Herbal Medicine
Discover the healing power of herbs.
Welcome
I’m Dani Ortman, a Registered Clinical Herbalist and the founder of Angelica Herbal. My practice integrates Western herbal medicine with contemporary biomedical research, offering a roots-deep approach that honours the interconnected nature of physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing.
Each consultation is an unhurried invitation to be heard as a whole person. By listening closely to your unique health story, we create a personalized care plan featuring bespoke herbal formulations, targeted nutritional support, and thoughtful lifestyle practices to help you reclaim lasting vitality.
Virtual Consultations Available
Custom Herbal Formulations & Protocols
Three-Year Diploma in Phytotherapy (Dip. Phyto), Highest Honours
Registered Herbalist (AHA)
500+ clinical hours
1,200+ hours in biomedical and Western herbal sciences
Herbal Medicine honours the whole of our being through all of its parts.
It weaves together the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual bodies by acknowledging the fullness of their interconnection as fundamental to health & wellness.
How Herbal Remedies Can Support You
Restore Nervous System Rhythm
Stress, anxiety, low mood, and grief
Chronic fatigue, exhaustion, and burnout
Brain fog, mental overwhelm, and cyclical thinking
Restless sleep, waking through the night, and insomnia
Balance Hormonal & Reproductive Health
Irregular, absent, heavy, or painful cycles
PMS, PMDD, PCOS (PMOS), and endometriosis
Painful intercourse and pelvic discomfort
Perimenopause, menopause transitions, and hot flashes
Nourish Whole-Body Vitality & Resilience
Digestive issues, bloating, sluggish bowel, and reflux
Immune resilience, chronic inflammation, and allergies
Thyroid health, adrenal depletion, and blood sugar balance
Respiratory ease, chest tightness, and cardiovascular support
Herbal medicine considers the whole person, all of your concerns are heard and held with great care. Energetic support is optional and woven into sessions on an individual basis.
Your Clinical Journey: What to Expect
Every consultation is designed to understand you as a whole person, you walk away with a healing plan that addresses your unique needs and supports your natural wellness.
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Before your initial appointment, you will fill out a confidential, thorough intake form through our secure booking system. This gives me a comprehensive overview of your health history, current symptoms, and any prescription medications or supplements you are taking. Reviewing this in advance allows me to ensure clinical safety and begin our time together already prepared to listen deeply.
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During this 90 minute session we walk through your body’s major systems (nervous system, digestion, endocrine, immune, and reproductive health) to understand how your symptoms relate to one another. You are invited to speak freely and be heard as a whole person.
(If you choose a Blended Session, we gently weave in energetic healing and intuitive guidance at a pace that feels right for you.)
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Following our consultation, you receive a clear, actionable wellness plan tailored to you. This includes:
Herbal Recommendations: A custom herbal protocol, such as tincture, tea, or powder/capsules, made specifically for your constitution. Herbs may be ordered through the clinic dispensary.
Herb-Drug Interaction Checks: Your medications, supplements, and health history are carefully considered so that any herbal recommendations are chosen with safety in mind.
Nutrition & Supplements: Simple nutritional and supplement recommendations may be included to support nourishment, energy, and recovery where appropriate.
Gentle Lifestyle Practices: Practical, sustainable suggestions to support sleep, stress regulation, digestion, rest, and recovery.
We do not prescribe, diagnose, or provide lab requisitions: It is our goal to work closely with your existing healthcare team to provide safe and informed, natural herbal support.
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First follow-up: Usually scheduled 2-3 weeks after starting your herbal protocol. We check in to see how you are feeling and make any needed adjustments.
Second follow-up: Generally recommended 4-6 weeks later to assess your progress, refine the plan, and determine the next steps.
For more complex or multi-system concerns, we may introduce support gradually and schedule further follow-ups according to your needs.
Continued care: If you would like to better understand how herbal medicine can help you, or how long it takes before seeing results, book a free 15 minute consultation.
Work With Me
Clinical Herbalist ∙ Energy Medicine ∙ Holistic Community
Energetic support is optional and woven into sessions on an individual basis.
Clinical Herbal Consultation
We will review your health history, current concerns, medications and supplements, nutrition, sleep, stress, and relevant body systems. You will receive individualized recommendations that may include herbal medicine, food and lifestyle support, and referrals when appropriate.
Blended: Energy + Herbal
This offering is for those who would like both grounded clinical herbal support alongside intuitive guidance and energy-based care. The session is tailored to your individual needs and includes everything that a standard clinical herbal consultation provides.
Community Workshops
Herbal medicine is often referred to as ‘the peoples medicine’ because it can be as accessible as our own back yard. We offer community workshops, guided teachings, and hands-on practices to help you gain trust in your own ability to work with plants as medicine.
The herbal tea collection.
Holistic teas are synergistically blended to harmonize the mind, body & spirit.
Herbal Tea Blend
Refresh your senses with a mist of soothing ease. Allow this blend to support you to digest all that needs tending in your mind, body, and soul.
Flavour Profile: Vibrant and naturally sweet, layered with zesty citrus and subtle warmth that feels supportive to digestion.
