Erin Vanhee, LMT, Herbalist

09/05/2026

New scheduling details for massage, Lomilomi or herbal bodywork sessions.
Erin is in Burlington on Wednesdays and Fridays. To schedule call or text 360.391.2706.

To simplify things, we are going back to the old fashioned way of scheduling direct.

Thanks and see you soon.

09/05/2026

Got pain? Do you want more clear, practical ways of reducing pain? Do you take care of yourself, your family, your community or your clients when it comes to pain, reduced range of motion and the underlying stress that happens when dealing with pain long term?
Are you ready to finally get the tools to manage all of this? I have a class coming up on September 19/20. It is two days of practical, hands on solutions to pain coupled with how herbs can support you through both internal and external application.

What does that look like? I bring plants, oils, liniments and 20 tears of experience to the table and we create herbal infusions, compresses, poultices and apply herbs to an actual body to give you the hands on confidence to integrate plants into your healing practice or toolbox.

This is an approved class for massage therapists and a must have class for anyone else who wants to safely, effectively and confidently apply herbs for pain.

Here is a link to register. Class is two days- Yes it's an investment. Keep on mind this class uses a lot of herbal product, fresh and dried botanicals which is all included in the tuition.

https://erinvanhee.com/herbal-bodywork-fundamentals-ce-certified

09/05/2026

I listen to women speak about their menopausal journey. A frequent comment when they have finished their story is- I wish I knew then what I know now. If this is familiar to you- I invite you to join us next week for a herb class all about menopause.

That is the spirit in which the September 13 class - Herbs for the Menopausal Years - is offered. A day where we can begin to understand what our bodies want us to notice, respond to and understand. Our medical system is set to provide a 10 minute doctor visit when we begin to have menopausal changes that are confusing, relentless or hard to explain.
Knowledge is power and so is allowing yourself grace and tools to manage the journey.
Herbs, lifestyle changes, foods and movement can create a sense of empowerment to replace the sense of chaos and limbo.

Come and sit in circle with us as we make nourishing herbal infusions, sample remedies for stress, hot flashes, pain. Gain confidence on how to recognise what is normal changes in your period and when to seek help.
There are many stories to tell during the menopausal years. I invite you to join us as we explore how herbs can be a part of your story.

www.erinvanhee.com/in-person-classes/menopause

09/02/2026

Have you been feeling a bit off lately? Is the stress of everyday living getting you down? Wonder if there is a herbal solution to the stressful days, sleepless nights and anxious moments?

I have a in person day class coming up soon that may be just the answer to some of your questions on how herbs can support you during times of stress and anxiety. Won't you join us?

This day class is designed to give you practical tools to use to reduce the symptoms of stress and anxiety- fear, panic attacks, racing heart, insomnia, depression and “limbo” feeling that sometimes accompanies stress and anxiety. You will be introduced to plants that provide relief and sometimes clarification on how stress and anxiety are affecting you physically, emotionally and even spiritually. Herbs and simple daily practices of self care and body awareness are part of the discussion and will leave you with tools to integrate in to your life immediately.

Here is more information and registration-

Saturday October 17, 2026 11:00-4:30 Location: Wild Valley Wellness Center 320 East Fairhaven Avenue Burlington Tuition is $95 and includes extensive handouts, all plant materials used in class. You will make and take an aromatherapy Earth and Sea Salt blend Stress and anxiety seem to be the

09/01/2026

Why take an in person Herbal Medicine Class?
Do you have a herb room or cabinet full of dried plants from your garden or wild harvest but you aren't quite confident enough in your medicine making skills to share them? Do you wander around recognising plants as medicine and wish you knew how to use them better?
Or are you stuck at making all your plant medicines into tinctures because you don't understand what plants are soluble in water or vinegar or honey?

Well, I have a solution to your stalled experience as herbalist- Join us in the upcoming day class on Herbal Medicine Making on October 3 in Burlington at Wild Valley Wellness.

Here is the link to register! https://erinvanhee.com/in-person-classes/herbal-medicine-making-workshops

Class Schedule- Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00-4:30 Wild Valley Wellness Center, Burlington

Medicine Making follows the ancient tradition of using plants as nourishment and medicine. Our explorations include the crafting of traditional, seasonal herbal remedies from locally harvested fresh and dried botanicals
Students will leave with their own medicines to take home.

No previous experience with plants necessary; this class is appropriate for beginner to advanced herbal students.

Course outline:

Fundamentals of Medicine Making:

Assessing plant quality

Safety, ethics, and dosage of herbal medicine.

Step-by-step, interactive instruction on making different types of Herbal Medicines:

Water based preparations: teas, infusions, decoctions, syrups

Herbal salts made from fresh plants

Crafting from fresh wild plants in to herbal-infused vinegars to make mineral-rich meals and mocktails.

