Clinical Herbalist Sessions

What to Expect

Initial consultations last one hour. During this time, I will listen to you talk about your health goals, go over your health history, and get a picture of your diet, lifestyle, and current condition.

Afterward, I will do any necessary research to educate myself about aspects of your health situation that I am not familiar with, look at your energetic patterns and any blood work you provide, and put all this information together into a total picture and put together a comprehensive plan that will include herbal formulas designed just for you, but also may include supplement recommendations, lifestyle suggestions, diet suggestions, and/or referrals for other therapies or blood work. 

Herbal medicine making is one of my great joys, and I am happy to formulate custom medicine for clients from my own apothecary. I work with ethically-sourced, quality plants to bring you effective and sustainable, high-quality medicine. However, I will always give you any recommended formulas, in case you would prefer to order from another apothecary.


I know that making changes can be challenging and overwhelming, so I’m here to work with you to determine what you can take on now, what we can save for later, and how best to incorporate things into your lifestyle. 

After you get started with your plan, we will check in again after 3 or 4 weeks. At this follow-up appointment (lasting 30 minutes), we will discuss how well you were able to implement your plan, any changes you have noticed, and whether anything needs to be adjusted, removed, or added.
Follow-up appointments can be scheduled as frequently as you desire, until you feel that our work together is done. 

In all of this work together, I see myself as your partner. I’m here to support you on your journey, help you find the herbal allies best suited for your unique experience and stage of your journey, and give you the information you need to make whatever changes you feel are best for you. 

Why Work with an Herbalist?

Herbalists are holistic practitioners who can be a great addition to your wellness team. Herbalism is not contradictory to modern medicine. There is no need to choose one or the other. Each modality brings unique strengths and services, and modern clinical herbalism combines traditional practices with evidence-based understanding. Trained clinical herbalists offer a unique supportive service. We take into account any medical diagnosis, medication, and other factors to create safe and effective formulas unique to your needs. 

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  • Absolutely! April is well versed in how to care for your changing body during the menopause transition using diet, lifestyle, herbs, and other supports.

  • Follow-up sessions are usually set up 3-4 weeks after your initial session, but can be sooner if needed. Your follow-up session will typically run between 30 and 45 minutes, and allows us to check in, see how things are going on the plan, and make any necessary adjustments.

  • Custom herbal formulas are designed just for you and your unique health picture and goals. April can also provide formulas to clients who are familiar and comfortable with herbal medicine making.