3:00 PM EST: The Science Behind Botanical Formulations: Debunking Myths with Lorraine Dallmeier

VIRTUAL HERBALISM CONFERENCE - DAY 3

Pillars of Health: Foundational Care from Clinical Herbalists with Shona Richter MacDougall & Alison Birks

Join clinical herbalists Alison Birks and Shona Richter MacDougall for an inspiring discussion on the foundations of health. In this session, we’ll explore the key pillars of holistic well-being, including nutrition, sleep, exercise, stress management, time in nature, and the power of herbs. Gain practical insights and tools to support a vibrant, balanced life. We’re excited to dive deep into these foundational practices to help you build a healthier, more harmonious lifestyle.

Discussion Highlights:

  • The role of food and diet in health, and approaches to using nutrition as a tool for wellness.  
  • Categories and examples of herbs used to support digestive health.  
  • Exercise and movement as foundations to physical and mental health.  
  • Tips and tricks for staying hydrated and the importance of water for health.  
  • The importance of sleep quantity and quality, and herbs to support healthy sleep.  
  • Using herbs to support mental wellbeing.

Shona is a clinical herbalist and owner of Earth Rhythm Herbal in Central Vermont. With 27 years of experience, she holds a Registered Herbalist certification (AHG) and a Clinical Herbalist Certification from the Rocky Mountain School of Botanical Studies. Shona has worked in various aspects of herbalism, including teaching, clinic work, herb farming, and tincture-making. She focuses on addressing root causes of health issues through herbs, diet, and lifestyle changes. Shona spends her time either seeing clients, growing herbs, wild crafting and making herbal tinctures.

About Shona Richter MacDougall & Alison Birks:

  • at https://www.earthrhythmherbal.com/ 

Find Shona & Alison:

NEXT WEBINAR:

  • contributing to the Chamomile: Herb of the Year Speaker Film offered exclusively with the 2025 Herbalism Conference VIP Pass Ticket!
  • contributing to The Heirloom Recipe Collection, a curated course featuring 40 signature herbal recipes from sage herbalists like Rosemary Gladstar, Dr. Aviva Romm, Felicia Ruiz, David Winston, and dozens of others. These timeless treasures will surely become cherished heirlooms in your own apothecary, exclusively available as an upgrade to 2025 Herbalism Conference VIP Pass Ticket!

Alison has been in clinical practice as both an herbalist and nutritionist since 1997. Inspired by her great-great-grandmother, a renowned herbal healer, she studied botany and ecology at College of the Atlantic and earned a master's degree in nutrition from the University of Bridgeport. Alison holds certifications in therapeutic herbalism, Chinese herbalism, and aromatherapy. She works remotely with clients and is a gardener, educator, co-owner of an herbal apothecary, wild foods enthusiast, retail nutritionist and instructor in higher education.

and https://www.alisonbirks.com/

Virtual Herbalism Conference: Live Access

OPENING CEREMONY: FEBRUARY 16

  • 1:00 PM EST: Opening Day Ceremony & Conference Orientation

DAY 3: FEBRUARY 19

  • 9:00 AM EST: Herbs and Acupuncture for Pain Relief with Jiling Lin
  • 11:00 AM EST: The Power of Herbal Tea in Nature Awareness and Plant Connection with Taryn Forrelli
  • 1:00 PM EST: Pillars of Health: Foundational Care from Clinical Herbalists with Shona Richter MacDougall & Alison Birks
  • 3:00 PM EST: The Science Behind Botanical Formulations: Debunking Myths with Lorraine Dallmeier
  • 5:00 PM EST: Favorite Brain Boosting and Cognition Support Herbs with Maria Noël Groves
  • 7:00PM EST: Herbs and Nature Therapy for Reducing Cancer Risk with Chanchal Cabrera

DAY 4: FEBRUARY 20

  • 9:00 AM EST: Virtual Plant Walk with Jim Mcdonald
  • 11:00 AM EST: Aromatics for the Emotional Heart with David Crow
  • 1:00 PM EST: A 101 Guide: Harvesting Herbs and Wild Edibles with Holly Hutton & Heather Wood Buzzard
  • 3:00 PM EST: The Sacred Act of Cooking: Traditions and Herbs in Everyday Meals with Felicia Cocotzin Ruiz
  • 5:00 PM EST: Navigating Herbal Safety and Interactions with Erika Galentin
  • 7:00 PM EST: Founding an Herbal Product Business Today with Ric Scalzo

DAY 5: FEBRUARY 21

  • 9:00 AM EST: A Path Forward: Lessons Learned from Travel and Transformation with Traditional Medicine with Nick Polizzi
  • 11:00 AM EST: The Power of Connection: Alchemy of Plants and Spiritual Growth with Mariah Gannessa
  • 1:00 PM EST: Exploring the Herbal Journey: Finding your Unique Educational Path with Jane Metzger & Cristina Asensio Foley
  • 3:00 PM EST: Seasonal Herbal Support and Energetic Considerations for Menopausal Changes with Pamela Spence
  • 5:00 PM EST: Sacred Plants: Herbs from Around the World with Mimi Hernandez
  • 7:00 PM EST: Closing Ceremony

CONTINUE EXPLORING

  • Empower your Herbal Journey beyond the Live Event!

DAY 2: FEBRUARY 18

  • 9:00 AM EST: Herbal Beauty and Secrets for Supernatural Skin Care with Rachelle Robinett
  • 11:00 AM EST: Soul Medicine: Herbs for Complex Trauma with Selima Harleston Lust
  • 1:00 PM EST: Finding Herbal Community: Building Authentic Connections with Cat Seixas & Hannah Lasorsa
  • 3:00 PM EST: Constitutional Herbalism: Energetics for Individuals with Sajah Popham
  • 5:00 PM EST: Building a Resilient Immune System with Herbs with Tieraona Low Dog
  • 7:00 PM EST: The Science and Craft of Building an Aromatherapy First Aid Kit with Holly Brandenberger

DAY 1: FEBRUARY 17

  • 9:00 AM EST: Cortisol Reset and Stress Recovery: Restoring Health with Herbs with Aviva Romm
  • 11:00 AM EST: Science of Adaptogens and Specific Indications for Use with David Winston
  • 1:00 PM EST: Daily Rituals for At Home Herbalism with Alyson Morgan & Meagan Visser
  • 3:00 PM EST: The Role of Herbs in Dreamspace and Consciousness Expansion with Adriana Ayales
  • 5:00 PM EST: Herbal Infusions from Indigenous Cultures Around the World with Abril Donea
  • 7:00 PM EST: Herbalism and Intuition: Working with Plants with Asia Suler