About
Anna Marie Beauchemin
Clinical Western Herbalist
Anna Marie Beauchemin is a trained Clinical Western Herbalist, biologist, and the founder of East Bay Herbals. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Conservation and Resource Studies from the University of California Berkeley and is a graduate of the Clinical Western Herbalist Training Program at the Ohlone Herbal Center. She values the exploration and study of the natural world and thrives in the space where the art and science of herbal medicine meet.
Anna is committed and passionate about bringing empowered healing to her community and feels grateful to have the opportunity to practice her work where she grew up. She believes in the healing power of plants and feels that herbal medicine should be accessible to everyone who wishes to utilize it.
Born and raised in Martinez, California She started East Bay Herbals as a way to bring this vision to life and hopes to use her mission to promote radical healing and growth in herself, and her clients. She aims to inspire the exploration of botanical and culinary healing, and is excited about sharing the time-honored tradition of herbal medicine with her East Bay community and beyond.
Interested in collaborating? Reach out! East Bay Herbals is an all-inclusive business and strives to connect with other members of the community who share the dream of collaborating to make change.
Credentials
Conservation Biology
University of California Berkeley
Bachelor of Science in Conservation and Resource Biology with a Minor in Forestry from the University of California Berkeley, including a specialized study period on Coral Reef Ecology from the University of Queensland, Australia.
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8-years experience working as a research biologist in the field of conservation biology, with a special emphasis on pollinator ecology and food ecosystems. Experience includes working in the governmental, academic, and private sectors, and includes pollinator ecology, land management, avian ecology, food ecosystem relationships, and invasive plant management.
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Please see the bottom of the page for peer-reviewed publications and acknowledgments.
Clinical Western Herbalism
Ohlone Herbal Center + Paeonia Medicine
Clinical Western Herbalist training under Pamela Fischer, RH in the foundations, therapeutics, and clinical applications of western herbalism. Studies included botanical identification, medicine making, organoleptic evaluation, and clinical case studies. Pamela Fischer is the founder and director of the Ohlone Herbal Center and has been a practicing clinical herbalist for 30+ years.
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6-month Intensive study on the pharmacology of herb/drug interactions with Ingrid Bauer, MD and Benjamin Zappin, LAc.
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Concurrent: 1-year volunteer position working as clinical herbalist at the Charlotte Maxwell Clinic (CMC) in Oakland, California. CMC serves underserved populations of women with or recovering from cancer.
Pulse Diagnostics
Dr. William Morris Apprenticeship
Six-month intensive apprenticeship with Dr. Will Morris, including the art and science of pulse and tongue diagnostics, rooted in the Ding lineage from China. Pulse diagnostics is an ancient tool used to assess the state of the internal body through a traditional diagnostic system.
Will comes to the field of pulse diagnostics with over 30 years of practice. He is the former president of the Oriental Academy at Austin, and a professional astrologer. He holds a clinical practice in both Austin, Texas and British Columbia, Canada.
Food As Medicine
Obread Bakery + Chez Panisse
Trained artisan baker and pastry chef by Chuck and Carla Conway of Obread Bakery. Skill set includes European style baking using naturally leavened bread to create hand crafted artisan food. Special emphasis on utilizing organic and local ingredients, and creating nourishing food for the community.
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Special studies in medicinal foods and the incorporation of herbal medicine into cooking at Palais des Fees in Varennes, France.
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Other experience includes a stage at The Granarium in Umbria, Italy, and a 6-month Internship at Chez Panisse, in Berkeley, California.
Mentors + Teachers
Pamela Fischer, RH - Ohlone Herbal Center
William Morris, Ph.D., LAc, RH - Pulse Diagnostics
Ingrid Bauer, MD + Benjamin Zappin, LAc - Five Flavors Herbs
Tony Seiffert (late) + Karen Aguiar - Medicine Makers
David + Anne Piece, Founders - Intuitive Way
Taylor Ricketts, Ph.D. - The University of Vermont
Gordon Frankie, Ph.D. - The University of California Berkeley
Emily Garrett, RYT - Laughing River Yoga
Simon Park, RYT - Liquid Flow Yoga
Chuck + Carla Conway, Founders - Obread Bakery, Vermont
The Charlotte Maxwell Clinic - Oakland, California
The Maher Ashram - Pune, India
Publications
Authorship:
Charlie C. Nicholson, Insu Koh, Leif L. Richardson, Anna Beauchemin, Taylor H.
Ricketts. Farm and landscape interact to affect the supply of pollination services. Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. 250, 113-122.
Acknowledgements:
J.V. Hopper, P.D. Pratt, K.F. McCue, M.S. Pitcairn, P.J. Moran, J.D. Madsen. (2017).
Spatial and temporal variation of biological control agents associated with Eichhornia crassipes in the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta, California. Biological Control, 12, 13-22.
Susannah B. Lerman, Alexandra R. Contosta, Joan Milam, Cristofer Bang. (2018). To
mow or to mow less: Lawn mowing frequency affects bee abundance and diversity in suburban yards. Biological Conservation, 221, 160-174.