About Katolen Yardley

Katolen Yardley, DO (EU), MNIMH, RH (AHG)

Doctor of Osteopathy (EU) ~ Manual Osteopathic Practitioner
Medical Herbalist

Katolen Yardley is a Member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists and practices as a Manual Osteopathic Practitioner, holding a degree of Doctor of Osteopathy (EU). She has been in private practice since 2000 consulting with clients at her Vancouver and Port Moody offices and internationally via virtual consultations.

Katolen has been in the holistic health field since 1993 with her primary education completed from the School of Phytotherapy (UK) before going on to complete her Doctorate degree in Osteopathy (Spain). With over 22 years in private practice and consulting expertise in the field of herbal medicine and holistic health, Katolen has dedicated her life to improving the health and wellbeing of her clients while actively contributing to the field of herbal medicine within Canada.

Her personal interest in health lies with the emotional connection to wellness and dis-ease. She specialises in women’s health, skin dis-ease, digestive and nervous system disorders. Katolen loves motivating others through usable tools of education and inspiration on a clients journey towards optimal health. She helps to transform lives and assists clients in reaching their highest health potential. Her health services are customized to the unique health picture of each client.

Herbal Medicine

ALWAYS KEEP LEARNING...

In addition to caring for her clients and teaching, Katolen has spent much of her life in public service. Katolen is the current President of the Canadian Council of Herbalist Associations (2017- 2023). She served as President of the British Columbia Herbalist’s Association for 3 terms, from 2013-2019 and was honored by the British Columbia Herbalist’s Association for outstanding contribution during her time as President.

Katolen is the author of the book “The Good Living Guide to Natural and Herbal Remedies” (2016) and has both written and co authored two textbooks on natural and herbal remedies. She has been involved in curriculum development for numerous educational programs. She is adjunct faculty at Boucher Institute of Naturopathic Medicine and the Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine where she teaches Botanical Medicine and hands-on medicine making, and is an instructor and clinic supervisor at Dominion Herbal College. She served on the Steering Committee for Langara College in their Complimentary health program for Attention Deficit Disorders and was an instructor for the PTSD and Resiliency Program. From 1998 until 2015, Katolen appeared monthly on Global Television Morning News, offering herbal information to the public. Katolen offers hands on medicine making classes, herb walks and public talks at Van Dusen Botanical Gardens and UBC Sustainable Farm.

Katolen has been running a student clinic and herbal mentorship program since 2008. Apprenticeship training assists in preparing advanced students to become herbalists at the professional level through observation and hands-on practice in a clinic setting. Katolen has mentored students from Wild Rose College, Dominion Herbal College, Heartwood Herbal Medicine (UK), Betonica (UK) as well as mentored practitioners for professional membership in the American Herbalist Guild (US).

For 6 years Katolen managed the production of a busy herbal company, responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring the manufacturing procedures of herbal formulations. She then went on to own and operate a wellness center in Vancouver with over 15 practitioners. Katolens herbal medicine training was completed at the School of Phytotherapy, UK, Dominion Herbal College and Wild Rose College. Her clinical experience and mentor-ship was completed at the School of Phytotherapy and Middlesex University (UK) with the late Christopher Hedley (UK) Chanchal Cabrera and Rowan Hamilton.

A natural health product formulator and private contractor, Katolen has researched and developed herbal formulations and is currently involved with completing product license applications for Canada’s Natural Health Product regulations. She offers Business Consulting for product development and to assist with all needed business needs

Osteopathy

"To find health should be the object of the doctor. Anyone can find disease." – A.T. Still MD, DO ~ Founder of Osteopathy

Katolen offers hands-on Manual Osteopathic therapy and CranioSacral therapy. Her degree, Doctor of Osteopathy (EU) entailed over 3474 educational hours along with 1000 additional hours of Osteopathy Clinical Internship which complies with the World Health Organizations requirements for Osteopathic training. Katolen’s thesis was written on, “The Body as One Unit: The Role of Connective Tissue in Whole Body Health”. Osteopathy offers support for temporo-mandibular joint disorders, mobility issues, chronic pain management, headaches, repetitive strain injuries and trauma through a variety of manual osteopathic techniques including cranial osteopathy, mobilization, muscle energy techniques and visceral manipulation as well as support for chronic pain.

Katolen is a professional member in good standing with the ACMA and and the British Columbia Association of Osteopathic Manual Practitioners.

