Colleen Emery

Colleen Emery

Colleen Emery & Emery Herbals acknowledge that we operate on the traditional, ancestral and unceded təmxʷulaʔxʷ (homeland) of the Sinixt Peoples. We show our respect for this land and its people by committing to giving back in ways that honour and support the Sinixt.

The wonder and magic of Nature has been present in Colleen Emery’s life from a young age, shaping and cultivating her connection to the natural world. Professionally involved in the Healing Arts for over twenty years, Colleen brings a diverse toolbox of skills that have been honed through continued formal education, apprenticeship, clinical experience and connection to generational folk arts.

Committed to a journey of life-long learning, Colleen has formerly studied with many institutes and mentors including most recently with David Winston and his Centre for Herbal Studies. Colleen maintains professional membership as a Registered Herbal Therapist (RHT) with the British Columbia Herbalists Association.

Educated and experienced in both Eastern and Western focused Herbal Medicine and Clinical Aromatherapy, Colleen’s practice mandates affordable care for all ages with a focus on reproductive wellness, children’s health and eldercare along with complex health conditions. Colleen balances her approach by bridging traditional knowledge of plant medicines with up to date clinical research and hands on experience cultivated through two decades of client focused clinical work.

After having an urban, home based practice for over a decade, in 2012 Colleen created Emery Herbals Botanical Dispensary, Healing Suites and Teaching Centre in the West Kootenay Mountains in Winlaw, BC.  Emery Herbals provides open access to consciously sourced botanicals, professional health services and empowering education experiences that encourage and cultivate sustained wellness.

Colleen is passionate about empowering individuals and families to take charge of their wellness through fostering traditional skills and connection to the natural world. Offering access to both onsite and live, online workshops and programs, Emery Herbals provides education opportunities on numerous topics including single day skill building workshops and longer more involved professional herbal and aromatic medicine training programs.

Colleen sits as President of the British Columbia Herbalist’s Association (BCHA).  Colleen co-organizes the Kootenay Herb Conference,  the Vancouver Island Herb Gathering & the Canadian Herb Conference and is on the faculty of the Wild Rose College.

PROFESSIONAL SERVICES OFFERED BY COLLEEN EMERY

HERBAL & AROMATIC MEDICINE CONSULTATION

Health and Wellness Initial Consultation

All new clients will be asked to fill out a detailed intake form with health history, lifestyle choices and health concerns, including any wellness goals you are working towards.  We request clients provide copies of any lab/blood work recently completed and images of your left and right irises and tongue, top and bottom.  IRIS IMAGE INSTRUCTIONS

What to Expect at your appointment

During the appointment, Colleen reviews your health history and utilizes various evaluation techniques including tongue/ pulse diagnosis, functional reading of lab work, blood pressure/temperature and other holistic techniques.

Following the appointment a holistic wellness strategy will be created unique to your specific needs and concerns. A summary will be provided and specific Herbal and/or Aromatic medicine formulations may be recommended and prepared.

Time commitment: 90 minutes   Investment: $95

Appointments are conducted onsite at the Healing Suites in Winlaw, BC or via virtual/phone access. To book an appointment please email Colleen. Please note we offer low cost access to wellness care through our pay-it forward program and our student clinic. Contact Colleen for more details.

 AROMATHERAPY CUSTOM BLENDING SESSION

The world of Aromatherapy is vast and intricate. Are you looking for a personal scent true to your nature? Perhaps you are needing a blend to diffuse in your business or home that is your signature scent? Whether your needs be therapeutic or esthetic in nature, or both, Colleen will help guide you to find the aroma that most describes your current situation.

In this unique session, you will work with Colleen to create your very own aromatherapy blend, custom blended from a vast library of pure essential oils, ethically sourced from all over the world.

Colleen will share and suggest scents to complement your own unique style and personality. You will also learn basic essential oil blending and application, leaving with an aroma true to your needs, as well as the ability to re-create it and others at home on your own.

Time commitment: 60 – 90 minutes

Investment: $75 (cost of blend not included)

Custom Aromatherapy Sessions are conducted onsite at the Healing Suites in Winlaw or virtually. To book a Custom Aromatherapy Blending Session please email Colleen. 

MENTORSHIP

The Emery Herbals mentorship program provides herbal medicine students access to one on one support for learning that is specifically tailored to the students needs.

Having a diverse, multi-faceted approach to Herbal and Aromatic Medicine practice that includes Traditional Western Herbalism, Ayurveda, & Traditional Chinese Medicine Colleen offers students unique explorations of learning that are experiential and critical thinking.

Colleen also offers mentorship within the areas of Medicine Making, Pharmacy and Formulation, Holistic Business Management and Product Development, and Clinical Practice.

Longer Term Mentorship is also available in the form of Apprenticeship.

Connect with Colleen through email to discuss this opportunity. 

For more information on our programs visit:

Mentorship 

Apprenticeship 

 

EDUCATION & SPEAKING

Passionate about empowering individuals and families to take charge of their wellness through fostering traditional skills and connection to the natural world, Colleen Emery is committed to providing access to educational experiences that liberate, inspire and motivate. With all original content, Colleen has written curriculum for over 15 workshops and long term program intensives.

Through her innate ability to lead a group with a dynamic and often humorous approach, Colleen provides useful, up-to-date information that is delivered in a professional and timely manner. As a warm and engaging speaker Colleen has been sought out to speak at numerous events,  conferences and colleges including:

Kootenay Herb Conference

Wild Rose College 

Vancouver Island Herb Gathering

Canadian Herb Conference 

Classes at the Kootenay Coop

Connect with Colleen if you are interested in having her speak at your event/conference.