Tincture making using the Folk Method of fresh or dried plant and alcohol

Location: Apothecary Wellness Spa, Burlington, WA

09/01/2026

Red Clover (pictured here with a few Self Heal flowers) is part of the conversation in Sunday, September 13 Herbs for the Menopausal Years day class. Red Clover is showing up in positive research as a herbal ally for perimenopausal symptoms - especially hot flashes and night sweats. Red clover improves arterial elasticity, which could be helpful for all - but especially for the menopausal woman to support a healthy cardiovascular system.
Red Clover has some precautions for some women with family history of breast cancer- Won't you join us as we explore how herbs can be effective, safe and accessible as you journey into or past menopause.

Here's a link to register- www.erinvanhee.com/in-person-classes/menopause

P.S. Yes we will talk about Self Heal and how it helps to remind us to speak our truth. There are so many ways that plants are here to support us.

08/28/2026

Have you found yourself wondering if some of the changes you are experiencing might be your journey in to menopause? Are you looking for a way to gain more understanding of menopause? Join us for a day class on Herbs for the Menopausal Years Sunday September 13 in Burlington.
https://erinvanhee.com/in-person-classes/menopause
Menopause is more than night sweats and hot flashes.
While close to 75% of American women will experience hot flashes; some have no hot flash symptoms and 15% will have severe hot flashes. They can be as quick as 10 seconds and can last for extended periods causing red flush to skin, rapid heartbeat, skin flush/sweating, followed by a chill as it rescinds.

Other menopausal changes are less understood- The most common is menstrual changes and many women also notice:
• Memory difficulties can arrive with hormonal changes, and are elevated by lack of sleep and emotional stress.
• Insomnia is also common and lack of sleep magnifies stress, memory loss, depression, and physical discomfort.
• Heart palpitations accompany many symptoms- some aggravated by adrenal surges and may be a sign of thyroid or cardiac issues which causes stress until that’s ruled out
• Vaginal dryness increases susceptibility to vaginal and urinary tract infections

I am teaching an in person class on how herbs can fit in to your self care routine to support you during this change. Herbs can provide a plethora of ways to support you through nourishment and targeted remedies for symptoms.

Come join us as we explore the way of plant medicines and more importantly gain an understanding of how this time of change may affect your physical, emotional and sometimes spiritual path.

All the details on the website- Coming quick- Sunday September 13.
https://erinvanhee.com/in-person-classes/menopause
Pictured- Black Cohosh in the garden- close to opening in bloom.

08/23/2026

I have availability for massage on Wednesday August 26. Come on in.

Integrative clinic specialising in bio-regional herbs, Lomi Lomi & Herbal bodywork, small batch botanicals for pain and stress management

08/20/2026

Are you searching for ways to bring all your herbal self study, plant ID, herb gardens and vision of your self as a herbalist all together? Do you have plant knowledge but still lack the confidence to use the plant medicines you grow, harvest or prepare?
If that's you- I invite you to join us in the 2027 Integrated Plant Medicine Immersion.

Spend 8 months in 2027 learning plant ID, medicine making, practical skills for first aid, pain management, building resilience through nourishing infusions and understanding how plants work in the body safely and effectively.

All the details here- https://erinvanhee.com/immersion2027

08/18/2026

Don't miss this class if you want to make herbal medicines this year.
New to herbalism or a storied herbalist already?

Love to make things in the kitchen or apothecary? Looking for an actual in person class where you get your questions answered to gather confidence in making your own herbal medicine at home?

Well, you are in luck! I still (surprisingly) have room in the October 3 In person Herbalism day class where we make herbal medicines all day- teas, infusions, decoction, syrups, vinegars, tinctures- Yes, all of it. And yes from fresh wild or organically grown plants. AND- you take it all home.

I've been teaching this course for 30 years in person and am so excited to bring it to you again just in time for the Fall season. I'm honored to continue the tradition of teaching the art and science of plant medicine making in this engaging, hands-on class.

Herbal Medicine Making features hands on demos and lectures that lead you through exactly how to make your own herbal infusions, decoctions, syrups, oxymels, tinctures and herbal salts all in one day!

Class Schedule- Saturday October 3, 2026 10:00-4:30 Wild Valley Wellness Center, Burlington

Medicine Making follows the ancient tradition of using plants as nourishment and medicine. Our explorations include the crafting of traditional, seasonal herbal remedies. Students will leave with their own medicines to take home.

No previous experience with plants necessary; this class is appropriate for beginner to advanced herbal students.

Course outline:

Fundamentals of Medicine Making:

Assessing plant quality

Safety, ethics, and dosage of herbal medicine.

Step-by-step, interactive instruction on making different types of Herbal Medicines:

Water based preparations: teas, infusions, decoctions, syrups

Herbal salts made from fresh plants

Using herbal-infused vinegars to make mineral-rich meals and mocktails.

Tincture making using the Folk Method

Location: Wild Valley Wellness, Burlington, WA

Register today- https://erinvanhee.com/in-person-classes/herbal-medicine-making-workshops