Lindsay Chimileski
1 Course • 1 StudentBiography
Lindsay Chimileski is a licensed naturopathic physician, acupuncturist, registered herbalist, professor, naturalist, lifestyle coach, writer, and public speaker. She is an advocate for natural medicine, traditional Chinese medicine, nutrition, botanical medicine, and the appreciation of nature. After working with mentors, Dr. Chimileski opened her practice, Hawthorn Holistic Health.
Dr. Chimileski also studied Human Development and Family Studies at the University of Connecticut. Through professional seminars and self-study, she has become an expert in local plant identification and continues to explore more, diving into the world of mushrooms. She works closely with one of her herbal mentors, Dr. Eugene Zampieron-- leading excursions through the Jamaican rainforest, identifying and studying the ethnobotany with the locals. She has been an adjunct faculty member, redesigning the botanical medicine curriculum and teaching advanced nutrition courses at the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine. She lectures locally as well. In her spare time, she enjoys nature, greenhouses, hiking, and practicing yoga.
