Herbal Medicine

Classical Chinese herbal medicine uses over 300 botanical, mineral and zoological substances to treat disease and support physiological function. By design, it is a comprehensive, stand-alone system of treatment based on millennia of observed clinical results.

Our approach is rooted in:

  • diagnostic rigor— we identify and treat the root cause of symptoms

  • effective dosing strategy— we use medicinal-strength doses of plant medicines to gently shift organ function and physiology, and

  • regular adjustments to the treatment plan— we modify formulas over time to avoid remedy fatigue and to respond as changes in symptoms unfold.

This approach, developed in Eastern medicine and proven by Western science, supports you in effectively resolving both acute and long-standing emotional and physiological difficulties.

Location

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 herbs, video calls, and consistent support and monitoring over email/text.

For those local to New York City and Westchester, we offer in-person sessions in lieu of video calls, and sometimes add herbal medicine to acupuncture treatment.

Is this for you?

Herbal medicine might be a great approach for you if one of the following resonates:

PHYSICAL AILMENTS You experience hormonal and menstrual imbalances, digestive dysfunction, fatigue, or insomnia/disturbed sleep patterns.

EMOTIONAL STRESS You wrestle with difficult emotions and are seeking an approach that supports both the physical and mental manifestations of anxiety, depression, and post-traumatic response.

BURNOUT You are burnt-out, stressed, tired, achy, and chronically overwhelmed.

YOU WANT PREVENTATIVE MEDICINE You are ready to make simple, straightforward shifts as a daily investment in your long-term wellness.

YOU HAVE 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.

  • In this conversation, we discuss:

    • Your goals and concerns

    • What you have already tried, what worked, and what didn’t, and

    • Whether herbal medicine treatment will be a good fit

  • We meet, over video or in-person, for 90 minutes to:

    • Explore your health history

    • Assess the health of each organ and system

    • Hone in on the diagnosis

    • Clarify your goals and timeline

    • Develop actionable next steps

  • After we meet, 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

    • 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 your health goals.

  • Every 3 to 4 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 and updated guidance.

How We Work Together

Our approach to herbal medicine is immersive, thorough, and efficient. After exploring your health history and current goals and concerns, we provide:

  • A clear diagnosis and treatment strategy

  • Customized herbal formulas (internal and/or topical)

  • 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

This is a no stone left unturned approach, based on over 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, and a rigorous course of study in Chinese medicine inform my philosophy on what is possible with clear, precise herbal treatment.

Why Customized Herbal Medicine?

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