Herbal Medicine Consultations
Compassionate, confidential, & safe 1:1 consultations
With Gita, a Registered Herbal Therapist (RHT) in the BC Herbalist Association (BCHA)
Virtual or in-person sessions available:
Virtual sessions via video call in British Columbia (BC), across Canada, and internationally.
In-person sessions for limited days and times, at My Inner Harbour 149 Wallace Street in Nanaimo, BC, and/or other private location.
We are flexible, for additional location options contact us.
Consultation Types
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During this exploratory call, you’ll get an opportunity to ask the herbalist any questions you have about herbal medicine and whether it’s the right solution for you. This can be a virtual or telephone call. Existing clients may also book a free, quick 10 minute check-in.
Exchange: Free
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The initial consultation is for all new clients. In this 90 minute session, we will review your intake form, explore in-depth your main health concern(s), including your past medical history, relevant family history, diet, lifestyle, supplements, and medications. We will also go over certain body systems (e.g., cardiovascular) to get an overall picture of your current health.
Exchange: $135.00 CAD +the cost of herbs
*A limited sliding scale is available for those experiencing financial barriers. After booking, you will receive an intake form by email where you can select your rate (CAD $105.00 to $135.00).
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A follow-up consultation (up to 60 minutes) is for all returning clients, and is highly recommended within four weeks of the initial consultation. During the follow-up, we will review your current herbal protocol, discuss any changes, set-backs, or results, make adjustments to your plan or formulations, and continue supporting you throughout your health and wellness journey.
Note: refills may be requested at anytime, without a follow-up.
Exchange: $85.00 CAD +the cost of herbs
*A limited sliding scale is available for those experiencing financial barriers (CAD $65.00 to $85.00).
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A short (30 minute) follow-up is available for all returning clients, for mainly acute conditions (i.e., colds, flu, ear infections, UTIs, migraines); and for any further clarifications, questions, herbal formula changes. Note: refills may be requested without a follow-up. First time visits will be at the discretion of the herbalist. Please let the herbalist know if you prefer a phone call instead of a telehealth video call, after booking.
Exchange: $40.00 CAD +the cost of herbs
Discounts are not applicable.
A short 10-20 minute consult may be available, without an initial consult for acute concerns, only at the discretion of the herbalist. Please use the contact form or book a free exploratory call to discuss options.
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Do you feel like you’ve been spiralling down a rabbit hole for some time with your health and would like longer term support? Your health issues didn’t start overnight and will likely take some time to resolve. This discounted bundle is being offered to allow us to work together for a longer period, to find the root cause of dis-ease.
What you get:
x1 initial consultation @90 minutes.
x2 follow-up consultations @60 minutes
x2 acute follow-up consultations @30 minutes. (Shorter 10 minute check-ins free).
x2 free initial herbal remedies (420 ml tincture and 50 g tea or 50 capsules)
x2 herbal prescription refills at a 15% discount.
x1 complimentary gift (e.g., tea blend, salve, cream, aromatherapy stick)
Total of ~270 consultation hours, and an estimated value of ~$500.00 CAD
Exchange: $ 375.00 CAD (a 25% discount)
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Once a month, new and returning clients in the community may attend a herbal medicine consultation, on a sliding-scale basis to support mainly low-income access, but is open to all. COMING SOON! PLEASE WATCH OUT FOR UPCOMING DATES & LOCATIONS IN NANAIMO, BC.
Exchange: 30 minutes @$25.00 CAD suggested
*Sliding scale @$20-40.00 CAD (if this is still a barrier, pay-what-you-can)
Herb Orders
How it works…
After our 1:1 session, you will receive a protocol with herbal formulation(s), nutritional, and other recommendations. You are not obligated to purchase any herbal formulations from us. The cost of herbal remedies is separate from the consultation fee. If you seek other sources of herbal medicine, please ensure that the exact formulation is prescribed.
If you’d like to go forward with our recommendations, the herbalist will send a final quote (+ tax + shipping if applicable) for review and confirmation, prior to compounding and dispensing. Let us know the quantity desired (i.e., 2 or 4-week supply).
Dispensed orders will be ready for pick-up or delivery, and payment can be made through e-transfer (interact via email), or by cash. Please let us know if you prefer to use debit or credit cards, transaction fees may apply.
Orders may be either picked-up (location TBD) or sent via Canada Post (+ shipping) directly from the dispensary to your home. In some cases, the herbalist may be able to deliver products to your door.
common consult FAQs
Find more FAQs in the About – FAQ’s section (i.e., What is herbal medicine?).
