Stop chasing symptoms. Start connecting the dots.
I’m Amelia South, the No-BS Herbalist, and I help people understand what’s really going on when their body, habits, emotions, and old patterns seem to be working against them. Using clinical herbalism, nutrition, psychology, and a whole-person approach, we figure out where things started going sideways — and what actually needs to change.
Not sure where to start? Whether you’re struggling with your physical health, feeling stuck in old patterns, or both, the first step is telling me a little about what’s going on. Fill out my short application, and I’ll help determine which approach makes the most sense for you.
In-person herbal consultations are also available in Woodstock, CT, on Mondays and Fridays.
15+ Years Experience | 2000+ Students Taught | 5 Published Books
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You don’t need another generic wellness protocol.
You’ve Googled the symptoms. You’ve tried the supplements. Maybe you’ve changed your diet, bought the herbs, listened to the podcasts, or even worked with other practitioners.
And you’re still not where you want to be.
That’s because knowing what to take isn’t the same as understanding why you’re struggling.
In a private Consultation, we look at the whole picture — your health history, symptoms, food, gut, stress, habits, emotional patterns, and what’s happening in your life now — so we can start connecting dots that may have been treated separately for years.
Your body isn’t a collection of symptoms.
I don’t believe in playing health whack-a-mole. We look at the bigger picture and connect the dots.
Knowing better doesn’t always mean doing better.
Ever wonder why you keep doing things you KNOW aren’t good for you? Sometimes it’s not a lack of willpower or knowledge. It’s the subconscious beliefs, habits, and emotional patterns that have been running the show for years.
You need to understand YOU.
Whether we’re talking about your physical health or the patterns influencing your decisions, my goal is to help you understand yourself well enough to make meaningful, lasting changes.
The Medicine Cabinet In Your Backyard
Your land is full of food and medicine—if you know where to look.
I teach Connecticut homeowners how to:
- Identify nutrient-dense wild plants growing on their property
- Harvest and preserve herbs for year-round wellness
- Create effective remedies for common health concerns
- Build confidence in working with plants safely
- Cut through wellness myths and misinformation
This isn’t about going off-grid or rejecting modern medicine. It’s about reclaiming skills our grandparents knew—skills that give you more control over your health, your budget, and your connection to the land.
Four Ways to Get Started
Read: Think Like an Herbalist
My book teaches you the framework I use with every client—how to think critically about plants, health, and your body. Perfect for self-starters who want to dive deep—no hand-holding required.
Heal: Personalized Support
This is where we put the pieces together. We look at your symptoms, history, nutrition, gut health, stress, habits, and emotional patterns to understand what may actually be driving the problems you’re trying to fix.
No generic protocol. No one-size-fits-all answer.
We start with you.
Learn: Foraging & Herbal Classes
Want to learn how to forage, make your own herbal remedies, or understand plants on a deeper level? Learn with me in person at one of my events or take one of my online classes from home.
Inspire: Workshops & Speaking
Looking for an engaging speaker or hands-on instructor for your next event? I offer educational workshops, foraging experiences, and presentations on herbal medicine, wild foods, gut health, and the mind-body connection. From small private groups to conferences and corporate wellness events, I bring practical knowledge, real-life experience, and a healthy dose of No-BS honesty.
About Amelia:
Ditch the Wellness Cult(ure). Heal with Real Science.
I’m a Clinical Herbalist, foraging instructor, author, and coach based in Connecticut. For nearly 20 years, I’ve been studying the relationship between plants, food, the human body, and the way we heal.
I’ve written five books, taught hundreds of people to forage safely, and helped clients understand what’s actually happening in their bodies instead of chasing symptoms, supplements, and the latest wellness trend.
My approach is simple: Combine traditional plant knowledge with modern science, look at the whole person, and question the bullshit we’ve been taught about health and healing.
Lasting change isn’t always about finding the right herb, sometimes it’s about your gut. Sometimes it’s your habits. Sometimes it’s stress, trauma, or beliefs you’ve been carrying since childhood. And sometimes you need someone who can help you connect the dots.
I’m not here to sell you miracle cures or tell you there’s one right way to heal. I’m here to help you understand yourself — body and mind — well enough to make better decisions about your health and your life.
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