Meet Our Clinical Herbalist

Rihla Wellness stands out for offering expert guidance and support to the whole person. Combining professional experience and intensive training in Western herbalism and Islamic herbal medicine, Kara puts her expertise in addressing root cause issues so clients achieve lasting change and holistic improvement.

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Islamic Herbal Medicine

Clients have discovered the truth of managing their health naturally with daily practices, routines, and habits aligned to the principles of Islamic Herbal Medicine, established by the Prophet (ﷺ) and the earliest Muslims until today. And the cornerstones of natural health: diet/elimination, exercise/rest, and social/spiritual connection go back even farther. Integrative Islamic herbal medicine forms the foundation of a balanced approach to working at the root cause and supporting the body with herbal remedies. By prioritizing accountability and empowerment, Rihla Wellness steers its clients to healing transformations that drive sustainable health.

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🌿 Reviewing Your Health History

Your journey towards optimal health begins with a comprehensive review of your health history. A deep understanding of your unique health journey is pivotal to crafting a personalized herbal wellness plan that aligns with your needs.

🌿 Assessment of Humoural Disharmonies

Drawing from the traditional wisdom of herbal medicine, we will consider the disharmonies within your body according to humoural theory. By understanding the balance of your body’s temperaments (hot, cold, dry, damp), we uncover insights that guide the holistic approach to healing.

🌿 In-Depth Review of Dietary Patterns

Your dietary choices play a vital role in your overall well-being. A detailed review of your dietary patterns offers guidance on how to align your nutrition with your health goals, drawing from both Islamic teachings and herbal medicine principles and informed by the latest nutrition research.

🌿 Identifying Dysregulation in Body Systems

Modern life can often lead to imbalances within the body, affecting our gut health, mood, immune system, weight, skin, heart, etc. Assessing these dysregulations helps address underlying issues and restores your body's innate balance.

🌿 Personalized Wellness Plans

Your healing journey begins with a comprehensive wellness plan that takes you step-by-step through the incremental changes necessary to achieve your health goals. Gradual healthy shifts occur as you progress each week through your health plan, with supportive advice, customized guidance, and direct feedback to keep you on-track along with tailored strategies to ensure consistency.

Your Path to Holistic Wellness Begins Here

At Rihla Wellness, we blend centuries-old Islamic herbal medicine wisdom with modern holistic practices backed by the latest scientific research to guide you towards healthy stress management, a stronger immune system, and improved vitality. In just a few weeks, clients have seen dramatic improvements in energy, digestion, hormone balance, and skin health—all by addressing root causes and building sustainable habits. Let us be your partners on this transformative journey towards balance and inner harmony.

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Rihla Wellness FAQs

  • When you’re ready to get started with herbal wellness, the first step is taking a deep dive into your diet and lifestyle to identify what targeted shifts to make to bring your systems back into balance. Herbal remedies are just one part of the process.

  • Yes, Rihla Wellness is currently accepting clients on a case-by-case basis. If you are ready, willing, and able to build new healthy habits, you might benefit from the support and guidance offered by Rihla Wellness. Contact our practice to explore your options.

  • Your local bulk herb shop or online marketplace will sell the herbs referred to in our practice. We work with our clients to make sure you get the herbs you need.

  • Rihla Wellness makes a limited selection of herbal blends available exclusively to clients. Interested in becoming a client? You can contact us for an available appointment.

    If you'd like to purchase some of our signature herbal teas, you can now buy them through our online shop Tayyib Herbal.

  • It’s exciting getting started with herbal medicine. A personal consultation gives you about 90 minutes of dedicated time with a master herbalist to review your health and wellness concerns and build out a healing strategy.

    Some clients choose to begin with the Wellness Reset program because of it’s comprehensive support to build a new, sustainable improvement in their health. This program isn’t just about handing out a generic solution—it’s about teaching the skills to understand your body, prepare remedies, and take control of your health for the long term through a series of weekly appointments.

  • During the full consult, the master herbalist will conduct a comprehensive intake of your health history and additionally consider your humoural temperament (according to Unani-Tibb tradition). This will also be a time to provide dietary guidance and instructions on preparing herbal remedies. If you are interested in completing one of our Wellness Reset cleanses, some of this appointment time will be used to kickoff your program.

  • Unlike traditional health coaching or herbal advice, my program blends the art and science of herbal medicine with proven coaching techniques to tackle not just habits but also the physiological roots of your health issues. Every person is unique, which is why my program customizes herbal remedies, diet, and lifestyle changes to your body’s specific needs—something cookie-cutter programs simply can’t achieve. Many programs offer symptom management or generic remedies. Rihla Wellness goes further, addressing the root causes of issues like chronic fatigue, digestive problems, and hormonal imbalances for sustainable results.

Kara Brunson (M.A., M.H.) gained Master Herbalist certification in the USA and founded Rihla Wellness, a clinical herbal practice that combines the science of plant-based healing with the art of herbal medicine. “Everything we need for vitalized health and wellness is growing all around us. We begin exactly where we are, making powerful yet simple changes for a lifestyle that restores and maintains balance.”

MEDICAL DISCLAIMER

This content is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice or to take the place of such advice or treatment from a personal physician. All readers/viewers of this content are advised to consult their doctors or qualified health professionals regarding specific health questions. Neither Rihla Wellness nor the publisher of this content takes responsibility for possible health consequences of any person or persons reading or following the information in this educational content. All viewers of this content, especially those taking prescription or over-the-counter medications, should consult their physicians before beginning any nutrition, supplement or lifestyle program.