1:1 Herbal Consultations for Stress, Burnout & Midlife Hormonal Transitions
Personalized, trauma-informed herbal support for midlife women navigating stress, burnout, perimenopause, and menopause.
Herbal Support for Midlife Women
Stress, Burnout, Hormones & Nervous System Regulation
Stress, Burnout &
Nervous System Regulation
Support nervous system regulation during chronic stress
Build resilience during midlife transitions
Support balanced mood and emotional capacity
Explore boundaries, energy limits, and recovery
Focus, Executive Function &
Brain Fog
Support focus and follow-through during stress and hormonal change
Ease brain fog common in perimenopause and menopause
Support sustainable productivity and creativity
(Peri)Menopause &
Midlife Transitions
Support hormonal balance during perimenopause and menopause
Ease stress sensitivity, sleep disruption, and energy shifts
Support vitality and emotional resilience in midlife
Digestion & Elimination
Support digestion affected by chronic stress and hormone changes
Support gut microbiome balance
Ease occasional digestive discomfort
Sleep, Energy &
Recovery
Support sleep-wake cycles during hormonal shifts
Feel more rested and resilient throughout the day
Support energy without overstimulation
Body Aches, Inflammation & Mobility
Ease stress- and hormone-related body aches
Support joint comfort and mobility
Support healthy inflammatory response
What to Expect From Your Herbal Consultation
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Book Your Session & Complete Intake Forms
• Secure access to our online HIPAA-compliant client portal (Practice Better)
• Online scheduling and appointment reminders
• Complete intake forms at your own pace in your preferred environment
• Upload recent labs or relevant documents
• Additional journals and self assessments available to clients as needed
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Initial Herbal Consultation (90–120 Minutes)
• Discuss your health history, stress patterns, and current concerns
• Explore wellness patterns across your midlife journey
• Optional physical and intuitive assessments may be included to help explore stress patterns and areas of imbalance
• Identify 1–2 primary wellness goals, with focus on stress resilience and perimenopause/menopause support
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Follow-Up & Ongoing Support
• One 30-minute follow-up session included (~4 weeks after initial consultation)
• Review progress, ask questions, and refine your plan
• Additional follow-ups (45 minutes) recommended every 3–6 weeks as needed
• Adjust herbal, nutritional, or lifestyle recommendations based on progress toward your goals
A Closer Look at the Consultation Process
Here’s how we’ll work together, from booking to follow-up, so you know what to expect at each step.
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Upon booking, you’ll receive access to our HIPAA-compliant client portal, Practice Better. You’ll complete your intake forms within the portal and may upload recent labs or other relevant documents.
Forms can be completed at your own pace, from the comfort of your preferred environment, with care taken to respect your energy, attention, and nervous system.
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During your initial consultation, we’ll spend 90–120 minutes exploring your main concerns, health history, and current stress patterns. Together, we’ll look for themes and patterns across your wellness timeline, with particular attention to midlife changes.
As part of the session, Genessa may conduct a physical assessment of the tongue, face, hair, and nails. With consent, optional intuitive methods—such as chakra assessment—may also be used to explore areas of stress-related or energetic imbalance, allowing nervous system patterns and lived experience to be included in your care.
By the end of the session, we’ll collaboratively identify one to two primary wellness goals, with a focus on stress resilience, nervous system regulation, and support through perimenopause and menopause.
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Within 5–7 days of your initial consultation, you’ll receive a summary of your session and a customized wellness plan via the patient portal.
Plans often include education around lifestyle, stress support, nutrition, herbs, and supplements, along with relevant handouts and guides.
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A 30-minute follow-up session is included and is typically scheduled about four weeks after your initial consultation. This session provides space to review progress, ask questions, and make thoughtful adjustments to your plan.
Additional follow-up appointments (45 minutes) can be scheduled every 3–6 weeks as needed. Many clients choose to work together for several months, allowing time for gradual, sustainable support and refinement as goals evolve.
Trauma-Informed &
Neurodiversity-Affirming Care
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Virtual or In-Person Consultations
Virtual and in-person herbal consultations are available.
Virtual sessions
You’ll receive a private appointment link through Practice Better, our HIPAA-compliant client portal. Choose a safe, comfortable space. Camera use is optional.In-person sessions (Connecticut)
You’ll be welcomed into a cozy, sensory-aware space with options for seating, lighting, and comfort. Herbal tea or cacao is offered. Driveway parking and a restroom are available.Please note: the office includes stairs and is not wheelchair accessible. Initial sessions may last up to 120 minutes.
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During Your Session
Your consultation is designed as a calm, supportive space.
You’re welcome to take short breaks, bring a snack or drink, use fidgets, stand, move, or stim as needed. Intake forms are completed ahead of time, at your own pace.
Some clients experience emotional release while sharing their health history, especially with past trauma or medical gaslighting. If this happens, Genessa will simply listen and support you with grounding options such as breathwork, gentle movement, or a pause.
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After Your Session
Your session may bring insight, relief, or a sense of emotional processing.
If possible, plan time afterward to rest and integrate. Journaling, gentle movement, or quiet reflection can be supportive.
You may remember details or questions after your appointment — this is completely normal. You can share updates or questions using the private chat feature in your client portal between sessions.
Neurodiversity-affirming care means your experience is respected, your pace is honored, and you’re supported without judgment.
