Finding Wholeness Through Balance.
Welcome to Bloom.
Bloom Apothecary is a healing practice based in Denton, Texas, where people come looking for support—questions about their health, physical or emotional pain, complicated life circumstances, a desire for change, or the feeling that something isn't quite right.
A place you can come for help.
Herbal Care & Remedies | Energy Work | One-on-One Support
I’m Abby, your friendly neighborhood herbalist.
In my free time, you can find me gardening, writing folklore inspired by deep dives into plants and their phytochemistry, and spending time with people I adore.
I’m a research nerd with deep spiritual roots, and I’ve spent a lot of my life carefully observing the things I’m most curious about—nature, energy, psychology, spirituality, and the interesting ways they all overlap and affect us as humans in physical bodies. I thoroughly enjoy looking at things from multiple angles and finding ways to turn what I learn into something useful for myself and others.
More than anything, I love being someone people can trust when life feels complicated. I love getting to know people, understanding what matters to them, and helping them find clarity, steadiness, and boatloads on boatloads of hope.
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Herbal Consult.
Struggling with something specific or just feeling off? Let’s figure out the root of it together. You’ll walk away from your herbal consult with a clear holistic lifestyle plan, herbs specifically for you, and immediate next steps to help you feel your best.
A wise herbalist once said, “Nobody ever got sick from an herb deficiency.” It’s true! It’s not as simple as matching this herb for that thing when we work with whole plants for whole people. In my holistic herbal consults, we’ll always also look at your food, hydration, lifestyle, etc. in addition to which herbs are safest and most targeted for you specifically. I’m passionate about a truly holistic and customized plan, outside of trends and buzzwords.
Already got the rest sorted out? Herbal-only written reports available as well.
Featured Remedies
Antioxidant-rich
May support heart and skin health
Caffeine-free and hydrating
Nourishing with vitamins and minerals
Grounding and centering
For death, rebirth, and life after rot.
Beauty Way is a delicious, rooibos-based blend for your heart.
A key herb is this blend is hawthorn, and its folklore goes deep, but my favorite little tidbit to talk about is that it was a remedy used for the black death because of its affinity for clearing out what was putrid.
This tea has brought me more vibrant skin, a less agitated nervous system, better digestion, and has also walked me through many miniature deaths and rebirths. This tea is crafted to help you walk the Beauty Way, seeing beauty in all things. Deep, but gentle and comforting, Beauty Way tea is a daily companion especially anyone who’s navigating a life transition, whether it be joyous or not-so. It’s also for those who just really like a good blend centered around the ever-so-gorgeous rooibos.
Preparation instructions:
Pour boiled (~190°) water over a generous Tbsp (or more) to taste. Steep covered for 10-15 minutes. This tea’s flavor really comes out once it’s cooled from piping hot. I like to strain, and let it rest to a comfortably warm temperature before enjoying. Bonus, that gives you time to set your intentions and speak your affirmations into the cup.
For the racing mind, anxious stomach, and restless soul.
My best-selling tincture!
This tincture is a thoughtfully crafted blend of herbs formulated to support relaxation, ease anxiety, and encourage restful sleep. Originally created to address sleep challenges during perimenopause, the blend has since been refined to support a wider range of sleep, anxiety, and relaxation concerns.
The blend includes passionflower, linden, lavender, catnip, lemon balm, and California poppy, which work together to calm the mind and prepare the body for rest. All herbs used are organic, extracted at specific ratios as simples, and then combined into a synergystic bottle of goodness.
Avg abv: ~55%
Directions:
Take 20-30 drops diluted in ~2oz of water 30 minutes before bed to support rest. Repeat after 30 minutes if necessary. Small (3-5 drops) doses directly under the tongue repeated every 15 minutes may aid restlessness. Can cause drowsiness. Please use caution if using during the day or before driving.
It is always wise to consult your doctor before using new herbal products.
A gentle, pure, fragrant mist made simply from the steam distillation of rosemary, which is a plant long celebrated as the herb of remembrance for its ability to awaken the mind and sharpen focus.
This refreshing mist can be spritzed on the face, aura, or used to refresh hair and linens. It’s known to lift mental fog, improve concentration, and uplift the spirit, while also toning the skin and adding a natural shine to hair. A simple, natural, aromatic way to revive your senses and restore clarity whenever you need it.
Great for helping professionals and energy workers. Wonderful as a part of your yoga or meditation practice.
This is a lot like a certain famous hot sauce… We put it on everything. I first made this salve as a diaper cream, and ever since, my husband has been a believer in the power of herbs. We used this on our son, and he didn’t have a single diaper rash the whole time he was in diapers. I didn’t know that was possible! The healing power of calendula—not only for cuts and scrapes, but also for eczema, dry or cracked skin, and even as a protective non-toxic barrier cream for baby bums! A true bestseller, and long-time favorite of mine. Comes in a great reusable 2oz glass tin.
Straightforward and simple: double-infused calendula sunflower oil, (local when possible) beeswax, and organic coconut oil.
Directions:
Apply to any external area that needs skin-soothing properties. Gentle enough for sensitive areas.
