Welcome! Proud mommy to 9 year old Eliana, 4 year old Theo, and and wife of Matthew Normansell of Eden Wild Food. Megan M.
Megan Normansell and Jamie Sillas are Certified Holistic Practitioners and Herbalists, helping people to accomplish vibrant health, naturally and sustainably, serving Wisconson for 17 years. I am a mother, wife, wild food & mushroom forager, hiker, blogger, activist, painter, thrifter, antique collector, and health practitioner from Appleton, Wisconsin. I have studied Naturopathic Medicine & Practitioner Studies at Clayton College of Natural Health, studied nutrition at the University of Florida, and have received my degree & certification to practice Holistic Health Counseling at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York. I received my certification as a Certified Family Herbalist at The School of Natural Healing in Utah. I've had the opportunity to train one-on-one with a multitude of wonderful foraging and herbal experts from around the world. My husband and I teach wild edibles & wild medicine foraging classes, and our unique herbal products are wild harvested locally and made by hand. With 18 years of experience under my belt, I am an expert in utilizing bioindividually appropriate and targeted nutritional supplementation & herbal medicines to assist in reaching your health goals. I am board certified with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. My education is unique in that it integrates all major dietary theories – combining the knowledge of traditional philosophies like Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine with modern concepts like veganism, paleo, Weston Price diet, FODMAP, macrobiotics, food energetics, the glycemic index, raw foods, and so many more. I use a total of 115 different dietary theories to find the exact combination my clients need! I am equipped to help you bridge the gap between modern medicine and natural, holistic healing to achieve true health and balance. Some of my instructors include Dr. Walter Willet, Chair of Nutrition at Harvard University; Dr. David Katz, Director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center; Dr. Deepak Chopra, leader in the field of mind-body medicine; Geneen Roth, bestselling author and expert on emotional eating; and Dr. Andrew Weil, Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine. Thanks for visiting, and don’t hesitate to contact me if I can help you in any way! Normansell, CHC, CFH, AADP
Right now, in wet woods across the Eastern US, a plant called Skunk Cabbage is generating its own body heat — up to 70°F above the surrounding air temperature — and MELTING through frozen ground from below.
This isn't photosynthesis. This is thermogenesis. The same process your body uses to stay warm.
- Skunk Cabbage is one of the only plants on Earth that produces metabolic heat
- It burns stored starch at a rate comparable to a small mammal
- Its internal temperature holds steady at 68-77°F even when the outside air is 15°F
- It pushes through snow and frozen soil by literally melting a tunnel from underneath
- The heat volatilizes its chemicals — producing a rotting-meat smell that attracts the first flies of the season
Those early flies crawl inside the hooded spathe, get warm, pick up pollen, and carry it to the next furnace down the creek.
While you're still wearing a winter coat, this plant is running a heated pollination station in a frozen swamp.
March's first bloom doesn't wait for warmth. It makes its own.
02/12/2026
Great reflections on love for Valentine's week. ❤️
01/04/2026
We are excited to announce our new office partner as of January 1st, Clinical Massage by Calista ! Calista specializes in pain management & improving range of motion, utilizing a combination of techniques such as swedish/deep tissue techniques, myofascial release, trigger point therapy, acupressure, traction/stretching, cupping, and hot/cold therapy. Her services are a great way to augment a truly holistic approach for our clients!
She will be available for appointment only, with availability increasing as she transitions to her new space and some great rates as low as $45/hr. Check out her website for more info and to book a session!
We get asked a lot by clients how to stay healthy throughout the holidays and prevent that dreaded seasonal weight gain... so here are some of our best tips!
Maybe “surviving” isn’t the right word, because for most it’s a holiday season surrounded by family, comforts, festivities, and love. Maybe “surviving your current pan…
12/07/2025
With all the holidays, celebrations, and busyness of December, don't forget to slow down and spend a moment savoring the things that matter most. ❤️❄️ www.aayushealth.com
Hey, Oshkosh! The Repair Cafe will be happening in just over a month: January, 10, 2026. We'll be at the downtown YMCA once again, this time from 10am to 2pm. No small engines or bicycles this time, but you can still bring for repair: appliances, jewelry, electronics, furniture, computers, clothing, watches AND swatches. Tell your friends, family, and neighbors that the Repair Cafe Oshkosh is back in business--for four whole hours.
