Amanda is a compassionate clinical herbalist with a deep knowledge of plants and genuine care for her clients. I originally sought her out for an herbal consultation, and found her to be thorough (she seeks to gain a holistic picture of your health before making recommendations), accommodating (I was able to bring my young daughter along to appointments and nurse her while we talked), and invested in working WITH you to improve your well-being. Her recommendations -- both for lifestyle changes and for herbal formulas -- were doable, helpful, and spot-on, and I have noticed definite improvement in my digestion while drinking the customized daily tea blend she recommended for me. This tea and her bug bite balm (safe for kids and SO effective in soothing and healing bites and stings) are now staples in our home.
Another definite plus: Amanda is knowledgeable about herbal contraindications during pregnancy and nursing. She is always happy to talk me through any herbal allies with which I am unfamiliar before making a new formula, and her love of plants is infectious! The whole consultation process feels collaborative and empowering, offering a refreshing contrast to my experiences with conventional medicine. Overall, I highly recommend Forest & Meadow Apothecary and...
Read moreWalking into Forest and Meadow feels like visiting a kind family member who always knows just how to help. The level of care and compassion I am met with every time I visit is unmatched. As someone who is part of the autoimmune/dysautonomia community, I understand how disparaging working within the confines of western medicine can be. Not only have I had the privilege of working with multiple staff members that posses a knowledge of anatomy, biological function, as well as rare medical disorders, but I have had many experiences with their incredible herbal products that have truly changed my life. I trust them with my health, my family’s health, and have recommended them many times to those with specific medical needs. The classes they offer cultivate community and an obvious willingness to share knowledge. The one on one herbal consultation with Amanda is the best healthcare provider experience I have ever had. I never feel like I’m being sold or pressured when I’m in the shop, and I’m consistently surprised by how incredibly fair their pricing is. They are an asset to the community, and because of their online accessibility they will continue to be a part of our family’s healthcare regardless of...
Read moreMy first experience with the Forest and Meadow product line was from a local gift shop that was selling the products. I was surprised to notice a difference in such a short period of time after using the tincture. I checked out the store shortly after.
I have had two of the abdominal massages and also a couple consultations. I really cant express how much the abdominal massage helped me. I love the tinctures and have noticed positive differences in my mood, energy, sleep, and overall health.
The shop is located in a super cute area of town. Walkable to other shops and several cafe's. There are more exciting things happening on the street. Its just awesome seeing this historic area come back to life.
The shop has a great herbal book selection, essential oils, children's options, organic clays, and all with reasonable prices.
Amanda genuinely strives to help everyone who walks through her doors.
The shop is very clean, hepa filters running throughout, masks required, and clients limited. Its overall just a very nice and...
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