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Herbal Wisdom
Featured therapist - Peter Birkkjaer
Herbal Wisdom is a Holistic Centre nestled in historic Bangalow Village, located on the North Coast of NSW among the lush green hills and valleys of the Byron Bay hinterland. The owner of Herbal Wisdom, Peter Birkkjaer is a Canadian trained Master herbalist specialising in medicinal tinctures tailor made from the herbal dispensary. Herbal Wisdom also stocks a range of herbal & nutritional supplements, health foods, aromatherapy products, natural skin care range and a variety of holistic gifts.
Nick: What modalities do you specialise in?
Peter: I specialize in Western Herbalism where I use herbs and nutrition to balance the body.
Nick: Why did you decide to become a herbalist?
Peter: I became interested in herbs
first, then I found out that one could actually use herbs to treat
people as a profession. I had never heard of a herbalist, but once I
finished my first herb class. I Knew I would one day be a Herbalist.
Nick: How were you first exposed to Herbal medicine?
Peter: I first became exposed to
herbal medicine as a child when I dug up the dandelion from the lawn and
realized how grounding it was for my mind and spirit.
Nick: Where did you study?
Peter: I studied in Calgary, Alberta,
Canada at Wildrose College of Natural Healing under a number of Teachers
including Naturopaths, Traditional Chinese Doctors, and Herbalists
including Terry Willard the founder.
Nick: Where is your practice?
Peter: My current practice is mainly
out of Bangalow, NSW Australia, at Herbal Wisdom Holistic Centre but I
do see clients in Lismore
Nick: Your favourite herb is...
Peter: My Favorite herb right now is
White Yarrow (Achilliea Millifolium) since it has protected me and my
clients over the past few weeks very well. I mainly use the flower
essence of this herb but one can use this herb to protect themselves
from outside influences.
Nick: The best advice you can give for a
healthy happy life....
Peter: Do what makes you really happy!
And eat whole foods in season.
Nick: What is your greatest achievement?
Peter: Finding a career that I truly
love.
Nick: What would you like to achieve in
the future?
Peter: I would like to help achieve an
alternative health system for all Australians.