Consultations
We are pleased to announce that we will now be offering herbalist hours for those wanting a more in-depth consultation with a trained herbalist. A thorough consultation is essential for accurate match-making between human and plant. If you are looking for a customized herbal formula that is designed to meet your specific needs, consider a health consultation with one of our local herbalists:
Meaghan Thompson, clinical herbalist
Meaghan Thompson began her deep dive into clinical herbalism in 2015 & completed her initial studies in 2018. she continues to take classes and workshops to this day in order to always expand her knowledge. Meaghan blends TCM & Ayurveda principles with western herbalism using an energetic approach to read the body and find the right plant match for clients. she owns and operates a botanical sanctuary in WV with her husband, is an educator, mother, & forever student of the natural world. You can read more about Meaghan on her website: www.bloomingmtnsbotanicalsanctuary.com
Hours and Appointment Types:
Mini consultation
This is a great option for those who want to have a personal conversation but are not quite ready to dive into a full consultation. The mini consults are helpful for focusing on one or two concerns. Meaghan can help guide you towards a more appropriate remedy that we have on the shelf after gathering some more information about your symptoms and patterns.
- Price: $30
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Walk in hours: Wednesdays: 1-3 p.m.
- Or By appointment: Tuesdays: 3-6 p.m. & Wednesdays: 9-10:30 a.m.
Full consultation
For those wishing to dive deep into their healing journey. Full consultations are ideal for complex or chronic complaints and include a health history, and a customized herbal formula. By appointment only.
- Price: sliding scale $80-$120
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Times: Tuesdays: 3-6 p.m. & Wednesdays: 9-10:30 a.m., 3-6 p.m.
To schedule an appointment with Meaghan visit:
calendly.com/bloomingmtnsbotanical
or call (540) 247-0467
Download Meaghan’s Intake Form Here:
Lakeja Baylor, clinical herbalist
Lakeja began her journey into herbalism in 2018. That was the year she opened her first herb book and couldn’t get enough. She’s studied herbalism through multiple schools collecting knowledge and certifications along the way. She believes, like many herbalists, that herbalism is a lifelong craft and she continues to deepen her knowledge every year.
Lakeja’s approach comes from a blend of Western and African American herbalism, with a focus on herbal energetics.
In addition to working at Tonic on Saturdays, Lakeja also offers classes, and is a devoted mother of two.
Hours and Appointment Types:
Mini consultation, Walk-in Hours
Lakeja will be available for 30 minute consultations between 4 & 5 pm on Saturdays. She will offer informed guidance on herbs to bring balance to one or two health concerns, without the need to go through your entire health history or taking the time to create a customized formula. She can recommend simple herbs or pre-made formulas as well as diet and lifestyle suggestions that would be most beneficial to you as an individual.
Price: $30 (please note that payment is due at the time of the consult. You may pay Lakeja directly with cash, check, PayPal or cash app.
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Walk in hours: Saturdays 4-5pm
