This may be your first time thinking about visiting a herbalist or an alternative medicine practitioner and you have no idea what to expect. What does this entail? Will they be knowledgeable about your conditions or health problems you are currently experiencing? Will they be able to help? To actually help? Will you get brushed off like you have in the past by other medical practitioners?
You may have had some bad experiences with modern medicine and their practitioners. This can definitely cause some anxiety about seeing someone new. So, what exactly can you expect when setting up a wellness consultation with Shannon at The Nomad Apothecary? First, you can expect compassion, empathy, and understanding of any fears you may be experiencing, any embarrassment over whatever is currently occurring in your body, or rejection of the problem due to your race, age, gender, or sexual orientation. Shannon treats everyone holistically. This means she treats the entire person AND their problems. You will be seen and heard at your appointment. Second, you will be expected to fill out an intake form. This is a very detailed, in depth look at you, your health history, your medications, your current problem, diet, lifestyle, job, current stress issues, family history, and more. This will help Shannon get a more complete picture of what exactly is occurring and the best ways to go about helping you with those. This is typically filled out and sent back prior to the consultation so Shannon has time to look it over and get to know you and make a list of herbs and other things that can really help your current health problem(s). Third, upon arrival for your consultation, either virtually or in person, Shannon will greet you and go over your paperwork and get any details she needs about the information contained therein. Shannon practices Intuitive Healing, so she will take this time to take in and read your energy as well. If in person, she may also do a physical examination. This may include a blood pressure reading, listening to heart or lungs or bowels with a stethoscope, or even palpating (feeling) different parts of your body. This will help her in determining the full extent of the issues at hand. During this time, you may notice her jotting notes while you speak. This is her going through the relevant herbs that may help with your current problem(s). Fourth, once she has all the information she needs, she will take a few moments to narrow down the best course of action and the best combination of herbs to assist you. Once this is done, she will discuss the possible treatment plan with you. This is your time to ask questions, get better understanding, clarify information, and add your input to the treatment plan. The best treatment plan is one that you will stick to doing. Once a treatment plan is finalized, Shannon will prepare your herbal blends and preparations. These may be available immediately before you leave (if in person), or they may need to be blended and you return to pick them up. If a virtual appointment was done, these will be mailed to the address you provided during the consultation. Overall, a wellness consultation is an in depth look at you, as a person, and looks for ways to support you and your body. This is achieved through diet changes, lifestyle changes, and herbal preparations. Shannon assists with all kinds of illness and health issues. The wellness consult helps you to take control of your health. As wellness consults are such an in depth look at you and your history, 90 minute sessions are the recommended amount of time to make sure all areas can be addressed and better herbal preparations recommended. Shannon understands time constraints and monetary constraints and as such offers a tiered way to schedule consults allowing you to pick the one that works the best for your schedule. If you have any questions, please contact us [email protected] and we will gladly get back to you and answer your question to the best of our knowledge and ability. Blessed Be, Shannon
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