Providing open access to consciously sourced botanicals, professional health services and empowering education experiences that encourage and cultivate sustained wellness.
Colleen is approachable, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. She has helped me pre and post-nataly, as well as worked with my toddler and partner. My energy has increased, and my moods have stabilized. I would recommend anyone with a want to improve health and well being have a visit with Colleen. I have also enjoyed bringing my relatives in to see her for tea and a visit, always a joy to check out her shop.
Roxy,Slocan BC
Colleen Emery’s Holistic Herbalism Foundations was the education I needed to understand the herbal books that were filling up my bookshelves, and utilize the medicinal plants that seemed to be accumulating in my gardens. Her holistic, inclusive approach to teaching provides a well rounded education that grounds you both in modern scientific understanding of plant medicine alongside traditional use. Colleen’s teachings proved so useful to me in expanding my use of my books and gardens that I enrolled in the program twice, gaining even more knowledge my second time through. I feel confident using many herbs with myself, family and friends. I am grateful to have a strong foundation in which to build on for my future herbal studies.
Cheryl Cook, 2019 and 2020 Program Graduate
"I began apprenticing with Colleen in 2012 with her children's herbal education program, Herb Club. Through this phase of my apprenticeship I learned hands-on medicine makings skills, began materia medica study and learned of the countless ways that herbal medicine can support children's wellness and engage creativity. This start to my herbal studies was a truly rich experience as it introduced me to herbal medicine gradually by working with a specific herb each week. After two years of helping with Herb Club I moved into the dispensary where I continue to receive weekly training from Colleen in making medicine, formulating, and the practical skills of running an herbal business. She is an amazing teacher and an inspiring herbalist who 'walks her talk'. I feel so very blessed to have crossed paths with her and to have the great fortune of studying her."
Ayla Fahey Senior Apprentice 2012 - 2019
Before meeting Colleen I had been dealing with hormone imbalances and mood swings for many years, since working with her for over a year my overall health has vastly improved and I have gained more understanding about my body. I have witnessed her approach with other clients and have felt that her attitude towards health and healing not only assists others on a physical level but on an emotional one as well. She brings so much knowledge, wisdom and positivity into her practice, it is truly uplifting and inspiring to work with her.- Origin Shamanic Healing Arts
SabinaWinlaw, BC
For the last 10 years Colleen has been the one I turn to for my family’s overall health – whether it’s a crisis or general well being she is my go to. With her enormous knowledge base and innate ability to read her clients, she is invaluable. I don’t know what I would do without her!
ErinCalgary, AB
Colleen has helped my family and I regain our health through her special blends of Tea (which are amazing and so tasty!) and Elixirs. She has always been accurate in which herbs to whip together for each of our family members needs, which has resulted in great outcomes. We will continue to use her herbs and teas daily to help us keep our health in the positive direction it is in now as they are a staple in our home.