She has also completed additional training with:

Upledger Institute: CranioSacral Therapy Level 1
Upledger Institute: CranioSacral Therapy Level 2
Upledger Institute: CranioSacral Therapy for Cranial Nerves Level 1
Barral Institute: Visceral Manipulation Level 1
Healing Touch Program: Healing Touch Level 1, 2, 3
Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy: 2 year program
Rib Muscle Energy Techniques

Visit our manual osteopathy website, Alinear Osteopathy to find out how it can assist to restore or preserve health.

Visit our Blog posts to read more about manual osteopathy and why I choose it as an adjunct profession.

Katolen is the owner of Alchemy & Elixir Health Group, a holistic health care office (with online shopping) located in the Crosstown district in Vancouver, which offers a variety of holistic health care options and services for the attainment and maintenance of your optimal health and vitality including private consultations and personalised health programs, group workshops and educational seminars in both holistic health and herbal medicine. Alchemy & Elixir Health Group seeks to educate, empower and support the health of the whole person to achieve a greater balance within the mind, body and spirit.

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Guest Speaker at International Conferences including:
Canadian School of Natural Nutrition
Phytotherapy Canada
BC Pharmacy Association
British Columbia Herbalists Association
Health Action Network
Kootenay Herb Conference
Vancouver Island Herb Gathering
Powell River Women’s Health Network
Washington State’s Northwest Herbal Fair
Northern California Women’s Herbal Symposium,
North West Herb Symposium
Nanaimo Horticultural Society
the BC Post Secondary Support Staff Conference

Television Appearances: From 1998 until 2015, Katolen appeared monthly on Global Television Morning News, offering herbal information to the public. Guest appearances on Discovery Channel’s Healthy Home Show
Radio Interviews: the Dr. Don Show, the Simi Sara Show, Access Television, Health Stuff You Need to Know Podcast, CKVN News, CBC National News, The Weather Network, CBC Talk Radio, CKNW’s World Today, CFML Radio.
Magazines and Health Journal Articles: the British Journal of Phytotherapy, Shared Vision Magazine, Elated News, Choices Markets Newsletters and Living + Magazine,
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CUSTOMER TESTIMONIALS

Today is the opportunity to build the tomorrow you want. – Ken Poirot

M.M.

After being on antidepressants for over a decade and suffering a severe depression in 2004, my physician prescribed alternative antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. The side effects included severe migraine headaches and tingling in my extremities and numb feelings in my head. I wanted to find a way to control my depression without the use of drugs. On a family member’s recommendation, I sought out the services of Katolen Yardley. After taking a very thorough history, Katolen prescribed several herbal preparations and provided a modified diet to follow. Katolen is a caring, conscientious professional. I am very satisfied with the results and I believe my overall health has improved greatly. Perhaps the greatest benefit is that I truly feel I now have a health professional that will work with me and for me to maintain my wellness.

Langara College Student

Katolen addressed the class with a type of eloquence not possessed by enough teachers. Helpful with questions and eager to provide information. Knew her knowledge of herbal medicine and clearly has a passion for herbal medicine, this is truly inspiring.

R.T.

A couple of years ago I broke out in hives for no reason. It was instant and for the next year and a half I suffered daily with hives. I saw my doctor and I even went to an allergist. I saw both doctors on several occasions and they could not help me. Unfortunately I was told that most people never find out what they are allergic to. I was on so many different medications, including prescription strength Reactine, and was still breaking out in hives. One Sunday morning I was watching the news and I saw Katolen, I thought to myself, I should see what she says. A long while later (I never believed in alternative treatment) I decided to email the morning news. I knew Katolen was coming up on the weekend so I wrote. That Sunday, she responded to my email and within a week I was in her office. The first thing she did was put me on a very restrictive diet. I was off wheat and dairy immediately. She also put me on a tincture that I had to have twice a day. Within days I was feeling good. It has been almost a year that I have been under her care and I can say I am almost 100% better. I think I have pinpointed what I am allergic (or have an intolerance to), which is wheat. As long as I stay away from it or eat it in moderation I am a lot better. If I don't, I pay for it. Seeing Katolen was one of the best things I have ever done. She worked wonders for me and for all the other non believers I would definitely say to give it a try. I now look back on all the medication I was on (which I am mostly off now) and wonder what it was doing to my system. Thanks to Katolen for helping me feel "normal" again.

Laura

I am looking forward to continuing with the tea and tinctures. I know I feel better and people are telling me I do not look as tired either, which to me is amazing.

