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50+
years growing, blending and teaching about herbs
Master Herbalist (MH)
Certified Nutritional Counselor (CNC)
Certified Natural Health Care Practitioner (CNHP)
Fearfully & Wonderfully Made Podcast
Weekly conversations about natural wellness, faith, stewardship, and caring for the body God created you to have.
Meet Karen, The Herb Gal
Karen Mallinger
My goal is to educate and inform so there is an herbalist in every household.
Karen grew up in the Amish country of Northern Ohio, where gardens were planted by the Farmers' Almanac and every remedy came from the pantry or the pasture. After retiring from the U.S. Navy, she settled in Colorado, began growing organic vegetables and herbs, and earned her Natural Health Care Practitioner, Master Herbalist, Certified Nutritional Counselor, and Certified ZYTO Technologist credentials.
Five decades later, she is back in Colorado Springs, doing what she loves best: sitting down with people one at a time, listening carefully, and blending custom herbal formulas that fit their individual needs and everyday lives.
Karen specializes in women's health, geriatric health, and natural pet care. She believes every question deserves a thoughtful answer and that personalized care begins with truly listening.
Ways Karen Can Help
Not sure where to begin? Start with a free 15-minute chat and Karen will point you in the right direction.
Meal Plans Built Around Your Life
Karen writes every plan herself, taking your health needs, nutrition requirements and the foods you actually enjoy into account. Allergies and preferences included. Tell her up front and she'll work around them.
Customized meal plan
Shopping list
Recipes you'll actually make
Prep guide
Weekly counseling call
Adjustments as you go
3 months · $40/mo or $100 upfront
6 months · $40/mo or $200 upfront
12 months · $40/mo or $400 upfront
All plans begin with a $50 initial Zoom consult. Paying upfront saves up to two months.
Learn With Karen
Herbs, notebooks, a pot of tea and a table full of people who came in knowing nothing. That is a Herb Gal class, and it is easily the most fun part of the week.
Ten people, maximum
Beginner friendly
Hands-on and practical
Take something home
Classes fill quickly. New topics are added regularly, and Karen takes requests.
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From Karen's Herb Room
Small-batch preparations made the same way she has made them for decades, carefully sourced and honestly labeled.
All Products
Explore our full collection of natural herbal products, thoughtfully made to support your everyday wellness.
Skin Care
Take care of your largest organ - YOUR SKIN! Here you will find serums, lotions, beard balms and wonderful, natural products from God's bounty.
The Apothecary
This is the place for all things medicinal. Inhalers, throat sprays, tinctures, healing salves etc. As with everything, I can always do a custom blend for you. Email me for the details!
The Herbal Kitchen
Here are wonderful, do it yourself mixes, spice blends and combos so you can add them to your cooking.
Sage Advice
Karen's notes from the garden and the herb room, plus the podcast for when your hands are busy.
Discover Herb Gal’s Herbal Wellness Solutions
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Customize Your Meal Plan for Tailored Weight Loss Plans
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Exploring Herbal Wellness in Colorado Springs
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In Their Own Words
Karen, I always feel so much better after reading your responses to my emails. You have a calming nature about you. It must be in your blood! It is obvious that you truly love what you do and love helping people. It is so appreciated, as people like you are hard to come by in today's world. Please know that your generosity is not taken for granted.
C.M., Fenton, MO
I just stumbled across your website, and I have to say that I am very impressed. What I'm most impressed about is the fact that even though you sell herbal formulas, your website makes no "over the top" claims about them as most other companies do. The information you provide is well balanced with honest anecdotal data and common sense.
M.M., Buffalo, NY
Karen's Newsletter
A short note from the herb room. What's in season, a simple recipe, and gentle guidance for caring well for the body you were given.
Karen only uses your name and email. She never sells or shares your information. Ever. See what subscribers get.