A Conversation Before We Begin

A Conversation Before We Begin

Before you add your name to the waitlist, I want to make space for a real exchange. These prompts are an invitation to share a little of where you are - and to ask me anything you're wondering about. I read every response personally and reply with care. If typing feels hard on your joints or nervous system today, please use the microphone on your keyboard or phone to dictate your answers. There are no wrong responses here - only honest ones.
A quick note before you start:

What you share here will be read only by me, held in confidence, and received with care. I want you to know that I'm not looking for a perfect narrative or a tidy list of symptoms. Chronic illness is often messy, nonlinear, and shaped by things that go far beyond the physical - I understand that. Some of what you've been carrying may be hard to put into words. Some of it may have never been taken seriously before. This is a safe place to set it down, but you're also free to skip anything that feels too hard right now. This is your space.
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Just one thing before we go further: Are you 18 years of age or older?
Hello, and thank you for finding your way here.

The fact that you sought this out yourself tells me something about how seriously you're taking your health - and that matters.

Because you're under 18, I'm not able to open a care conversation without a parent or guardian involved from the beginning. This isn't a door closing. It's just how I'm able to keep you safe and make sure the people responsible for your care are part of the process.

Here's what I'd suggest: share this page with a parent or guardian who supports your interest in herbal care, and have them reach out to me directly using this form. If it feels right, you're welcome to fill it out together. I'd love to hear your voice in their response - you know your body better than anyone.

If your situation is more complicated than that - if parental support isn't available or isn't safe to involve - please reach out to me directly at feralhollowgardens@gmail.com and we can talk about what's possible.
A little about where you are
In your own words, what's the story of what brought you here? Feel free to start wherever feels the most natural - a specific moment when things shifted, a pattern that's been unfolding for years, or simply how you feel today. You don't need to be thorough or clinical. Just true.
Prefer to speak? Click the icon to dictate your response to the question above. You can upload audio at the bottom of the form for responses longer than 3 minutes. If using a phone, please open this form in Safari (iOS) or Chrome (Android) to ensure microphone permissions work. It helps if you have a strong WiFi/cellular connection.
If you could use a magic wand to erase your three most troublesome symptoms, what would they be?
Prefer to speak? Click the icon to dictate your response to the question above.
What are you looking for that you haven't been able to find in standard care? There's no right answer here. I'm asking because understanding what's felt missing helps me know what I offer is actually what you need.
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How would you rate your current capacity for change on a scale of 1 to 5? This isn't a measure of willpower or readiness. It helps me understand what kind of pacing would actually serve you. A 1 or 2 isn't a no - it just shapes how we'd begin.
(1= my body needs stillness and minimal new input right now; 5= I have genuine bandwidth to begin shifting my daily rhythm.)
Is there anything specific shaping your capacity right now? Caregiving, a demanding season at work, financial strain, a recent loss, physical limitations - anything that's part of the picture is worth naming.
Prefer to speak? Click the icon to dictate your response to the question above.
Is there anything about the pricing or membership structure that feels like it might be a barrier for you? I hold a sliding scale each season. If cost is a factor in whether you move forward, please feel comfortable naming it here. There's no shame in it - I'd rather know now than have it be the reason we don't get to work together.
Prefer to speak? Click the icon to dictate your response to the question above.
One logistics note before we go further:
Please confirm that you've had a chance to read about how this practice works - including the membership structure and the understanding that sustainable chronic care typically unfolds over three to six months.
Your turn!
What questions or curiosities do you have for me? This is your space. Ask about my approach, my scope, what a typical month looks like, what I can't help with, or anything else that's been sitting with you. If there's a specific accommodation or concern you need to address before we move forward, please share it here. I'm listening.
Prefer to speak? Click the icon to dictate your response to the question above.
If you want to upload a longer voice memo that what's allowed above, here is your space.

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A Conversation Before We Begin

A quick note before you start:

A little about where you are

One logistics note before we go further:

Your turn!