Jessica Guerrieri, Herbalist, Licensed Massage Therapist

05/04/2025

Book your May session soon! 🌷

05/04/2025

Herbs have been a cornerstone of postpartum care across cultures, offering physical healing & emotional support through the profound transition into motherhood for centuries.

From d**g quai + ginseng in Chinese medicine soups to amla + ashwagandha in Ayurvedic preparations, each tradition holds unique wisdom for nurturing a mama’s body during one of life’s most significant transitions. In Western herbalism, we cherish herbs that tone the womb, calm the nerves & heal tender tissues—used in teas, tinctures, perineal rinses + soothing baths.

For 43 years—40 of those as a midwife and MD—I’ve turned to herbs to help postpartum mamas heal while honoring their connection to ancient traditions. But which herbs are best?

Here are my trusted favorites for supporting new mamas in those precious weeks after birth:
🌿Motherwort: The queen of postpartum herbs - balances big emotions, especially anxiety + irritability, while toning the uterus to reduce bleeding and cramping
🌿Red Raspberry Leaf: Helps the uterus return to its pre-pregnant size, provides essential minerals, and supports postpartum blood flow
🌿Lavender: Calms anxiety, promotes sleep & soothes tender tissues in peri-rinse bottles
🌿Holy Basil: A gentle adaptogen to support mood and mind in early motherhood
🌿Yarrow: Great in peri-rinse bottles or postpartum baths for healing tender tissues
🌿Witch Hazel: Relieves hemorrhoids (add a few drops of lavender for extra relief!)
🌿Fenugreek: Alongside moringa + milk thistle, supports milk production

This list is just the beginning—there are so many more! For recipes like postpartum healing baths, visit my website (avivaromm.com). Also, keep an eye out for my upcoming Mama Pathway Postpartum Care course, launching in June!

💕 Dr. A

P.S. Herbal medicine isn’t just for postpartum—it’s an incredible resource for women’s health at every stage of life. Want to dive deeper into women’s herbal medicine? Join Herbal Medicine for Women. Head to the 🔗 in bio to learn more.

04/20/2025

happy Easter to those celebrating 🌷

04/16/2025

The perfect way to undo the wear and tear of daily life. 🌿

04/15/2025

And so much more!
Book your spring session 🌷

09/25/2022

Shana Tovah! Wishing you peace, health and happiness in the new year.

"Shana Tovah! is the start of the Jewish New Year, this year being 5783 on the Hebrew calendar. Rosh Hashanah translates to “Head of the Year.”

In 2022, Rosh Hashanah will begin at sundown on September 25 and end at sundown on September 27. The dates are different every year because the Hebrew calendar is based on the new moon (lunar) not the rotation of the earth around the sun (solar).

There are two major symbols of this holiday are apples and honey, which are to represent a “sweet” new year. The other is a shofar (pictured) is ram’s horn that is blown to signify the start of the New Year.

This is of the first of the High Holidays for the Jewish people, the second one being ten days later starts the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur.
Picture courtesy of B’nai Jeshurun Congregation, Pepper Pike" - Robyn Marcs

07/02/2022

Delicious and nutritious!
Plant-based, whole-food recipes for your holiday weekend!
https://www.forksoverknives.com/fourth-of-july-recipes/

These 4th of July recipes are great for any plans—from at-home cookouts to picnics in the park. Click through to build your very own custom menu.

06/01/2022

All are welcome, respected and celebrated at my practice.
Happy Pride Month!

Pride Month is celebrated every June as a tribute to the people involved in the 1969 Stonewall Riots, which served as a catalyst for the gay rights movement. 🌈

05/31/2022

Non-organic bedding is full of toxic chemicals. Check these out for safe, sustainable options. My fave is Cozy Earth.

Sustainably Chic is a fashion & lifestyle blog. We are sharing our top picks for organic, sustainable & eco-friendly bedding. These sustainable bedding brands are using the best eco-friendly fabrics like organic cotton, linen, h**p & Tencel. Find out why organic bed sheets are better for

05/31/2022

What are your plans to stay active this summer?

Strength training 2x a week for 30 minutes is one of the most powerful things women can do to:⁠
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✅ gain strength and muscle mass⁠
✅ build and maintain bone mass⁠
✅ improve insulin sensitivity⁠
✅ reduce injury risk⁠
✅ reduce aches and pains⁠
✅ increase confidence and self-efficacy⁠
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Give us a 🙌🏻 or a ❤️ if you agree!⁠
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(And yes, you can absolutely do more. But don't let the myth that you have to do more prevent you from getting started.)

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05/13/2022

Spring and summer appointments are filling up fast! Don't forget to book your wellness appointment soon!

05/13/2022

Hope you're getting adequate vitamin (N)ature lately to support your mental and physical health.
MacMillan Provincial Park, British Columbia