Connect With Your Inner & Outer Nature

With Amy Charnay, MS, CNS - Holistic Practitioner, Guide & Consultant

Rooted in connection

My work is firmly rooted in the natural world and an understanding of the complex systems that affect our individual and collective physical, mental, emotional & spiritual health & wellbeing. My therapeutic approach is practical, nonjudgmental and relational. 

I bring decades of experience as a practitioner and facilitator and specialize in supporting individuals and groups to cultivate vitality, resilience and a greater capacity to navigate illness, transitions, burnout and the stressors of modern life. My work is inclusive, integrative and tailored to individual and group needs.

​My credentials include a Master’s of Science in Herbal Medicine where I trained with international leaders in herbal safety, efficacy, and Ayurveda. I also hold titles as a Certified Nutrition Specialist (CNS), Aromatherapist, Yoga & Mindfulness Meditation teacher and Nature Connection Guide. In France, I am a registered Naturopathe. 

​I am especially passionate about serving those with sensitive & unique nervous systems, helpers, organizers, trauma survivors, chronically ill, neurodivergent and disabled folks, and anyone who has experienced marginalization from systems of oppression.

My invitation is one of reconnection – to your inner & outer landscapes – through restorative, nature-based health and wellness programs.

Holistic Modalities

  • Botanical Medicine

    Discover botanicals that soothe digestion, reduce inflammation, support gentle detoxification and enhance the body’s innate healing response.

  • Nutrition

    A carefully tailored diet doesn't just fuel your body—it’s a powerful intervention in its own right, forming the foundation of optimal health, vitality, and long-term well-being.

  • Aromatherapy

    Our olfactory system's profound connection to the brain renders scent a potent tool to influence mood, memory, and more.

  • Somatic & Mindfulness Practices

    Mind-Body & Nervous System practices including breath, movement and vagus nerve support facilitate regulation and an embodied sense of safety and connection.

  • Nature Connection & Forest Therapy

    Tap into and experience the deep support of plants, animals and the vast more-than-human-world.

  • Microdosing

    Looking to support energy, mood, creativity, and cognitive function? Find out if microdosing medicinal mushrooms is right for you.

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Testimonials

  • "After more than two decades of choosing my own herbal support and health supplements based on books, articles and courses I’ve taken, I now feel privileged to hand the direction of this to the expert care of Amy Charnay and wish I had done this much earlier. Her guidance has given structure to my wellness care, and has shown me what the priorities are while also really listening and respecting what I want and feel is important. I can truly trust and rely on her guidance for my wellness and I am so much happier and feel so much better as a result."

    Ruth Toledo Altschuler, Vancouver, WA, USA

  • "At a time when I was experiencing an incredible amount of inertia, the neuroplasticity and microdosing work I did with Amy helped me to get unstuck in a profoundly liberating way. Almost immediately, I was able to access momentum and move towards goals and callings, as well as reconnect to a source of wise inner knowing that had been previously severed. I am still moving forward with increased awareness, improved relationships with myself and others, and, although this wasn't the goal, was even able to stop taking the pharmaceutical antidepressants I was on for decades. I am extremely grateful to Amy for this life-changing experience."

    UB, 1:1 Consultations Client, USA

  • “Amy is a walking testimony of the power of herbs in healing, she definitely walks her talk and she is generous with sharing what she has learned. She is a joy to be around and her passion for her work is contagious.”

    Joyce, Sonoma, California, USA

  • “The best thing about this event was the hands-on activities. It was very well organized, efficient, and informative, providing practical information and remedies to take home. The expertise, creativity, and fun brought by Amy made the experience really enjoyable. I learned so much, especially about making tinctures and understanding how easy it is to create them.”

    Participant of "Natural Remedies" at Laguna Santa Rosa, USA

  • "I attended Amy's Summer Herbal Atelier where she shared with us her passion, and extensive knowledge on identifying and using local herbs and flowers. The session was super interesting, and fun. Her passion for, and knowledge about all things herbal and human well-being are boundless, and a much needed resource in this world of big pharma and lost arts. Thank you Amy for sharing your time and your gifts!!”

    LC, Artist July 24, 2024, Participant of "Summer Herb Atelier" in Annecy, France

  • "Amy delivered a great herbal cocktail workshop as part of our corporate retreat. Her depth of knowledge is impressive as reflected in her presentation style and ability to entertain questions on a broad range of topics related to mixing herbs for health, nutrition and taste. She was fun and engaging throughout with a genuine interest to share and educate. I strongly recommend her.”

    - Rob Withagen, Founder-CEO Asoko Insight / Early-stage Investor, 2023. Participant of "Herbal Mocktails & Cocktails" in Annecy, France

  • “My team is spread across multiple countries, and we get together twice per year. We gathered in Annecy, France, and while there is plenty of outdoor exploration, we had to balance it with some relaxing activities. I knew Amy from social media and love her approach to herbalism, nutrition and mindfulness. She is not only super creative but she has the scientific background and she really knows what she’s talking about, which is really important to me.   Amy created a personalized workshop where she walked us through how we can use herbs to support the nervous system and help us relax. The cherry on top is that she also taught us to prepare 3 different delicious and calming beverages. Everybody loved it!”

    - Magdalena Baciu, Founder @Growth Savvy, 2023. Client of "Herbal Mocktails & Cocktails" in Annecy, France

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Certified Nutrition Specialist
Strozzi Institute
Integrative Yoga Therapy
The Embody Lab
Maryland University of Integrative Health

Trainings & Credentials

Nutrition, Herbal Medicine & Nature Connection:

Embodiment — Yoga, Mindfulness, Somatics & Nervous System: