ensure they continue to meet you in the current moment. After each session, you receive a new batch of herbs.
A Three Month Commitment Yields Effective Change
Herbal medicine is effective for both acute and chronic issues. Some symptoms resolve almost immediately.
However, lasting and meaningful shifts take time. A three month commitment is truly the minimum amount of time to substantially benefit from herbal medicine and its breadth of support. The changes you experience will feel well-earned, and you will come to know yourself as resilient to the fluctuations of time, seasons, and external chaos.
Your individual experience and results will vary depending on your health history, your goals and concerns, your commitment to taking the herbal medicine as prescribed, as well as other factors.
Know that wherever your starting point is, our herbal treatments are designed to support you in achieving transformative growth and healing in the present, and in the months and years to come.
If you have questions about expected outcomes, treatment duration or any other aspect of care, please schedule a free consultation.
Why Us?
This is a “no-stone-left-unturned” approach, based on a decade of work in herbalism. My studies of Ayurvedic and western herbal lineages, work on herbal farms and clinics in the United States and India, personal experience using this medicine, on-going commitment to studentship, and most recently, a four-year course of study in Chinese medicine inform my philosophy on what is possible with rigorous, precise herbal treatment.