No. This is educational guidance rooted in traditional tongue assessment practices. I'm not a physician, and this service does not diagnose, treat, or replace medical advice. If you have medical concerns, please consult a qualified healthcare professional.

Perfect—you don't need any experience. I'll send you clear, step-by-step instructions for taking the photos (including lighting, timing, and angles). If you can take a selfie, you can do this.

You'll receive your comprehensive report within 48 hours of submitting your photos and questionnaire. (Check your spam if you don’t.)

That's fine—just let me know in the questionnaire. I'll take that into account when making herbal and food recommendations.

Yes, but remember: this is not a replacement for medical care. It's a complementary tool to help you understand your body's patterns and support yourself more effectively. Always consult your healthcare provider for medical concerns.

Every herbalist has their own approach, and there's no single "right" way to practice. What sets my work apart is the combination of empirical tongue evaluation with comprehensive lifestyle and culinary guidance. I don't just hand you a list of herbs and call it done. You get a complete protocol: the specific herbs that match your tissue state, the foods and cooking techniques that support your constitution, a grocery list so you know exactly what to buy, and wellness practices (like sauna, cold therapy, lymphatic drainage, or meditation) tailored to your pattern. This approach comes from my training with master herbalist Matthew Wood in tissue state assessment, combined with my background in food and culinary technique. I look at your body empirically—what's actually happening in your tissues—then give you actionable guidance across multiple areas of your life, not just supplementation. If you're drawn to a data-driven approach that connects herbalism with practical food intelligence, this method will resonate with you.

Absolutely—and I want you to! The PDF is comprehensive and will teach you how to start evaluating your own tongue. In fact, I include it in your welcome packet when you purchase this service. But here's the thing: it's incredibly difficult to assess yourself objectively. None of us see ourselves clearly. And while the PDF explains what different colors and markings mean, it doesn't go into depth about solutions. Some herbs are mentioned, but it's not a comprehensive course in herbalism. This service confirms or corrects what you've interpreted, tells you specifically how to address what I'm seeing, and gives you the herbal categories and food recommendations you need—without having to do all the research yourself. Think of the PDF as your foundation, and this evaluation as your personalized roadmap.

Because I want you to learn how to trust yourself and your body's signals. A comprehensive written report gives you everything you need to understand your tissue state, experiment with the herbs I recommend, explore new or previously overlooked foods, and use your tongue as a regular health check-in. You can reference it whenever you need it, highlight sections, and revisit it as you learn—rather than trying to remember what we discussed on a call. My goal is to empower you to build a relationship with your body and the plants/foods that support you, not create a dependency where you're waiting for me to tell you what to do. The report is thorough, written in plain language, and designed to be actionable immediately.

If you have specific health concerns that require more intensive support, I highly recommend working with practitioners like Dr. Elderberry Sulis, Sister Spinster, Phyllis D. Light, or any other student of Matthew Wood who offers consultations.