Christina Benoit RH
What type of clients do you see Christina? I have been asked this question plenty of times by people when they discover I am a Registered Clinical Herbalist. My love for plant medicines in nature has been a beautiful healing gift in my life and I love to share it with others.
As a Herbalist I often see those who are very connected with plants and natural living looking to the wonderful support plants can offer to their health and well being.
I also see many people who have tried everything they possibly could to try and heal and have hit a dead end. They often don’t know what more to do, feel run down and depleted for a reason they can’t explain.
I see those who have undergone conventional medical treatments but are looking for a more wholistic view point on being well.
Herbalists help support any condition through plants there is no need to wait until systems start showing signs of stress and imbalance to use plant allies to support our health.
When the systems do start showing these signs of imbalance and illness plant allies can help reset the body back into balance. We do this in a very custom way but moving with the needs of the client’s whole self, and the interaction between the plants and the environment.
Plant formulations are often in the form of tincture, teas, powders, slaves, oils, ointments and even food.
The herbalist takes a holistic approach to listen to the client, complete a detailed intake and physical assessment and then works with the client to find suitable plant allies to join them on their journey to healing.
What to expect: We start with an intake appointment which lasts approximately 1.5-2hrs. This intake covers the chief concern or goal and any other health issues that may be interrelated.
One body system showing signs of illness will trickle into all other body systems. We are a whole person, it’s like the ripple effect of a stone being thrown in a stagnant pond. The impact from the stone in the centre of the water will ripple thought the water towards the edges. Illness is very similar, so during your intake we hear what is happing in your body, mind, spirit and your environment as well as the interaction between all of those things.
This detailed assessment covers all of your health history both positive and negative aspects and your current state of health and wellness. I complete a mini physical assessment if we are doing the intake in person. (For distance clients or clients who can not travel I offer Zoom).We discuss your health goals.
After the intake, I write up something called a wellness plan which will discuss in detail things to consider for your health and well being towards your personal health goals. I will create a herbal protocol which will include plant formulations as well as possibly some diet and lifestyle recommendations and educational resources for consideration. This is a collaborative approach and all the information will be emailed to you.
Should you decide the wellness plan is for you, we then discuss getting the herbs to you to start the beautiful journey with plants.
Herbal intake 1.5-2hrs $150
Herbal Reassessment 1hr $75
Herbal Reassessment 30min $38
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