This is Dr. JJ Pursell
Board Certified Naturopathic Physician & Acupuncturist
My journey with health and medicine began in 1993 and has continued ever since. I have a BA in Biochemistry and English and I continued on with graduate work earning a Masters in Chinese Medicine and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. My primary focus has been centered around plant medicine, and I have countless hours of researching, writing and teaching on the subject.
In 2005 in Portland, OR I opened my first herb shoppe, followed by my second in Brooklyn, NY in 2011. Those lovely retail emporiums gave me the opportunity to serve my communities as an apothecary, and grow as a researcher, and educator of plant medicine. I transitioned out of owning the shoppes in 2018 but the experiences are forever part of my soul.
My first book was published in 2014 and I’m currently writing my sixth. My recent focus over the last few years has turned to psychedelic medicine. I have been inquiring , investigating, and researching where this new paradigm of potential medical treatment can fit into our current medical system.
In 2023 I'll graduate from CIIS with a post graduate certificate in Psychedelic therapy and research. This combined with an Oregon facilitators license will allow me to facilitate therapeutic psilocybin sessions.
This is Dr. JJ Pursell
Board Certified Naturopathic Physician & Acupuncturist
My journey with health and medicine began in 1993 and has continued ever since. I have a BA in Biochemistry and English and I continued on with graduate work earning a Masters in Chinese Medicine and a Doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine. My primary focus has been centered around plant medicine, and I have countless hours of researching, writing and teaching on the subject.
In 2005 in Portland, OR I opened my first herb shoppe, followed by my second in Brooklyn, NY in 2011. Those lovely retail emporiums gave me the opportunity to serve my communities as an apothecary, and grow as a researcher, and educator of plant medicine. I transitioned out of owning the shoppes in 2018 but the experiences are forever part of my soul.
My first book was published in 2014 and I’m currently writing my sixth. My recent focus over the last few years has turned to psychedelic medicine. I have been inquiring , investigating, and researching where this new paradigm of potential medical treatment can fit into our current medical system.
In 2023 I'll graduate from CIIS with a post graduate certificate in Psychedelic therapy and research. This combined with an Oregon facilitators license will allow me to facilitate therapeutic psilocybin sessions.
Why Plants?
I believe strongly in traditional plant medicine,
and their various applications.
I've intrinsically known the power of plants for over 30 years. Throughout time
herbs have been used to treat, heal and cure. While our evolution in medicine
has led to incredible breakthroughs, herbs should still provide valuable support
in every household. I use them every day, whether for a scrape on
my childs knee or to kick a cold to the curb.
Passion
I am a zealot for the healing powers of nature, and am fully convinced it can make our bodies and the planet a healthier and happier place.
Community
Together is infinitely more powerful than alone. Through education, outreach, online and in-person team building, I'm out to turn this moment into a movement.
Empathy
In an ever bigger, faster, more impersonal world, we, literally, feel one another's pain. Only with compassion towards ourselves and one another can we create breakthroughs for all.
My Books
In 2012 I was asked to write a book on herbal medicine by Timber Press.
My editor took a big risk on me and I definitely went through imposter
syndrome for most of the writing process. But the experience was one of the most
rewarding of my life and it sparked a natural transition into writing.
Browse my books for all the many remedies for Acute, Chronic & Family Care!
My New Book...
"Therapeutic Psilocybin
and other Psychedelics"
Everything you need to know about
how to use Psilocybin & Psychedelics as Medicine.
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Professional Associations
I am deeply committed to my profession, and actively participate in the
advancement of herbal medicine as well as building my skills in
supportive, highly respected communities.
