Debbie Engelmann, BS, NHD holds a Doctoral Degree in Natural Health and received training as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Her extended herbal education includes instruction with herbalists Matthew Wood (Registered Herbalist), Lise Wolff (Registered Herbalist), and Paul Red Elk. She is currently working on her Master Herbalist Program through the Midwest School of Herbal Studies.
Based on her own personal family experience and hospice volunteering, Debbie has precious insight into the very special needs of people faced with end-of-life care and life threatening illnesses. She has moved closer to personally achieving balance in her own life after dealing with multiple long-term issues such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, multiple surgeries, long-standing asthma, seizures, physical damage from pharmaceutical medications, and other significant health issues. Her return to health was and is continually based on a journey of diet and lifestyle changes, meditation, herbology, flower essences, and spiritually healing herself from within.
The primary focus of the healing process is to work toward achieving a higher level of health and well-being. The initial evaluation includes an extended conversation regarding your health history and goals to improve your health. By looking at natural therapy options such as holistic nutrition, herbs, detoxification, supplements and vitamins, stress management techniques, and physical exercise, we begin to develop a workable plan to help guide the body back toward health. Information regarding other applicable healing modalities such as chiropractic care, acupuncture, hypnosis, massage, or energy work, may be discussed as well. Understanding the "messages" the body sends gives us the ability to tailor all healing options specifically for you.
Debbie is an active member of the American Botanical Council, American Herbalist Guild, Flower Essence Society, American Holistic Health Association, and the International Iridology Practitioners Association.
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JTG says:
After several years of recovery work from what my Drs. called a systemic autoimmune system failure, I was at an impasse. I seemed to get no better no matter what I did and then a friend suggested I see her Naturopath & Herbalist, Debbie Engelmann.
My knowledge of herbs and flower essences is really pretty limited but I had tried a few with a bit of success, but this is a whole different level of support. Her way of treating a client is by going directly to the body and asking what it wants, how much it wants and for how long an essence will be beneficial. It is truly an individualized approach that I was definitely not used to and believe me; I have had a lot of experience in this area! She tested my body and I discovered that some of the vitamins I was taking were not beneficial at all. She determined the herbs to use and the flower essences to use by dropping them on my arm. I was amazed, after one drop of a particular solution, I could actually take a very deep breath and it felt so good! When she tested my body with a different one, it seemed to open up something in my brain that felt like it had been asleep for quite a long time. I could hear better and think in a totally different way! Words cannot describe this sensation clearly enough. Another drop and my mucous membranes came alive with moisture that really felt good. I have come across no medication that has done what these solutions have done for me in such a short time.
After being on dialysis, chemotherapy and a menagerie of other treatments, my body and my heart had been through the ringer. This is a gentle way of bringing back my vibrancy once again. Her way of treatment combined my current medications along with the herb and flower essences quite well. She also suggested dietary modifications that would be helpful in regaining my digestive absorption. She also treats the emotional side of being ill with the same straightforward way; by asking the body what it requires to get well whether it be physical, emotional or spiritual.
I highly recommend Debbie. She comes with a vast array of experience, knowledge and an endless amount of compassion to help those of us who require a more individualized style of help. She will take the time and effort to help no matter what the circumstance.
BRS says:
I had considered alternative therapies for a health issue for some time and never acted on it. It wasn’t until I had experienced a very traumatic emotional issue and reached a new low that I finally took the steps to help me.
Spiritually, Emotionally, Physically…. I was in desperate need of help. It was time.
I did a search for area herbalists, read one or two of the sites before coming upon Debbie’s Bio. EUREKA! I went with my gut and contacted her. After some initial conversation and doing the complete health questionnaire, I scheduled my appointment. After much discussion, we started the ‘testing” process.
The testing process initially struck me as “odd” and I know at heart I was maintaining some skepticism. She tests the herbs/essences one drop at a time on your arm. Although I had zero knowledge of what these herbs and flower essences were supposed to do for me, I trusted her completely.
Initially I couldn’t really tell differences in how I felt as she tested me. As I have came to know myself and my body better, I too can tell the difference in how I breathe (deep, shallow, clear), how my heart feels (heavy, sad, light), how my mind feels (muddled, clear, full of “chatter’), or how I am feeling (anxious, calm, nervous) during the testing.
We might think we know what we need but our body knows better and Debbie is there to guide us to work in sync with what our bodies are telling us. I had already changed my diet but she has suggested some enhancements and has also recommended other healing modalities she felt would benefit my end goal. I have been seeing Debbie for several months now and I am becoming whole again … spirit, mind, and body … one drop at a time.
As for Debbie: I thank God every day for her! She is compassionate and understanding, thorough and extremely knowledgeable, a healer and a friend….. a ray of light. She cares about her clients and it shows.
I have and continue to highly recommend Debbie to anyone who will open their mind to take a new path and journey of healing.
EW says:
Miracles do happen - she is one of them. After struggling with long-standing ulcerative colitis, my day now starts WITHOUT any medications that mess up my body and create more problems than I had to begin with. She helped me understand how it started and what my part was in it, and got my gut healed through diet and herbs. Don't hesitate to pick up that phone and call her - she is a blessing and has the ability to help you understand more than you can imagine. You'll finally heal the right way - and for good.
