Our Practitioners

Amanda Talford, RN

Temperance Herbals

Amanda is a registered nurse and herbalist. She founded Temperance Herbals in 2023 after two decades working in the intensive care unit. Her work is rooted in the intersection of traditional plant wisdom and modern clinical experience, shaped by years in critical care and hands-on herbal study. She is passionate about helping people build practical, everyday relationships with herbs—whether through growing, foraging, or simple preparations that support well-being. Her teaching focuses on making herbalism approachable, grounded, and directly applicable to daily life. Amanda is also deeply connected to the local land and community, and is actively involved in a shared herbal garden in Eau Claire, where she helps cultivate both plants and community relationships. Drawing inspiration from the plants, seasons, and rhythms of the Upper Midwest, her work supports both individual resilience and a deeper sense of connection to the natural world.