About Doreen Murphy Doucette, DNM
Doctor of Natural Medicine | Ayurvedic Kovid | Master Reflexologist | Herbal Educator | Lyme & Coinfection Advisor | Founder of Eleanor Autumn Apothecary
Doreen Murphy Doucette is a Doctor of Natural Medicine, Ayurvedic practitioner, Master Reflexologist, clinical herbalist, and dedicated Lyme & coinfection advisor with more than 20 years of experience in both conventional and holistic health care. She is the founder of Eleanor Autumn Apothecary, a sacred healing space and herbal line based in Nova Scotia that reflects her lifelong devotion to plant medicine, ancestral wisdom, and earth-centered healing.
Doreen is widely recognized for her rare ability to bridge allopathic and traditional medicine, offering care that is equally informed by science, intuition, and the living intelligence of nature.
🩺 Conventional Medical Training & Clinical Foundations
Doreen’s healing journey began in conventional health care, where she completed her nursing studies in Yarmouth, Nova Scotia, and went on to receive pharmacology training at Henson College in Halifax. She worked in the clinical health field for over 20 years, gaining in-depth knowledge of pharmaceuticals, chronic disease management, and patient care.
Her experience in the medical system laid the foundation for her holistic path, giving her an understanding of modern diagnostics while highlighting the urgent need for gentler, more integrative approaches.
🌿 Natural Medicine Certifications & Credentials
Doreen has completed extensive studies in holistic health, earning multiple certifications and honors that reflect her commitment to advanced natural healing:
- Certified Reflexologist: Canadian College of Natural Healing and Health (2009)
- Master Reflexology Certification: Advanced zone therapy and meridian work
- Advanced Dietary Supplement Advisor: Evidence-based supplementation and nutrient-drug-herb interactions
- Therapeutic Cannabis Mentor Certification: Cannabis & CBD consultations at a medical pain clinic
- Doctor of Natural Medicine: Registered with EBNMP Canada
- Ayurvedic Kovid: Appointed by the Vishwa Ayurveda Samaj in recognition of her Ayurvedic depth and lineage
🇮🇳 Ayurvedic Study & Global Herbal Education
Doreen is a dedicated student and practitioner of Ayurveda and Panchakarma Therapy, having trained extensively in India and Canada. Her Ayurvedic studies include:
2011
Completed Ayurveda & Panchakarma Certification in Kerala, India2013
Completed Ayurvedic Lifestyle Management under Ved Kovid Durgadas Lingham2015
Earned a Diploma in Ayurvedic Herbology & Pharmacology at PVA Ayurvedic Hospital, under Dr. Abdurahaman Poilan2016
Invited Dr. Poilan to Canada to lead intensives at her clinic2020
Completed studies under Stephen Harrod Buhner** Stephen Harrod Buhner; an Internationally respected herbalist and author of Healing Lyme, The Lost Language of Plants, and more. She is a recognized Lyme & Coinfection advisor for the Stephen Buhner Protocol, helping patients navigate chronic Lyme, co-infections, and immune dysfunction with plant-based support, clinical discernment, and compassion.
These studies form the core of her work in energetic medicine, constitutional care, detoxification, and traditional herbal formulation.
🌱 Ongoing Herbal Education & Mentorship
Doreen continues to expand her herbal knowledge through mentorships with world-renowned teachers. From 2020 to the present, she has studied under:
Rosemary Gladstar
Pioneer of modern herbalism and founder of the California School of Herbal Studies
Rosalee de la Forêt
Expert in energetics and
clinical herbalism
Kami McBride
Author and educator specializing in kitchen medicine and plant ritual
🍁 Founder of Eleanor Autumn Apothecary (Est. 2016)
In 2016, after returning from studies in Kerala, India, Doreen founded Eleanor Autumn Apothecary, a reflection of her love for wild medicine, ancestral healing, and Nova Scotia’s native plants.
Her products are handcrafted from start to finish, blending clinical strength with ceremonial care.
Her apothecary offerings include:
- Wildcrafted tinctures, salves, facial oils, and energetic blends
- Medicines crafted with lunar and planetary timing, deep respect, and spiritual intention
- Educational materials, seasonal workshops, and personalized consults for clients and students alike
- Her products are handcrafted from start to finish, blending clinical strength with ceremonial care
📚 Educator, Speaker & Herbal Guide
Doreen is a sought-after Herbal Practitioner, known for her Herbal Evenings, mentorship programs, and dynamic workshops on:
- Wildcrafting and seasonal foraging
- Plant energetics and constitutional healing
- Herbal protocols for chronic conditions and emotional resilience
Her teaching style is clear, accessible, intuitive, and rooted in a deep respect for honoring both the language of the body and the language of the Earth..
🌕 Healing Philosophy
“Healing is remembering who we are and returning to the wisdom that’s already living in the land, the body, and the plants.”
Doreen’s work is based on reconnection: to nature, to inner wisdom, to ancestral medicine, and to personal sovereignty. She believes true healing honors both structure and spirit, and she walks between the worlds of modern clinical care and earth-honoring ritual, with grace and groundedness.