Hello! I’m Racheal, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Community Herbalist and founder of Botanisch. I’m a first generation German-Canadian settler of German, Scottish and Hungarian decent, currently practicing on unceded lək̓ʷəŋən and W̱SÁNEĆ lands. Vancouver Island has been home for my entire life.

I specialize in helping those with digestive and nervous systems issues that can arise from chronic stress, fatigue, improper sleep, and grief.

My education and practice is rooted in modern science and traditional knowledge. I believe that the future of healthcare in Canada holds space for allopathic and traditional medicine, and their respective applications. Recommendations incorporate the body, mind and spirit and can address a variety of health concerns and goals.

With over 4 years of experience in a clinical setting, I’ve found success with an empowering and education based approach to nutrition consulting and herbalism. Sessions are client lead in an open, supportive and non-judgemental environment and place emphasis on positive, additive nutrition and respect for all ways of eating. My practice encourages incorporating plant connections into our everyday life through diet, herbalism, spending time in nature, and gardening. As a Community Herbalist, my work is to empower my community to develop their own relationship with plants, and incorporate plant magic into everyday life through practical, home-made applications.

Outside of work with Botanisch, I enjoy hiking with my dog, camping, gardening, foraging, paddle boarding, live music, travel and curling up on the couch to a horror movie.

Please note: as a Nutritionist and Herbalist I cannot diagnose, nor advise you how to prevent, treat, cure, and or heal disease.

To read more about RHN’s scope of practice and CSNN’s code of ethics click HERE.

Education and Training:

Natural Nutrition Diploma- Canadian School Of Natural Nutrition

Community Herbalist Certificate - Pacific Rim College

Chinese Dietary Therapy - Pacific Rim College

Fitness Theory - Body Blueprint Fitness Education

Mental Health First Aid Certificate - Mental Health First Aid Canada