About
Hi, I’m Tori, Cht RH. I’m so glad you’re here
I am a trained Clinical Herbalist, registered with the Ontario Herbalists Association. Balsam Herbals blossomed out of my studies in Traditional Western Herbalism, a three-year Clinical Apprenticeship, and has its roots in my own healing journey with plant medicine. After the years I spent working in our fast-paced healthcare industry, I’m happy to offer my community an unhurried, more personalized approach to care.
It’s the herbs that do the healing - I’m just here to connect people with plants.
I know what it’s like to struggle with your health.
My passion for herbal medicine was sparked by my own struggles with chronic health conditions, hormone imbalances, and fertility challenges.
Having had little success with conventional medical treatments, I was determined to find a way that would support my body’s ability to heal. This lead me to discover the healing wisdom of plant medicine through a local herbalist, and now I’m here to offer the same for you.
A foundational component of my herbal practice is that this process is a collaborative one. You know your body best and are therefore the expert.
I believe that good health doesn’t exist as an objective standard, and that good health doesn’t mean the same thing for everyone. It’s influenced by your individual needs, experiences, and goals. I have taken this into consideration as I put together your unique herbal formulas.
You’re not just looking for “natural” - you’re seeking out a collaborative & holistic approach that focuses on underlying causes.
The herbalist is often the last door you knock on, after sitting in so many health providers’ offices that you can probably recite their entire reading selection by heart.
It’s frustrating to tell your story & symptoms again and again, with little success. I’m not claiming to have magical healing abilities - but what I am committed to is an unhurried, thorough approach with you at the centre, and that I’ll rally the best specialists I know: the plants.
A little about me
The body heals best when in a relaxed, calm state. To help you get there, our line of skin & body care products are crafted to nourish the skin, soothe the nerves, and settle the mind.
From a quick morning to a luxurious self-care evening, our herbal oils are the addition to your routine you’ve been missing.