Come enjoy a relaxing 15-minute introductory session to craniosacral therapy.* You will have the opportunity to briefly discuss your health concerns with Dr. Nitya and then experience a short session where you are likely to have less pain, anxiety, more calm and peace and focus in your life.
Craniosacral Therapy releases tensions deep in the body to relieve pain and dysfunction. Practitioners release restrictions in the soft tissues that surround the central nervous system. Dr. Eisenheim’s approach allows the mind-body to reveal the real cause of any condition, be it physical, emotional, or spiritual. The beauty of this method is that it directly engages the body’s own self-healing processes to resolve the condition.
By normalizing the environment around the brain and spinal cord and enhancing the body’s ability to self-correct, craniosacral therapy is able to alleviate a wide variety of dysfunctions, from chronic pain and sports injuries to symptoms after a stroke and neurological impairment.
“I have suffered from chronic back and neck pain for over 20 years. And recently I have struggled with tremendous pain in my arthritic hands. The pain drove me to tears and nothing was helpingsuch as pain or anti-inflammatory medication. My hands were so stiff and painful that I had to stop doing many tasks that required dexterity such as embroidery. I was becoming very depressed. So I contacted Dr. Eisenheim to try some Craniosacral work. I have to admit I was a bit skeptical of getting any results. However, as she began to work on me I felt the pain in my neck, back and hands begin to melt away. After the hour-long session I felt like a new woman! My energy level increased dramatically, my back and neck were relaxed and I was able to move my hands without discomfort. I look forward to further improvement with additional sessions! Dr. Eisenheim is the best!”
*Registration is required and space is limited. Click here to sign up ASAP and guarantee your spot!
Purchase a 5 or 10 Far Infrared Sauna Packand get a BONUS 2 oz of herbal tincture, 2025-6 flu nosode, 1.5 oz Cedar Rose Signature tea or Detox/blood building tea.
Support your immune system, detox or melt the stress away with this wonderful combination package. Most of the formulas were created by Dr. Eisenheim. Sit back, relax, repair and rebuild, detox, decrease pain, inflammation, stress, sleep better and get sick less often.
The Far Infrared Sauna can also be helpful for a successful medication taper and in improving fertility, as an aid to preconception care by reducing toxins in the parents and fetus and increasing chances of a successful pregnancy. It’s a great aid to most hormone balancing and autoimmune treatment plans as well.
The special is running now through February 13th, 2026, at the Greenfield office only. OPEN TO ALL. You do not have to be a patient to use the sauna.
SATELLITE OFFICE OPENING in Brattleboro, VT at 63 Western Ave inside the Windorse Naturopathic Clinic.
October 31st, 2025 will be the first day available. After that, the office will be available 1-2 times/month, depending on patient need and volume. This is the clinic where I first practiced Naturopathic medicine and am happy to be returning there.
Get a new prescription or a refill*. Support a medication taper. ADA accessible. Free parking available. Conveniently located close to I-91 and downtown Brattleboro.
Is your child experiencing back to school anxiety or do they have overwhelming social anxiety? Are you looking for some natural remedies to soothe and heal their nervous system?
It can be tricky sometimes because they might not be telling you how they feel, but there can be other signs such as complaining of belly aches, having diarrhea or constipation, more frequent or intense tantrums, being extra clingy, asking you to sleep with them, not sleeping well, not eating well or not wanting to eat/low appetite, increased OCD behaviors or tics, nightmares, among others. Making extra time to snuggle and be close, pay attention to them, play their favorite game, read their favorite book or engage in their favorite activity can often open up the possibility of expressing or sharing those feelings, as well as being listened to.
Children are naturally resilient and can heal remarkably well, given the right conditions.
Here are 3 of my favorite herbal go to remedies for anxiety. If those don’t cut it and symptoms are more intense or interfering with life, school and your family, then go ahead and book a free 15 minute consultation, or if your child is an existing patient, then a follow up visit. www.cedarroseheals.com/appointments
Lemon balm
Tulsi
Ashwaganda
Lemon balm
Lemon balm is so delicious and an all time favorite. It has a lovely lemon scent and flavor, and is in the Mint family. It can be grown in the garden and is best fresh, just by eating the leaves or brewing a tea. It is also available as a glycerin and can be made into a honey, vinegar or oxymel(honey and vinegar concoction). The bees love it. It’s Latin name, Melissa officinalis means honey bee. This plant exudes sunshine and joy. Just sitting near it and smelling it can make one feel more balanced and alive. Sometimes you don’t even have to take the medicine internally to feel its effects. Lemon balm is great for anxiety and depression, as well as belly aches, especially in those children where every worry or fear goes to their gut. It’s also helpful for anxious eaters. It’s a wonderful cold and flu remedy, as it is anti-viral. Lemon balm is high in flavanoids and is a super anti-oxidant.
