SHELBY HEINZER CLINICAL HERBALISM
ABOUT ME
Simply put, I entered into this line of work because I find immense gratification in helping people feel better. I enjoy solving the puzzle to figure out exactly where things went array and I find Traditional Chinese Herbalism to be an excellent lens to get things back on track. There’s nothing quite like witnessing the magic that can follow careful observation paired with intentional intervention.
I have personally found immense benefit from natural and holistic modalities for health issues that were overlooked by conventional approaches and that has further fueled my work. I also believe as humans we’re part of a broad natural ecosystem that contains many of the solutions we seek.
I have deep empathy for people who are struggling and I’m passionate about helping families and communities thrive. I believe when people feel better they do the things they love, and that ripples outwards to make a thriving and abundant community.
BACKGROUND
Shelby Heinzer is a Registered Herbalist (RH) through the American Herbalist Guild. She studied for three years at the East West School of Planetary Herbology starting in 2015, created and maintained by esteemed herbalists and founders of the American Herbalist's Guild, Michael OMD, RH and Leslie Tierra L.AC, RH. She completed a three year clinical apprenticeship under Susan Kramer Ph.D, RH and has over 2,000 hours of combined instruction and apprenticeship. Her education and clinical work have focused on a unique blend of Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Eclectic (Western) herbal traditions emphasizing evidence-based plant therapy.
Shelby maintains a private clinical practice and full apothecary focused on the custom formulation of herbal therapies using an individualized approach that aims at integrating the safe use of herbs alongside diet, lifestyle and simultaneous conventional pharmaceutical therapies. In accordance with Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, she believes in treating the person, not the disease and strives to meet clients wherever they are at in their lives.
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WORKING WITH ME
Clients may book an initial consultation where both parties go over the details and characteristics of their health concerns. This usually lasts 45-90 minutes by phone or in person. After this consultation, Shelby creates an individualized strategy to assist the client in reaching their health goals through customized herbal formulations, diet recommendations, and lifestyle suggestions based in Traditional Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Eclectic Western Herbal traditions. Clients then receive their herbs (usually a 3-6 week supply) and any further instructions needed to incorporate the herbs and recommendations. Follow-up appointments last 30 minutes or less and may not always be necessary depending on the specifics of their health goals. Sometimes clients need slight adjustments to a formula, want to work on other health concerns that arise or would like to continue taking herbs according to a seasonal preventative wellness program.