Arta Obi

Clinical Herbalism

Artemisia Obi, MA

Chinese herbal medicine and dietary strategy consultations available in Albuquerque, NM and online

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Chinese Herbal Medicine Consultations

Chinese medicine identifies imbalances in your health and addresses these disharmonies through focused strategies. With tools from classical Chinese medicine, including herbal formulation, dietary therapy, and tongue analysis, I will design a protocol tailored to your specific, individualized health challenges.I work with Chinese and Western herbs in classical and custom formulas, along with Chinese medicine dietary theory, which emphasizes a broad diet rich in cooked whole foods.The cost for each one-hour session is $120 + herbs, paid at the time of booking. Follow up sessions are 30 minutes, $50 + herbs. The typical cost of top-quality herbal formulas is approximately $60-$120 per month.Payment plans and options are available, along with local low-cost events in Albuquerque, NM. Please inquire.If you're curious about how Chinese medicine might support you or if you want to see if I may be a good fit for you, you can schedule a free Compatibility Chat to learn more.

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consultation offerings

Through clinical sessions, you will receive:
- One hour of individualized care
- A detailed custom protocol PDF within 3 days of the intake session
- Herbal and dietary recommendations + recipes
- Ongoing email support
- Access to follow up sessions

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About

I see the pathway to better health as a road best traveled with commitment, compassion, faith, and a bit of lightheartedness. There is no pressure to “fix” yourself.

I find great meaning in helping people get well. What I love most about Chinese medicine is its capacity for nuanced, individualized care that deciphers the origin of pathology and truly supports the body.There are many branches of Chinese medicine. I work with herbal medicine and nutrition, integrating knowledge of Chinese and Western herbs with significant training in Chinese medicine dietary therapy.My background in empirical psychological research also informs my clinical approach.While many wellness spaces draw on new age spirituality, my practice stays close to the classical foundations of Chinese medicine and natural law, without modern spiritual fusions or new age practices.Alongside my clinical work, I love to cook, sew clothes, listen to old gospel music, and travel. I occasionally moonlight as a jazz drummer. I enjoy rural life with my wonderful husband, Cameron, in the mysterious mountains of New Mexico.

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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 Chinese herbal medicine and dietary therapy.I have taken courses and trainings in Chinese medicine 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 many of these teachers, especially in regard to digestive health and women’s health.I studied Chinese herbs and learned to understand Western herbs through the framework of Chinese medicine as a student in the East West School of Herbology Professional Herbalist Program, a two-year clinical training program. I deepened my understanding of formulation through Dr. Heiner Fruehauf’s 14-month clinical training program, Classical Strategies for Effective Herbal Formulation.Before training in Chinese medicine, I worked as an academic scientist in empirical psychological research. I hold a B.S. in cognitive science and a B.A. in philosophy from Indiana University, where I worked on projects involving the role of the physical body in abstract reasoning and the math involved 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 focus on emotional development and children’s experiences of awe, but I stepped away from the doctoral program after earning an M.A. in developmental psychology so that I could pursue training in clinical work.

SELECTED COURSEWORK

- Classical Medicine Academy with Ann Cecil-Sterman, LAc, 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 email or schedule a Compatibility Chat if you have questions about my training and approach, if you would like to see my CV, or if you want to know more about how Chinese medicine can complement your existing conventional medical care.

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Research & Writing

I have taken courses and trainings in classical Chinese medicine with Dr. Jeffrey Yuen, Dr. Heiner Fruehauf, Andrew Sterman, Ann Cecil-Sterman, L.Ac., Dr. Evan Rabinowitz, and Thomas Avery Garran, Ph.D., and I continue to study with these teachers, especially in regard to women’s health.I studied Chinese herbs and learned to understand Western herbs through the framework of Chinese medicine as a student in the East West School of Herbology Professional Herbalist Program, a two-year clinical training program. I deepened my understanding of formulation through Dr. Heiner Fruehauf’s 14-month clinical training program, Classical Strategies for Effective Herbal Formulation.Before training in Chinese medicine, I worked as an academic scientist in empirical psychological research. I hold a B.S. in cognitive science and a B.A. in philosophy from Indiana University, where I worked on projects involving the role of the physical body in abstract reasoning and the math involved 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 focus on emotional development and children’s experiences of awe, but I stepped away from the doctoral program to pursue Chinese medicine and a life outside of the lab.

SELECTED COURSEWORK

- Classical Medicine Academy with Ann Cecil-Sterman, LAc 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
- MA in Psychology at the University of Chicago
- 1-Year Herbal Apprenticeship at the Indiana Herbal Center
- BS in Cognitive Science, BA 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 email or schedule a Compatibility Chat if you have questions about my training and approach, if you would like to see my CV, or if you want to know more about how Chinese medicine can complement your existing conventional medical care.

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Upcoming classes

CHINESE HERBAL MEDICINE FOR DIGESTIVE HEALTH

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 27TH | 1-2PM | LOST CULTURES TEA BAR

Join us for a Chinese herbal medicine class at Lost Cultures Tea Bar!The focus of this one-hour class will be digestive health.In class, we will cover:
- Chinese medicine teachings on the centrality of digestion
- The importance of warm foods and drinks
- What's going on with your acid reflux symptoms
- Simple herbs to keep on hand at homeWe will sample three herbal teas during class, all of which are sold and stocked at Lost Cultures Tea Bar.There will be time for Q&A at the end of the class.Cost per attendee: $20, register at the link below

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