Meet the herbalist
Katrina Forgues, Dip. Phytotherapy
Instagram: @kelownaherbalist
Formal Education
Diploma Phytotherapy
Pacific Rim College Phytotherapy Diploma Program
My approach to medicine & passion for plant connection
Areas of Interest:
WOMEN’S MEDICINE
• Cycle Harmonization (addressing/support for symptoms like dysmennorrhea, ammenorhea, general pain, emotional fluctuations, digestive changes, skin changes that may have relation to hormonal balance)
• PCOS
• Endometriosis
• Fertility
• Pregnancy
• Post Partum Care
• Low Libido
• Menopause
• Bacterial Vaginosis, Vulvadynia, Candiasis
MENTAL & EMOTIONAL WELLBEING
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Grief
• Attention Disorders
• Cognitive Decline
AUTO-IMMUNITY & SENSITIVITIES
• Hashimotos
• Graves
• Menstrual Related Irregularities
• Rheumatic Conditions
• Chronic Degenerative Nerve Related Conditions
• IBS
• Crohn’s
• Celiac & Dietary Sensitivites
• Diabetes Type 1
• Psoriasis
• Eczema
METABOLIC & CARDIOVASCULAR
Diabetes Type 2
PCOS // Symptoms of Insulin Resistance
Cardiovascular Disease
Hypertension
Venous Insufficiency / Varicosities
PEDIATRIC CARE
• Sleep Difficulties
• Digestive Sensitivities
• Cognitive + Emotional support
• Immunity
• Eczema
• Asthma
ELDER CARE
• Cognitive & Emotional Support
• Metabolic Support (Cardiovascular + Diabetic)
• Hyperthyroidism
• Parkinson’s
• Prostate Care
• Natural Pain Relief
GENERAL WELLBEING / OTHER
• Post Operative Care + Healing Support
• Injury Healing
• Fatigue