Allie Christensen
Somatic Herbalist · Certified Astrologer · Ritual Designer & Practitioner
Allie Christensen is a somatic herbalist, certified astrologer, and ritual designer and practitioner. She co-founded Living Wisdom Apothecary with her husband, Rory. Together, she blends plant medicine, astrology, and embodied ritual. These engage the body, not just the mind, to create lasting change and help people reconnect with themselves, find sustainable rest, and cultivate nervous system regulation: the ability to shift between alertness and calm as life requires.
Allie believes ritual works best when it's rooted in both neuroscience and ancient spiritual wisdom held together, not one traded for the other. Rather than offering a single formula, she helps each person find the specific practices that fit their unique nervous system.
Why This Work
As a neurodivergent wife and mother of three neurodivergent children, nervous system regulating practices aren't theoretical for Allie; they're essential in her own home, every day. Years of seeking the specific practices her own family needed now shape how she works with every client and every blend.
Training & Lineage
Allie is a lifelong student of the natural world, and has built her practice through direct mentorship and sustained study rather than a single credentialing path.
Light-Filled Astrology Program
Certified through Naomi Fox Reina's intensive training program in chart interpretation: reading the birth chart as a map of physical and emotional patterns, used as one lens among several in a full reading.
School of Evolutionary Herbalism
Earned a certificate from Sajah Popham's Astro-Herbalism program, integrating clinical herbalism, medical astrology, and astrological timing to inform how remedies are chosen and blended.
The Art of Infusion
Currently studying with Kami McBride, learning the hands-on craft of handcrafted herbal-infused oils.
Ayurvedic Integration
Incorporates Ayurvedic practices, including Abhyanga, a warm-oil self-massage technique, to support the nervous system through touch and warmth.
Independent Study
Two-plus years of sustained independent study across astrology, essential oils, and herbal remedies.
A Note on Safety
Every blend Allie creates uses jojoba oil as a carrier and is formulated for topical or aromatic use only; she does not recommend ingesting essential oils. She typically works with a 2% dilution (about 6 drops per 10ml), occasionally adjusting to 3–4% when it fits a specific need. Every blend comes with clear instructions so you feel confident using it.
Where Her Guidance Lives
Allie's approach comes to life across two ongoing projects. The Ritual Library is a free, growing archive of practitioner-guided rituals, organized so you can find the specific practice that fits where you are right now, built and reviewed under Allie's direct guidance to reflect her training and voice. The Living Wisdom Journal follows the moon's cycles, offering seasonal reflections and rituals timed to the sky above and the body's own rhythms.
Beyond the Practice
Allie has spoken on somatic approaches to astrology at the Energy Healing Conference (watch here). You can also find Living Wisdom Apothecary on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest, YouTube, and TikTok.
Curious what a session with Allie looks like?
Explore ReadingsEvery Ritual Library article is reviewed by Allie Christensen, somatic herbalist, certified astrologer, and ritual designer & practitioner at Living Wisdom Apothecary.