Clinical Herbalist
in Salt Lake City

Your nervous system is a vast relational network connecting every part of your being;
from the deeply physical to the brilliantly spiritual.
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When the ecology of this system is stressed, over-stimulated, fractured, or burned out,
a whole cascade of issues in body, mind, emotions, energy, spirit, and story can emerge.
In fact, up to 80% of all illnesses have stress at their root.
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I’m here to help you nourish your nervous system, find your calm, and live in harmony
through the support of exceptional herbal medicine and plant-inspired practices.

Stress · Anxiety · Worry · Fatigue & Burnout · Sleep · Chronic Pain · Tension · Mood · Spiritual Wellness

Resilience with the Wisdom of the Plants

  • Restoring Resilience

    My clinical focus is on helping people navigate stress, anxiety, worry, mood, burnout, and rest issues- all expressions of stress- through nourishing the center of being, creating resilience, and supporting the whole person with herbs, practices, and perspectives that lead to calm strength and inner harmony.

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    The Plants

    Herbal medicine connects us to the wisdom, power, and healing nature of the plants. Through handcrafted remedies formulated specifically for each individual client, the plants guide us back to our sacred center while nourishing the roots of whole-person wellness.

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    The Ecology of Wellness

    We are more than our symptoms, and traditional approaches of herbal medicine allow us to explore whole-person healing. We look at illness as communication from the body and work to support all levels of being in reconnecting to the flow of life.

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    Ancient Wisdom

    My practice of herbalism is rooted in the wisdom handed down to us over the ages- knowledge of health and healing that’s worked generation after generation and continues to work right here, right now. Plants have been with us since the beginning and are our greatest allies.

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Herbalist Josh Williams, MAMH

Josh Williams · Clinical Herbalist · Salt Lake City, Utah

I’ve been a student of our wise plant kin for over 25 years- beginning with study of plant folklore from around the world and culminating in several formal clinical and medical herbalism programs. I combine 10 years of clinical experience with profound kinship and ritual connections of spiritual herbalism to focus sessions on bringing you into direct, personal contact with the plants and their many gifts.

My clinical herbalism sessions combine comprehensive assessment, custom formulation, and tailored protocols with immersive rituals, journeywork, and facilitated experiences to connect you to the wisdom, nourishment,
and medicine of the plants.

I am in practice at
Flow Acupuncture & Apothecary
in downtown Salt Lake City, Utah

Check out my textbooks published by the incredible Aeon Books in London, UK:
Spiritual Herbalism
and
The Green Arte

Proud Professional Member of the Association of Master Herbalists
which maintains the high standards of herbal medicine practice

  • "When I went to see Josh I was sleeping on average 3-4 hours a night. I am now sleeping 6-7 hours a night. My energy level was low, my mind was racing and now I feel calmer and my family has noticed it. I am also more productive and not going constantly. The herbs work and Josh has really helped me." -E.F., Herriman, Utah

  • "Josh is one of the most knowledgeable and skilled providers I have ever seen. He is also kind and compassionate. He listens deeply. The herbs he recommended have helped me feel better physically and emotionally." -R.A., South Jordan, Utah

  • "Josh is a literal miracle worker... I have literally tried everything and I’ve never had results this quickly and long lasting. All of this with the right herbs for ME. I am incredibly grateful that someone of this talent is available in SLC and can’t recommend him enough." -R.B., Salt Lake City, Utah

  • "Working with Josh has been such a great experience... He tailors his treatment to you in such a way where if you want to go deeper and incorporate the medicine in your spiritual practice, he is more than happy to accommodate and support that. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience while remaining humble and respectful." -H.S., Salt Lake City, Utah

  • "Not only is his herbal care much more affordable than many other practitioners, but it's also incredibly comprehensive and personal. Whether it's anticipating we'll need extra time together during a session or sending follow up messages to check-in - the level of care Josh offers is truly so special. I leave every session with him feeling empowered and connected - and with multiple practices, herbs, and other suggestions to add to my personal care toolkit." -V.W., Salt Lake City, Utah

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Initial consultations are longer and designed to establish a clear picture of your health landscape and whole-being. You’ll leave with a clear picture of your patterns and path from the perspective of ancient herbal wisdom.

During your first session, we will:

  • Review your health history in detail

  • Discuss current symptoms and underlying patterns

  • Look for stress points in body, mind, emotions, energy, spirit, environment, and story

  • Explore how stress is impeding the flow of vital energy in your life and how nervous system regulation can lead to healing, wellness, and personal power

  • Explore your personal goals and how herbs and healing foods can support you

  • Design an herbal strategy tailored to you including remedies, practices, and perspectives

  • Explore HeartMath coherence practices, tea rituals, and nature-centered meditations to support your healing

  • Craft custom formulations in our vibrant herbal apothecary

Follow-up sessions allow us to track changes, refine formulations, and respond to your healing process while moving with your own personal growth.

My approach to herbalism is rooted in ancient spiritual perspectives of holistic wellness and cutting-edge clinical research about the language plants speak to our bodies. I combine the intelligence of plants with their nourishing work to connect my clients with a truly whole-person focus of wellness: body, mind, emotions, energy, spirit, and story.

What to Expect in Your Herbal Session

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Your nervous system is so much more than just stress response!

The nervous system acts as the bridge between body, mind, and spirit serving as the energetic conduit through which consciousness moves in human life. It filters, records, and translates sensations, thoughts, and emotions into both physiological responses and spiritual resonances, essentially acting as the sounding board of your body.

In the forest, complex and nearly infinite threads of mycelial networks traverse layers of soil as they connect to and weave around the roots and rhizomes of every plant. These networks act like the central nervous system or information superhighway of the forest as they convey information, relay nutrients, and help adjust the reactions of various plants and organisms.

Our nervous system is a mirror of this mycelial network and without its health and resilience we are simply not living the most vibrant life possible!

Books by Herbalist Josh Williams