Business Details
26 Years
experience
Your Trusted Registered Herbalist in Austin
As a practicing herbalist, educator, and activist, I have dedicated my career to bridging ancient plant wisdom with modern holistic practices. Since 2000, I have provided personalized wellness consultations, blending Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and Western herbal traditions to address chronic and acute health concerns. My work extends beyond individual care through the Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine, which I founded to educate others on sustainable harvesting and bioregional plant medicine. With a BA in Botany and Ecology from the University of Texas, I combine academic rigor with hands-on experience, including fieldwork in disaster relief clinics and collaborations with Indigenous healers. My approach prioritizes constitutional balance, integrating nutrition, lifestyle adjustments, and spiritual well-being into tailored protocols.I authored 'HerbCraft' and 'The Medicinal Plants of Texas' to empower individuals to take charge of their health responsibly. Recognized by the American Herbalist Guild and Southwest School of Botanical Medicine, I remain committed to ethical practices that honor both Earth and tradition. My apothecary offers custom formulations sourced from wild and cultivated plants, serving clients across North America. Through clinical mentorship and public speaking, I advocate for accessible, community-driven herbal education. My practice reflects decades of study, including advanced training in myofascial release, cranial sacral therapy, and permaculture principles. Whether through one-on-one consultations or large-scale workshops, I strive to make plant medicine a transformative force for personal and ecological healing.
Services
Herbal Consultations
Wellness Programs
Apothecary Services
Educational Workshops
Clinical Mentorship
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer 20+ years of clinical herbalism experience with global healing traditions.
- Our bioregional expertise focuses on locally available, sustainably harvested plants.
- We combine holistic theory with evidence-based herbal research for personalized care.
- Our founder authored the first medicinal plant guide for Texas and surrounding regions.
- We maintain ethical practices through permaculture principles and environmental stewardship.
Associations and certifications
- American Herbalist Guild
What people say
Calming nature
Comprehensive approach
Effective herbal protocols
Personalized recommendations
Deep expertise
Services
Herbal Consultations
Personalized herbal consultations address chronic conditions like Hashimoto's, eczema, and insomnia through constitutional balancing. Sessions include dietary recommendations, lifestyle adjustments, and custom herbal formulations. Our approach integrates global healing traditions with modern research for comprehensive wellness solutions.
Educational Workshops
Hands-on workshops teach sustainable harvesting, plant identification, and remedy preparation. Participants learn bioregional plant medicine applications through fieldwork and apothecary demonstrations. Curriculum combines traditional knowledge with scientific research for practical, community-focused education.
Apothecary Services
Custom herbal formulations use wildcrafted and cultivated plants from Texas and surrounding regions. Remedies include tinctures, salves, and teas tailored to individual health needs. Our apothecary emphasizes seasonal availability and ecological sustainability in every preparation.
Clinical Mentorship
Structured mentorship programs develop emerging herbalists through case study analysis and practical skill-building. Mentees gain expertise in constitutional assessment, protocol design, and ethical practice standards. Programs include access to extensive botanical medicine resources and clinical frameworks.
Disaster Relief Clinics
Herbal first aid services operate in protest zones, natural disasters, and community crises. Our approach combines rapid response techniques with trauma-informed care. Mobile clinics provide immediate support while emphasizing long-term resilience strategies through plant medicine.
People
Nicole Telkes
Registered Herbalist & Founder
Practicing herbalist since 2000 with a BA in Botany and Ecology. Founder of Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine and author of 'HerbCraft' and 'Medicinal Plants of Texas.' Combines global healing traditions with permaculture principles.
Questions
What conditions do you specialize in treating?
We address chronic issues like Hashimoto's, eczema, insomnia, and digestive disorders through constitutional herbal balancing.
Do you offer online consultations?
Yes, virtual appointments are available for clients across North America and internationally.
What makes your herbal approach unique?
Our practice blends Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese, and Western herbal traditions with bioregional plant knowledge.
Are your herbal products sustainably sourced?
All remedies use ethically wildcrafted or cultivated plants following permaculture and sustainability principles.
Do you provide educational resources for self-care?
Yes, we offer workshops, books, and personalized guidance for developing home herbal practices.
How many sessions are typically needed?
Chronic conditions usually require 3+ sessions for comprehensive protocol development and adjustment.
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