My clinical practice is founded upon the naturopathic principles from which I was first trained. 

 

These principles are holistic in nature and include;

• The healing power of nature

• Treat the whole person

• Identify root causes

• Educate and empower

• Prevention as better than cure

 

My work involves thorough initial clinical case-taking in order understand the big picture of your life and includes reviewing your medical and family history, clinical presentation, current goals and bothersome symptoms.

 

Individualized support

 

I then work with you, to guide your body back to health by;

 

• Listening deeply and reflecting your story back to you.

• Helping you identify and then remove obstacles to wellness, such as; the foods, behaviors, beliefs and choices that are preventing you from being well.

• Helping you identify the root cause of illness or imbalance and uncover how it is impacting your body.

• Suggesting whole foods, herbal medicines and / or practices that support your body to bring itself back to balance.

 

Energetics: a layer deeper

 

Through acute listening and intuition I also work to shine a light on the over-arching energetic themes I hear in your story. If you wish, I will work with you to consider the spiritual and energetic elements of your well-being, together we can explore deeper messages that your body is trying to communicate.

 

Your cycle as a compass

 

In my work with women and wombed-ones, I always look to the cycle as the barometer for well-being. Together we explore the cyclical shifts and recurring symptoms of your cycle, we seek out the underlying causes and how these impact your overall health. A regular cycle is so much more than fertility or baby-making, it’s a guiding light, that keeps you connected with your hearts truth and reveals everything you need to know about your current wellbeing. 

 

 

Recommendations

 

My recommendations depend entirely on who you are and how you wish to heal. 

 

Shifting negative, outdated and unhealthy behaviors is hard, and I am here to support your journey.

 

Mostly, I incorporate whole food nutrition based in seasonal and cyclical eating and herbalism as core foundations of my practice.

 

I may also suggest nutritional supplements when necessary, and may refer you for extra support, testing, or medical advice when required. 

 

My goal is to empower you to understand your own body and to promote self-awareness, self-trust and self-love in every session. 

 

 

 

 

What is my approach to herbalism?

    

I am a clinically trained herbalist. My foundations include an in-depth study of phytochemistry, phytotherapy and clinical herbalism. I am also a passionate gardener, with experience in biodynamic medicinal plant growing and horticulture.

 

I marry these foundations with a firm believe that herbalism is the peoples medicine and as much as possible I encourage my clients to cultivate a personal relationship with the plants they are working with. 

 

Many clients I see locally in Maine, already have a relationship to the soil, the seasons and the plants around them. I encourage all my clients to learn more about the uses of plants in their local areas, to practice sustainable and regenerative harvesting techniques and to grow and cultivate as many of their own plants as they can. 

 

In my practice I work initially with what people have, suggesting simple and affordable make at home tonics and herbal infusions whenever possible. When the situation calls for it, I formulate individual tinctures which are purchasable through a third-party online dispensary. 

 

 

 

Regarding femininity and gender. 

 

Exploring my own relationship to my femininity has and continues to provide powerful healing as I move throughout my own life stages. 

 

Since femininity, creativity and intuition are largely suppressed or disregarded by those living under the current western colonial patriarchy, reconnecting with well feminine energy, with cyclical well-being, and with the soft, gentle and creative self are themes that often arise in the work that I do.

 

I come to this work as a cis-woman who acknowledges that the inflexible gender binary is a self-limiting construction that divides us into camps we often feel we don’t fully belong.

 

Femininity and masculinity are fluid energies, present in us all.

 

I am still unpacking my own story about how masculinity and femininity show up in my life, impact my relationships, worldview, work and roles in culture and society. 

 

There is no perfect way to say it.

 

I feel that the language and teaching stories around gender and sexuality in the West, are being remembered, re-imagined and shared. I use a mixture of terms in my work including female, feminine, women, folks, wombed-ones and menstruators. During our work together I will ask what terms you prefer and are comfortable with. 

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As I grow, my practice grows.

 

I remain in process, actively engaged in learning, exploring and challenging my own ideas around cycling bodies, femininity and gender, evaluating my lens and the barriers of my own heart and mind.  

 

 

Inclusive care

 

I am committed to understanding how the current U.S and Australian healthcare systems impact marginalized people and how I can make my work more accessible and inclusive. Please note that I do not currently have any formal training in specifically caring for LGBTQI or BIPOC.

 

There are many practitioners whose work focuses on sexual and reproductive wellness in BIPOC and LGBTQI communities with decades of experience in these areas. 

 

I maintain a growing list of resources and referrals to ensure that folks can access the care and information they need. If you wish to know more please get in touch directly. 

 

If you wish to work together, I offer Community Supported Sessions for BIPOC in order to make my work more accessible. You can find out more here. 

 

 

Who do I work with?

 

I work with people who feel called heal their relationship with the feminine, regardless of gender, race or sexual orientation. 

I work with people who wish to heal menstrual symptoms and cycle irregularities, understand their cyclical health, use natural birth control, prepare for pregnancy or transition through menopause. 

I work with people who wish to create ceremony and support for the rites of passage of menarche, birth and menopause and the ritual of menstruation.   

 

 

Can you bring your partner?

 

Yes. It can be tremendously supportive for your partner to take an active role in understanding your shifting cyclical needs, and in some cases - to shoulder responsibility for contraception.

 

My job is to provide you with a safe, compassionate, professional and respectful container from which to support you with your health concerns and your cyclical journey.