Kierra Simpkins

Kierra Simpkins practices as a massage therapist and herbalist at Old Thyme Medicine in Front Royal. She completed her massage training at the Northern Virginia School of Therapeutic Massage. Her blog posts carry the LMT credential, which the site notes denotes a licensed massage therapist. In sessions she offers therapeutic massage, energy work and Qigong, and she shapes the massage approach to fit what each client needs.

Her herbal learning has come through self-study, live courses and mentorship with Rosemary Gladstar, Seraphina Capranos and Sarah Wu. She runs personalized wellness consultations remotely, with in-person visits available on special request. The first meeting covers a person's needs, lifestyle, daily routines, health history and goals, and results in a custom protocol. Afterward, clients receive a wellness protocol along with herbal products made for their goals. A shorter follow-up is typically set three to four weeks later to check in and make adjustments.

Her areas of focus include stress, nervous system support, recovering chi after burnout, living in step with natural cycles, hormone balance and general vitality. She works with all clients. Looking further ahead, she hopes to offer supportive counseling and wellness practices people can fit into everyday life. She has also written blog posts for the business on fermentation, oral health and wild greens.