Each consultation is a collaborative and personalized experience, designed to meet your unique health goals. During your time with the herbalist, a lot of questions will be asked about your health history, personal experiences, and any challenges you’re facing. The herbalist’s process involves getting to know you as a whole person, so you can both build a supportive plan tailored to your life’s rhythm and current needs.

Prior to the first consultation please contact us for a free 10-min phone consultation to make sure the herbalist is the right person to assist you on your healing journey.

The consultation is an in-depth session where we’ll discuss your health history, lifestyle, emotional well-being, and specific areas you’d like support. This session typically lasts about 1.5-2 hours and allows a comprehensive view of your overall wellness. You’ll also be introduced to the role of specific herbs and/or practices that may help you meet your goals.

In-person consultations are preferred, however online sessions can be scheduled using Zoom. The location of the in-person consultations will be sent once an agreement and payment is finalized, but typically takes place in Middletown, NY and surrounding areas.

Following the initial consultation, an herbal protocol will be created for you that may consist of herbal, nutritional, and practice recommendations. Protocols are made to be realistic and achievable, making it easy to incorporate into your daily routine.

Herb suggestions can include personalized tincture formulas and/or tea blends. These formulas can be purchased through The Verdant Path, recommended herb shops, or by another trusted herbalist that makes custom medicinal formulas.

Herbal healing is a process that unfolds over time. In follow-up sessions, we’ll review your progress, discuss any new developments, and adjust your plan as needed.

These sessions can also include in-depth guidance on topics such as herbal medicine making.

Follow-ups can last about 30 min or longer, depending on need.

A sliding scale pricing is used for consultations.*

Standard price: The actual cost of the consultation. If you choose a price below this tier you are receiving a discount.

• $150: Includes initial 1.5-2 hr consultation with personalized recommendations. Also included is a 30 min phone call with you once the recommendations are ready so we can go over any questions or concerns that you may have right off the bat.

• Follow-up sessions are $60. The first one typically happens 6-8 weeks after implementing the recommendations.

Supported price: For those who are able to meet their basic needs but have little-to-no expendable income. Paying for this consultation may qualify as a sacrifice but it would not create hardship.

• $100: Initial consultation, and recommendations with 30 min phone call.

• Follow-up consultations are $50.

Extra-Supported Price: This level is for those who struggle to meet basic needs and paying for a consultation is possible at this level, but still a hardship.

• $75: Initial consultation, and recommendations with 30 min phone call.

• Follow-up consultations are $40.

Pay-It-Forward Price: The extra money goes towards supporting the lower tier of the sliding scale, scholarships, and future free and low-cost consultations and classes. Essentially it's an opportunity to not only have a session but also support your fellow community members while you're at it!

• $175: Initial consultation, and recommendations with 30 min phone call.

• Follow-up consultations are $75.

If you are interested in consultation services and have financial difficulty, please reach out to us without shame. We are willing to provide consultations and plant medicine for a lower cost or for free, depending on the circumstances.

*This framework was originally created by Alexis J. Cunningfolk at wortsandcunning.com.