Use calendula salve with caution if you have allergies to plants in the Asteraceae family. Avoid applying to deep or open wounds, and consult a healthcare provider before using if you are scheduled for surgery. Always patch-test first if you have sensitive skin.
Bitter to the tongue; sweet for the soul.
This blend of 6 herbs (burdock root, artichoke leaf, orange peel, dandelion root, ginger root, and gentian root) was formulated to support the function of your liver and promote efficient digestion, and soothe gut-related skin concerns.
Your liver does so much for you; give ‘er some support!
Directions: Shake well before each use. Take 1-2 droppersful 10-15 minutes before each meal to stoke the digestive fire. May also be used at the onset of indigestion, gas, or bloating. Use up to 6 times a day.
Filtered herbal smokes rolled in hemp paper for those who want to avoid tobacco and/or cannabis. These are for you if you’re quitting nicotine, taking a T-break, or just looking for an occasional intentional plant ritual.
All blends include my Herbal Smoke Base, which includes mullein leaf, marshmallow leaf, and red raspberry leaf.
Blends
Meditate: wild dagga, true Egyptian blue lotus, mugwort
Chill: skullcap, catnip, lavender
Sweet: damiana, rose, Asian blue lily
Mint: spearmint, peppermint
Sharp: holy basil, sage, clove
Made with organic, and sometimes even locally grown (by me!) herbs. Formulated and tested by me. 100% nicotine-free, cannabis-free, and additive-free. Just herbs, filter, paper, and love.
Heavy discounts and wider variety/quantity rolled pack available for herbal consult clients seeking help quitting a less-than-helpful habit.
For your spaghetti noodle thoughts.
I formulated this blend for me and my own unmedicated ADHD. I remember standing in the doorway of my bedroom, crying to my husband: “It’s like there’s a bowl of spaghetti in my brain, and the noodles are all thought trains. I can’t reach up and grab any of them because they’re all tangled and moving way too fast!” Blended for clarity and focus, it includes bacopa, hawthorn berries, linden, rhodiola, and rosemary to support a calmer, more centered mind.
Less of a quick fix for acute moments and more so designed to be taken regularly, working gently over time to ease brain fog and promote sustained mental clarity. Safe for longer-term use, it’s a grounding companion for those seeking to untangle the chaos and find focus. For me, I expect noticeable results in about 3-7 days when using regularly.
This is also a stellar companion for any yoga, meditation, or otherwise contemplative practice.
Directions: Take 1 dropperful 2-3 times a day with a meal to promote mental clarity. Always consult your doctor before using new herbal products!
A made-to-order herbal blend created based on your wellness needs.
4 oz
Please fill out the short form to give details about your preferences and intentions. Your blend will then be prepared and packaged in a 4 oz size.
1:1 Sessions
Reiki gets reduced to “energy healing,” but the ultimate objective of Reiki for both practitioners and clients alike is to achieve spiritual peace.
To me, spiritual peace is not the same thing as always feeling peaceful. It's the ability to be an active participant in your life as it is without constantly fighting against what is. It's that strange, delicate, almost indescribable balance of knowing when to move and when to be still, when to hold on and when to let go, and finding enough trust in yourself and in life that you don't have to have everything figured out all by yourself.
All that said, the actual method we call Reiki is a simple, elegant system of healing. In a typical session, you lie on the table while I work through a series of Reiki hand positions, either with light touch or with my hands above the body. There's never a particular outcome we need to create or try to experience. Each session is different; we just work with the energy presented to us and allow the magic to happen!
Reiki has an interesting history, and the practice has been carried through many teachers and lineages as it has traveled through and beyond Japan. I care about understanding that history and practicing Reiki with respect for its roots, while also making room for the intuitive dimension that has naturally become part of my practice and the practice of Reiki itself as it's developed over time.
Please note, the use of the phrase “energy treatment” (here and anywhere else on this site) is not meant to suggest that Reiki is a treatment for any specific condition or disease. This usage simply follows the traditional language in the Reiki system.
In-Person sessions take place at Rockhill Counseling in Aubrey, TX. Indoor and outdoor options available, weather permitting. Distant sessions are equally as effective and can be conducted flexibly through a phone call, video call, or even just an appointed time for you to sit or lie down and let me work.
Scheduling emails are sent shortly after your session purchase. You can also simply use the contact form to schedule with me directly; I accept Zelle and Venmo as well.
Interested in learning Reiki?
I'm also a Reiki teacher! I only take local students or those who can travel to me for practice sessions. Before I agree to teach someone, I also ask that they experience at least one Reiki session with me first. I think it's important to have a direct experience of Reiki and of my way of working before deciding whether you'd like to study with me.
If you're curious about Reiki, looking for a session, or wondering about learning the practice yourself, you're welcome to reach out and ask questions!
Much like acupuncture without the needles, Qi Flow is an energy treatment based on the flow of qi through the body's meridian system.
In Classical Chinese Medicine and other ancient healing systems, health is associated with qi, or life force, moving freely and appropriately throughout the body's channels. So, when we're experiencing physical or mental health issues, qi may be blocked, depleted, or otherwise out of balance. A Qi Flow session works to restore that balance underneath to create the conditions for healing to take place.
