Herbal Consultations

Herbal Medicine, also known as Herbalism, or Botanical Medicine, is a healing practice based on the use of plants. Using Plants as medicine is an ancient tradition going back thousande of years. It draws from the knowledge of indigenous cultures of all continents including Chinese, Greek, Roman, Egyptian, Arabian, Native American, Maya, & more. Herbal Medicine is based on the belief that the human body is self-healing & that herbs help encourage the body to return to, or maintain, a healthy state.

Our goal is to help you achieve the highest state of health consistent with your own goals. We educate our clients about the healing benefits of plants and how to use these plants to help restore the balance of the mind, body, and spirit. We spend hours visiting with our clients and personalizing their treatment recommendations. This allows us to see and hear the whole person, to get to the root of the issue. We empower and educate our clients with the knowledge they need to take charge of their own health and enhance their body’s own healing capacity.

During our time together we will discuss your history, current concerns and goals. We will work to identify any organ systems that may need extra support. We will also discuss your diet, lifestyle, spiritual wellbeing, and any supplements and medications you are taking. Aside from the personal time we will spend together, our fees also include any educational materials you may receive, as well as hours spent outside of our time together researching information and formulating herbal preparations for you.

Some of you have asked if we see animals for herbal consultations.

Though our professional training focused on the 2-legged mammals, we have given herbs to our furry, four legged (and even 2-legged, feathered) friends for years. Whether in our homes, on our farms, or in the wild, animals are our companions here on earth and it is extremely important that we treat them with kindness and respect. It is important for our animal friends to have a healthy diet, exercise, love, and when they are in need, herbs are just as supportive in their lives as they are in ours.

So, yes, of course we will see your animal friends for herbal consultations. Thank you for asking!

At Viriditas, we believe that we all hold with in us the ability to heal, the knowledge of the plants, and the wisdom in the cycles of the seasons, life & death. Sometimes it just takes a little nudge from the plants to help us remember....

Initial Visit - 1 1/2 hours - $90 (Animal consultations will take place in your own home)
Follow Up Visits - $60 per hour, billed in 15 minute increments
Combined MAM and Herbal Consultation - 2 hours - $120
The cost of health care should never prohibit you from obtaining services. Barter and Payment Plans are available for those in need.

For more detailed information or to schedule an appointment:

Maria Muscarella can be reached at 828-254-1266 or Maria@viriditashealing.com

Nikki Solomon can be reached at 828-337-2385 or Nikki@viriditashealing.com