Details: Naturally Caffeine-Free | Vegan | Gluten-Free. Synergistically blended in small batches by an herbalist and hand packed to ensure quality and freshness.
Brewing: Add 1–2 tsp to a cup of hot water at 90°C–95°C. Cover and steep for 15 minutes. Strain and enjoy.
Net Wt: 35g | Serving Size: Approximately 2g/cup
Ingredients: Spearmint (Mentha spicata)*, Orange peel (Citrus x sinensis)*, Ginger (Zingiber officinalis)*, Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)*
*Organically sourced
Caution / Safety: Breastfeeding.
Concerns? Book a complementary 15 minute consultation to address any questions.
Herbal Tea Blend
Heart Song helps you slow down and tend the frayed threads of your nervous system, so you can hear the subtle songs of your heart.
Flavour Profile: Grounding earth, slight tannins, combine with chamomile’s comforting qualities, and a delicate floral finish.
Details: Naturally Caffeine-Free | Vegan | Gluten-Free. Synergistically blended in small batches by an herbalist and hand packed to ensure quality and freshness.
Brewing: Add 1–2 tsp to a cup of hot water at 90°C–95°C. Cover and steep for 15 minutes. Strain and enjoy.
Net Wt: 35g | Serving Size: Approximately 2g/cup
Ingredients: Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)*, Wood Betony (Betonica officinalis)*, Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla)*, Rose petals (Rosa spp.)*
*Organically sourced
Caution / Safety: Asteraceae allergy.
Concerns? Book a complementary 15 minute consultation to address any questions.
Herbal Tea Blend
Activate your inner flame, awaken your creativity and embrace your natural zest for life. This blend uplifts your spirits with renewed vitality.
Flavour Profile: A bright, warming symphony of soft spice from ginger and cinnamon, balanced by the aromatic, sacred notes of holy basil and a zesty spark of orange peel. Finishes with the natural sweetness of licorice root.
Details: Naturally Caffeine-Free | Vegan | Gluten-Free. Synergistically blended in small batches by an herbalist and hand packed to ensure quality and freshness.
Brewing: 1-2 tsp in cup of hot water (90°C - 95°C) for 10-15 minutes (the longer it sits, the sweeter it gets). Cover while steeping. For a beautiful cold brew - chill after steeping.
Ingredients: Holy Basil (Ocimum tenuiflorum)*, Cinnamon (Cinnamomum verum)*, Orange peel (Citrus x sinensis)*, Ginger (Zingiber officinalis)*, Licorice root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)*
*Organically sourced
Net Wt: 35g | Serving Size: Approximately 2g/cup
Caution / Safety: Known allergy to Cinnamon
Concerns? Book a complementary 15 minute consultation to address any questions.
Herbal Tea Blend
As dusk descends sip this soothing blend and let the day begin to loosen. Take a deep breath, release the rest, and let your mind & body relax.
Flavour Profile: This blend opens with the familiar, honey sweet scent of golden chamomile, followed by the crisp, clearing brightness of peppermint. The lavender provides delicate floral notes, while passionflower adds a grounded, earthy undertone.
Details: Naturally Caffeine-Free | Vegan | Gluten-Free. Synergistically blended in small batches by an herbalist and hand packed to ensure quality and freshness.
Brewing: 1-2 tsp in cup of hot water (90°C - 95°C) for 10-15 minutes. Cover while steeping.
Ingredients: Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata)*, Chamomile (Matricaria chamomilla), Peppermint (Mentha x piperita)*, Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)*
*Organically sourced
Net Wt: 35g | Serving Size: Approximately 2g/cup
Caution / Safety: Asteraceae allergy, GERD, hiatus hernia
Concerns? Book a complementary 15 minute consultation to address any questions.
Herbal Tea Blend
A bright, juicy revival for the senses. Vibrant citrus, crimson hibiscus, and sultry rosehip come together in this sun-kissed elixir, uplifting the spirit and bringing a little radiance to any time of year.
Flavour Profile: A lively, refreshing blend with tart hibiscus and rosehip, bright citrus from orange peel and lemon verbena, a soft, aromatic finish of lemongrass and the sweetest touch with licorice root. Enjoy it hot for a warming cup of sunshine, or chill it for a vibrant, refreshing iced tea.
Details: Naturally Caffeine-Free | Vegan | Gluten-Free. Synergistically blended in small batches by an herbalist and hand packed to ensure quality and freshness.
Brewing: Add 1–2 tsp to a cup of hot water at 90°C–95°C. Cover and steep for 15–30 minutes. Strain and enjoy hot, or chill for a refreshing cold brew-style tea.
Ingredients: Lemon Verbena (Aloysia citriodora), Hibiscus (Hibiscus sabdariffa), Orange Peel (Citrus × sinensis), Rosehip (Rosa spp.), Lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus), Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
*Organically sourced
Net Wt: 35g | Serving Size: Approximately 2g per cup
Caution / Safety: Pregnant or breastfeeding, high blood pressure.
Concerns? Book a complementary 15 minute consultation to address any questions.
Questions?
Book a complementary 15 minute call.