Our Practitioners
Learn More About the Materia Medica Restorative Herbalism Center & Our Partner Practitioners
Materia Medica Restorative Herbalism Centers’ Clinical Herbalist Karen Burr and our partner practitioners offer decades of combined experience in holistic health modalities and natural medicine. Our practitioners are dedicated to helping clients improve their overall well being, physically and emotionally. Along with our in-house Clinical Herbalist, we also partner with practitioners from around Central Indiana including acupuncturists, yoga instructors, massage therapists, naturopathic doctors, and more.
CLINICAL HERBALIST
Karen Burr
As a graduate of the Institute of Integrative Nutrition, the Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine, the School of Evolutionary Herbalism for Vital & Clinical skills, the North American School of Medical Herbalism with a specialization in acute viral, fungal, and bacterial skin conditions, medical botany for advanced training in hormonal aging skin. I have also studied Advanced Formulations for both internal supports and topical herbal supports at the Herbal Medics Academy for viral and bacterial infections. Additionally, I have advanced training in folk medicine, wild food education, Herbal remedies to support autoimmune disorders and environmental toxins. I am a member of the Bio Nutrient Food Association where we study soil biology for regenerative food practices.
With over 20 years of experience in the holistic health field, I am establishing a Restorative Herbalism Center that focuses on wild food and regenerative practices for the mind, body, and spirit. Our team of unique practitioners aims to help individuals restore their health through 100% nature-based methods, without relying on expensive supplements and extensive lab work, creating health should be sustainable and never unattainable
At the Center for Restorative Herbalism, we offer a Wild Food Nutrition Bar featuring herbal-infused coffees, syrups, nut and seed milks, elixirs, teas, and custom wild food blends to support internal healing and rejuvenation. Our goal is to provide sustainable solutions for achieving optimal health by working directly with nature, rather than relying on biotech labs or costly supplements.
YOGA INSTRUCTOR & SELF-REGULATION COACH
Page Park
Page Park is an established special education teacher with 26 years of experience who has transitioned into a self-regulation coach. She is passionate about helping individuals regulate their nervous systems using the practices of yoga, mindfulness, and meditation. Drawing on her extensive knowledge as an educator and yogi, Page combines her expertise to empower people of all ages in managing stress and fostering well-being. As a writer, she frequently explores themes of mindfulness and self-care. In her free time, Page enjoys long walks in nature, connecting with friends, playing with her dog Pickles, and diving into captivating books.
CLINICAL HERBALIST, FUNCTIONAL MEDICINE PRACTITIONER
Aron McNicholas
Aron McNicholas is a Functional Medicine Practitioner and Clinical Herbalist. Aron holds a Masters Degree in Functional Medicine and Nutrition from the University of Western States. He has participated in clinical training with notable practitioners/organizations such as Chanchal Cabrera, Dr. Jennifer Daniels, 7Song, the Physicians' Association for Anthroposophical Medicine, Morley Robbins, and many more!
After watching his aunt struggle with a rare connective tissue disease (Fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva), he became passionate about supporting individuals with complex conditions through holistic modalities. Aron currently works to support patients with a broad spectrum of concerns including autoimmune disease, hormone imbalances, GI issues, and cancer. In addition, he serves the community by offering wildcrafted herbal medicine through his company Hartwood Herbals and conducts plant walks, monthly classes, and one-on-one consultations. Aron is the proud chapter leader in Indianapolis for the Weston A. Price Organization, working to connect families with the most nutrient dense food.
ACUPUNCTURIST & CHINESE MEDICINE PRACTITIONER
Dr. Kim M. Filkins
Dr. Kim M. Filkins is licensed by the state of Indiana as a practitioner of acupuncture and she is recognized by the National Certification Commission of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine as a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She first studied traditional Asian medicine at Yo San University in Los Angeles, California and then finished her training at Midwest College of Oriental Medicine in Racine, Wisconsin. She graduated from Midwest College of Oriental Medicine with two degrees, the first being a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and the second being a Master of Science in Oriental Medicine. She received her Doctorate in Acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine at Pacific College of Health and Science, located in San Diego, California.
Prior to becoming a licensed acupuncturist, she studied at California State Polytechnic University, in Pomona, California where she received a Bachelor of Science in Animal Health. She was a registered veterinary technician in southern California for 15 years, giving her an extensive background in Western medical conditions. This combined experience of East meets West medicine has allowed Dr. Filkins to excel in her field by being able to recognize and treat Western medical ailments through the use of traditional Asian medicine. Dr. Filkins brings her experience and knowledge to Indianapolis, Indiana, with a multifaceted focus on mental health, pain conditions, chronic health issues, neurologic conditions and ophthalmologic issues.
NATUROPATHIC DOCTOR
Dr. Robyn Wright
I’ve been immersed in healthcare for as long as I can remember. After earning my undergraduate degree at La Salle University, I managed a series of weight loss centers and even started my own health coaching business before entering medical school. In 2018, I earned my medical degree from the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, and upon graduation, I completed a year-long residency in primary care.
With over two decades of professional experience, my journey has taken me through various roles, from front desk reception, to back office administration, and even a pharmaceutical rep. Yet, it was during my time in weight loss centers that something truly clicked.
Witnessing individuals try various approaches, often with little or no success, was an eye-opening experience (some even went great lengths for weight loss surgery, and still gained their weight back). As a naturopathic doctor, I found that by addressing underlying health concerns, following healthy eating principles, and making lifestyle adjustments, my patients were truly able to transform their health! Seeing my patients revel in their results with pride and joy is what motivates me to strive for excellence as your naturopathic physician. My goal is to equip YOU with the knowledge to take control of your health, address the root causes of your concerns, and guide you towards achieving sustainable, transformative results.
HEALING ARTS PRACTITIONER & MASSAGE THERAPIST
Lorin Purifoy
I've been a Healing Arts Practitioner and Licensed Massage Therapist in private practice since 2008. I've maintained a deep connection with Nature since I was young and came in with strong intuitive gifts. My work is a direct transmission and extension of this relationship with Gaia and it encompasses various forms of Frequency Medicine.
The new emerging 'medicine' is frequency medicine.
My work is geared towards helping heal trauma, heartache, generational imprints, impacts to the body, mind and spirit.
I have an extensive line of vibrational essences and in addition to flower essences, it also includes gems, trees, crystals and land essences. I am a certified stone medicine practitioner from the ancient Taoist Jade Purity Lineage, Cranial Sacral Therapy practitioner, I apprenticed for 6 years as a Womb Priestess and offer Womb Healing sessions and ceremonies, I am a certified Spectrachrome Light Therapy practitioner and developed a unique protocol incorporating this well documented frequency based colored light therapy, specific vibrational essences, CST, sound healing and a customized Stone Medicine treatment if indicated.
In addition to an extensive line of vibrational essences, I also craft herbal extracts and botanical body care. I hold Cacao Ceremonies, various workshops and conduct Home/Land Clearings and Blessings.
