Mary Helen is a licensed acupuncturist and holds three national board certifications in Acupuncture, Chinese Herbology, and Oriental Medicine. She has a Bachelors of Science in Biology, and a Masters level certification in Acupuncture. Mary Helen is certified as a Western Herbalist, Aromatherapist, and Reiki Master Teacher. She is the only professional member of the American Herbalist Guild in Michigan.
Mary Helen practices holistic internal medicine focused on the whole person addressing any physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual issues causing health concerns. Her focus is to educate and empower people to become active in their own healing process. She has had tremendous success helping patients reduce or replace over-the-counter and prescription chemical medications with natural remedies.
Mary Helen’s practice is based on the principles of Chinese, herbal, and holistic medicine that include, lifestyle and nutrition as the foundation of health. She teaches clients how to detox and be in charge of their own healthcare. Her modalities include acupuncture, herbal medicine, detoxification methods, cupping & guasha, moxabustion, infrared heat, magnetic therapy, ear candling, and energy work. She also offers hair analysis for minerals and heavy metals, as well as saliva and stool testing for hormones, blood sugar, food allergies, yeast, parasites, and gastrointestinal issues.
Green Medicine offers a comprehensive apothecary of plant-based medicine. Mary Helen and her partner Conan Milner handmake over 170 herbal tinctures from organic and wildcrafted Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic herbs extracted with organic cane alcohol. Mary Helen has created over 100 formulas to treat a full spectrum of health concerns. Green Medicine can custom blend formulas for each person as needed. They make kombucha tea and encourage clients to make it home by giving away free starter mushrooms and instructions. The apothecary also carries essential oils, flower essences, homeopathic remedies, and Chinese and Western herbal formulas in pills. They stock a variety of high quality nutritional supplements, including vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, amino acids, enzymes, plant protein, omega 3 EFAs, and green foods. They also carry ear candles, full spectrum light bulbs, and medical grade magnets.
The clinic is a healing space filled with color, aromatherapy, flowering plants, crystals, full spectrum lighting, relaxing music, stained glass, and a vintage vibe. Mary Helen offers phone consultations for people who live in other parts of the state or country. For those interested in her services, she is available for a free 15 minute phone consultation. You can reach Green Medicine through the website greenmedicineapothecary.com, email ([email protected]) or call 586-992-6352. The clinic is open by appointment only.