According to a old Arabian proverb, “Balm makes the heart merry and joyful.”
Caution: can lower thyroid hormone so caution used in hypothyroidism
Tulsi/Holy Basil/Ocimum sanctum aka tenuiflorum
has many different varieties and names. It is also called African Basil.It also has a wonderful, spicy, clove like aroma. It too can be a lovely addition to the garden that both children and bees love. Some varieties are more bush-like and some are larger, like the African basil. Tulsi is considered a goddess in plant form and many homes and gardens in India have a prominent location for it. As Tulsi traveled West and found its way into Christian religions, it became known as “King of the Herbs.”
Used extensively in Ayurvedic and African traditional medicines, it can be made into a delicious tea, honey, oxymel, or enjoyed as a garden nibble. It can be found in caps, tinctures and glycerin as well. It is considered a tonic( an herbal medicine used over an extended period to restore, invigorate, and strengthen the body’s systems, promoting overall health and well-being) and an adaptogenic herb( helps to adapt to new and stressful situations). It is great for the immune system, for colds/flu/respiratory illnesses. It is great for coughs and fevers. It is often seen in Ayudrvedic cough formulas. The active constituents that help with anxiety are rosmarinic acid, but as I said above, just simply sitting, smelling and singing or drawing with this marvelous plant being can be enough to help calm down nervousness or anxiousness.
Ashwaganda
Ashwaganda Withania somnifera- Nightshade family
This is also an Ayurvedic tonic herb that is great for anxiousness, nervousness, neurological issues like brain fog, tics, twitches, OCD and insomnia. It actually nourishes and tones the nervous system. It’s an adaptogenic herb that helps us adjust to new situations and to stress. Even good things can cause stress, like starting a new program or school or playing a sport one loves competitively. I often recommend this herb be taken in the morning for fatigue, lethargy and anticipatory anxiety and in the evening for sleep support for maximum benefit. Ashwaganda is also a great immune system tonic and is nourishing and healing to the thyroid gland.
It is considered a nourishing food and is wonderful in a tonic milk recipe, which is warm milk(any kind-organic cow, oat, coconut) mixed with Ashwaganda, cinnamon, cloves, ginger and honey, maple syrup or stevia.
The powder can be mixed equally with yogurt. It is also available as a glycerin and in caps.
These herbs are all available for sale at the clinic separately or in my Calm Belly/Mind formula,which I use for most patients with anxiety, insomnia, depression and neurological disorders. They can also be purchased via Fullscript, an online supplement dispensary open to the public. https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/neisenheim/store-start
As with most chronic concerns, we might need to delve more deeply into cause of the issue by looking at the school and home environment, family history, nutritional and hormonal imbalances and any potential infectious triggers, like Lyme or Strep. I’m here to help uncover the cause or causes, listen to your concerns and create a treatment plan together that works for your child and family. Please reach out if you need more help or have any questions.
With school starting and fall right around the corner, here is a new BACK TO SCHOOL Immune and Stress Support Protocol available on Fullscript. If you’re not familiar with Fullscript, it’s a great online Professional Grade Supplement Platform. You can sign up here and purchase any supplements or herbs you want for a 15% discount. You can rest assured and know the products are not sitting in a freezing or overheated basement, as with some other online stores. They quality test to assure high quality and assess for heavy metals and other toxins. There are health and beauty products available for sale as well. You have access to the full dispensary. Anyone can sign up. You do not need to be a patient.
Some items are for prevention and some are for when/if you do get sick. There are some really great nervine and adaptogenic blends on there as well for the stress and excitement that can often come with starting a new year with a new class and a different schedule. There are also cold/flu/immune, stress and adaptogenic supportive herbal formulas and supplements available for pick up at the clinic as well.
Of course, if you need more help with acute illnesses, more severe anxiety, panic attacks, OCD and mood disorders, please call or email the office 413 676 9009, [email protected] or make an appointment here: cedarroseheals.com/appointments. Please call or email with any tincture/glycerin orders.
And here are some great BREATHING exercises for grown ups and kids:
Breath of fire or kirtan kriya from Kundalini yoga.
1) I suggest doing this kirtan kriya every day if you can for increasing cognitive abilities and helping the brain function better. It is also a nervous system tonic and can help with anxiety, panic and depression.
Try it for 12 minutes a day for 8 weeks to start to see the benefits. This video has more of an explanation of the power and benefits of the practice:
Come learn common plants for everyday ailments at the Pleasant St. Community Garden in Greenfield, right around the corner from the office.
Eating weeds (that’s right) is one of the best ways to get super fresh plant medicines and foods packed with vitamins, nutrients, anti-oxidants and more. They also are one of the best foods to eat for your microbiome. They can support the lymph system, boost the immune system, heal and protect the liver and gut and much more.
