Community Highlights: Meet Mary Helen Lee of Green Medicine Acupuncture and Apothecary

Today we’d like to introduce you to Mary Helen Lee.

Hi Mary Helen, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Green Medicine Acupuncture and Apothecary opened in the fall of 2021. I previously had a practice in Chicago for 30 years: called White Moon Healing Center. My husband, Conan, started working with me in 1998. He is the clinic and apothecary manager. We wanted to move to Michigan where we could have the space to grow organic herbs and vegetables. We have planted many medicinal plants on our property so we can lead people through plant walks and teach them how to identify herbs and what their healing properties are. We are always planting more native host plants for pollinators and have created a home for a large variety of birds, butterflies and other wildlife.

We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Moving the apothecary, and starting my practice over wasn’t easy but it was worth it. We love being surrounded by so much nature in Michigan. I still work with a lot of clients in Chicago and other parts of the country through phone consultations. We mail herbs out from our apothecary several times a week.

We’ve been impressed with Green Medicine Acupuncture and Apothecary, but for folks who might not be as familiar, what can you share with them about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
We have a large plant-based apothecary where we hand make herbal tinctures, mixing orgainc Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic herbs. We tincture over 170 individual herbs, and make over 100 herbal formulas. We’re able to customize formulas for personal needs. We also carry a wide range of natural remedies, including essential oils, flower essences, homeopathics, and nutritional supplements. We home brew organic kombucha.

I have a holistic medicine practice treating both people and animals. I am able to help people and pets reduce or eliminate the need for over-the-counter and prescription medications using plant based remedies. My practice is based in Chinese medicine including: acupuncture , using food as medicine, detoxifing the body ,and helping clients curate a plant-based home pharmacy. The acupuncture meridians are the body’s electromagnetic field. I make sure to educate people about the hazards of electromagnetic field radiation and how to protect their health with lifestyle changes and grounding habits and devices.

Alright so before we go can you talk to us a bit about how people can work with you, collaborate with you or support you?
I offer a free 15 minute phone consultation for people who are interested in becoming a client. We can schedule a time to do a thorough medical history review, and start the treatment process. The first few sessions include a review of your Chinese diagnosis, nutritional and lifestyle counseling, and recommendations for herbs and supplements, We also offer hair mineral analysis and detox programs to eliminate heavy metals and cleanse the internal organs.

Pricing:

• Pricing available on our website.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://greenmedicineapothecary.com/
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