Pricing & Booking Options
Initial 1:1 Herbal Consultation
90–120 minute intake session
+ one 30-minute follow-up (included)
This comprehensive consultation is designed for midlife folks seeking personalized, trauma-informed herbal support for stress, burnout, nervous system regulation, and perimenopause or menopause concerns.
Your consultation includes a comprehensive health intake, collaborative goal-setting, and individualized herbal recommendations.
Investment: $179
Please note: consultation fees do not include the cost of herbs, supplements, or additional therapies.
Follow-Up Sessions
45-minute follow-up appointments
Follow-ups allow us to assess progress, refine your herbal protocol, and continue supporting long-term nervous system regulation and hormonal balance.
Most clients schedule follow-ups every 3–6 weeks, depending on their needs and goals.
If you are a returning client, you can book a follow-up within Practice Better.
Investment: $79
Please note: consultation fees do not include the cost of herbs, supplements, or additional therapies.
Herbal Consultation FAQs
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In the United States, there is currently no state or federal licensure for herbalists. The terms licensed, certified, or master herbalist are not legally standardized and can mean very different things depending on the program or organization.
Genessa is a clinical herbalist with advanced training in evidence-informed herbal medicine and whole-person support.
Her education includes extensive coursework in botanical medicine, physiology, herbal safety, and client-centered care, along with ongoing continuing education.
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Genessa practices clinical herbalism within the Traditional Western Herbalism lineage. Her training also includes practices rooted in the Wise Woman Tradition.
In addition, she has apprenticed in the Celtic Herbalism lineage, which honors the plants as spirits, teachers and guides, and emphasizes ritual and ceremony as a powerful healing tool.
She has a special interest in Baltic folk herbalism, which her great-grandfather practiced to support his family’s health.
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Genessa’s practice is primarily rooted in Western herbalism. At the same time, she acknowledges that much of the plant knowledge used in contemporary herbal practice originates with Indigenous peoples and communities of color, whose contributions have often been erased, misattributed, or extracted through colonial and racist systems.
Genessa strives to practice with respect and transparency, acknowledge cultural histories when possible, and avoid claiming authority over traditions that are not her own. This is an ongoing process of learning and accountability.
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If you are taking medications, please disclose this during your consultation. Certain herbs may interact with pharmaceuticals.
Herbal services are educational and not a substitute for medical care. Medication decisions should always be made in consultation with a licensed healthcare provider.
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If you are pregnant, trying to conceive, or breastfeeding, please let Genessa know before scheduling or during your consultation.
Many herbs are not considered appropriate during pregnancy or lactation, and additional caution is required during these times.
Herbal consultations are educational in nature and do not replace medical, prenatal, or postpartum care. Genessa does not diagnose conditions, prescribe treatments, or manage pregnancy-related care.
Any decisions about herbs or supplements during pregnancy or breastfeeding should be made in consultation with a qualified healthcare provider.
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Herbal Product Costs
The cost of herbs is not included in the consultation price. On average, the cost of herbs may range from $40–$150 per month, depending on your personalized plan.Purchasing Options
You will receive details on how to purchase your herbs via our partner apothecaries. If you prefer to purchase herbs elsewhere, we can recommend reputable sources, but we cannot guarantee pricing or quality from other suppliers.Personalized Recommendations
Herbal recommendations are tailored to each individual. These may include alcoholic extracts (tinctures), dried herbs for tea, or a combination.During your consultation, we will discuss options to determine what works best for your health, preferences, and budget.
Shipping for Online Clients
For clients within the United States, personalized herbal blends can be shipped directly to you via our partner apothecaries. -
Vitamins, minerals, and other dietary supplements might also be included in your wellness plan. These can usually be purchased online through The Mother Hive’s Fullscript site where clients receive up to 15% off retail prices and free shipping on orders over $50.
You will receive details regarding Fullscript recommendations via our client portal. However, clients are not required to use Fullscript.
Disclaimer: The Mother Hive LLC receives a percentage of sales from supplements purchased through Fullscript.
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The Mother Hive offers a limited number of sliding-scale spots each month. Priority is given to clients who identify as neurodivergent, disabled, Indigenous, or as people of color, as part of our commitment to increasing access to care.
To request a spot, please inquire via email: genessa@themotherhive.com
Requests are considered on a first-come, first-served basis.
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At this time, the State of Connecticut does not provide licensure for clinical herbalists. Therefore, Genessa is not a licensed practitioner nor is her profession regulated in the State of Connecticut. Genessa Zickefoose is not a medical doctor, nor does she assume the role or represent herself as a medical doctor or other licensed medical or mental health practitioner. Genessa Zickefoose does not practice medicine or psychiatric medicine as defined by the State of Connecticut, which includes but is not limited to the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any medical condition, mental health condition, or disease. Genessa Zickefoose is not a licensed dietitian as defined by the State of Connecticut, and therefore does not provide dietary assessment or counseling as components of preventive, curative, or restorative disease care.
Genessa Zickefoose of The Mother Hive LLC, and their representatives, are not qualified or able to advise you to discontinue or change doses of pharmaceutical medications. You are advised to consult with your prescribing physician concerning any desired or personally implemented modifications to pharmaceutical medications. In addition, you are advised to speak to your medical doctor and/or licensed medical practitioner and/or mental health provider prior to trying herbal and dietary supplements or making changes to your diet or lifestyle, as they may impact your medical treatment. Genessa Zickefoose of The Mother Hive LLC, and their representatives, advise and request that you disclose any and all herbal or dietary supplements and lifestyle changes to your medical doctor and any healthcare professionals from which you seek care.