Allyson Andre

After the birth of my first child I experienced not enough breast milk production, due to 'insufficient latching' issues, I had used pharmaceutical medication to promote breast milk production (and lived with the side effects due to the pharmaceutical medication). For the birth of my second child, I did more research into alternative medicine for the promotion of breast milk production and came across herbal medicine as a natural way to achieve this. I can happily say my experience the second time around was much more positive. I booked a clinic appointment with Katolen and she provided me with herbs in tea and tincture format, we used herbs traditionally known to promote the flow of breast milk. The best indicator that these herbs have worked for me is that my daughter is now 3 months old and 14 pounds and is happy and healthy and 100% breastfed, a much different experience than with my first son.

Charity Parkinson

Katolen Yardley has proven to be not only a successful herbalist, but also a fabulous teacher in many respects. What I have learned most with her, as an apprentice, is how to create personal formulas for each client to meet their individual needs, while treating all affected systems proportionately. I have also learned first hand how to continually update and follow up on each protocol as the health of the patient evolves. She provides a wealth of reading material to her clients in relation to their personal needs, in order to educate anyone who is interested and to allow them to be even more interactive and responsible in their own health care. She also has a gift at being able to answer questions in ways that patients can better understand, and in a timely fashion. Her approach with clients is always very compassionate and open- minded. She quickly gets to the root of the problem with careful observation and skill-full questioning. After being in the clinic with Katolen, I saw how the traditional approach of herbal tinctures and teas that she uses as the major form of administering herbal medicines, is truly the most effective method. The speed and rate of success with these forms proved great results with her clients, however mild or severe the condition. This gave me a lot of confidence as a newly graduated herbalist, in the powerful effect of healing with herbal medicines. I have learned a so much in the past year and a half that I’ve spent apprenticing under Katolen, and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for a safe and natural approach to health and healing, either as a patient or a student.

Langara Student

Excellent instructor, very knowledgeable, personable, courteous with excellent people skills, she presented an excellent mini course on herbal medicine.

Kristen From

Katolen holds a space of clarity and open-mindedness for her students, making her clinic a great learning environment. She delivers information in a concise manner and is thorough in answering questions from students and clients. I had my first practicum experience there and she was gracefully patient and encouraging the whole time.

Amber Maetche

The student clinic week was extremely beneficial to my learning journey as a Herbalist. I gained hands on experience in clinical examinations and how to properly conduct client consultations. Katolen is a great teacher; she encouraged us to expand on our already growing skill set and provided so much knowledge to all of our questions. I thoroughly enjoyed the week and meeting other Herbalists.

Rachel Silves

I am honored to write a testimonial on my experience mentoring with Katolen Yardley and her fabulous student clinic. Katolen is what every herbalist aspires to be. Katolen has the ability to meet students where they are at, whether that is a beginning plant walk at Van Dusen gardens (which is how I initially met Katolen) or an advanced student who is just about to graduate from a professional herbalist program. Katolen is able to tailor the learning to the student’s interests and push students to learn and grow as herbalists and clinicians. One of Katolen’s strengths is her vast knowledge and thirst for learning. Katolen continues to study and bring new and cutting-edge research and knowledge to her student clinic and mentees. Katolen has a collaborative and supportive approach and makes students feel welcomed even when in the awkward skill building phase. A couple of highlights from my time at student clinic was the emphasis on mastering physical examination skills which I believe really sets Katolen’s student clinic apart and the blend of client experience and formulating. Katolen is highly skilled at formulating and this is one of the areas that I was able to master while working under Katolen's guidance at student clinic. Katolen’s student clinics are a jam-packed week that truly ignites and accelerates student learning. After each student clinic I felt that I gained 1000 more hours of experience! As a person and mentor, Katolen is extremely supportive as well as someone who can challenge you and hold you accountable to your desire to grow as a clinician. Katolen is extremely professional, and her communication is excellent. I highly recommend Katolen as a mentor and her student clinic experiences are one of a kind. You will be hard pressed to find a more knowledgeable, professional, and supportive mentor to work with.

Irma du Preez- Heartwood student from Belgium

I just want to say what a lovely experience it has been spending some online time with you - wish I could have attended a person-to-person training session. I always left with a feeling that questions that I had been carrying along for some time got answered. What I so much enjoyed, is the way that you get everybody involved, making it a lively, interacative and truly valuable learning experience. Much of what I have learnt from you will be applied in my clinic soon! Thank you so much.

Hazel, Heartwood Student, UK

"I just wanted to say a big thank you for all of your clinics and valuable teaching. I found out I passed my final exams today at Heartwood and I wanted to let you know that reviewing all of my notes from your clinics was a really important part of my revision. So thank you! Your clinics are some of the best I attended and I'm very grateful that I had the opportunity to learn from you. ~ Warm wishes, Hazel "

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