Hello, my name is Nicole Telkes, I am a practicing herbalist and avid plant walker.  I started this group to connect herb lovers to educational opportunities in Central Texas in particular.  I teach herb classes on many different subjects and am involved with community building groups in town.   Subjects may include: Materia Medica of Local, Bioregional Plants Plant Identification Skills Outdoor Skills, reconnecting with nature Plant Properties and Preparations Clinical Skills This site's purpos …

An herbalist is a person who studies herbal medicine, the healing properties of plants, as practiced in traditional cultures. In written records, the study of herbs dates back over 5,000 years to the earliest civilizations of the world. Traditional practices of herbalism remain in modern societies. With all the ills of today, people are seeking a kinder, gentler ways to heal, which is why there is a movement towards alternative methods of treating diseases and conditions. One of the most popular …

Mamashine was founded by mother, acupuncturist, and oriental medicine practitioner, Mari Kurko L.Ac.Mari provides holistic treatment programs for maternal health needs from conception to early motherhood. Her treatments are based in herbal medicine, supplements, whole foods, acupuncture, and lifestyle changes. She has a particular passion for preventing and treating postpartum depression through alternative medicine. She is also a singer/songwriter and online entrepreneur, and offers talks, …