Stillwater Healing Arts Clinic & Apothecary

09/23/2025

~ 5-Element Equine Therapy ~
The 5-element Chinese medicine system is a brilliant way to observe our own trends and patterns and how the natural world organizes to generate health, vitality and positivity. Working with the herd of horses, they reflect the true nature of our systems balance in an incredible way. Engaging simple somatic therapy practices alongside the exploration of the 5-element patterns, patients are experiencing exceptionally rapid transformations of self-awareness and relationship dynamics through these sessions.

09/22/2025

~ Qigong with the Herd ~ I'll be leading 4 fridays of qigong instruction starting 9/26, then 10/3, 10/10 and 10/17.Time: 10am-11:30 $30 per class or $100 for all 4. Work trade opportunity available!

This is an in-person class to begin with, but will transition to remote as the weather changes.
Participants may choose to either be across the fence from the horses for the practice or inside the paddock, depending on comfort level.

Register here: https://www.vagaro.com/shnlx8/classes

09/19/2025

Wishing you well this autumn season!

As the weather turns cooler and the leaves start to flash their amazing color we have a unique opportunity to build up our bodies resources before the challenges of the winter ahead. In Chinese medicine, we can see that how the body is protected in the fall will have a strong relationship to how the body may suffer through the colder season ahead. Prepare yourself for a healthy winter by bolstering your resources this season. Chinese medicine Nourishing Life practices are an excellent way to do this, along with Naturopathic nutritional and comprehensive health support. Allow me to support you through this time of year with individualized integrated healthcare at Stillwater in Lyons, Colorado and anywhere online.

01/14/2025

Natural medicine travel resources! For those of us journeying to warmer climates during the winter season in the north and for everyday adventures, natural medicine tools can are a great support. 🌞🌿 Read more at https://wix.to/bMV61Xw

The cold weather in the north in the winter months sends a lot of travelers to journey to warmer climates for quick getaways or extended seasonal adventures. This year, my family is embarking on a journey to not only skip out on the cold winter weather of Colorado, but also to immerse ourselves in a...

05/14/2024

Life phases ~ every 7 years the body has completely replaced every cell through the normal regenerative process and we are renewed. While this is apparent in growing children, it continues to happen all throughout our lives. Yet we can easily expect the same from ourselves.

Chinese and Anthroposophical medicine systems both provide a detailed outline for how these life phases affect our psychology, our life purpose and the needs of our bodies at the many different stages.

Dr. Sara Hart provides comprehensive healthcare to support all phases and stages of health and disease. Learn more at stillwaterhealingarts.com

05/06/2024

Stillwater continues to be a reminder for the innate capacity for our health to restore, our hope to return and our capacity for peace to transform imbalances of all kinds.

This season, we are inspired with the renewal of life with new opportunities at Stillwater at our location now at Hart Family Farm.

James Hart is expanding his equine assisted and nature based therapy with appointments available 5 days/week. Contact James at 503-754-7115 and learn about his free initial meeting.

Dr. Sara Hart has renewed inspiration for supporting health in all life phases having returned from the week long Anthroposophical medicine physicians conference. Learn more at stillwaterhealingarts.com

08/03/2023

Health is a journey of acknowledging our sensitivities, tending our weaknesses, honing in on our strengths and being honest with ourselves of what we are capable of on any given day. There is no end to the healing journey, there is no specific start to a disease.

A saying from Chinese medicine: "One disease, long life; no disease, short life." In other words, those who know what's out of balance and take care of themselves accordingly will tend to live a lot longer than those who consider themselves perfectly happy and neglect their weakness.

Listen closely and get support to learn how your body responds and what you truly need. We are here for you: https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/SHNLX8

08/01/2023

Plant medicines incorporated into a daily routine provide optimal nutrition and disease prevention. Often times disease prevention is something we don't consider until a diagnosis comes. Consider the long term plan for your health goals today and learn how the abundance of resources from herbal medicine can support you to make those goals happen!

Early in my healthcare career I had the opportunity to work with a very diverse population of elders. I was a home care provider in southwest Colorado where my caseload involved traveling around the region, including visits to many Native American elders. I was a pre-med student with a staunch belief that pharmaceuticals are the only form a medicine, a mantra my training had drilled into me. Yet what I witnessed day to day told another story. I had a collection of standard American patients who took increasing amounts of medications and I witnessed them become more debilitated over time. When I would visit them they would need assistance bathing, getting dressed, bathroom support, meal prep and more.