I work directly with the meridian system with needle-less acutherapy and energy balancing. From there, I implement other practices including sound therapy, somatic touch, botanicals, meditation, visualization, and affirmation depending on what is most appropriate for the session.
Before your first session, you'll complete and return an intake so I can learn what's been going on and prepare. A pattern of imbalance may show up physically, intellectually, emotionally, energetically, or spiritually—and usually there's some combination of these. My intake reflects that reality.
Please Note: If you purchase a session here before we talk, I will send you an intake packet at the email you provide. Scheduling emails are sent shortly after your session purchase. You can also simply use the contact form to schedule with me directly; I accept Zelle and Venmo as well.
Zero Point Integration is a gentle balancing technique that I use to work with the body, energy, and psyche. It can be done in person or remotely, and I've seen it be helpful in a surprisingly wide range of situations, from physical pain and panic to long-standing concerns that have been difficult to shift.
ZPI grew out of a mix of traditional bodywork and energy healing practices. The actual process is quite simple, although explaining exactly how and why it can be so helpful is much harder. There's still a great deal I'm learning about that myself. I have theories, but for now, I can tell you I love offering this technique as an experiential way for you to find more balance, feel lighter, and reconnect with your center of gravity, whatever that means to you.
What is ZPI for?
Lots of things!
ZPI can be useful when something feels acute and you need support now, and it can also be useful for things you've been living with for a long time. That might mean pain, overwhelm, chronic tension, thought loops, identity and beliefs, or something else entirely. I've seen it help with all of the above and more.
If you're wondering whether ZPI might be useful for something you're experiencing, you're always welcome to ask me.
Whether in-person or remote, please choose the 45-minute option if this is your first session with me. 15-minute sessions are a quick follow-up option for existing clients.
Please Note: Scheduling emails are sent shortly after your session purchase. You can also simply use the contact form to schedule with me directly; I accept Zelle and Venmo as well.
This session is for sensitive, deep-feeling people stuck in anxiety, burnout, grief, life transitions, or disconnection from themselves or others who are ready to address the root. I will help you learn regulating practices for your nervous system, untangle stuck patterns, and reclaim your energy so that you can move beyond survival mode. I remember what it was like to wish someone would walk with me on my journey.
I have been told that I have a gift for seeing and encouraging purpose in people until the lights come back on in the house, so to speak. I love to see the glimmer of the inner child free and at peace in people’s eyes.
These are not psychotherapy sessions, and I do not diagnose or treat mental health conditions. Instead, I support you in the regulation, integration, and restoration of your Mind-Spirit, or what is your Shen—the essence of you that finds its home in your heart.
In-person sessions are available at Rockhill Counseling, an 11-acre therapy farm in Aubrey, TX. In-person sessions may include herbal teas formulated for your emotional healing, restorative yoga poses, light energy work, breathwork, or sound therapy, but you have the option to just walk or sit and talk as well. Whatever feels best.
We can also meet virtually over the phone or Google Meet.
Please schedule a 15-minute free phone call before your first appointment.
Please Note: Scheduling emails are sent shortly after your session purchase. You can also simply use the contact form to schedule with me directly; I accept Zelle and Venmo as well.
What is Energy?
Basically every spiritual and philosophical tradition has their version of the concept of energy. In Ayurveda, it’s prana. European and American herbalists and eclectic physicians call it the vital force. In Chinese medicine, we say Qi (chee). Christians have ruach, or the animating spirit of breath that raised the dry bones. And on and on.
Regardless of your vernacular, it’s apparent that there’s a flow to this life—and more importantly, that we can be in or out of sync with it. My job is to help you find or return to your own internal sense of that flow so you can live more fully and feel better doing it.
Melissa officinalis | Lemon Balm
Connecting with Plants
Plants are helpers for our physical bodies, but they are also spiritual friends with their own type of consciousness we can connect with. I’ve come to think of them as what would be called a ventral vagal anchor in polyvagal theory. A ventral vagal anchor is a specific person, place, object, or routine that helps your nervous system feel safe, calm, and connected. They serve as a stabilizing point to return your body to a relaxed state when it’s stressed. It’s like when you get upset and call on a safe person you know will help you calm down, or when you’re really worried about something, so you light a candle and say prayer.
Relationship with plants is like this. And with all the variety of herbal actions, tastes, aromas, and sensorial information available in different plants, there are so many supportive personalities to get to know!
Just as with human-to-human connection and communication, there are personalities that just click with one another. I help people build this kind of therapeutical relationship with the appropriate plants for them through mentorship and/or with personalized connection rituals. Whether you’re going through some kind of grief, emotional struggle, or just have a longing to feel more rooted and connected in the world, the plants are here—ready to listen and guide without judgment.
This type of mentorship is a great companion for Embodied Wholeness Sessions. If you’re curious about what it’s like to turn to the green world for friendship and healing, you can fill out the contact form below and let me know! I’m happy to set up a free consult with you.
“The art of healing comes from nature, not from the physician. Therefore, the physician must start from nature, with an open mind.”
— Paracelsus