About Grassroots Herbs

The origin story of Grassroots Herbs

Sarah started Grassroots Herbs in 2022 to bring herbal medicine into her clinical practice at Hidden Root Acupuncture, in New Orleans.  While acupuncture alone can be effective, most people will get better results by combining acupuncture with herbs.  Sarah focuses on quality in the pharmacy. She uses whole, dried plants in order to provide the best medicine to her patients while keeping the cost as affordable as possible.

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Meet Dr. Sarah Walsh

Sarah's journey into medicine began with a deep passion for healing and herbal remedies from a young age. Initially drawn to becoming a doctor, Sarah found herself questioning conventional medical approaches and searching for a path that offered comprehensive clinical training paired with a natural approach.

Her turning point came unexpectedly after enduring months of a lingering, painful cough. On a friend’s recommendation, Sarah tried acupuncture—an unfamiliar method at the time—which astonishingly resolved her symptoms overnight. This transformative experience sparked her curiosity and eventually led her to pursue a doctoral degree in Chinese Medicine at AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine in Austin, TX, where she extensively studied herbal medicine, acupuncture, and foundational Western medical principles.

Since becoming a clinical herbalist in 2015 and earning her acupuncture license in 2019, Sarah has dedicated her practice to serving clients in Louisiana and Texas. Driven by her love for herbal medicine, she customized her doctoral studies to emphasize herbs, supplementing her education with specialized clinical training under renowned practitioners JulieAnn and Andrew Nugent-Head in Asheville, NC.

Sarah is also a diplomat of the prestigious TCM Dermatology course taught by Mazin Al-Khafaji. Her holistic approach integrates herbs and acupuncture to effectively address a wide range of health issues, particularly dermatological, digestive, and autoimmune conditions. Known for her clear, empathetic communication style, Sarah helps patients gain a practical understanding of their health, guiding them toward a life with reduced pain and improved well-being.

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