Margi Flint

Margi has been working with people and herbs since she began her herbal studies in 1974.  Her clinical practice evolved through continued study with admired herbalists.  Practitioners who have had major influences on her have been Rosemary Gladstar, David Winston, Matthew Wood, Christopher Hobbs, Donald Yance, Mindy Green, Chancel Chabrera, Annie McIntyre, Jeffrey Bland and the late great William LeSassier and many more.

This blend of teachers created a truly American-mongrel-Practitioner.  A little Ayerveda, some Chinese, lots of Aromatherapy, Native American with some science and a heavy dose of Folk.  Throw in years of studying supplements, their quality, best combinations, and time of day to consume.  Add to that twenty years ofattending births as a labor coach and herbalist, raising four kids who have grown into wonderful adults.

"We teach through the filter of our experience." states Margi, and what a varied and powerful experience these teachers and clients have built into her filter!

Margi Flint is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. An Adjunct Professor at Tufts University School of Medicine since 1994, she is also affiliated with Union Hospital in Lynn, MA. She lectures at herbal symposiums as well as medical institutions. She teaches Herbal Pharmacology at North Shore Community College and is a regular guest lecturer at Mass College of Pharmacy. Many area doctors refer clients to the office.

Her classes range from beginner apprentice programs to advanced herb and practitioner classes. She oversees two Practitioners Circles, one in Marblehead and one in Newport Rhode Island at Kay Parent’s clinic.

More? She continues to practice as a certified Polarity and Reiki Therapist. “I just love the human body!”

Margi can reliably be found every morning at the local coffee shop.  She is an active, vocal, voting member of her community.  Wonderful office assistants help to maintain the constant dance of office work.  Life is busy and full of change!

We conduct in-depth, joyful consultations with our clients.  The hour and a half meeting is an educational and collaborative process.  Together we determine the appropriate herbs and treatments for each individual.  We listen to your health story and make suggestions that may include diet, supplements, exercise and your present and desired levels of happiness.  The final step is developing a plan of realistic compliance.

EarthSong Herbals is an integrative practice.  We encourage each person who walks through the door to find the perfect herbs, hear the appropriate advice concerning foods, supplements and movement.  We may refer out to one of the wonderful yoga, dance, massage or mental therapists, as well as acupuncturists, chiropractors, dentists, physical therapists or doctors.  Our goal is to assist people in achieving and maintaining balanced health.

Twice a month we offer Practitioners Circle, in Marblehead, MA or Newport, RI.  Circle is an herbal clinic serving people from the community and herbalists from all over the country looking for clinical experience.  Herbalists with varied backgrounds, growers, students, massage therapists, estheticians, naturapaths, homeopaths, pharmacists, well, just about any career combination you can imagine! We share formulating protocols, preparation of herbs for clients, and billing.  The energy of the group is very supportive for client and clinician.

On occasion an herbalist flies in from far, far away and I will conduct an in-depth practice for as many days as they request.  Contact Margi to discuss a fee.

Each person is unique.  Tea, tincture, bath, poultices, aromatherapy, or flower essences, sprays, steams or creams — we will find a protocol that works for your lifestyle and habits.

Various lovers of herbal studies are members of the office staff.  They are able to field questions, in addition to making excellent products for clients and keeping the office humming.  The kittens, Pitta Patchouli and Dude Willow make appearances regularly.  Also working in the office and gardens are the current year's batch of herbal apprentices.  Clear communication and loving support is our foundation