"The body has an innate ability to heal and correct itself. As an herbalist, I educate and treat people, not conditions, helping to facilitate the body’s natural healing process through the use of herbs".

A therapeutic herbalist since 1993, Chris draws upon his skills, experience and studies in Chinese, Native American, and Western herbal health traditions to offer Wellness Consultations for a wide range of health issues.

Registered Herbalist of the American Herbalist Guild (AHG)

Graduate of Herbal Therapeutics School of Botanic Medicine

MA degrees in Science Education from Columbia Teachers College

BS degree in Pre-Medicine and Chinese Philosophy from Columbia University

Founder of Clearpath Herbals, offering Wellness consultations and high-quality herbal preparations

Founder of Clearpath School of Herbal Medicine, dedicated to the teaching of Herbal Medicine, Earth-based wisdom and sustainability.

25 Years of study , teaching, and published writing of Chinese Buddhism, Meditation, and Philosophy

20 Years study and practice of Cherokee and Annishnabe Medicine traditions

What is Herbal Medicine

Herbs are the most widely used remedies in the world, time-tested for tens of thousands of years. Herbs are as much nourishing foods as they are medicines, and most have far fewer side effects than the mildest pharmaceutical drugs.

Disease is the body’s inability to respond effectively to stress, imbalance, or invasion. While herbs do relieve symptoms, they work better and more suitably at the source of illness, helping the body to return to ease, balance and health.

Medicinally potent on their own, herbs become even more successful when part of an overall health program that includes lifestyle and nutritional guidance. Herbs also supplement and complement modern medicine.

What to Expect

The Initial Visit – Full consultations last 90 minutes to 2 hours, allowing for a personal and in-depth conversation about your health concerns and history, concluding with non-invasive diagnostics and advice. You will receive a written comprehensive Wellness Program including a detailed health report, suggestions for lifestyle and nutrition and one or more customized herbal preparations that addresses your needs.

Follow Up Visits – Are used to gauge your progress with your Wellness Program. Adjustments to the program are made at that this time. Follow-up visits are generally shorter and in some cases may be held over the phone or via e-mail.

Herbal Remedies - My botanic medicines include extracts, tea blends, oils, essences and powders. The herbs I use are organically cultivated, conscientiously wildcrafted, or procured from the highest quality sources, ensuring optimum strength and freshness.

Health Areas Addressed

Acute illnesses
Allergies and food sensitivities
Arthritis
Autoimmune disorders
Cancers
Children’s issues/ADD
Chronic fatigue
Chronic concerns
Depression
Elderly concerns
Female concerns
Gastrointestinal disorders
Heart and Circulatory conditions
HIV/AIDS
Hormonal imbalances
Immune support
Injury, Trauma, Pain
Male concerns
Performance and Health
Periodontal concerns
Respiratory illnesses and Asthma
Stress and Anxiety
Wellness programs

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