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COMPREHENSIVE Online Clinical Herbalism & Dietary Consultations

Chinese medicine views health concerns as patterns of imbalance within the body, rather than isolated symptoms. I look at how the collection of symptoms and health struggles you are experiencing hang together in the context of your unique body and life.In each session, I will talk in detail with you and identify the underlying disharmonies contributing to your experience. My focus is always on addressing root causes with herbs, food-based support, and lifestyle practices.Using tools from classical Chinese medicine and clinical herbalism, including customized herbal formulations and dietary therapy, I will create a personalized plan tailored to your unique health picture.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE?

After your intake session, you will work with your individualized plan for 10-12 weeks, with regular follow-ups every 2-4 weeks throughout that duration. The follow-ups are critical, for they allow us to fine-tune your recommendations in real time as your body responds to the changes you are making.The first intake session is included in your intake session payment. Your customized herbal formulas are priced separately and will be shipped to your home.The total amount of time needed to resolve your health disharmonies is highly dependent on your specific imbalances and the commitment you make to your plan.

WHAT KIND OF MODALITIES DO YOU USE?

I work with both Chinese and Western herbs, formulating custom blends alongside time-tested classical formulas. Dietary guidance is grounded in classical Chinese medicine nutrition, which emphasizes a broad diet of mostly cooked whole foods to support digestion and long-term vitality.I also draw on a decade of empirical research experience in cognition, emotion, and psychological development to create a plan for you that considers both your body and mind.

CAN WE MEET FOR A DISCOVERY CALL?

If you’re curious about how Chinese medicine might support your health, or if you’d like to explore whether my approach is a good fit for you, you’re welcome to schedule a Tongue Analysis & Mini Assessment, which is a low-stakes way to try out working with me and learn more about my clinical perspective.

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All sessions are held via secure video through the Practice Better platform.Once you schedule, you’ll be invited to create a Practice Better account where you can schedule appointments, send secure messages, and review notes about your personalized recommendations.After the intake session, most individuals should plan to schedule regular follow-up sessions every 2-4 weeks for at least 3 months.

New Client Intake + First Follow-Up Session
90 + 45 min | $285 + herbs
During this comprehensive intake, we’ll review your physical symptoms, emotional state, and overall wellness goals in detail. We will also talk about your health history and any concerns you have about your health. You will receive dietary, herbal formula, and lifestyle recommendations, along with instruction on cooking techniques and recipes.The first follow-up is included in your new client investment. Follow-ups are essential for enabling us to closely track your initial progress and adjust your health plan or herbal formula in real time as your body responds to the changes you are making.

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Follow-Up Sessions
45 min | $85 + herbs
Follow-up sessions are 45-minute check-ins designed to assess your progress, address changes, and make critical adjustments to your herbal formulas or health plan as your body responds to changes.Regular follow-up sessions should be scheduled every 2-4 weeks throughout the duration of your individualized care plan.

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Tongue Analysis & Mini Assessment | Discovery Call
20 min | $30This brief session offers a focused introduction to Chinese medicine through tongue analysis, a traditional diagnostic tool used to observe patterns of imbalance in the body.In Chinese medicine, the tongue reflects the state of digestion, fluids, circulation, and organ systems over time. Its color, shape, coating, and texture can give us meaningful insights into how your body is responding to imbalance.During this session, I'll identify three key highlights that stand out on your tongue.You’ll receive a clear explanation of what these signs may indicate, along with a few tailored, practical ideas for bringing Chinese medicine into your daily life based on what’s visible on your tongue.

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Education & Training

I began my herbal studies in 2016 while working as a farmhand in Oregon, and I started to pursue clinical training in 2018 at the Indiana Herbal Center. In the years that followed, I narrowed my focus to classical Chinese herbalism and dietary therapy.I completed the East West School of Herbology Professional Herbalist Program, a two-year clinical training program focused on Chinese and Western herbs. I later deepened my training in Chinese formulas through Dr. Heiner Fruehauf’s 14-month advanced program, Classical Strategies for Effective Herbal Formulation.My education includes coursework and training with Dr. Jeffrey Yuen, Dr. Heiner Fruehauf, Andrew Sterman, Ann Cecil-Sterman, L.Ac., Dr. Evan Rabinowitz, Michael Tierra, O.M.D., and Thomas Avery Garran, Ph.D. I continue to study with several of these teachers, with particular focus on digestive health and women’s health.I am currently pursuing the Registered Herbalist (RH) credential through the American Herbalists Guild, a multi-year advanced clinical competency distinction. As part of this process, I am in a 1:1 clinical mentorship under the supervision of Chinese medicine herbalist Shelby Heinzer, RH. You can learn more about the RH program here.• • •Before training in Chinese medicine, I worked as an academic scientist in psychological research. I hold a B.S. in Cognitive Science and a B.A. in Philosophy from Indiana University, where my work explored embodiment, abstract reasoning, and the mathematics embedded in traditionally feminine crafts.I spent a few years in industry research with education tech start-ups and as part of the Behavioral Economics Group at Disney Research & Imagineering. I started my Ph.D. in psychology at the University of Chicago with a primary research focus on emotional development and children’s experiences of awe, before eventually stepping away from empirical studies to pursue a clinical vocation.Learn more about my background in the selected publications and coursework sections below.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS

If you are curious, you can find some of my most recent scientific work below:Tabatabaeian, S., O’bi, A., Landy, D., & Marghetis, T. (2025). An information-theoretic foreshadowing of mathematicians’ sudden insights. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America, 122(35), e2502791122. Read full paper here.O’bi, A., & Yang, F. (2024). Seeing awe: How children perceive awe-inspiring visual experiences. Child Development, 95(4), 1271–1286. Read full paper here.You can also check out some of my popular science articles:To thrive, children need to experience awe – and you can help. | Psyche MagazineCultivating Our Potential | Psychology Today

SELECTED COURSEWORK

- Clinical Herbal Mentorship with Shelby Heinzer, RH (Ongoing)
- Classical Medicine Academy with Ann Cecil-Sterman, L.Ac., and Andrew Sterman (Ongoing)- 14-Month Classical Strategies for Effective Formulation with Dr. Heiner Fruehauf
- 2-Year Professional Herbal Program at the East West School of Herbology
- M.A. in Psychology at the University of Chicago
- 1-Year Herbal Apprenticeship at the Indiana Herbal Center
- B.S. in Cognitive Science, B.A. in Philosophy at Indiana University

I know how difficult it can be to sort through practitioners in the alternative wellness space. Please feel welcome to reach out via the contact button below if you have questions about my training and approach or if you want to know more about how Chinese medicine can complement your existing conventional medical care.

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