Herbalism uses plants to support wellness and healing.
An herbal consultation offers a deep exploration of the client’s whole health picture; including lifestyle, environmental stresses, & emotional wellness. The herbalist and the client then work together to make an achievable plan (which usually includes taking herbs) that support overall wellness, and/or addresses a particular issue.
Herbal medicine has evolved with human beings, and every culture across the globe uses plants as medicine in some capacity. Knowledge about plant medicine has been garnered with consistent observations by herbal practitioners for thousands of years. More recently, some of this knowledge has been verified by scientific research. Herbs have the unique ability to bring nourishment to individual organ systems in the body and to support our overall health. Unlike pharmaceuticals, herbs have the power to work gently and deeply and when used mindfully have very few side effects.
Herbs can be taken in many ways, including: as food, as tea, as an (alcohol-based) tincture, in vinegar-based medicines, in honey preparations, in powders, and topically. You and your herbalist will find the best preparation for you.
Our Herbalists
Hannah Jacobson Hardy
Hannah is founder of Sweet Birch Herbals, is a holistic health coach and community herbalist. Hannah approaches her work with compassion and an open heart as she serves a wide range of clients. She also offers herbal medicine classes throughout Massachusetts. Hannah creates tailored…
Leslie Chaison
Leslie is a community herbalist that believes that herbs are the People’s Medicine! She has been working with clients at People’s Medicine Clinic since 2015, and focuses on client relationship, and client-led care. She focuses on nourishing herbs and deeply supporting overall…
