Physician & NP-Led Group Visit Series
Herbs for Everyday Health
A five-part hands-on herbal medicine series — learn how time-tested herbs support digestion, calm, heart health, focus, and immunity.
Taste, blend, and take home your own herbal tea at every session
Dates to be announced · Waltham, MA
Led by Stephen Roberts, MD & Ziesl Maayan, NP
Why Herbal Medicine?
An apothecary you can grow at home
Herbs have supported human health for as long as medicine has existed — and modern research keeps confirming what traditional practice has long known. In this series, our clinicians guide you through the herbs most useful for everyday concerns: how they work, how to prepare them, and how to use them safely alongside your medical care.
Every session is hands-on. You’ll taste teas together, learn simple preparations like infusions and compresses, and blend your own take-home tea from the session’s herbs — so your home apothecary grows week by week.
Who This Series Is For
Open to everyone — practice members and non-members alike, no membership required. Families are welcome: children may attend with a parent, and every session highlights herbs that are gentle and safe for kids.
The Series
Five sessions, five home remedies
1Herbs for Digestion
- How healthy digestion works and what stress does to the gut.
- Bitters to wake up digestion, soothing herbs for an anxious stomach, and gentle supports for the liver and gut lining.
2Stress, Anxiety & Restful Sleep
- Nervines and adaptogens — herbs that calm the nervous system and build resilience to stress.
- Traditional herbs for anxious moments, heavy hearts, and better sleep.
3Cardiometabolic Health
- Herbal allies for healthy blood pressure and metabolic balance — hawthorn, hibiscus, linden, and cinnamon.
- Supporting the liver’s role in heart and metabolic health.
4Clarity & Focus
- Nootropic herbs and circulation to the brain — bacopa, gotu kola, ginkgo, rosemary, and lion’s mane.
- Practical ways to support memory, attention, and mental energy.
5Winter Illness Prevention & Immune Support
- Immune-supportive herbs for the cold and flu season — echinacea, yarrow, peppermint, chamomile, and lemon balm.
- Simple home care for sore throats and stuffy noses, with kid-friendly options throughout.
Dates & Times
To be announced. Join the interest list and we’ll email you as soon as dates are set — interest-list members hear first, and registration is required for each session.
Join the Interest ListWhat to Expect
Each session includes
How to Join
Two easy ways to attend
IHM Practice Members
Sessions are conducted as group medical visits — real medical appointments in a supportive group setting, billed to your health insurance.*
Non-Members
All are welcome for a flat $40 per session — no membership or sign-up process required beyond registration. Curious about becoming a member? Learn more here.
*Member visits are billed to health insurance, subject to your individual plan’s coverage and benefits; HMO plans require a referral from your primary care provider. Herbal education is general in nature — always talk with your clinician before starting new herbs, especially alongside medications, during pregnancy, or with ongoing health conditions. Questions? See our FAQs or contact us.
Space Will Be Limited
Build your home apothecary with us
Five sessions, five take-home blends, and the confidence to use herbs wisely for your family’s everyday health. Join the interest list and be the first to know when dates are announced.
Join the Interest List (781) 614-7800Inner Healing Medical · 465 Waverley Oaks Rd, Suite 201 · Waltham, MA 02452