About Me

After spending many years in the corporate world, I have experienced first hand the impact that the stresses & strains of modern life can have on our bodies, mind & spirit. Coupled with the chaotic ride that is the Menopause, I became very out of balance. Through the traditional support of herbs and flower remedies, I've found my balance in body, mind & spirit, and found my purpose - to help and support others with their self-care & wellbeing, especially women going through their Menopause transformation.

I now live in South Devon with my wonderful, supportive husband, who has been my main guinea pig over these past few years whilst I learnt my craft and who has also been my rock during my Menopause Journey.

Stephanie Pound

Wellbeing Coach & Herbalist

I am fully insured with qualifications in Herbal Medicine, Bach Flower Remedies & Menopause Awareness (All Distinctions). I am also a member of The Herb Society.

The learning never stops where herbalism & wellbeing is concerned, and I am continuously deepening my knowledge and experience. I recently undertook an intensive coaching programme to support my vision.

I have experienced first-hand the negative impact that stress and going through the Menopause (at an early age) can have on us. From hair loss, weight gain, depression, apathy, anxiety, insomnia, to digestive issues and brain fog. It is safe to say that my Menopause journey was one hell of a chaotic ride. I also went through this chaotic ride whilst holding down a very stressful job.

Twice during my Menopause journey, my body & mind forced me to take time out and give myself much needed self-care. These were difficult times, and the worst negative impact of it all I found was the depression and apathy. My mind was shutting itself down, which resulted in me losing all interest in everything I loved and enjoyed doing.

St John's Wort

The journey back to myself was not easy, but I did it with love and support from family and friends, plus help from my herbal allies. Through the herbs I re-connected to nature and in doing so I re-connected back to myself.

One thing that my experiences have taught me is the importance of self-care and looking after ourselves. Self-care is not a selfish act; it is a necessity – how can we look after and support others in our daily lives if we are not fully functioning.

My experiences have also taught me that it is important that we raise awareness of the Menopause and the impact it can have on our lives, especially in the workplace. It is also important that women feel supported and empowered to make decisions that are best for them during this time.

Self-Heal

It is my own personal experiences that has made me determined to help others with their self-care, wellbeing and Menopause journeys, with the traditional support of herbs and flower remedies. It is also time that we started reframing the Menopause from a "problem" to an "opportunity" and welcome it as our rite of passage to the "Wisdom Years".

Why the name “Amethyst Sage Holistic Herbals” I hear you ask? Amethyst Sage is the witch in me, who with her eclectic nature loving ways shows me the way as I walk the traditional path of our ancestors.