Herbal medicine CONSULTATION.

An herbal consultation is significantly different than a consult from a conventional practitioner. I believe that you are an integral part of the health care team, as you are the expert on what is happening in your body. Healing depends on the work that you are willing do and the intention you bring to your healing. Working as a team, I am committed to assisting you in creating optimal health in all aspects of your life.

One week before your consultation, you will complete and return the Consultation Intake Form and Consent Form and submit any recent lab work to me. Consultations can be in person at my office in Newton, NJ, The Tree of Health Center in Newton, or Zoom. 

When the consultation begins, we will discuss your health status and how the use of herbs, nutritional supplements, dietary and lifestyle changes may contribute to an increased sense of well-being. We will evaluate any medications that you are taking to reduce the risk of any negative interactions with the herbs and supplements. As we talk, we will start to create a personalized protocol to support you in your goals.

This protocol may include any of the following items:

  • Dietary changes

  • Lifestyle changes

  • Herbal Products

  • Nutritional Supplements

  • Complementary Therapies

Supplements may be purchased through me, or online and suggested brands and forms will be discussed. You are not required to purchase any products as a part of your intake. All herbs and nutrients are fully explained so that you have a firm understanding of the suggested protocol and the expected outcome. Suggested herb protocols may be available immediately following a consultation, but more often can be put together for you 1-2 days after the consult. Anything purchased online may take a week to be delivered.

Benefits of Clinical Herbal Medicine:

  • Reduction of current symptoms: As an herbalist, my goal is to tackle your current symptoms with custom formulations tailored just for you.

  • An overall sense of wellness: When your body is functioning more efficiently you will feel better overall. More importantly, herbs have many active constituents which can offer many health benefits.

  • Reduced side effects: Unlike prescription medications, many herbs have little to no side effects at all. Herbal medicine is natural and is often well tolerated by our bodies. 

  • More affordable: My goal is to help you on your wellness journey, which means that your budget is important and will be followed. 

  • Make you feel more in control: Long-term or chronic health conditions can be frustrating. With a customized formula or formulations, together we can get your health back on track and give you more control of your health. 

  • Being heard and building trust: One of the most crucial components of being a health practitioner is building a safe and trusting relationship with my clients and understanding their story. 

Schedule your consultation below! Pricing is on a sliding scale per session.

 

kristine schrak

My healing journey has taught me that chronic illness can be treated in a variety of ways and can often integrate multiple modalities. As a Clinician my goal is to use the power of herbs as medicine, as well as integrate lifestyle and nutritional recommendations for whole body wellness. My passion is to educate and spread knowledge about the healing power of herbs.