Professionally involved in the Healing Arts for over twenty years, Colleen brings a diverse toolbox of skills that have been honed through formal education, apprenticeship, clinical experience and connection to generational folk arts.

Formally studying with The Wild Rose College, East West School of Planetary Herbology, the Pacific Institute of Aromatherapy and the New York Institute of Aromatic Studies and most recently with David Winston's Centre for Herbal Studies, Colleen commits to the pathway of lifelong learning. Colleen maintains professional membership as a Registered Herbal Therapist (RHT) with the Canadian Herbalist's Association of British Columbia (CHAofBC).

Educated and experienced in both Eastern and Western focused Herbal Medicine and Clinical Aromatherapy & Aromatic Medicine, Colleen's practice specializes in Family Wellness, Pre and Post Natal Wellness and Eldercare providing affordable care for all ages. 

After having an urban, home based practice for over a decade, Colleen created Emery Herbals Dispensary, Healing Suites and Teaching Centre in rural West Kootenay Mountains in 2012.   Emery Herbals provides open access to consciously sourced botanicals, professional health services and empowering education experiences that encourage and cultivate sustained wellness.

Colleen is passionate about empowering individuals and families to take charge of their wellness through fostering traditional skills and connection to the natural world.  Offering a dynamic array of programs and workshops for both adults and children, Colleen is sought out to speak on numerous topics.

Colleen sits as Vice-Chair on the West Kootenay Permaculture Cooperative Association’s Board of Directors working to encourage local food security through education and community outreach. Colleen also sits as a general board of director with the CHAofBC. Colleen co-organizes the Kootenay Herb Conference, & the Canadian Herb Conference and is on the faculty of the Wild Rose College.

Workshops

Children's Herbal Medicine
FERMENTATION Through the SEASONS: A Focus on Cold Weather Fermenting