Dana Hutchinson, MA, CTCMP, BCMH, RH (AHG)., specializes in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Clinical Herbalism, and energetic healing treatments (flower essence therapy and medical qigong) at her in-client apothecary and natural health center, the Wildflower Clinic, in Golden, Colorado. She has extensive clinical training in Chinese diagnostic assessment where she interprets, observes, and analyzes the pulse, tongue, skin, and nails in each of her clients in order to determine their underlying health imbalances. She formulates customized botanical medicine, offers flower essence emotional therapy, provides alternative lifestyle recommendations, and suggests comprehensive nutritional protocols to support a variety of health ailments for each of her clients. Her specialties include autoimmune conditions, endocrinology, infertility/ women's reproductive issues, and emotional trauma. Dana is a recognized herbal health educator in her field and teaches a variety of herbal courses, workshops, and classes across the USA and internationally. She has presented at the AHG Herbal Symposium, the Good Medicine Confluence, the International Herbal Symposium, and the National MS Summit/ National Celiac Foundation Summit among many others. She is dedicated to the research and ongoing development of herbal medicine and advocates for the availability of natural health care alternatives for all individuals. Dana is currently accepting private clients both in state (in-office) and out of state/ out of country (telehealth). Dana is also a AHG registered mentor where she takes on private students who are interested in foundational and clinical levels of herbalism.

Teacher, Clinical Herbalist, Director of Holistic Medicine at the Ithaca Free Clinic. Integrative Medicine, Street Medicine, Herbal First Aid

Dr. Lakisha® is a Traditional Naturopath and registered clinical herbalist. Her core competencies include utilizing herbs as the basis of nutrition to combat the symptoms of chronic, degenerative, and terminal illnesses. She actively works to ensure all people have the right to choose traditional, alternative, or otherwise medical options that support their health and healing journey.

Dr. Lakisha’s core focus is on the Endogenous cannabinoid system, including phytocannabinoids' biochemical and physiological effects. Through education and support services, she advocates for all plant medicines. She uses her influence in this area to educate on ways to incorporate phytocannabinoids nutritionally as a dietary supplement. She has a sincere passion for empowering patients to understand their bodies and discover the gentle power of the healing arts. She prides herself in bridging the gap between Western medicine and the “alternatives” while providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere to heal.

As a clinical herbalist, Dr. Lakisha practices relationship-centered healthcare and is passionate about assisting others through herbal education. She has a working knowledge of the therapeutic action in various botanical materia medica and has over 400 proprietary botanical blends, 48 of which contain a phytocannabinoid profile. She strongly focuses on working with people to alleviate symptoms that are causing health concerns and correct underlying imbalances mentally, physically, and spiritually. Dr. Lakisha routinely practices gathering and growing herbs and personally compounding medicines in small batches to maintain consistency in formulation and quality.

As an herbal educator and clinician of 40 years in Western Herbalism, I have a Private Mentorship Program that is a live zoom and in-person 78 hour program that is tailored to the individual's pace and educational needs. www.canyonspiritventures.com/private-mentorship-program

I integrate herbal remedies, holistic nutrition, flower essences and stress reduction guidance, mindful wild harvesting techniques and best modes of preparation, helping one build their herbal pharmacy.

Holding a certificate from the Santa Fe College of Natural Medicine under Michael Moore as Clinical Herbalist from 1982, coupled with a background in First Nation tribal teachings, provides my clients and students with a synergistic approach to health and healing. I am currently offering a one and two year long Herbal Apprenticeship Program (Western Herbal Therapeutics) in Sedona AZ.

I am a Botanical Field Guide at the Sonoran University of Health Sciences (formerly the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine) and have served twice on the Board of Directors for the American Herbalists Guild. I currently sit on the Admission
review Advisory Council for the AHG.