Our Philosophy

People have used plants as a primary source of medicine for thousands of years. In fact, many “drugs" which are commonly used today are based on plant extracts. At The Herbal Clinic & Dispensary we strive to carry on the herbal tradition by embracing an holistic approach to healing with medicinal plants. We believe that in order to achieve good health the whole person must be taken into account including the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of what makes us who we are. Herbal medicines can then be used to support the body’s natural healing processes and promote a state of wellness and vitality.

The Herbal Clinic

When you book your initial appointment at The Herbal Clinic you will be asked to bring in a three-day diet diary, all current medications, recent diagnostic tests, as well as any herbal based medicines or nutritional supplements which you are currently taking. This will help us to assess your present state of health. The initial consultation usually takes one and a half hours during which time a thorough history will be taken. At an additional cost, herbal medicines may be provided in the form of tinctures, topical remedies (creams & salves) or loose teas. Both private and supervised student training consultations are available.

Celina Ainsworth
CHT, MH, RH, WT, Clinical Herbalist

Celina is a graduate of the Wild Rose School of Natural Healing and The Dominion Herbal College. As part of her clinical practicum she traveled to the United Kingdom to train at the British School of Phytotherapy clinic in London and at Napier’s Herbal Clinics in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Between 1995 and 2001 Celina was Clinic Director and supervisor at the Dominion Herbal College Clinic in Toronto. She is a past faculty member of the Dominion Herbal College, The Institute of Holistic Nutrition, The Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine and The Mohawk McMaster College. During the summer months she guides medicinal herb-walks in natural settings throughout southern Ontario.

Celina oversees the compounding of herbal formulae in the dispensary. She has developed a wide range of natural, effective and affordable herbal preparations which are available as ‘in house’ remedies. Celina and her dispensary assistants will formulate custom herbal teas, tinctures, compresses, creams, salves, and aromatherapy blends while you wait, or while you run errands in the village of Roncesvalles. She also compounds formulae for community healthcare professionals and their patients. Private formulae cards are kept on the dispensary premises in order to keep proper records of all custom blends. Contact Celina at 416-537-5303, or email.

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