Consultations

Consultations

As a medical professional I was skeptical of using a herbalist to resolve longstanding medical issues. However I was disillusioned with the current medical practice of a cursory evaluation followed by a prescription for a costly medication. Early on , I told Jen that I didn’t have to understand how it worked but that if it worked I would be a convert. After a 3 hour evaluation ( unheard of in the current health system ) we devised a plan with frequent updates and titration of dosing. In the end, my previous medical issues resolved despite the fact that they were longstanding and until her, unresolved. I would wholeheartedly endorse her to anyone seeking a new and different way to resolve their medical issues. She is certified in her field of expertise and committed to helping in any way possible. I am no longer skeptical but a convert. I wish I had tried this years ago instead of just learning to live with it. I’m grateful that I overcame my reservations in favor of a medical philosophy that has been around for centuries.
— Cynthia W. - Minnetonka, MN
Jen is truly an incredible herbalist! She is so committed to helping her clients and provides in depth, thought out, specific guidance and always goes above and beyond to explain why she is recommending something. Her training is extensive and really shows in everything she does. Her intakes are thorough and I really felt heard - like I really had the chance to tell her my health story. I have sent family members to work with her, too!
— Kate T. Des Moines, IA
I came to Jen with a list of issues that my doctor wasn’t interested in addressing. I didn’t know where to turn and I am so glad I found her while searching for a local herbalist. She has been amazing and is very knowledgeable and thorough. She listened to all of my concerns and issues and has helped me immensely on my road to healing my body and my mind. I have learned so much from her and am so grateful for all she has done for me and opened my eyes to. She is a true gem. You will not be disappointed.
— Kim L. Faribault, MN
Working with Jen has given me the clarity I was seeking toward understanding and finding better health. She is a wealth of knowledge about Traditional Chinese Medicine, herbal remedies, diet and lifestyle, healing, and holistic health. Through all of these facets, her guidance and recommendations gave me a detailed framework to discover and stay in balance. Her level of care and attention to my case made me feel so seen and empowered toward working through my health issues to find true wellness. I consider myself very lucky to have received the opportunity to work with Jen, she is a gifted healer.
— Haley S. - St. Paul, MN
I went to Jen for help with many issues that I had assumed were inevitable consequences of menopause – weight gain, mental fog, loss of stamina. She taught me that many of the “healthy” foods I ate were actually very bad for me. I had to adjust to a radically different way of eating, but as a result, I lost considerable weight and was able to start running again. I *highly* recommend her
— Karen B. St. Paul, MN
For years I suffered from debilitating headaches and migraines weekly. My primary physician referred me to a neurologist who prescribed preventative and emergency medications with less-than-ideal side effects. Still, I felt better on the medications than without, so I continued to take them. Yet, as time passed, the pills were no longer as effective and alternative drugs had worse side effects.

Partnering with Jen on my health, she skillfully diagnosed and solved the mystery of headaches and migraines! Now I take zero medications and am living a happy, pain-free life.

Jen is knowledgeable about herbal remedies, nutrition, holistic health, healing, and wellness. Savvy at getting to the root cause of issues. She is hard-working, thoughtful, and compassionate. Committed to helping her clients, she is very giving. Grateful she’s my herbalist.
— Mike C. - Minneapolis, MN
Jen has been an enormous help and bright light in helping me with different health issues. I came to her with digestive issues and anxiety/depression, and have gained help in those areas and many others. Through a holistic approach involving herbs, diet, and lifestyle changes we were able to integrate new energy into my routine which brought my issues into regularity. Through working with Jen I gained a framework for diet and lifestyle which has taken away many unknowns, and given me back trust in my choices. She is very professional and compassionate and I highly recommend her for any issues or difficulties you might have.
— Andrew S. - Minneapolis, MN
My experience with Jen has been fantastic. She is extremely intelligent, knowledgeable, and skilled in her work. She has provided me with such excellent care. I have experienced an improvement in my symptoms quite quickly and attribute that so much to Jen’s expertise and thorough assessment. I highly recommend working with Jen! Thank you, thank you, thank you for your work with me and all those you help heal, Jen.
— Amy Y. - Waconia, MN
Working with Jen was life-saving. When I first came to her I didn’t even know where to start. Now, I have more energy and my PMS is almost gone. I really feel like Jen listens and understands me. She makes sure I understand exactly what steps I need to take next to stay on track and see results. I had such great results, I sent three of my children and my Mom to Jen. My whole family is healing because she makes it so easy to follow her advice and guidelines. The follow-up email she sends after our consult with written instructions is so valuable. If I forget or feel like I’m getting off track I just go back to that paper and jump right back on it. And she is so easy to talk to, she has a way of making you feel guided and supported but never judged.
Best experience ever!
