Stephanie Hurd, MSHM,
I bridge research, tradition, culture, and education by using herbal medicine that is both rooted in historical use and informed by current scientific evidence, while focusing on practices that support long-term health rather than short-term symptom relief.
Herbal Practitioner
Guiding Principles
Whole-Person Care
Our well-being is shaped by biology, culture, relationships, stress, environment, access to care, and the experiences that make us who we are. I want people to feel understood in all of the complexities and systems that impact their well-being. Understanding that context allows me to provide recommendations that reflect not only the best available evidence, but also the realities of each person's daily life.
Preventative Care
I believe the best time to support health is before illness develops or progresses. Prevention is more than reducing the risk of disease. It is about building the knowledge, habits, and confidence that help people care for themselves throughout every stage of life. Through education, lifestyle planning, and evidence-informed herbal medicine, I help clients take proactive steps toward long-term, sustainable well-being.
Collaborative Care
I believe no single perspective holds every answer. Meaningful care is created by bringing together scientific evidence, herbal medicine, interdisciplinary collaboration, and the lived experience of the individual. Through partnership and shared decision-making, we co-create recommendations that are safe, informed, and centered on what matters most to you.
Evidence Informed
I believe herbal recommendations should be grounded in the best available evidence. My work is guided by current scientific literature, including clinical studies, systematic reviews, and established public health guidelines. Research helps me evaluate safety, understand potential herb and medication interactions, and make recommendations that are thoughtful, individualized, and appropriate for each person's health goals.
Partnering to Advance Evidence-Informed, Preventive Integrative Care
Hackberry Integrative Wellness collaborates with healthcare, academic, nonprofit organizations, and communities to develop ethical, research-aligned integrative health and education initiatives.