Pro-tip: avoid the wait and come by around 12pm or 1pm.
12/03/2025
I am so excited to introduce "Penelope;" she finished up her holistic nutrition program with us recently and hit EVERY goal she had set in the beginning!
✅️ Restless leg syndrome is gone
✅️ She's lost weight (it hadn't been a focus, just a side effect of eating right for her body!)
✅️ The customized dietary & lifestyle changes we made to augment her cancer treatment left her feeling much more confident about her prognosis
✅️ She has more energy and a clearer mind
✅️ She's sleeping better
✅️ Less pain and inflammation
✅️ Sugar cravings are much better and managed in a healthy way
✅️ Gut health has improved
✅️ Anxiety is improved
✅ She understands her body's needs better and feels confident she can continue them on her own in the long run
Congrats, and thank you for allowing me to share all your wonderful news! 🌞❤️
Curious? Schedule your free initial consultation in our Appleton office or virtually (we have clients across the globe!)
A very sweet throwback holiday picture for a very sweet throwback holiday offer! 🎄
If you've followed us for awhile you may remember that going back to when we started nearly 17 years ago we used to put out a monthly newsletter with tasty recipes and helpful health tips.
For a limited time we will be once again sending out FREE "Wisconsin Wellness" newsletters- just submit your email here and watch for it coming up in your inbox soon! ⤵️ https://share.google/kyDlBoZT5BNLyWHaq
(And as always, your emails are kept private and never sold)
Be the first to know and let us send you an email when Aayus Holistic Health Services posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.
Welcome! I am a Certified Holistic Health Counselor, Certified Herbalist, & Wild Edibles Instructor from Little Chute, Wisconsin. I’m proud mommy to 5 year old Eliana and one year old Theo, wife of Matt Normansell of Eden Wild Food.
I have studied Naturopathic Medicine & Practitioner Studies at Clayton College of Natural Health, studied nutrition at the University of Florida, and have received my degree & certification to practice Holistic Health Counseling at the Institute for Integrative Nutrition in New York. I received my certification as a Certified Family Herbalist at The School of Natural Healing in Utah, and am board certified with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. I teach wild edibles & wild medicine foraging classes, and my unique herbal products are wild harvested locally and made by hand. We are one of the only MAMI certified wild mushroom expert businesses in Wisconsin.
With 15 years of experience under my belt, I am an expert in utilizing bioindividually appropriate and targeted nutritional supplementation & herbal medicines to assist in reaching your health goals. I am board certified with the American Association of Drugless Practitioners.
My education is unique in that it integrates all major dietary theories – combining the knowledge of traditional philosophies like Ayurvedic and Chinese medicine with modern concepts like veganism, paleo, Weston Price diet, FODMAP, keto, macrobiotics, food energetics, the glycemic index, raw foods, and so many more. I use a total of 115 different dietary theories to find the exact combination my clients need! I am equipped to help you bridge the gap between modern medicine and natural, holistic healing to achieve true health and balance. Some of my instructors include Dr. Walter Willet, Chair of Nutrition at Harvard University; Dr. David Katz, Director of Yale University’s Prevention Research Center; Dr. Deepak Chopra, leader in the field of mind-body medicine; Geneen Roth, bestselling author and expert on emotional eating; and Dr. Andrew Weil, Director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine.
Thanks for visiting, and don’t hesitate to contact me if I can help you in any way. If you’re curious what I can do to you, please contact me to schedule your no obligation, free consultation.
Megan M. Normansell, CHC, CFH, AADP
http://www.aayushealth.com – megan@aayushealth.com – 920-327-2221
Don't forget to follow us on social media to get great articles, recipes, and health tips:
www.aayushealth.comhttps://twitter.com/AayusHealthhttps://megankerkhoff.wordpress.com/https://www.instagram.com/aayushealthservices/https://www.facebook.com/groups/megansherbalmedicine/
