transpersonal vision, insight dialogue, contemplative practices and western herbalism in a uniquely holistic approach to emotional wellness. A versatile and creative psychotherapist, Joanne was certified in Psychosynthesis in 1986 at the Berkshire Institute and earned a M.A. in Healing Arts from Goaddard College. She has extensive training in Spiritual Psychology, Gestalt therapy, Psychodrama technique, trauma and recovery work, energy medicine techniques and she is a Reiki II practitioner. Joanne practices meditation and teaches her interested clients vipassana meditation. Her extensive studies of the ancient wisdom traditions and the energetics of subtle anatomy guide and inform her deep listening skills. Her collaboration and study with many contemporary talented and original thinkers serves as a foundation for her work with people of all ages and backgrounds. Since 1975, Joanne has held numerous clinical and leadership positions in the human services. These professional experiences in the mental health field afford her a broad, multi-faceted perspective in her work. A perennial student, she has studied with many respected herbal teachers since 1989. Her passion for plant medicine and the healing properties available in all aspects of the natural world shape and guide her work. In 1998, Joanne began an organic herbal tea business, Moonrise Medicinals. She delights in knowing the larger public is quietly discovering the delicious and healing properties of plant medicines through her teas, one teapot at a time. In her quiet time Joanne loves music, singing and the arts, wandering in woods and fields, purple-thumb gardening, traveling, the art of puttering, swimming, oceans and rivers, reading voluminously, and most recently, writing! Her first book, The Art of Presence; One Path Towards Peace, will be published in May of 2010. Joanne’s experiences as a mother, a professional in the mental health field for thirty five years, a champion of children and adolescents and their care, and a holistic health care practitioner of the Wise Woman Tradition, have convinced her of the importance of ministering to the whole person with deep presence and reverence. (413) 237-4192 | Offices in Eastern & Western MA | www.moonrisemedicinals.com |
| Moonrise Medicinals Teas High Quality Herbal Teas |
- Moonrise Medicinals Herbal Teas are the handcrafted
creations of Joanne O’Neil, clinical herbalist.
Only the highest quality organic and wildcrafted herbs are
utilized in her tea recipes. Each of these tea blends has been
formulated with the wider public in mind. They are delicious
and gentle, yet effective.
IMMUNE TEA
These herbs are useful for strengthening depleted immune
activity. They are helpful in treating acute viral infections,
stimulating the metabolism and reducing mild inflammation.*
Ingredients: Nettles, oatstraw, calendula, astragalus root,
schizandra berries, yarrow, linden, codonopsis root,
echinacea purpurea leaf, flower & root & elder berries.
FLU FIGHTER TEA
This full-bodied herbal contains anti-viral, adaptogenic and
immune enhancing herbs. Elder berries contain Vitamin C
have and have proven useful for treating colds and influenza.*
Ingredients: Nettles, astragalus root, elder berries, lemon
balm, yarrow, echinacea purp. root, echinacea ang. root,
ashwaganda root, elder flowers, licorice root & lemon thyme.
CALMING TEA
This tea nourishes and strengthens the nervous system and
assists in quieting mild cases of anxiety, tension,
restlessness and insomnia. It is a soothing remedy for
frazzled nerves and chronic stress.* Ingredients: Oatstraw,
lemon balm, catnip, chamomile, licorice root, skullcap,
passionflower & linden.
RESPIRATORY CARE TEA
This gentle formula soothes a cough and assists with healing
mucous membranes irritated from the classic symptoms of
colds, flu and other viral respiratory disorders.* Ingredients:
Mullein leaf, calendula, nettles, elder flower, ginger root, wild
cherry bark, yarrow, cinnamon & linden flowers.
JAZZY GREEN TEA
A light and lovely “green” tea that is both nourishing and
delicious. This original recipe has a light lift and is full of
anti-oxidants and nutrients. Enjoy!* Ingredients: Nettles,
green tea, lemon balm, peppermint, ginger root,
cardamom seeds & lemon peel.
TUMMY TEA
The herbs in this tasty tea are known for their comforting
action on the digestive system. It is good for nausea,
nervous dyspepsia, flatulence and excessive gastric
secretions. Tummy Tea is high in calcium and minerals.*
Ingredients: Oatstraw, melissa,catnip, nettles,
meadowsweet, anise seed, fennel seed & slippery elm
RUBY HEART TEA
A sparkling ruby color with a refreshing taste, this lovely tea
nurtures the heart while improving circulation.*
Ingredients: Hawthorne leaf, flowers & berries, hibiscus
flowers, olive leaf, blackberry leaf, linden flowers, lemon
verbena, motherwort, melissa, rose hips & rose petals.
ROOT TONIC TEA
A tonifying blend of herbs well repected for their utilization in
strengthening the endocrine/immune systems and
stimulating sluggish liver function. This adaptogenic
formula is also “grounding” and encourages a sense of
well being.* Ingredients: Burdock root, dandelion root,
eleuthero root, sarsaparilla root, astragalus root, licorice
root & schizandra berries.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food
and Drug Administration.
Theses products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure
or prevent any disease