And they are free!
The details: Thursday July 10th 12-1pm Wednesday August 6th 12-1pm Drop in or stay for the whole time, no need to sign up
$5-25 sliding scale, cash or check(made out to Cedar Rose) preferred Pleasant St. Community Garden( behind the Greenfield Senior Center at John Zon Center) 35 Pleasant St. park on street or parking lot All ages and levels welcome!
We love that microbiome. A healthy microbiome promotes health and Vitality, while an unbalanced one can cause so many health issues from mental health illnesses to kidney and heart disease and can even lead to infertility, perimenopause and menopausal problems, poor pregnancy outcomes and unhealthy babies and children. Yes, the micriobiome affects the next generation, as well as how we age and die. Let’s treat it well with foods that enhance it and avoid harmful emulsifiers common in many processed foods.
These 3 Foods Can Enhance the Microbiome( they might not be the ones you think):
The microbiome needs plant diversity, ideally 25-35 different plants, fruits, and vegetables in the diet. This can easily be achieved by adding wild plants, aka weeds into the diet.
Eating weeds (that’s right) is one of the best ways to get super fresh plant medicines and foods packed with vitamins, nutrients, anti-oxidants and more. They also are one of the best foods to eat for your microbiome. They can support the lymph system, boost the immune system, heal and protect the liver and gut and much more.
And they are free!
In the Spring, wild greens like cleavers, dandelion, violets, nettles and chickweed are super helpful for clearing out the winter gunk and funk, super charging our immune systems and giving us that green energy boost packed with minerals that our nervous, endocrine and immune systems and bones need after a long winter.
Wild berries starting with strawberry in June, then going into raspberry, blueberry, blackberry, elderberry and cranberry later in the season give us good healthy, sweet medicines we need for our hearts(emotional and physical), arteries and veins, gut, kidney and bladder, eyes. They contain super antioxidants for our immune system and blood sugar regulation. (I’ve been enjoying picking the wild strawberries and blueberries in our yard with my daughter as part of our breakfast. It’s fun and delicious).
Dandelion root is a common weed found in most yards, gardens and even in sidewalk cracks. In the fall, roots help provide the healthy starches, vitamins and minerals we need for the winter ahead. Dandelion root contains high concentrations of iron, manganese, copper, zinc, and selenium. It is an excellent source of fiber to keep the bowels going and the beneficial microbes happy, as well as being a great liver helper. Dandelion root is a bitter herb, meaning it stimulates digestive enzymes and hydrochloric acid, a big helper for the fall and winter foods, which tend to be heavier. Our digestion tends to slow down in the cooler season as well so bitter herbs are super helpers for preventing gas, bloating, sluggish digestion and constipation.
The beauty of eating seasonally and eating wild foods is that you get what you need at the right time. That is a wonderful gift.
*Always be sure to correctly identify any wild foods and weeds you are harvesting and never harvest under power lines or in areas that have been sprayed with chemicals. As I have learned from my elders and indigenous friends, it is a good practice to give a gift when you are taking one. This can be a song, a piece of hair or taking care of the plant community in some way. Remember to give back.
To learn more, you can attend one of Dr. Eisenheim’s Wild weed lunch tours this summer. See more info below.
3 Emulsifiers that Harm the Microbiome:
Emulsifiers are food additives used to stabilize and blend ingredients in processed food, supplements, and medications. They help blend ingredients that would naturally separate like oil and water. These are often listed under “other ingredients” or “inactive ingredients.” They are often found in yummy foods like chocolate, bread and protein bars. Try to stay away from products that contain sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), polysorbate-80 (P80), or carrageenan. These food emulsifiers have harmful effects on the gut microbiome. Not all food emulsifiers are bad for the gut microbiome. Gum arabic and arabinogalactan can actually boost the growth of beneficial gut bacteria.
Sodium carboxymethyl cellulose (CMC), found in foods like milk, ice cream, and some baked goods; but also in pharmaceutical products like gas relief drops and liquid aceteminophen or ibuprofen for babies. Reported effects in animal and human studies are gut inflammation, increased levels of unfriendly gut microbes, which also increase around perimenopause, potential link to metabolic syndrome and obesity and possibly worsening food allergy syndromes.
Polysorbate-80, is a detergent used in food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and some colic drops and ibuprofen liquid medicine for babies. Also linked to gut inflammation, increased levels of unfriendly gut microbes, metabolic syndrome and obesity.
Carrageenan, obtained from red algae and used as an emulsifier in some brands of chocolate milk, soy milk and liquid baby formula. It can be digested by gut bacteria, so it has the potential to modify your gut microbiome. Linked to gut inflammation, decreased beneficial bacteria, increased production of pro-inflammatory molecules and disruption of gut barrier. When evaluated in humans, a carrageenan-free diet appeared to be beneficial for pre-diabetic patients, whereas carrageenan consumption promoted inflammation and relapse in patients with ulcerative colitis in remission.
