About Jill Allison
My life has been devoted to being a healer, herbalist, gardener, environmental activist, lover of nature, guitarist, artist, and lifelong student.
The pursuit of knowledge regarding (western) herbology has been a self-directed pursuit for more than 40 years. Some of my teachers were David Hoffman, Michael Moore, Rosalee de Foret, Deborah Soule, Sajah Popham, Rosemary Gladstar, and Eaglesong. Growing, foraging, preparing, and using herbal medicines has been an integral part of my life for decades.
After more than 45 years of working in healthcare, the conventional way of practicing medicine felt removed from the natural world to me, so I pursued a career as an acupuncturist and Chinese herbal consultant.
As an acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist, I prescribed Chinese herbal formulas for my clients. For a decade I worked at Country Doctor Medical Clinic in their medical laboratory. I also performed community acupuncture at Country Doctor clinic.
When I moved to Port Townsend, I worked at Nourishing Life Acupuncture clinic in their community clinic and provided private sessions for clients.
After leaving Nourishing Life Clinic, I opened a private acupuncture practice for a few years before retiring from acupuncture to focus on studying Western herbalism.
Love of plants and all the beings that live among them has been an important part of my world ever since I was a young child. My Pollinator Stewardship Certification with the Pollinator Partnership group in 2022 was a wonderful way to learn more about the plants and the beings that are an intimate part of our world.
Sharing what I have learned with others to help them find the ‘magic’ of plants and how they can use this magic in their own lives, is my sacred offering to the world.
Credentials and Training
Formal Education
Bachelors of Science in biology, graduate studies in bacteriology and public health, Certification in medical technology (laboratory science), Masters in Traditional Chinese Medicine (acupuncture and Chinese herbal medicine).
Herbal Academy
In 2024 I completed an online Advanced Herbal class from the Herbal Academy that was a deep dive into the science and art of using herbs to enhance our lives.
Healthcare Experience
I worked in healthcare for more than 45 years. As a medical technologist in Seattle Washington, I worked at community clinics. For 12 of these years, I worked at Country Doctor Clinic as a medical technologist and created and practiced in their community acupuncture clinic. As an acupuncturist, I also prescribed Chinese herbal formulas. When I moved to Port Townsend, I worked as a community acupuncturist and saw patients privately at Nourishing Life Clinic. For five years I had a private acupuncture practice. Most recently, I have spent time taking in depth online courses in western herbalism.
Master's Degree NIAOM and Bastyr University
I received my Master’s Degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from NIAOM and Bastyr University in Seattle WA.
