Herbal Consultations consist of assessment and recommendations for integrating herbs alongside diet, lifestyle and simultaneous conventional therapies. Rachael supports the needs of the clients, not the disease. She provides customized herbal formulations, diet recommendations, and lifestyle suggestions based in Traditional Chinese, Ayurvedic, and Western Herbal traditions.
How it works: Clients schedule an initial consultation, and fill out a detailed intake form. We will meet in person or over the phone to go over the details and characteristics of the clients health concerns. This usually lasts 60 minutes. After the initial consultation, I will create an individualized strategy to assist the client in reaching their health goal through customized herbal formulations, as well as diet and lifestyle recommendations. I will e-mail these recommendations and a detailed protocol sheet within a few days following the initial consultation. I spend many hours gathering information to recommend and provide resources for you after our consultation. We can briefly touch in over the phone or an email to review the recommendations and answer any questions. As the client begins to implement their specialized protocol, I offer one 5-minute phone call or a follow up email 7-10 days after our consultation to review their progress and answer any questions.
Follow-up appointments are about 30 minutes and are dependent on the client and their specific health goals. Some clients implement their protocol, improve quickly, and do not need a follow-up session. While others need slight adjustments to a formula to continue to improve upon the original health goal or to work on other health issues that arise.
Financial Consideration:
60- Minute Initial Consult *
$150 per session for initial full intake, including full report of recommendations and resources.
30-45 Minute Follow-Up Consult*
$50 for follow-up session for symptoms addressed in previous session.
$85 for a follow- up with completely new symptoms and focused goals of herbal recommendations.
Pay What You Can Consult*
If the cost is a barrier to accessing my services , I accept Pay What You Can appointments. I believe that everyone has a right to wellness and that plants are all peoples’ medicine. If you need help and guidance with a health concern and accessibility to plant medicine, I offer a 2 “pay what you can afford” options per month. To see if there is an availability, please contact me here.
Ongoing or Monthly Consults*
I offer discounts, if you would like to set-up a monthly or an ongoing herbal wellness plan. Please contact me in regards to a consultation package plan. This is beneficial for people with chronic conditions, those who are looking to work seasonally with herbs and diet, and anyone wanting accountability for getting their wellness on track.
*Do not include the cost of herbs
Customized herbal formulas are not included in the cost of the consultation. Herbs can cost anywhere between $20-140 for use of 2-4 weeks.
Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel within a 24-hour period, you will be charged a $25 late cancellation fee. I understand that emergencies happen, but when you cancel it is discourteous to other patients who might benefit and it is difficult to refill your time slot. If you miss your appointment, this is considered as a "no-show" and you will be charged the full amount for the appointment. Please be respectful of my time and courteous to other patients time by cancelling before the 24-hour window of your appointment to avoid these fees - thank you!
Appointment Availability:
Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays between 9AM-4PM PST. Schedule changes according to seasonal shifts in teaching schedule and land-based projects.
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