Wild weed lunch tours with Dr. Nitya this summer! Weeds are super foods and medicine.
Come learn common plants for everyday ailments at the Pleasant St. Community Garden in Greenfield, right around the corner from the office.
The details: Thursday July 10th 12-1pm Wednesday August 6th 12-1pm Drop in or stay for the whole time, no need to sign up
$5-25 sliding scale, cash or check(made out to Cedar Rose) preferred Pleasant St. Community Garden( behind the Greenfield Senior Center at John Zon Center) 35 Pleasant St. park on street or parking lot All ages and levels welcome!
Some things I’ve been learning include the idea of getting ready and optimally healthy before entering this time of major hormonal and whole being transition. Like in your 30’s. If not, it’s not too late.
Perimenopause can start in early to mid 40’s, and in some women even in their 30’s. You can have a shift in or around your cycle that doesn’t necessarily involve a shortening of cycles or a missed cycle. It can be mood changes, vaginal dryness, hot flashes, night sweats, bone changes, changes in cardiovascular markers like cholesterol, blood pressure and bone changes, fatigue, brain fog, insomnia and anxiety. Perimenopause can last 6-10 years and menopause is when you haven’t had a menses for 12 consecutive months.
The microbiome can shift during menopause, causing more inflammation in the gut and brain, and thus all over the body. Diet can quickly shift the microbiome to be in a more healthy state.
Creating a fully wholistic plan of action, including a gut healing plan is key to supporting an optimal, healthy microbiome that promotes health and healing, instead of inflammation and disease. Testing with the GI map test and the Dutch sex hormone and adrenal panel can be very powerful tools for creating the best plan for you.
Set up a consulttoday to get started on a healthy menopause journey.
Many women and female bodied people want some type of ritual to honor the transition from motherhood(or possible motherhood) into being a crone or an elder. Our society does not honor elders, especially women, but in many cultures Elder women are sitting on decision making councils and are sought after for advice and wisdom. They hold political positions and they are seen as strong, not weak. There is the word pause in menopause and amongst the storminess of the changes during this major life transition, it is helpful to take time for meditation, prayer, baths, rituals, quiet, listening, either alone or amongst others in support groups, circles and lodges.
Let’s work together to create the best plan for you to shine and be beautiful during this time of life.
Come here Dr. Eisenheim speak at the Western Mass Herbal Symposium about helping children and adolescents with complex Neuro/Immune/Psychiatric and Cognitive Challenges. Saturday May 17th in Montague, MA.
Come learn and play with wild and common plants at Just Roots Farm in Greenfield! Sunday June 1, 2025.
Facilitated by Nitya Eisenheim, ND
People and plants have been in relation for many thousands of years. Come learn new/old skills that our ancestors used and ones that were common knowledge, like what to put into your soup for a cold and what to apply for a bee sting or a sprained ankle.
The details:
Ages 5-10, with option of attending if under 5 with a grown up (Grown ups welcome to stay or can drop off)
Sunday June 1st, 1-3 pm
$18-72/per child sliding scale, discount available if 3 or more sign up. If grown up is staying and participating, then also pay for grown up so we have enough supplies.
Space is limited! Sign up early.
To sign up: RSVP by May 26th to Nitya at [email protected] to save your space.
Payment due with sign up. Invoice will be emailed once you sign up.
Meet at Just Roots Farm: 34 Glenbrook Dr. Greenfield, MA
Questions? Call or email Cedar Rose Naturopathic at 413 676 9009/[email protected]
The Teachers:
Dr. Nitya Jessica Eisenheim, ND is a Naturopathic physician, who is passionate about herbal medicine, cooking, healthy food, education and community building. She has a Naturopathic clinic in Greenfield, MA and enjoys working with all ages, especially children, and with people who have tried everything and feel maxed out by conventional options. She excels at being your ally on your journey to health. She focuses on helping children with neurological/cognitive/behavior/psychological health issues, as well as healing from Lyme disease/Tick Borne Illnesses, Autoimmune disorders, and Digestive issues. She is passionate about preventing chronic illness in children and thus also provides Preconception care and Postpartum support services to support the whole family. She believes in the healing power of nature and that children’s health and vitality thrive with time exploring and playing in nature. Her website is cedarroseheals.com
Creating a fully wholistic plan of action, including a gut healing plan is key to supporting an optimal, healthy microbiome that promotes health and healing, instead of inflammation and disease. Testing with the GI map test and the Dutch sex hormone and adrenal panel can be very powerful tools for creating the best plan for you.
