Based in Bloomsbury, New Jersey, Cheryl Karcher is a clinical herbalist, herbal educator, and Level 2 Reiki practitioner dedicated to an integrative, plant-based approach to wellness. As the founder of Hilltop Herbals, Cheryl offers private clinical consultations, educational workshops, horticulture therapy, handcrafted herbal wellness products, and Reiki sessions—all grounded in a deep reverence for the healing wisdom of plants.

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With 15 years of experience in the culinary industry and a decade in horticulture, Cheryl blends practical expertise with herbal tradition to guide clients and students toward holistic well-being. She is a graduate of David Winston’s 2-Year Herbal Certification Program, the Herbal Therapeutics Program, and the Graduate Program at the Center for Herbal Studies. Cheryl views her work with clients as collaborative and intuitive—“like being a health detective,” she says—as she pieces together each individual’s health story to create personalized protocols and herbal formulations.

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Cheryl’s past experience includes working with Project U.S.E. in Newark, NJ, teaching herbal classes to urban youth, and serving as Staff Herbalist at Valley Integrated Pharmacy in Bedminster, NJ. She has also been a member of United Plant Savers and a named steward of the Sweet Hollow Preserve in partnership with the Hunterdon County Land Trust. Currently, she serves as Treasurer for the New Jersey chapter of the American Herbalist Guild.

When she’s not working with clients or students, Cheryl finds inspiration in her garden and the forest surrounding her rural Hunterdon County home, listening closely to the medicine of the land and the wisdom of Nature’s rhythms.

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Cheryl finds inspiration from the forest surrounding her rural Hunterdon County home, as well as her own gardens, listening closely to the medicine of the land and the wisdom of Nature’s rhythms. ​

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Discover the healing power of plants through our Herbal Apothecary and Education Center, where nature meets wellness. We offer a range of integrative services and experiences to support your journey to better health and deeper connection with the natural world:

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• Private Clinical Herbal Consultations

• Handcrafted Herbal Wellness Products

• Educational Workshops & Classes

• Plant & Herb Walks

• Horticulture Therapy

• Reiki Healing Sessions

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Whether you're beginning your herbal journey or seeking deeper healing, our offerings are designed to empower and educate—so you can reclaim the roots of wellness and Self.