Dr. Nicole Pierce, NMD

I’ll be honest: I used to have a much more academic relationship with plants. I studied their chemical constituents in Naturopathic medical school, then memorized “what they were for” to prepare for board exams. I bought books and dog eared articles about how to grow them, but our garden mostly consisted of herbs and veggies my husband would cook into delicious dishes.
Since opening The Vervain Collective 5 years ago, I have learned more about botanical medicine and healing herbs than in all of my 20 years of private practice! I’ve learned from amazing customers and patients, our super knowledgeable shop stewards, the books on our shelves, the courses we offer, and so many local teachers that we’re so lucky to have here in the Treasure Valley including and more! I know how to respectfully gather elderflowers from beloved mountain trails to make delicacies like this elderflower lemonade (pictured), how to make my garden buzz by making the pollinators happy, and my home apothecary is overflowing with tinctures, oils, oxymels, tea blends and upside down bunches of plants that I’m trying to figure out what to do with. I’m learning to observe and appreciate the process rather than being hung up on the perfection, and that is a huge gift!
Come into our shop* and poke around, ask Qs, and learn some valuable bits about the healing bounty that surrounds us! 🌿💚

*current location inside until 8/4 then on to our new location at 310 N 17th; follow our fundrazr page for updates!)

I *love* the Herbs with Rosalee podcast and was so delighted to hear my Botanical Medicine profesor Dr. Jillian Stansbury as a guest talking about one of my favorite sweet summer herbs, Chamomile! If I could go back in time, I would spend more of my medical school days following Dr. Stansbury around like a puppy, hanging on her every word, but now at least I have her 5 volume book series in my library to reference every day. (We also feature one of her famous Alterative blends ). I highly recommend listening to this episode to glean some of her wisdom, learn more about chamomile, and to download the recipe card for this delicious, healing Tummy Tea. Thank you .ground.healing.arts and !🌿💚
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/herbs-with-rosalee/id1570551691?i=1000657149275

My friend and fellow boss babe (babe boss?) gave me some grain-free HE granola and ate it for breakfast with my daily morning concoction in one of my favorite mugs: HE original or matcha + the juice of a half 🍋 + hot water in one of my prized mugs. I love this mug because it fits perfectly in my hand and it reminds me of the secret Santa I never met but who brought me some ☀️ during the pandemic.

Setting intentions for 2024 to be gentle, invite flow, continue to connect with nature and source, and to never lose touch with my humanity. Love to you all and may your 2024 be filled with live, clarity, and abundant health!✨✨