Old Stone Herbalism
herbal consultations, classes, and eventsshelburne, vt
about me
My name is Emily. One of my greatest joys is wandering through our forests, meadows, roadsides and marshes, meeting and getting to know the plants around us. I believe that being in relationship with plants is healing to both our bodies and spirits -- it's a part of humanity as old as time.
consultations
I offer one-on-one herbal consultations in which we discuss your health history, goals, and lifestyle. Following our session, I recommend custom herbal formulas, nutritional strategies, and other tools to support your goals. Our work together is flexible and can be tailored to your needs.
upcoming events
Monthly Plant Walks at Wheeler Nature Park
One Saturday per month, join me at Wheeler Nature Park in South Burlington to learn about the edible, medicinal, and craft uses of local plants. Join for each session to watch how the plants change throughout the year!
Meet at the large parking lot off of Swift St, by the dog park (there are two parking lots, so please reach out if you are unsure!). Each walk takes place from 10am-12pm. No payment or registration is required. Donations are welcome (suggested: $5-15).
2026 dates:
April 25
May 16
June 20
July 18
Aug 15
Sep 19
Oct 24
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consultations
What do consultations look like?
Initial consultations are a conversation in which I listen to your story and goals, ask questions about your health experiences and lifestyle, and discuss what kinds of strategies would work best for you. Following our appointment, I will create herbal formulas tailored to you and may offer nutritional or other advice.Before initial appointments, I ask that clients fill out comprehensive intake and consent forms that are sent via email.Follow up appointments allow existing clients to check in on progress, address new health concerns, and adjust formulas accordingly.Working with plants is often a slow process, requiring patience and consistency. This is especially true when facing longstanding patterns of dysfunction. In many cases, herbs alone will not completely resolve an issue, unless contributing factors in one's lifestyle and environment are also addressed. I strive to set realistic expectations with clients about the role herbs could play for them. My services are not meant to replace medical care, and I may refer you to another practitioner if I determine your needs are beyond my scope of training.Appointments are available via Zoom or in-person.Pricing:
Initial appointment (90 minutes): $120
Follow up (60 minutes): $50
(does not include cost of herbs)If appointment costs are a barrier to you, please reach out, as I have some capacity for sliding scale and trade.Herbs are primarily sourced from Heart Hand Land, a Vermont based apothecary who can ship your formulas directly to you. Costs depend on your unique formulations, but are available on a sliding scale. I will do my best to work within your budget.To learn more or schedule an appointment, please reach out to [email protected].Practice PhilosophyI believe feeling a sense of community—with the people, plants, animals, and earth around us—bolsters our innate capacity to heal. My goal as a practitioner is both to act as a matchmaker, bringing you into relationship with plants who can support you, as well as someone who can listen deeply to your story.We live in a profoundly sick culture that is thick with disconnection and exploitation, both of people and of the land. I recognize the toll that this takes on our health, and acknowledge how many factors in our wellbeing are out of our control. I also hope to help people feel more empowered in their health, by finding accessible ways to support themselves.While I use plants from all over the world, I am particularly excited about working with the plants found here in Vermont. I love knowing how to find medicine, for free, right outside—and I love teaching others to do the same. For clients who are interested, I am happy to prioritize local plants in their formulas and provide information on how to harvest and prepare them.TrainingI studied plant medicine at the Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism for four years, completing their Clinical Herbalist training program and working as a clinical intern under supervision. My curriculum blended traditional energetic understandings of medicine, nutrition and disease with modern knowledge of physiology and phytochemistry. It was underpinned by a strong focus on social and health justice. I am trained to evaluate the safety risks of herb/drug interactions and am happy to work with clients using a blend of conventional and holistic therapies.
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