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Rebekah Sze-Tung Olstad 敖恩彤
I created this practice, Red Autumn Apothecary, to share my offerings as a community herbalist, herbal educator, and medicine maker. I offer one-on-one support through herbal consultations, teach workshops and classes, and offer small batches of high quality, prayerfully made herbal medicine.
My practice is grounded in my love for the earth and my communities. I believe in the power of cultural and ancestral medicine. I honor the intersections of race, class, gender, gender identity, ability, age, sexuality, and work to create affirming spaces for people to be seen, heard and valued. I believe in the opportunity for healing that is available to all and I also see how our health is directly impacted by racism, capitalism, and colonization. I advocate for the collective healing that is needed in addition to the individual.
The name
The name Red Autumn Apothecary is based on my Chinese name 敖恩, which is more directly translated as "Thinking of Red Autumn." Autumn is my favorite season, and serves as a reminder to take the time to appreciate beauty.
Training
I graduated from the three year clinical herbalism program Cecemmana at Ancestral Apothecary in Oakland, CA in 2018. My primary teachers are Atava Garcia Swiecicki, Elokin Orton-Cheung, Tracey Brieger and Kara Sigler.
Location
I live and practice gratefully in Oakland, CA, in Huichin (traditional Ohlone lands). I also see clients remotely. Learn more about protecting the West Berkeley Shellmound and paying the Shuumi Land Tax.
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