Clinical Herbal Practice

Earthwise Healing Traditions
Connecting Plants & Humans

Classes, Workshops & Events
The Role of Herbal Medicine in Cancer Care
FREE Community Event @ Duncan Library, Alexandria, VA
Saturday, August 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Join me for an educational presentation and conversation exploring the beneficial role herbal medicine can play in holistic and collaborative cancer care.
Topics include:
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everyday strategies for vital wellbeing and cancer prevention
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how herbs can be integrated at various levels of cancer care protocols, including support for: stress and nervous system, surgery preparation and recovery, pain, chemo and radiation side effects
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helpful resources and how to keep it safe
FREE
Living Grief - Crossroads of Beauty & Sorrow
a multi-sensory autumn garden retreat of connection & curiosity
herbal wisdom - grief crafting - community ritual
@Wild Roots Apothecary & Gardens Sperryville, VA
Saturday, October 10, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Join the circle of fellow grief navigators for a thoughtful yet playful exploration of the many facets of grief in our lives.
Experience how the healing magic of the Love, Wild Gardens will serve as a caring sanctuary for our gentle and creative grief tending in community with humans and the other-than-humans.
Come as you are. There is a brave space for it all – from the many small and everyday sorrows to the bigger and overwhelming grief experiences.
Our time together is framed by several activities meant to creatively connect with the living grief inside and around us:
Herbal Wisdom: Meet and learn about plant allies that are available and reaching out to support our journey with grief. We will discuss and experience herbal teas, tinctures, oils, and other ways to engage with the healing wisdom of herbs to navigate the beauty and sorrow in our lives.
Grief Crafting: Playfully engage with creative activities like drawing with plants, introspective journaling, and nature weaving. There will be some alone time for crafting merged with group sharing. No special skills or experience required - there is no right or wrong way of doing this all and you’ll receive guidance for the process.
Community Ritual: Sharing a sacred experience of simple and meaningful embodied gestures as a gentle way to express, honor, and witness each other’s grief with intention and kindness. The community ritual is an invitation - active participation is optional, but please be present to respectfully hold space.

Please bring: your own lunch, water, journal and pen, wear temperature appropriate and comfy clothing.
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Rain Date: October 17
Please note: This offering is not intended to provide counsel, coaching, or therapy. Much rather we are meeting on common ground to hold non-judgmental space for one another with open minds and hearts.
There will be time to explore the Wild Roots Apothecary after our retreat.
$60 Early Bird Rate
$70 Regular Rate - after September 10
18 spots available
Registration opens soon - be the first to know