Clinical Herbalism with Chad Cornell
Integrative Consultations
Twenty years of clinical practice, drawing from five traditions of plant medicine — meeting your body where it is, with what the earth provides.
Your Practitioner
Chad Cornell, Master Herbalist
Chad Cornell has practiced as a clinical herbalist for over two decades, beginning his formal study of plant medicine in 2003. He is the founder of the Hollow Reed School of Healing Arts & Herbals and has guided thousands of clients and students through the landscape of natural healing.
His approach is integrative by nature — drawing from Ayurvedic medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Eclectic Western herbalism, and Indigenous plant lineages, weaving them into a practice that is both deeply rooted and clinically rigorous. He has lectured at the University of Manitoba, contributed to documentary film projects exploring the relationship between people and plants, and developed specialized protocols supporting addiction recovery and mental health.
Each consultation is a conversation, not a prescription — a meeting between a person, their constitution, and the plants that can help restore balance.
20+ Years Clinical
In continuous private practice since 2003.
University Teaching
Lecturer in herbal medicine at the University of Manitoba.
Recovery Work
Specialized protocols supporting addiction recovery and mental health.
Film & Media
Contributor to documentary projects on people, plants, and place.
Areas of Practice
What a Consultation Can Address
Digestive Health
IBS, reflux, bloating, gut-brain axis, and chronic dysbiosis.
Nervous System
Anxiety, insomnia, burnout, and stress resilience.
Hormonal Balance
Menstrual, menopause, thyroid, and adrenal patterns.
Addiction Recovery
Craving support, nervous system repair, and liver restoration.
Immune & Autoimmune
Recurrent infections, autoimmune patterns, and chronic inflammation.
Skin & Wound Care
Eczema, acne, psoriasis, and slow-healing conditions.
This is not an exhaustive list. If you're unsure whether herbal medicine is right for your concern, reach out — Chad will let you know honestly.
The Assessment
How a Session Unfolds
Health History
A thorough conversation about your timeline of symptoms, medications, diet, sleep, and emotional landscape.
Constitutional Assessment
Understanding your unique constitution through Ayurvedic doshic patterns and TCM diagnostic frameworks.
Tongue & Pulse Diagnosis
Traditional techniques that reveal the internal terrain — organ systems, circulation, and energetic balance.
Lifestyle Review
Daily rhythms, relationships, environment, and the ways stress moves through your life.
Personalized Protocol
A tailored plan of tinctures, teas, foods, and practices — written down, explained, and yours to keep.
Choose Your Session
Three Levels of Care
Most Booked
Initial Consultation
$111A comprehensive first visit including full health history intake, constitutional assessment drawing from Ayurvedic and TCM frameworks, and a personalized herbal protocol tailored to your unique needs.
Ideal for
New to herbal medicine or seeking a fresh perspective on chronic concerns.
Follow-Up Consultation
$55A focused check-in to assess your progress, refine your herbal protocol, and address any new developments. Your treatment plan evolves with you.
Ideal for
Returning clients adjusting their protocols.
Short Consultation
$33A brief, targeted conversation for quick questions, acute concerns, or simple dosage adjustments between full appointments.
Ideal for
Quick questions or minor protocol adjustments.
Book a Session
Request a Consultation
Choose your session, format, and preferred time. Chad personally reviews each request and confirms by email within two business days.
The Approach
Multi-Tradition Clinical Practice
Chad's integrative approach draws from five major traditions of plant medicine, offering a holistic perspective that honors the wisdom of diverse healing cultures while grounding everything in modern clinical rigor.
What to Expect
Your initial visit begins with a thorough health history and constitutional assessment. Chad evaluates your concerns through the lens of multiple traditions to build a complete picture.
You'll receive a personalized herbal protocol that may include tinctures, teas, dietary recommendations, and lifestyle adjustments — all crafted to work with your body's innate healing intelligence.
Follow-up sessions track your progress and refine your protocol as your health evolves. Most clients notice meaningful shifts within the first month.