A Little About Me, as an Herbalist

I have working with herbalism clients for the last 15 years or so. I am also an intuitive healer. I listen to your body as well as elements of nature that want to support you. I have a Masters in Nursing and Healthcare Practice and worked as an RN for over 10 years. I studied herbalism and received certificates from herbalist and author Matthew Wood.

Healing doesn't happen in isolation. As part of my commitment to healing, I am a lifelong volunteer and Board of Directors member of Herbalists Without Borders, a humanitarian organization supporting local health justice projects worldwide.

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My Offerings: 
 
Essence Consultation with optional EFT 

60-75 min

This is an in-depth consultation where we look at your problems, goals, and all related symptoms. Essences are often thought of as primarily for emotions or energetic shifts, however I have found success using them for physical issues including chronic pain, COPD, Hashimotos, and more. For chronic conditions I recommend monthly essence consultations until you feel things are at stable, desirable place.

I assess using energetic testing and look at your meridian system's needs for support to address your goals. Add EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) tapping if you would like to learn a self care tool that has been very helpful with fears, trauma reactions, and intense emotional reactions. 

Sliding scale available for survivors, at-risk populations, and activist community. 

 

Comprehensive Herbal Consultations

90-110 minutes (initial session), 20-60 min follow up

Contact me to schedule (Contact Form or text 503-729-1602) and herbal consultation. I recommend herbs (teas, tinctures, etc) for physical, emotional, and spiritual complaints based on historical use. I will ask you about all your body systems, skin, respiratory health, etc and appreciate information about your emotional and spiritual status and goals. Herbalism is holistic so the right herbs should help on a variety of levels. 

Rates are $195 for  the 90-120min first session, and thereafter $116 for 60 minute follow-up sessions for working through long term and chronic problems, and $60 for quick 30 minute sessions with established clients for acute problems (like a new injury or illness). Sliding scale available for survivors, at-risk populations, and activist community. Herbs are not included in this price (typically $35-60). This option allows Lily greater time to treat chronic issues which may involve complex medical history, labs, and a review of medications. While essences are very successful, use of herbs (teas, tinctures, etc) can be more effective or practical in certain situations. 





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Testimonials

Alyssa R.

Alyssa R.

New Jersey, Tobacco Quitter & Herbal Consultation

I had been wanting to work with an herbalist for some time now. I wanted to quit smoking cigarettes and found Arati through a google search for herbal cigarettes. I immediately felt drawn to work with her beyond just ordering cigarettes. After our first appointment, where I shared my struggles with ending an abusive relationship, she sent me a package of tea, tincture, flower essence and smokes. Three days after starting the regimen, I ended the relationship I had struggled for months to leave, and have not gone back since. I truly attribute this, in particular, to the flower essence, which I felt led to take more of in those first few days. My energy and boundaries definitely shifted, and I felt an anger and determination rise up in me to then finally end something that had brought me such harm and stress. I am so incredibly grateful for her intuition, her work, and her passion to heal!! Thank you, Arati!
Sara P.

Sara P.

Oregon, Essence Consultation

I cannot say enough positive reflections about my custom flower essence. Within days of starting the specialized flower essence blend that was created for me, I began to feel an energetic shift in my body and mind. The amount of inspiration and creativity pulsing through my veins has become so palpable and I don’t even remember the last time I felt this connected to source. I highly recommend Brown Bear Herbs and the intuitive and thoughtful approach to essence consultations. I will definitely be back for more life-altering amazingness!
Carson B.

Carson B.

Oregon, Herbal Consultation

Thank you so much for listening and asking great questions. I’ve never had someone be so interested in the issue, so it’s refreshing.
Miranda D.

Miranda D.

Maryland, Tobacco Quitter & Herbal Consultation

It has been exactly 1 year & 1 week I have been tobacco free. Something I never imagined I would say or even have the desire to do. Getting Covid last year initiated the idea to stop but it was experimenting with a nicotine patch when I realized how dependent my state of being relied on the addictive drug. 15 minutes after application of the patch the “normalcy” that washed over me diluted this illusion. However smoking & the ritual itself has always been about something else. Something meditative and medicinal for me. I knew regardless of the addiction being out of my system that I would crave the act consciously for creative, emotional and or social reasons. I knew I had to be prepared for that day so I could never have a reason to go back. Thankfully I came across Brown Bear Herbs. A woman owned business creating the idea of transforming smoking, breaking addiction and alternative healing. Lily, aka Arati, offers so much more then smokable herbal replacement. Her consultations, tinctures, herbal teas, etc have offered a variety of healing outlets and transformed my life! So not only will I always have a better alternative to tobacco, I now have other new tools and resources to support my healing journey. This has made my life less mundane, more special, and ritualistic!
Melissa T

Melissa T

Washington, Essence Consultation Work

I found my new apartment that felt so right--the first place I toured. The "Melissa's Tidy Home" essence you made me worked its internal and external magic. Thank you! I am so grateful.
Sophie, C.

Sophie, C.

Texas, Herbalism

I have an immense gratitude for all the energy you put into creating these tinctures. They have helped me create change in my life again and again, in so many aspects of existence. I am always pleasantly surprised by the depth each herb presents, like layers of an onion, always something new to learn with each dose. I look forward to all the discoveries to come. Thank you!