Kara Swenson
Herbalist & Integrative Nutritionist
Herbal Consultations
A one-on-one herbal consultation is an opportunity for you to get an individualized protocol that is specific to you and your individual concerns or pattern of imbalance. If desired, or if it is deemed helpful to the healing process, I may provide nutritional and lifestyle guidance within the consultation in addition to recommending and providing herbal remedies.
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An initial consultation lasts 1.5-2 hours. In that time, we will discuss:
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your current health concern(s)
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your health history
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other questions that may arise that will give me a better overall picture of your health and wellbeing
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I will then utilize pulse and muscle testing as well as tongue reading (all non-invasive techniques) to determine which herbal remedies will best suit you. You will bring these remedies home with you the same day. Remedies include tinctures flower essences, and/or salves.
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Follow-up consultations are often recommended 3-6 weeks after the initial consult. These visits are between 30-60 minutes, during which we will discuss any changes you’ve experienced, review the remedies you had been using, and re-test to determine if any remedies need to be changed or added.
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Consultations are scheduled by appointment only. My main office is located in Eagle Lake, MN, however I travel to Zumbrota, MN once each month for clients closer to that area. This page will be updated regularly with my schedule.
Schedule
Eagle Lake, MN
Consultation Hours: Monday-Friday 8am-4pm
Zumbrota, MN
@ Wildmother - 236 S Main St (above Luya Shoes)
Every 4th Thursday of the month.
(3rd Thursday of the month if the 4th Thursday is on or near a Holiday.)
Consultation Hours: 8am-5pm
Please email, text, or call to schedule an appointment.
​Email: thistlepatchwellness@gmail.com
Phone: 507-251-1437
​Investment
Initial Consultation: $160 (90-120 minutes)
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Follow-up Consultations (30-60 minutes): $80/ hour, prorated. $50 minimum.
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Remedies: average $20-50 per visit in addition to the consultation fee.
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Supplements: I primarily work with Energetix and Standard Process. If I do not have the product in my inventory, they will be drop-shipped to your door.
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I accept cash, check, or venmo.
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A reduced initial consultation time and fee is available for children.
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Fees are payable at the time of service.
About the Herbal Remedies
Nearly all of the remedies that I offer for sale I make myself. I grow or ethically and
sustainably wild harvest for the plant material needed to make the remedies. If I do not grow the plant myself or the plant cannot be found in this bioregion, I source the plant from a trusted, reputable source. All remedies are made using high quality ingredients. Chemical additives or fragrances are never used.
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I make both tinctures and salves. A tincture is an alcohol-based remedy that is used either internally or topically. I use vodka or brandy as the base of my tinctures. A salve is an oil-based remedy that is used topically. Sunflower oil is the primary base oil used in the salves.
