Glenorchy Herbs and Healing, 20 Precipice Lane, Glenorchy (2026)

Holistic consultations run by Dr Fiona (Herbalist) in a beautiful garden surrounded by the stunning Southern Alps. 🌱

Medical Herbalist and member of NZAMH, medical doctor (retired), MBChB (Otago), MD (Immunology, Auckland), FRACP.

31/08/2026

Willow is one of those fascinating plants where traditional herbal knowledge and modern science meet. 🌿

For centuries, herbalists have worked with willow for pain and inflammation. Today, we understand much more about the compounds within the plant - including salicin and its connection to the development of aspirin.

But unlike looking at one isolated compound, whole-plant herbalism explores the many different constituents within willow and how they work together.

Its value extends beyond herbal medicine too. Willow has been used to stabilise riverbanks, support ecosystems and help filter water, making it an incredibly versatile plant.

It’s a beautiful example of how much there is to discover about the plants growing right around us. 🌿

At our upcoming Willow Workshop in Glenorchy, we’ll explore the traditional knowledge, modern science and practical uses of willow - before heading out to forage and work with the plant ourselves.

Book your place now - spots are limited!
🎟️ https://events.humanitix.com/workshop-on-willow-glenorchy

30/08/2026

What will you actually learn and do at our Willow Workshop? 🌿

We’ll begin with a walk beside the beautiful Rees River, just north of Glenorchy, where you’ll learn how to identify willow, which parts are used in herbal medicine, and how to forage it responsibly.

From there, we’ll head back to the workshop and get hands-on.

You’ll learn how to:
🌿 Identify and harvest fresh willow
🪵 Strip the bark and prepare it for drying
🫙 Make a fresh herbal tincture
📖 Explore the traditional herbal lore and modern science behind willow
✨ Create your own bottle of tincture to take home with you

It’s a practical morning designed to help you feel more confident working with the plants growing around us - not just learning about them in theory.

Willow Workshop | Glenorchy Herbs & Healing
📍 Glenorchy Public Hall
🎟️ https://events.humanitix.com/workshop-on-willow-glenorchy

26/08/2026

So, what can willow actually do? 🌿

Willow has been used by herbalists since ancient times and has a long traditional history of use for pain, inflammation, headaches, period pain and fever.

One of its best-known natural compounds is salicin, which is closely connected to the development of aspirin.

But willow is much more than a medicinal plant. It has also traditionally been used for basket weaving, can be used to make a natural rooting preparation for seedlings, and even has a history of use in water divining.

One plant, so many uses. 🌿

and a pretty powerful plant to have growing all around us!

We’ll be exploring willow in much more depth at our upcoming Glenorchy Willow Workshop - including how to identify, forage and prepare it yourself.

Want to learn? Get your tickets now via https://events.humanitix.com/workshop-on-willow-glenorchy

18/08/2026

🌿 Willow Workshop in Glenorchy for those interested in learning something new!

Did you know that the willow growing all around us has been used in traditional herbal medicine for centuries?

Join Glenorchy Herbs & Healing for a hands-on Saturday morning workshop exploring willow, wildcrafting and whole-plant medicine.

We’ll head out to forage willow wands, learn how to identify and harvest willow responsibly, strip and prepare the bark, and explore its traditional uses in herbal remedies.

Willow bark naturally contains salicin - the plant compound that helped inspire the development of aspirin - and has a long history of traditional use for pain, inflammation and fever.

🌱 Learn about willow as a medicinal plant
🌱 Forage and harvest willow locally
🌱 Learn how to strip and prepare the bark
🌱 Discover how it can be used fresh or dried in herbal preparations
🌱 Spend a relaxed morning learning practical herbalism with other plant-loving locals

📍 Glenorchy Hall & Supper Room, 31 Mull Street

If you're interested in herbalism, foraging, plant medicine or simply learning more about the useful plants growing around us, we'd love to have you there.

Places are limited so get your tickets now! 🌿

https://events.humanitix.com/workshop-on-willow-glenorchy

12/07/2026

Did you know that I offer Private Herbal Medicine Sessions 🌿

Have you ever wondered which herbs are right for you?

I offer private one-on-one herbal medicine sessions from my Glenorchy studio, giving you the opportunity to explore your health in a relaxed and personalised setting.

During this 2.5-hour experience, we'll discuss your individual health goals before taking a guided walk through the herb garden and apothecary to discover the plants best suited to your needs.

Together, we will focus on how to prepare your own special herb or herbs. You will learn how to make a personalised herbal remedy using traditional methods. We may prepare a tincture, a tea or a vinegar and you can take it home with you.

Whether you're looking to support your immune system, improve gut health, navigate menopause, manage stress, improve sleep, or simply learn more about the healing power of plants, these sessions are tailored entirely to you.

🌿 2.5-hour private consultation
🌿 Guided herb garden experience
🌿 Create your own personalised herbal remedies
🌿 Held at my Glenorchy studio

To learn more or book your private session, visit the Workshops page on my website or get in touch by sending me a message.

I look forward to welcoming you. 💚

08/07/2026

Our 2026-2027 Herbal Workshop Programme is here! I'm excited to share this season's upcoming workshops, each designed to help you deepen your understanding of herbal medicine in a practical, hands-on way.

Each workshop is held in a small, welcoming group where there's plenty of opportunity to ask questions and learn together.

Upcoming workshops (save the date!)

🌿 Willow Workshop – Glenorchy Public Hall
🌸 3 x 3 Series: Women's Health - Sherwood Hotel, Frankton (Queenstown)
🌱 3 x 3 Series: Good for the Gut - Sherwood Hotel, Frankton (Queenstown)
💚 3 x 3 Series: Herbs for Mental Health - Sherwood Hotel, Frankton (Queenstown)

Places are limited to just 12 participants per workshop, and previous workshops have often sold out, so I recommend booking early if you'd like to join us.

I look forward to welcoming both familiar and new faces for another wonderful season of learning and connecting with the healing power of plants.

Address

20 Precipice Lane
Glenorchy
9372

Telephone

+6421938610

Website

http://glenorchyherbshealing.co.nz/

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