What to expect
You are already on your path to healing just by being here. Clinical sessions with Rachel are all conducted in the Vitalist tradition. This means that it is so much more than just a this-for-that approach to healing. In session you can expect to spend time diving deep into your health history as a way to search for the root of your ailments. As a Vitalist, Rachel believes that the fastest way to heal is to find the underlying cause of illness and work from there. Initial sessions are two hours to ensure that there is time to cover everything. After your session you will be sent a personalized herbal protocol with suggestions to improve nutrition, lifestyle activities and custom-made herbal formulas. The Clinical Intake session is required before the followup.
Working with Rachel
All herbal consultations are held in the Vitalist Tradition. This style of Western herbalism empowers you to take control of your own health using herbs, nutrition and lifestyle changes while gaining a closer relationship to nature and yourself. All cases are handled with the utmost respect and care. Cases are kept secure and confidential.
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Working with herbs means working in a 6,000 year old tradition. As your herbalist, Rachel combines a modern, phytochemical science based approach with an intuitive and personal relationship with the plants to help you rediscover vitality.
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What we put inside our body impacts how we feel from the most basic, cellular levels. Eating doesn’t need to be complicated. It can be joyful, delicious and good for you! “Let food be thy medicine.”
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We cannot wish our ailments away. At the same time, cultivating joy, gratitude and play can help support overall well being.
Initial Consultation Call
Let’s get to know each other a bit! This free consultation is for the person interested in herbalism, but wants to know more. l’ll ask a bit about what you hope to gain from herbalism, and answer any questions or concerns you may have about what it’s like to work with an herbalist. We can also discuss finer details about what happens in session, concerns you may have and payment options. Please come with questions as this is not a clinical session.
Clinical Intake Session
This is the first step of your herbal journey. In this session we’ll address your current top two or three health concerns. Over the two hours we dive deep into what you’re experiencing, when it started and we’ll begin to dig into the root of your concerns. Together, we’ll address your health in a wholistic, whole-person approach by using herbalism, vitalist therapeutics, nutrition, lifestyle and mindset. Personalized protocol and handmade custom formulations are dispensed following each session. Includes one 15 minute support phone call between sessions. Follow up session encouraged.
2 hours. In person/online
$150.00/ hour (prorated every 15 minutes).
*Please note that for every new client, Rachel does 5-8 hours of research, formulation and personalized health investigation.
*Price of herbs billed separately.
Clinical Follow Up
This is really where the work begins. In this session we build upon what we started in the initial intake. We’ll discuss your previous formulas, and how things have shifted since the intake session. Situation dependent we will dive deeper into herbalism or get more specific with nutrition, lifestyle, shadow work and Vitalist practices. We will review all protocol, updates, progression and questions. Each client session is unique and tailored to the individual’s needs. Custom formulations and personalized protocol is dispensed after each session.
1 hour. In person/online
$150.00/ hour (prorated every 15 minutes).
*Please note that for every follow up session, Rachel does 1-2 hours of case review and additional research before the session takes place.
*Price of herbs billed separately.
Please review our booking and cancellation policy before booking your session
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Time is one of our most abundant yet most fleeting resources. We promise to respect your time and expect you to honor ours. Clinicians will always adhere to our scheduled time by being on time and ending when we are scheduled. All services must be booked at least 48 hours ahead of time. We do not offer same day apointments.
Cancellations: We understand that emergencies happen, though typically all cancellations or scheduling changes must be made at least 48 hours prior to your scheduled appointment.
Five Elements Herbals allows a one-time 15 minute grace period for tardiness or last minute cancellations. We will not wait for you longer than 15 minutes and your session will need to be rescheduled by you. Subsequent last minute cancellations will be charged 1/2 price of the session.
No call, no show appointments will be charged the full price of their session.
Credit card info is required upon booking though you do not need to pay for your session in advance. When booking you agree to give Five Elements Herbals permission to charge the card on file for last minute cancellations and no-show events.
Additional Consultation Options
If you are not yet ready for a full clinical protocol, you still have options. Check out other ways we can work together below.
Meet at the Market
May-October you can find support at the Perry Street Thursday Market. Let us guide you to the right formula. These sessions cover one single health concern. Formulas often available the same day with custom formulas available for pick up within 1-2 business days. In the off season (November-April) Market sessions are offered by phone.
15-20 minutes. Farmers Market/phone
$1.00/ minute (average 15 minutes).
*Basic herb-drug interactions & safety research included.
*Price of herbs billed separately.
Acute Support
In depth support for a single acute condition. Together we will work with customized herbal formulas to help support you through short-term illness, injury or a new health concern. This option does not include nutritional or lifestyle recommendations. This is also a great option for Clinical clients who need support with something new, or short-term.
45-60 minutes. In person/phone/online
$100.00/ hour (prorated every 15 minutes).
*Please note that for every acute session, Rachel does 2-3 hours of research, formulation and personalized health investigation.
*Price of herbs billed separately.
Modified Session
This is the next level of support before Clinical support. In this session we’ll address your current top one or two health concerns. We will discuss what you’re experiencing, when it started and find herbal options to support your symptoms. You will receive recommendations for herbs and a modified protocol following each session. This option does not include nutritional or lifestyle recommendations.
60-90 minutes. In person/phone/online
$100.00/ hour (prorated every 15 minutes).
*Please note that for every modified session, Rachel does 3-4 hours of research, formulation and personalized health investigation.
*Price of herbs billed separately.
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| What's Included | ||||
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| Custom Herbal Protocol | ✓ | ✓ | Limited | — |
| Custom Formulas | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Medication Safety Check | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Limited |
| Deep Dive Health History | ✓ | Modified/Limited | Modified/Limited | — |
| Nutritional Suggestions | ✓ | Modified/Limited | Limited | — |
| Vitalist & Lifestyle Suggestions | ✓ | ✓ | — | — |
| Time Commitment | 90min- 2hrs | 1hr-90min | 45min-60min | ~20min |
| Location | In person, telehealth, phone | In person, telehealth, phone | In person, phone | Perry Market |
| Phone Support | ✓ | ✓ | Limited | — |
| Text Support | ✓ | ✓ | Limited | — |
| Product Recommendations | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| DIY & Making Suggestions | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
