Vitalism is a way of using herbal therapeutics that trusts in the body’s innate ability to effectively heal on its own. When given the right circumstances, tools and support, the body’s natural state is health.

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About

Rachel Clark is a certified clinical herbalist, herbal product maker, and freelance writer. Born and raised in the Denver metro area, Rachel found her passion for herbalism when she was given a beginner herbalism book for her birthday in 2017. Finding herbalism was like a breath of fresh air that allowed her to tap into her intuition, advocate for herself, and reclaim control over her health.

She believes that vibrant health is possible for everyone. Through a balance of herbalism, lifestyle, nutrition, mindset and supportive healthcare professionals, everyone can find vitality. She knows that healing takes work and can be really scary, and as an herbalist, Rachel creates a space where it is safe to be uncomfortable. She believes that real transformation happens outside of our comfort zones. She is committed to guiding her clients outside of their comfort zones in a loving and compassionate manner.

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Rachel completed her herbal training at Paul Bergner’s Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism just outside of Boulder, Colorado. She received her foundational training, advanced training and clinical herbalist certification between 2019-2022. During that time she studied under Lisa Ganora, Mary Barnes (RH, AHG), Kat McKinnon (RH, AHG), Meghan Pivarnik and Adrian Mintzmyer. She earned her Bach Flower Essence Practitioner certification while studying under Sara Truitt. Additionally she received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Gonzaga University in 2016 where she studied Journalism. You can find her most recent writing in Edible Inland Northwest, the Journal of Medicinal Plant Conservation and on her Substack, The Science and Magick of Plants where she discusses the intersection of plants and politics.

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“A healer does not heal you. A healer is someone who holds space for you while you awaken your inner healer, so that you may heal yourself.”

-Maryam Hasnaa

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