Kim earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural Resource Development from the University of Rhode Island in 1977. Beginning her herbal journey in 1996, Kim has completed herbal apprenticeships with Michael Ford, MS, MA, Wyoming, Rhode Island The Essence of Herbalism in the didactic, therapeutic, laboratory, and field work of herbology; Chanchal Cabrera, MSc, MNIMH, AHG at the Centre for Natural Healing in Ashland, Oregon; Foundations in Herbal Medicine with Tieraona Lowdog, MD, AHG; and Gail Ulrich at Blazing Star Herbal School, Ashfield, MA. In addition, she has studied with Rosemary Gladstar, Donald Yance, AHG; Amanda McQuade Crawford, MNIMH, AHG; Christopher Hobbs, L. Ac., AHG, and many other wonderful herbal teachers through the years. She has also studied, via distance learning, at Bastyr University in Seattle, WA, at International Herb Symposiums, and at the Blazing Star Herbal School, Ashfield, MA. She has completed 'The Ecstasy of Teaching' Teacher Training Program for Herbalists, with Rosemary Gladstar at Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat and Botanical Sanctuary in E. Barre, Vermont, and The Art and Science of Aromatherapy, Level 1, with Linda Patterson in Narragansett, RI. Kim is mentored by Herbalists Kay Parent, AHG of Earthweaver Herbs in Newport, RI and Margi Flint, AHG of Earthsong Herbals, Marblehead, MA. She is available for lectures and workshops and has taught at conferences, schools and holistic centers throughout Rhode Island, Massachusetts and Vermont. Kim is a general member of the American Herbalists Guild, United Plant Savers, Northeast Herbalists Association, and a founding member of the Ocean State Herbal Association (O-SHA).

Holistic Health Consultations

The path of natural healing can be an exciting journey. With proper guidance and patience, an individual can achieve optimal health benefits with herbs and nutrition. Since some conditions may have been manifesting for years, the journey of rebalancing and nurturing the system through plants does take time and commitment. Also, as with any journey into the unknown, a guide is helpful and supportive. My role is to be your personal guide. I teach and utilize the Western Herbal tradition, which originated in native American cultures then became intertwined with traditions brought overseas by European settlers. I rely on the support of many local medicinal and nutritive plants, as well as those found in other parts of the North America, and still others originating in Europe, Asia and South Amerca. I look forward to advising you and guiding you on your journey towards optimum health!

• Herbal & nutritional consultation

• Herbal products, custom blended for your individual needs

• Non-toxic cleaning products

• Informational talks on health and home and lifestyle

Consultation Options and Hours:

At the Cottage in the Garden at Lily's Garden Herbals

Wednesdays 9 am - 4 pm and Fridays 9 am - 3 pm

Evening appointments are available upon request.

Consultations

Initial visit: $80.00
Follow up visits: $40.00

The Consultation Process

When you schedule your first appointment, you will receive a detailed health history form to complete and bring to your initial visit. During this initial visit we will discuss health objectives, and how to achieve them with herbs, nutrition and lifestyle changes. I will then design a formula to specifically fit your needs and provide you with a health guide to refer to until your next visit. Clients with chronic concerns are encouraged to schedule a series of 2 additional visits within a 12 week period. Thereafter periodic monitoring is advised, depending on individual need.