April Lee Coburn
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Realizing that plants could be used as medicine blew my mind!
Seriously. I was not raised with an understanding that plants could be medicine. Like most children growing up in the 80s in the United States, I witnessed my parents spraying weed killer on any plant that dared to grow without permission. I was still drawn to the wild plants, and would often bring home bouquets of flowers, only to be told they were just weeds. An epiphany in my 20's... When I was a young adult, I found myself working in a local food co-op and eventually became the buyer for the herb and spice department. It slowly dawned on me that some of these "herbs" folks were paying money for were the same "bad plants" we called weeds. I wanted to learn more and started getting to know the plants in my backyard. Soon I was eating the weeds and making tea. It is not an exaggeration to say this was an epiphany for me, and I realized that we all once had a connection to the plants in this way in the not-too-distant past. Since that experience, I have gone on to make working with the healing plants my life's work. I've studied with many teachers, including foundational herbalism with Rosemary Gladstar and Susan Hess, hydrosols with Cathy Skipper, and clinical herbalism with Ashley Elenbaas and Thomas Easley. I've raised my kids on herbal medicine and make quality medicine for my clients. I teach classes on herbal medicine making, and I offer consultations to help folks navigate their health challenges with the help of the healing plants. Working with peri- and post-menopausal clients has become a special focus of my work. I have also recently completed training with Cathy Skipper in her Alchemy of Menopause mentorship. This approach to the menopause transition honors not only the physical changes of menopause, but also the emotional, mental, and spiritual aspects. I now co-teach, along with Cathy, the Alchemy of Menopause online course to bring holistic menopause support to women around the world. How can I help you? I'd love to work with you. If you are interested in an herbal consultation, click the button below to check out my offerings and get started. |
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