Then I had another collection of patients who utilized their traditional medicine systems with plant medicines as their primary health resource. While they were still old and had lost the strength and flexibility of their younger days, they didn't need much from me. Dusting off ceiling fans, sorting through mail, helping remove pests on the property (one memorable visit trying to coax a rattlesnake to live elsewhere!) were the tasks they needed me for.

The stories could go on from experiences I had at that job, and of course this is one snippet from a small population but over 5 years the trend was evident to me. Those who relied on plant medicines throughout their lifetimes had more capacity with their health in their old age than those who had relied on pharmaceutical drugs as their health resource.

Thus my career path pivoted and thankfully the naturopathic medical education exists to provide medical training equivalent to MD school and natural medicine woven in, both systems working together for the best opportunity in health.

07/31/2023

Testimonial for integrative healthcare with Dr. Sara Hart:

"Dr. Sara Hart is a thoroughly professional clinician, skilled in diverse modalities. She is a careful, intelligent, well grounded holistic practitioner, who is also highly sensitive and perceptive of others' emotional and spiritual needs. Her approach to her work is collaborative and educational. She really listens and hears what others are saying and comes up with creative solutions.

I have experienced work from many practitioners of naturopathy, acupuncture, and other modalities, and I trust Dr. Hart's judgment and abilities. She took the time to find supplements and treatments that worked and made highly effective recommendations. In my view, one of the marks of a really good clinician is one who teaches and supports the client in exploring new approaches and, to the extent possible, learning to heal themselves. Dr. Hart does this beautifully and I have derived great benefit from being her client for several years."

07/24/2023

Naturopathic telemedicine appointments now available!

Naturopathic medicine is dedicated to the study and celebration of nature’s healing powers. The core practice of naturopathic medicine is as old as healing itself, and as modern as new medical breakthroughs. The profession incorporates a dynamic philosophy and recognizes the interconnection and interdependence of all living things. Naturopathic medicine prioritizes the most natural, least invasive and least toxic therapies to treat illness, and promotes wellness by viewing the body as an integrated whole.

Naturopathic medicine is defined by principles rather than by treatment options. Above all, it honors the body’s innate wisdom to heal and gives patients the tools for lifelong wellness.

The six principles of naturopathic medicine unite NDs across the world:

First Do No Harm
Core to all medical practice is the desire to help the human form and condition. NDs typically approach care by utilizing the most natural, least invasive and least toxic therapies. NDs will refer when the patient’s presentation is outside their scope or level of skill.

The Healing Power of Nature
NDs recognize the value of our natural world in assisting the healing process. Not only do NDs utilize substances that originate in nature, but they also incorporate a healthy natural environment as foundational to human health. Naturopathic doctors recognize and harness the body’s inherent wisdom to heal itself in order to guide patients to wellness and total health.

Identify and Treat the Causes
There is a time and place for symptom suppression, however most naturopathic patients will benefit from identifying the underlying causes of illness and removing obstacles to cure.

Doctor as Teacher
Naturopathic doctors elevate patient health literacy. That means that NDs are part of the team helping patients have a better understanding of what it takes to be and stay well. Through education and a trust-based relationship, patients better understand the steps they need to take to achieve and maintain health.

Treat the Whole Person
Naturopathic doctors understand the interconnectedness of our body, our environment and our lifestyle on total health. It is only through this whole-person-based approach that NDs seek to restore balance and health.

Prevention
Naturopathic medicine affirms that it is better to prevent illness and suffering whenever possible. Through their comprehensive practice, NDs combine all six principles in order to identify potential areas of imbalance and teach patients how to get well and stay well.

07/22/2023

Testimonial for integrative healthcare with Dr. Sara Hart:

"Coming to Stillwater has changed my life! I am healthier mentally , physically , spiritually, and emotionally than I have ever been . Dr. Hart has taught me so much about natural healing and holistic living. She has helped my family through trauma, sickness, and stress. I drive about four hours round trip to see her every month and it's totally worth it!"

Learn more at www.StillwaterHealingArts.com

07/18/2023

Nature heals!

This season, the vital energy of nature fortifies our bodies, minds and spirits. For all living things the ease of warm days and the abundance of food provides relief and generates strength and confidence in the body.

At Stillwater, we utilize the insight from nature's wisdom in all of our care. For the summer months, recognizing any nutrient deficiencies in an individual can enhance the seasons fortification. Emotionally, finding how we can find comfort amidst the expansiveness of the summer is a journey that can calm anxiety and shift the nervous system patterns to resolve stress and trauma responses.

If you or someone you love is challenged by mental or physical health concerns, schedule a free initial meeting today to see if we can be a resource for you.

https://www.schedulicity.com/scheduling/SHNLX8