— Tressie T. - Springfield, MO
First I want to say on a scale of 1-10, the sciatic pain I’ve had was a 9. It feels so good to feel good. I want to run as fast as I can, but I won’t. lol.
It has been such a blessing working with Jen, she truly is amazing. When she started working with me I had so much joint pain and my bones were hurting so badly. What I love about her is the time she spent getting to know me and how my body was working. I always thought my diet was good until she made the recommendations to what I should start eliminating from my diet. She started me on a couple of Chinese formulas, it took a little while but I am doing very well. I feel like a well-oiled machine.
I wish we lived closer, I would give her a big hug.
— Barbara P. - Salem, NY
Working with Jen has been a great experience. Her simple and straight forward approach made it easy to incorporate the individualized plan she came up with to help me manage my gluten intolerance and chronic leukemia. I feel better, have improved energy and have fewer digestive issues than before. Jen’s knowledge of Eastern philosophy and herbal treatments along with the research she did into my individual case was extremely helpful. But, it was Jen’s concern for my wellbeing and our in depth conversations about my body and symptoms that was key to helping me heal. She really took the time to understand me and my conditions and then come up with a plan. Her care, empathy and personal attention to the details of my case are second to none and it makes me feel like I truly have someone in my corner on this journey to health and balance.
I highly recommend working with Jen and can’t thank her enough for all she has done for me.
— Mike B. - Lake Forest, CA
From the moment I met Jen and until this day…I experienced her positive energy, authenticity, and compassion. Jen, you have found your life’s calling as a healer - it is real and unwavering. You gave me light and helped me to holistically understand my body, my pain, and my ability to overcome. Your sincere interest and attention to every detail is amazing. Thank you for your attentiveness, your professionalism, and your gift of healing. My body, mind, and spirit have been transformed thanks to your care and personalized service. I wish you well in your continued journey and expect that I will continue to hear great things about your work and the fruits that it will bear for many years to come!
— Maria P.- Mount Vernon, WA
I was referred to Jen by a dear friend as a somewhat last resort, and Jen changed my life. She would say she’s helped me change my own life; and I would call that semantics. If I had never met Jen, I would not know the difference between my own good habits and bad habits. I would not know how to feed my body in a way to maximize nutrition. And most of all, I would still feel invisible in a world that requires Americans to push through illness and pain. Jen changed all of that. Her initial consultation was 3 hours. We went over the time that we had discussed, but she took the extra time to learn all about my complexities and get to know me as a whole person. This is something rarely (if ever) found in western medicine. I trust Jen so much that I referred two of the people I love most in this world to her for help. I know she can help them, and I know she will extend her whole self to their aid—which she does for all of her clients, because of who she is at her core—but I also know they have to be ready to change. I was ready to change. I am still ready to change and listen and grow, and Jen has become the voice in my head cheering me on every step of the way. I owe her so much.
— Jessica O. - Springfield, MO
Jen is one of those people who you can tell is doing what they were meant to be doing. She is kind, relatable, and made me feel heard. I was experiencing things that wouldn’t seem to go away and I was so frustrated by the time I had my initial consultation. It has been 2 months and my symptoms are nearly all gone. She gives you a bunch of tools to work with and will consistently work with you to ensure that it’s not just a short-term fix. I feel very grateful that there are people out there like Jen who understand and study the mind, body & spirit approach. She went above and beyond what I had expected.
— Emily R. - Eden Prairie, MN
Working with Jen was an amazing experience! She is compassionate, caring, and easy to work with. The initial intake questionnaire she provides is detailed and thorough, and then she takes her time during the verbal consultation to ask any further questions until she is able to identify the root cause of health issues. Jen is able to explain complex issues in a way that is understandable. Her dietary protocol and herbal protocol were very helpful. I have recommended her to several family and friends who have also had success working with her.
— Jennifer S. - Memphis, TN
I highly recommend Jen. When I came to her I was struggling with my health, both physically and mentally. After losing two pregnancies I was a little hopeless that I would be able to be healthy again. It has taken a lot of hard work to get to the point of gaining my health back and Jen was there every step of the way. She expertly understood what was happening with my body and engaged me in learning how to heal. Working with her has changed my life forever!
— Candice M. - Fredericktown, OH
I’ve worked with Jen for 8 or 9 months. Mine has been a difficult case because of all the medications I take for diabetes, high cholesterol, & high BP. Jen was very diligent in her research to determine which herbs would help me without interfering with my meds. I started taking the suggested herbs slowly, so that the changes weren’t particularly noticeable, until Jen would ask about my symptoms, & I’d realize “Oh…that hasn’t been happening in a while!”
I have always believed in the mind/body connection, but wasn’t fully aware of how the workings of our organs affect us in a daily basis, or how our emotions correspond to our internal organs. I had been unaware of how much food affects our organs, which in turn affects our mood, & vice versa. I made many recommended changes to my diet & was amazed at how much that changed my well-being. “Well…duh!” Now, when I eat something I know I shouldn’t, I can feel the negative effects within a short time.
