Massage Alchemy

09/04/2026

We don't get to choose how many trips around the sun we'll have, but we do get to choose how fully we experience the ones we're given. No matter my age, I choose to celebrate the journey and make the most of the beautiful, messy, magical experience called life.

09/03/2026

Maybe you're just beginning your herbal journey and aren't sure you know enough.
You belong here.

Maybe you've been studying herbs and you're wondering if an intermediate-level class will offer enough depth.
I think you'll find plenty to dig into.

Or maybe you're somewhere in between—an avid gardener, a curious plant person, a wellness practitioner, or simply someone who wants to become more thoughtful and confident about working with herbs.

That's exactly where this class shines.

Because we're not just learning another list of herbs.
We're learning how to ask better questions:
🌿 What actually works?
🌿 What does the evidence and clinical experience tell us?
🌿 What are the safety concerns?
🌿 How do we think about dosing?
🌿 When is an herb appropriate—and when is it not?
🌿 How do we separate useful information from hype?

And there's something pretty cool about learning this material surrounded by many of the plants we'll be talking about—right here in our organic herb farm and greenhouse. 🌱

📅 September 19–20, 2026
📍 The Greenhouse at Turkey Road Farm • Casselton, ND
🎓 Tickets & details: https://www.massage-alchemy.com/event-details/herbal-wisdom-in-practice-clinical-insight-and-consumer-awareness

We have a few spots left, and I'd love to fill the greenhouse with curious minds, good questions, and people who want to deepen their relationship with herbal medicine.

Come curious. Bring your questions. Leave with greater confidence.

09/01/2026

🌿 **Attention wellness practitioners & natural health professionals: Need 10 CE hours?**

Spend a weekend immersed in real-world clinical herbal education with Gigi Risberg Stafne, MH, ND.

Gigi brings more than 30 years of experience in clinical herbalism to The Greenhouse at Turkey Road Farm, where she'll share her knowledge, experience, and practical insights into how herbs are actually being used in the real world.

And while you're here, you'll have the unique opportunity to see many of the herbs we'll be discussing growing right here on our organic herb farm. 🌿

What will we explore?
🌿 What works—and what doesn't
🌿 How to evaluate herbs critically and confidently
🌿 Clinical actions and real-world application
🌿 Safety, precautions, and contraindications
🌿 Dosing considerations
🌿 Product quality and the supplement marketplace
🌿 How to recognize hype and make more informed decisions

**10 continuing education credit hours • Certificate-level course • September 19–20**

This is an intermediate-level course with NO PREREQUISITES. Some beginning knowledge of herbs is helpful, but you don't need to be a trained herbalist to attend.

Gigi has a gift for meeting students where they are—whether you're newer to herbalism or have years of experience. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of herbal applications and greater confidence in thinking critically about the herbs you use and recommend.

If you've been looking for meaningful continuing education that expands your understanding of herbs and their real-world applications, this may be exactly what you've been looking for.

I hope to see you in the greenhouse! 🌿

📅 **September 19–20, 2026**
📍 **The Greenhouse at Turkey Road Farm**
3355 – 156th Ave SE • Casselton, ND

🎟️ **Tickets & details:**
https://www.massage-alchemy.com/event-details/herbal-wisdom-in-practice-clinical-insight-and-consumer-awareness

09/01/2026

Tuesday tea time
Sept 1 2026

08/28/2026

Gratitude doesn't mean I have to love every task. But when I pause and shift from “I have to” to “I get to,” I remember that each task is part of the life I love and have worked hard to create.

08/25/2026

Tuesday tea time
Aug 25 2026

08/25/2026

08/25/2026

A very heartfelt thank you to FARRMS and Studio Freshly for giving us the opportunity to participate in a photography shoot of the farm! Morgan not only captured the beauty of our farm and our products, but she also captured the fun we have together – the chaos and the laughter and the little moments that make Turkey Road Farm our home.

Thank you, FARRMS, for believing in small farms and giving us opportunities like this. And thank you, Morgan and Studio Freshly, for bringing the beauty, joy, and heart of our farm into focus. Cheers! 🌿📸

08/21/2026

Time does funny things. Summer fades into fall, children grow into parents, and somehow the years pass in what feels like the blink of an eye. By slowing down to savor the season, I create space to appreciate the moments that will eventually become cherished memories.

08/18/2026

Tuesday tea time
Aug 18 2026