Searching for the best herbal and dietary resources can be intimidating and overwhelming.
You need someone you can trust to be your guide.
Looking for information on a specific topic? Check out my blog or come join me on Instagram where I share resources and information to help keep you healthy! 
Looking for personalized advice? I offer a free 15 minute meeting for new clients. You can schedule a zoom call here.
I've been where you are:
sick, worried and not getting answers for myself or my children. When I was introduced to whole food diets and medicinal herbs things finally began to change.
I had to know more which lead me to formally study herbal medicine and personalized nutrition. (You can read more of my story here)
- Masters in Integrative Medicine and Human Clinical Nutrition - Maryland University of Health
- Certified Functional Medicine Practitioner- New Medicine for Women Institute.
- I am a graduate of the World Class East West School of Planetary Herbology's 3 Year Clinical Herbalist program,
- I have additional training in Classical Chinese Medicine in Pediatrics, & Western Herbal Medicine for Women's Health
- I trained at the Longhua Hospital of TCM in Shanghai, China in several internal medicine specialties and learned how western medicine and traditional medicine work hand in hand to achieve better outcomes than they can alone.
- Through my private practice I have worked with hundreds of people all over the country to improve their health using herbs and foods.
- I'm a founding member of the East West Free Clinic that serves veterans, low income and homeless individuals and families and those suffering with mental health conditions.
My most brilliant and respected teachers were life long learners. Understanding the human body and it's very personalized needs is a study that will never end.
WANT TO WORK WITH ME?
Are you interested in formal consultation where you can get a customized plan just for you? Here you'll find a video about what to expect at your first consultation, a list of what to have ready and links to schedule an appointment.
Would you like to learn how to use herbs and diet to help you and your loved ones? Keep an eye on the blog and my social media for some upcoming classes, kits and learning opportunities!
Client Love
KNOWLEDGE + WISDOM + GRACE + KINDNESS WITHOUT MEASURE = SHELLEY SWAPP
"LOVE this herbalist. She has been my cheerleader and my guide throughout my crazy life situations. I have been a client for 2+ years. I feel better because of her persistence in making me well.
Knowledge + Wisdom + Grace + Kindness without measure = Shelley Elggren Swapp"
— Maria E. S.
"Shelley has helped my husband replace doctor
prescribed medicine that had many negative side effects."
" I am so glad I found Shelley. I knew nothing about herbs and they have changed my family’s lives. We sought out an herbalist after traditional medicine could no longer help us with our ailments.
Now I tell everybody about the power of herbs.
Shelley has helped my husband replace doctor prescribed medicine that had many negative side effects.
She is very kind and compassionate and very knowledgeable regarding health.
Do yourself a favor and consult with Shelley about any health concern you want to improve and I believe you will be pleasantly surprised with her advice and you will see improvement in your health. "
prescribed medicine that had many negative side effects."
- Carrie Portillo
“After three months of her recommended interventions, my recent lab results showed rapid, significant improvement.”
"I had some concerning routine lab results three months ago. Cautious of pharmaceuticalside effects. I chose an alternative herbal practitioner, Shelley Swapp of Vintage Herbals, instead of prescription medication. After three months of her recommended interventions, my recent lab results showed rapid, significant improvement. Shelley addresses many chronic issues with time-tested methods, supplements, and herbs. She takes HSAs! Ready to take charge of your health? Get in touch."
— Kelly W.
MY OFFICIAL BIO & CERTIFICATIONS
My first herbal teachers taught me that to call oneself a master herbalist is foolish- the practice of using herbal medicine is a lifelong pursuit and the sign of a true master healer is one who understands that your education is never complete. This list of certifications and study is ever changing.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS
- Masters in Integrative Medicine & Human Clinical Nutrition - Maryland University of Integrative Health
- Certified Women's Functional & Integrative Medicine Practitioner- Women's Function & Integrative Medicine Program
- Women's Herbal Studies - Human Path School of Herbal Medicine
- MTHFR, Methylation & Biochemistry Master Course For Health Care Professionals
- Essentials of Pediatrics in Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Founding Member of East West Free Herbal Clinic
- President California Greater Bay Area American Herbalist Guild 2015-2017
- Advanced Studies in Chinese Herbology -Longhua Hospital, Shanghai, 2016
- East West School of Planetary Herbology - 3 year, 2000 hour Clinical Herbalist Certification.
- Program Director Diabetes Prevention Program
- Certified Facilitator in Pre-diabetes Education
- BS Mass Communications & Public Relations -emphasis in Special Populations, Math & Physics- University of Utah
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