One of the areas I need to improve is letting my emotions out. I can now immediately see the physical effect those emotions have on me & am always amazed at the “a-ha” feeling I get. We live in windy WY, & I had no idea that even the constant wind can affect you both physically & emotionally.
Jen has a great deal of knowledge & doesn’t hesitate to share it. Every phone conversation is full of info (perhaps because I know how to get her going!). If she’s not sure of the info, she will spend the research time required to find the answer.
It’s been a fascinating journey for me, to incorporate the knowledge into my daily life & see the changes it has made! I’d highly recommend Jen to anyone wanting to feel better every day!
— Anne S. - Cheyenne WY
Jen C. is down to earth, open-minded, approachable, warm, friendly, helpful, and a good listener. I could go on about her virtues but I’ll boil it down to this: not only is she a compassionate soul who truly cares about the folks she treats, she’s also an outstanding herbalist with an intuition for both plants and people. We worked together for about 6 months to treat Qi Stagnation, Spleen Qi Deficiency, and depression. She was able to reduce many of my symptoms through the use of herbal supplements, provided guidance toward sustainable lifestyle and diet changes, and education about the best foods for my body and constitutional type.
— Rebecca K. - Mt. Vernon, OH
There are three main qualities that I look for in a herbalist – solid clinical skills, a passion for continued learning, and a capacity to encourage and inspire. Jen has all three of these in abundance. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her to anyone looking for herbal support for health challenges and health maintenance. I have a long history of complex and painful women’s health issues, and Jen played a big part in helping me untangle what was going on. She really listened to me and was considerate of my unique needs. It’s a joy to work with her, and I will continue to seek her advice when I need herbal support for my health.
— Cheryl E. -Burlington, WA
I have been working with Jen now for almost 2 months with herbal and dietary suggestions in support of an enlarged prostate. What makes my case difficult is my treatment for blood clots using the drug warfarin, which thins the blood. Jen has worked very diligently and cautiously with me due to the warfarin treatment. I have seen improvements since we started and continue to experience progress using her guidance and herbal recommendations. Jen is not only knowledgeable and thorough but really cares about people. As a client, I can recommend Jen without any reservations.
— Clay S - Cheyenne, WY
When I came to Jen I was very skeptical about her services. Not because I knew anything about her, but rather that I have spent almost two decades trying to balance my health and have seen dozens of doctors and healers both Western and Eastern. Her approach was both systematically complex, yet simple. I truly felt like she got a deep understanding of all aspects of my health while taking a tailored approach to my healing that was not a one-size-fits-all equation.

My sleep, my metabolism, my mood have all increased tenfold. I cannot say enough good things, I would absolutely recommend her.
— Chris M. - Minneapolis, MN
Jen is a compassionate listener. She is fully engaged and hears every detail about your health concerns. I couldn’t have been happier with the results of my herbal program and lifestyle suggestions. Thank you Jen!!!
— Erica M. - WI
Working with Jen was amazing. She took the time to listen and understand what I was expressing and was so thorough with explaining what was happening for me from the Whole person aspect
— Ann K. - New York, NY
I met Jen years ago at a Mpls yoga studio. Her dedication is always apparent & deliberate. She has helped me work through some seasonal allergies for the last couple of years. Also, when my health is concerning, I always ring for help. Her knowledge is a powerful tool to my health.
— Mickey T.- Minnetonka, MN
My work with Jen was not only healing, but educational as well. I long struggled to manage my Lyme disease and with her guidance was able to take ownership back in my life. Her dedication to my well being greatly surpassed my expectations. I now have a quality of life I once thought unfathomable. My gratitude to Jen is boundless.
— Miranda G. -Stevens Point, WI
Thanks again for my 5-star experience.
Better meeting Jen, I had been looking for ways to improve my overall health. I was feeling out of balance and just couldn’t get the balance I needed. Then, I started working with Jen and she helped me regain my physical and mental equilibrium. Thanks to her knowledge, compassion, and guidance, I feel so much better. Jen is just terrific!
— Sandra, M.- Corpus Christi, TX
I LOVE being a client of Jen’s!
Such a charming, understanding, and compassionate person and herbalist. She is absolutely generous and selfless. I highly recommend her services. She truly helped me get my mental and physical life back in order after a few years of neglect.
— Rosemarie Z. - Minneapolis, MN
I probably am Jen’s worst nightmare for a case. If it’s green, my body will say it’s blue. My whole system is a mystery to most. I love that Jen was not afraid to dive into the unknown with me and keep going until she could find ways to help. Her confidence gave me confidence. Her determination gave me determination. If you are looking for someone to see you through your journey, Jen is the one to have on your team. You might quit on yourself at times, but she never does. I think that’s her best quality.