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If you are ready to work together, simply book your first free exploratory or initial consult online using the booking button above. Once I receive your booking, there are two forms, that I will send to you (via Carepatron). These forms will need to be completed and submitted to me (or brought with you) prior to the initial consult. They are the:
Consent form
Client intake form
Review of terms & policies.
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Consultations take place in a safe, and confidential space, virtually, or in-person.
Consent and initial intake forms must be completed before the first session.
In the first session, we’ll discuss your main concerns, explore root causes, underlying patterns, and symptoms, which will help us determine the right course of treatment.
Treatment protocols will be provided in written format, and include a combination of custom herbal formulations, supplements, nutritional and life-style advice, and other wellness recommendations.
At your request, custom herbal remedies will be created and dispensed for you in-house. Herbs will typically be dispensed in 2 to 4 week quantities, and can be picked-up or shipped to you, following the consult.
A follow-up consult is highly recommended within 4 weeks from the initial consult. It allows us to discuss progress, set-backs, compliance, issues with taking the formulations, formula adjustments, and any new or other health concerns.
In subsequent follow-up consults, we may go deeper with your health concerns and goals.
Throughout our work together, and if you are open to it, I may offer other suggestions (or referrals) to deepen your connection to nature and to the Self. These may be referrals to other practitioners or forms of practice, including breathwork, mindful meditation, water therapy, plant spirit meditation, gardening, and shinrin-yoku (forest bathing), art or music therapy, psychedelic therapy, yoga, reiki, or other.
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Any relevant lab test results.
A list of your pharmaceutical medications, including dosage.
A list of nutritional supplements or herbal medicine, including dosage.
A list of any questions that you may have.
A food diary (if you keep one).
A friend, family member, or pet for moral support (if needed).
For follow-ups, you may wish to return any empty herbal medicine bottles.
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Yes, we offer a student and senior discount of 15% on the cost of the consultation fee. A friends and family discount is also available.
Herbal bundles, though they are more expensive, offer a chance for us to work together over a period of 3 months (3 sessions) at an overall ~25% discounted rate.
All other clients, please inform me of any financial barriers. A sliding-scale may be presented to you.
I am open to bartering or exchange of wellness services of equivalent value.
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No. Unfortunately, the consultation fee does not include the cost of herbs. While I endeavour to keep the cost of herbal remedies as low as possible for clients, it is currently difficult to subsidize this offer, due to the price and quality of the herbs we order for clients. For now, some of my formulas are dispensed by other local apothecaries that set their own fees. This may change as I build-up my own apothecary.
My herbal bundle is priced at a total discounted rate, and includes one free herbal formula, and two (15%) discounted formulas.
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No. You may request a refill of your custom herbal formulation at any time after the initial consult. Just send me an email or give me a call or text. A first follow-up is highly recommended, to see if there are any changes or issues.
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After our initial consult, we have engaged in a working relationship. You are welcome to send me your first 3 questions/inquiries, either by email or phone, for free. We can also arrange a free 10-minute phone call. Subsequent or extensive health-related questions may require a follow-up visit. Emergency situations are an exception. If you have an adverse reactions to the herbs, please get in touch with me, or a medical professional, immediately.
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Herbal medicine is ‘slow medicine’ and protocols take time. Patience is needed, and most clients will need to follow a herbal protocol for a period of three to six months, depending on the nature of the imbalance. In some cases, changes may become evident as early as two weeks. It is recommended that you come back for a reassessment within 4 weeks. If you experience allergies or adverse reactions, please get in touch as soon as possible.
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Please see the terms, policies, and disclaimer page.
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Herbal Medicine and the services of a death doula are not covered by BC provincial health coverage or MSP, or by most employer-sponsored Extended Health Benefit plans. However, costs may be eligible for reimbursement through a Health Care Spending Account (HCSA), Health Spending Account (HSA) or Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA). Please check with your employer to see if herbal medicine, holistic nutrition, and end-of-life doula consultations are covered by your plan.
Support our work
Your donation support will help us move towards offering free monthly mini clinic days, free workshops, and discounted herbal remedies. It will help those facing financial barriers gain access to herbal medicine in our community.
Thank you for your support, Gita.
Whether seeking relief, balance, or preventive care, you will find thoughtful, effective solutions custom-tailored to harmonize with your body’s innate natural song. A song that can guide you back to reconnect with your vibrant Self.
