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INTRODUCTIONS,
PLEASE!
Seanna is a community herbalist with over 10 years of experience. Before becoming the manager of WholeHealth Apothecary, she managed natural pharmacies at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare's Center for Integrative Medicine and at Chicago College of Healing Arts. She is state-certified in Clinical Herbal Medicine from Chicago College of Healing Arts, and has additional training in Flower Essence Therapy as well as Aromatherapy.
In addition, Seanna enjoys giving lectures on herbal medicine to a diversity of organizations. She has presented at Oakton Community college (Emeritus program), North Shore Senior Center, Chicago College of Healing Arts, VIDA Health Clinic, and the Chicago Women's Health Center (in-service) and she has also appeared on the local NBC evening news.
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SHOULD
I SEE HER? YES!
According to the World Health Organization, 80% of the world still relies on medicinal plants as a primary form of healthcare. Seanna practices a form of Western Herbal Medicine that incorporates both traditional models of healing as well as modern scientific research. Her focus is on supporting the healthy functioning of body and mind, utilizing herbs to strengthen and nourish the system, and to encourage one's innate healing capacity.
With increasing proliferation and availability of herbal products, why consult with a Practitioner? Seanna can help guide you to make wise choices; educate you on safety and efficacy; and can help you to discern which herbs or products are better suited for your individual constitutional type.
WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
Seanna functions in two roles at WholeHealth Chicago, as Apothecary Manager, and also as an Herbal Medicine practitioner.
In the Apothecary, Seanna will assist you with your herbal medicines, supplements and other items recommended by our practitioners in your individualized treatment program. Also, on a walk-in basis or by phone, she can help you select supplements and herbs for your own wellness.
As an Herbal Medicine practitioner by appointment, Seanna is able to take the time to provide a more holistic evaluation that considers your past history, the strength of your organ systems, lifestyle factors, and psycho-spiritual issues along with your particular health concerns. At the end of your appointment, she will help you to set goals for your own healing. She will also provide recommendations for particular herbs, supplements, aromatherapy, and/or flower essence formulations to support you in reaching those goals.
Specialty: Lungs, Digestion, Skin, Urinary, Nervous System, Menstruation, Mind/Body Connection.
AVAILABILITY
The Apothecary is open Monday through Saturday.
Orders may be placed by phone or e-mail.
773-296-6700 x2001 (www.wholehealthvitamins@hotmail.com)
Seanna sees patients for consultations on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
Seanna is also available for speaking engagements to educate the community about the use of herbs for enhancing health and wellness.
FROM SEANNA...
“My intention is to serve by sharing both traditional
and scientific knowledge about plants to my community as
well as assisting one to open to the healer within.”
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