About

Angie Barger

Clinical Herbalist & Somatic Therapist

Clinical Herbalist

Angie is a certified clinical herbalist in practice since 2012, offering an integrative and intuitive approach to plant-based healing. Her work weaves together Western Herbalism, Traditional Chinese Medicine, and constitutional assessment practices, grounded in a holistic view of health that honors the physical, emotional, and energetic dimensions of each person.

What sets Angie’s practice apart is her commitment to cultivating many of the herbs she works with. By growing and tending to these plants herself, she develops a direct and relational understanding of their energetic signatures—an intimacy that mirrors how she comes to know her clients. In this way, Angie serves as a matchmaker between plant and person, offering her expertise as a compassionate liaison on the healing path.

Her work invites individuals into a co-creative journey with the plants, where herbal formulations are not only medicinal but also an expression of deep energetic alignment and care.

Somatic Therapist

Angie is a somatic therapist specializing in trauma and addiction recovery through an integrative, body-based approach. Her work draws on Felt Sense Focusing, Polyvagal Theory, Interpersonal Neurobiology, and Mindfulness within the biopsychosocial framework, honoring the deep connection between mind, body, and spirit.

She is a certified Felt Sense practitioner, mindfulness educator, and long-time Vipassana meditation practitioner. Angie’s approach is grounded in feminist theory and relies on practices of inclusivity, coregulation, and the social engagement system as essential to healing. She is committed to creating spaces that support embodied presence, relational safety, and transformative self-awareness.

Training & Certifications

  • Certificate in Felt Sense Polyvagal Model Therapy for Trauma and Addiction, Polyvagal Institute, Jan Winhall

  • Intuitive Inquiry: Self-Inquiry, Partswork and Guidework Skills Practicum, Rising Falling, Vancouver, BC

  • The Art of Inner Communication: An Intuitive Skills Practicum, Rising Falling, Vancouver, BC

  • Somatic Mindfulness Embodiment Practice, FloraMedicina School

  • Mindfulness Instructor I & II Social Emotional Learning for Educators Certification, Mindful Schools

  • Clinical Herbalist Certification, VCIH: Vermont Center for Integrative Herbalism

  • Reiki I & II Certification, Usui Tradition, Michelle Kailash

  • Wisdom of the Herbs Herbalism Training & Assistantship, Wisdom of the Herbs School, Woodbury, VT

  • Middle School Science Teacher Certification, TAP Program, Essex, VT

  • Way of Council 1 Certification, New England Council Collective,

  • 10 Day Meditation Retreat, Rising Falling

  • Herbal Medicine Garden Apprentice, White Dove Herbal Sanctuary

  • Energetic Herbalism Intensive, Blue Otter School of Medicine

  • 8-day & 5-Day Biannual Meditation Retreats, Insight Meditation Society

  • Flower Essences I & II Training, Woodland Essence

  • 8-Day Meditation Retreat, The Institute for Embodiment Training

  • MS Environmental Studies Coursework, U of Montana

  • BS Psychology, James Madison University

Testimonials
In the c

“Angie is one of the sweetest, gentlest souls that I know. She has helped me to release trauma and sorrow from my heart. Each time we work together, I leave feeling happier,more open, and optimistic. She is so patient, never rushing me, while holding a powerful space for our work. Angie is extremely gifted.”

Gut healing…

“My gut was tense for five days. This is a common challenge for me. I could not relax fully to sleep at night or feel comfortable digesting food during the day. I rubbed the custom salve on my abdomen before bed, had an excellent night's sleep, and the next day found my digestion working again and the worry leaving my head.”

Chronic pain relief…

“My spine is fused with a long metal rod that attaches to my shoulders and hips. I awoke with excruciating pain in the nighttime, unable to find relief. I rubbed the custom salve over a large area of my back and felt a calm feeling come over me. The pain was relieved and I was relaxed enough to go to sleep. I cannot thank you enough.”

Apothecary potency….

“I was invited to experience Angie's Winter Wellness CSA last year. I love knowing that I'm supporting local and the GOODS are local. Angie spelled out in detail, how and when to take the products and I have to say, after my first time, I'll be coming back every year. I was the healthiest version of me, in the harshest of Vermont Winters! Thank you!!”

Winter CSA love…

“I LOVED getting my CSA last winter. I looked forward to the wonderful items inside. Knowing they were made with love and care warmed my heart! I took most of the tincture daily. Made tea every other day. Used the fire cider to combat a cold before it got out of control! And was healthy all winter. Only one little sniffle!! Thank you for all you do and all the love you pour into your amazing products ❤”