What are herbs?
You're probably used to cooking with herbs and spices like basil, thyme, cinnamon or cumin. You may also be familiar with what's known as "the herb", a.k.a. cannabis. In reality, the definition includes these and many more!
There are up to 80 000 plant species used medicinally around the world, which are all herbs. I actually think many more plants have medicinal qualities that we don't yet understand. Flowers, roots, bark, seeds, seaweed, leaves, and even fungi can be called herbs. While one part of the plant can be medicinal, another part can be toxic. That's one reason it's important to work with a qualified herbalist, who has deep knowledge of the herbal materia medica.
Unfortunately, many medicinal plants and fungi have become endangered or gone extinct, because of ecological destruction, which is why I advocate for sustainable wildharvesting practices alongside United Plant Savers.
What are flower essences?
Flower essences are diluted extracts of wildflowers, shrubs and trees, used therapeutically to boost mood and outlook. They're preserved in alcohol or glycerin and diluted, so that just the energy remains, locked into a water-based formula.
Think of them as similar to homeopathic remedies, except instead of alleviating physical problems, they balance our mind and emotions. Although seemingly simple, it takes a certain hand/eye to craft a flower essence, since you are capturing something so subtle.
As a Bach Practitioner, I work mostly with Dr. Edward Bach's line of 38 flower remedies, developed in early 20th century England. Dr. Bach is considered the progenitor of our modern flower essence system, however humans have tapped into the healing magic of dew for millennia.
H&H Offerings
Experienced personalised, validating care.
Initial Consultation
In this 90-minute session, you'll have lots of time to share your health concerns, history and goals with me, in as much detail as you like. Together, we'll decide on protocol recommendations, which may include nourishment, herbs, flower essences, supplements, movement, Earth-based practices, and referrals. I am available to meet in person in the Greater Toronto Area or Muskoka region while taking COVID-19 precautions if this is accessible for you. Otherwise, I meet with most of my clients remotely via Google Meet. After booking, I will reach out via email within 48 hours to coordinate details and share forms. After the consult, you are welcome to make a donation via Paypal, Kofi or e-transfer. I use a donation-based model as it aligns with my principles of economic justice, resource redistribution and accessibility. Several scholarship (i.e., fully covered) consultations are available each month; if you feel you could benefit from this option, please email aleksakaye@gmail.com. If you would like to exchange services, skills or goods as payment, that is also welcome. Please get in touch via aleksakaye@gmail.com to make an arrangement.
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Follow-up Consultation
A 30-minute follow-up for clients who have had an initial consultation with me already. We'll discuss how you're feeling, including any changes you've experienced with your health and lifestyle since last time, so we can update your protocol as needed. I am available to meet in person in the Greater Toronto Area or Muskoka region while taking COVID-19 precautions if this is accessible for you. Otherwise, I meet with most of my clients remotely via Google Meet. After booking, I will reach out via email within 48 hours to coordinate details and share forms. After the consult, you are welcome to make a donation via Paypal, Kofi or e-transfer. I use a donation-based model as it aligns with my principles of economic justice, resource redistribution and accessibility. Several scholarship (i.e., fully covered) consultations are available each month; if you feel you could benefit from this option, please email aleksakaye@gmail.com. If you would like to exchange services, skills or goods as payment, that is also welcome. Please get in touch via aleksakaye@gmail.com to make an arrangement.Select date and timeEvent time zone:America/New York GMT-04:00
"I have fallen in love with the herbs Aleksa suggested. I've always been someone who researched herbs to take on my own, but now I totally see (and reap) the benefit of utilizing someone deeply immersed and trained in the herbal world. She understood what my body needed and suggested plants I never thought of. My nervous system feels stronger than ever."
Ryan, Energy Worker, USA
