Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine
Online herbalism school from Asheville teaching since 2007. Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine in Asheville, North Carolina, has taught herbalism since 2007, with herbalist Juliet Blankespoor as…
Natural health & natural wellness practitioners in Asheville, NC
4 human-vetted listings in Asheville. Natural health practitioners, naturopaths, herbalists, holistic nutritionists and natural wellness shops and markets.
See them on the map →The Ayurvedic Institute
Ayurveda school founded by Dr. Vasant Lad, now based in Asheville. The Ayurvedic Institute, associated with Dr. Vasant Lad, describes more than 40 years of Ayurvedic education and is now based in…
WellSpring Wellness Center
An all-in-one wellness campus near downtown Asheville. WellSpring is a wellness campus near downtown Asheville bringing acupuncture, massage, naturopathy, homeopathy, psychotherapy, reiki, T'ai Chi,…
Wild Abundance
Permaculture and homesteading school near Asheville, founded in 2010. Wild Abundance was founded in 2010 by Natalie Bogwalker and runs a permaculture and homestead school north of Asheville, North…
About natural health
Natural health practitioners focus on food, herbs, lifestyle and the body's own rhythms. The field includes naturopaths, herbalists, Ayurvedic consultants and holistic nutritionists, as well as natural-food markets and apothecaries.
Consultations usually begin with a detailed conversation about diet, sleep, energy, stress and health history, then move to practical suggestions you can bring into daily life.
Choosing someone in Asheville
- Ask about their training and whether they're licensed where that applies (for example naturopathic doctors in some states).
- Tell them about any medications you take, since some herbs interact with them.
- Prefer practitioners who coordinate with your doctor.
Questions
How many natural health options are there in Asheville?
Sanctuary Ground lists 4 human-vetted natural health options in Asheville, North Carolina.
Are herbs and supplements always safe?
Not always. Some interact with medications or aren't suitable in pregnancy, so share your full health picture with the practitioner and your doctor.
What's the difference between a naturopath and a herbalist?
Naturopathic doctors complete a multi-year program and are licensed in some states; herbalists focus specifically on plant medicine and training varies.