— Holly B.- Minneapolis, MN
My prolapse hasn’t fallen out since staying with you!! Woohoo...my energy level is way better.
— Amanda W. - Sacramento, CA
Jen is compassionate, knowledgeable, and thorough. Highly recommend
— Shelley, S. - Roseville, MN
Diagnosed with Hashimoto’s at the age of 20, even with thyroid medication, life has been a roller coaster of symptoms I could never get under control. After almost a year of consulting with Jen on lifestyle, nutrition, and of course, herbs, I am symptom free! With the support of herbs, I have the energy and mental clarity to enjoy life even more. Jen is abundantly knowledgeable and extremely thoughtful and compassionate. She takes her time to genuinely listen and care for her clients. I even had both of my children consult with her and they are using herbs to help them better deal with asthma and rid of excess phlegm in their bodies as well. Thank you, Jen, for helping my family feel better and live a little bit more mindfully.
— Meredith C. - Mountain Home, TX
A bit of a skeptic in the beginning, but Jen has changed my life! She pinpointed some troubling areas in my diet, I followed her plan and what a difference her suggestions have made. I’m less irritable, more patient with my kids, and wake up feeling like a champ! I’m a believer now. Thank you Jen.
— Daxon, S - Corpus Christi, TX
I’m doing well. I feel like my mood keeps improving..I have a longer fuse before my temper goes off :-) my period was remarkably level. I didn’t have the super crazy flow days as I have in the past few months.
— Natalie L. - Minneapolis, MN
My experience with Jen was completely positive.
Jen was always thorough, thoughtful, informative, answered all questions patiently, simply and researched for any information and resources that were requested. She is a grounded, positive, kind and caring person. She is passionate about Chinese herbalism and seeks only to find the best supports toward your health and wellbeing. She brings years of life experience and knowledge to her practice, as well as her deep focus on herbalism.
I was confident I was in good hands with Jen.
I fully enjoyed her assessment process and Checkins/updates, as well as our continued conversations and consultations.
Jen is a jewel! She is someone you want on your side in your pursuit of health and wellbeing. She shines!
— Lorraine B. - Olympia, WA
Jen is an amazing herbalist. She truly listens and approaches healing from a holistic point of view with an emphasis on mind, body and soul. She is incredibly knowledgable, has an empathetic heart, and is willing to go above and beyond to help you along your herbal journey. She is also wonderful with children...our family has been blessed to have Jen’s wisdom and guidance to help our children as they travel the path of growing up with all the physical (and mental!) challenges that often come along that journey ❤ our herbal journeys are truly better to have had Jen as a guide.
— Stacie S. - Corpus Christi, TX
I’ve been working with Jen over the phone for a year, and my general wellbeing has significantly improved, as have any digestive and muscular complaints that I had. Jen is a wealth of knowledge, and I’ve learned so much from her regarding care of the body through herbs and proper nutrition. I feel more balanced in terms of my energy, sleep patterns, and overall confidence that my body is performing properly for the first time in 40 years. On top of all that, Jen is a compassionate and caring person, and I look forward to connecting with her every month or so. I’m so thankful I’ve been able to benefit from her expertise.
— Irene V. - Memphis, TN
My mood and energy have improved. The biggest shift that I have seen is improved digestion.
— Kate S.- Minneapolis, MN
She’s my herbalist and she’s helping me sort out some health issues. I highly recommend her!
— Patti D. - Minneapolis, MN
Working with Jen is amazing because she truly cares about your wellbeing and will not stop until you see results!
— Shelly S.- Rosemount, MN
Let me start by saying that when I first started with Jen, I was skeptical. I believed that I felt as good as I could feel but I always want to learn more about my health. I had no real complaints but I had a history of injuries to my body. Our first phone appointment told another story about my low functioning spleen and kidneys and what this was doing to my entire body. But to make a long story short, Jen came up with a health plan that launched me into a healthier, happier life. With Jen’s skill and guidance, I “reset” my body with her herbal expertise and dietary recommendations to become a better me. Jen will always be a part of my health plan because of her integrity in her work. Thank you, Jen, for helping me be a better, healthier woman, mom, friend, daughter...

Peace and happiness to all.
— Susie C. - Corpus Christi, TX
I had the privilege of consulting with Jen after having been inflicted with stubborn GI tract issues. The herbal combinations she recommended improved my digestive health dramatically. Sometimes when perusing improvements in one’s health, you can hit a plateau and finding someone who can provide alternative strategies, is not easy. Jennifer is someone who is thoughtful in her interactions with clients and is amenable to tackling complex cases. I would recommend her to anyone struggling with health issues, even if you already feel like you’ve tried everything.
— Liz L. - San Francisco, CA