Our History
Founded in 2015, Four Seasons Harmony provides holistic health and nutrition, clinical herbalism, Ayurvedic therapies and more by our full-time practitioner, Whitney Erwin, M.Sc., M.Ed., LMT, in the Shenandoah Valley and Harrisonburg, Virginia, with virtual clientele around the country and world. Years ago, she healed from chronic hormonal imbalances 100% naturally like Hashimoto's Thyroiditis, an autoimmune condition, and migraines. Today, she loves to support other women to do the same.
Our holistic healthcare practice supports women with a range of hormonal imbalance symptoms like PMS, infertility, exhaustion, anxiety, depression and hot flashes to embody more vibrancy, balance and energy. We help you to move away from overwhelm, lack of support and fatigue to instead live in renewed health, vitality and empowerment with proactive steps to actualize long-term, sustainable hormonal balance.
Whitney grew up in the Shenandoah Valley and cherishes serving local communities, friends, family and global communities through both virtual and private nature in-person sessions near Harrisonburg, with the format of each appointment chosen according to client preference. It is very important for us to humbly create a safe, welcoming practice for healing to people of all faiths, races, genders, body sizes, socioeconomic backgrounds and walks of life. We support optimal holistic health and wellness with inclusive, heart-centered, collaborative, fair trade, stewardship to nature and grassroots educational values. Four Seasons Harmony is dedicated to diversity and inclusion. We respect the name and pronouns clients use to better express their gender identity. We invite you to share anything that can help us to create a more inclusive and welcoming environment.
Whitney graduated from the Maryland University of Integrative Health with a Master’s of Science in Clinical Herbal Medicine, Loyola University Maryland with a Master’s in Education, Crestone Healing Arts Center and an Honorary Undergraduate degree in Indigenous Studies at the Institute of American Indian Arts where she studied plant and herbal medicine from traditional healers. Whitney maintains years of ongoing studies with several Master Herbalists and Ayurvedic experts, and has earned an additional 750 hours of various certifications in holistic health, Ayurveda and Traditional Asian Medicine. Several of her specialties include Women’s Health, Holistic Hormonal Balance, Fertility, Conscious Conception, complex health cases, compassionate and deep listening skills, individually customizing treatments based on each client’s unique needs, customized clinical herbal formulas shipped to your home, mind-body healing and teaching clients practical self-care tools to live in optimal health.
Four Seasons Harmony’s treatments aspire to enhance the body’s innate healing abilities, promote deep relaxation, relieve pain, support healing from chronic imbalances, improve one’s quality of life and serve any person’s health background no matter how complex. Whitney gives an optional complimentary, confidential Breakthrough Session where any questions and healthcare topics are welcome to be discussed prior to scheduling. Four Seasons Harmony believes in establishing a strong interpersonal foundation, building long-term relationships and sharing educational tools and guidance to apply at home. We value environmentally conscious practices and products, including safe and natural biodegradable cleaners, 100% pure, certified organic or wildcrafted herbs, essential oils and flower essences.
Meet Our Practitioner, Whitney
Whitney Erwin, MSc, MEd, LMT, loves providing services at Four Seasons Harmony. She gives infinite gratitude to her teachers for passing on traditional and modern knowledge to share with other people to live in optimal health and well-being. Her background includes:
· M.Sc. Clinical Herbal Medicine from the Maryland University of Integrative Health
· M.Ed. from Loyola University Maryland
· B.A. with Honors from the Institute of American Indian Arts
· Certified Ayurvedic Postpartum Doula & Therapist with Soma-Shakti School of Women’s Vedic Wisdom
· Graduate of Crestone Healing Arts Center, including Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Teacher Training for one-on-one private instruction
· Licensed Massage Therapist
· Ayurvedic Consultant & Educator
· Practicing Clinical Herbalist for over seven years
· Holistic Health Educator
· Ayurvedic Certifications in Pulse Assessment, Fertility, Postpartum Care, & Menopause with the National Ayurvedic Medical Association
· Best Herbs for Mama and Baby Herbal Medicine Course with The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine
· Certifications in Prenatal Massage, Hot Stone, Geothermal Therapy, & Reiki II
· Pharmacy of Flowers Aromatherapy Course with David Crow, L.Ac., Master Herbalist & Aromatherapist
· Graduate of the Gokhale Method Foundations Course, a system of healthy posture and movement to help restore structural integrity
· Advanced Certification in Peaceful Touch for 3-7 year olds from the Santa Fe School of Massage
· Certified Infant Massage Instructor with the International Association of Infant Massage
· Certified Educator of Infant Massage with Infant Massage, USA
· Association Montessori International Primary early childhood teaching certification
· JMU College of Education teaching position
· Extensive national & international work in Herbology and Organic Agriculture in Virginia, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Colorado, New Zealand & France
· Conservation work in Kenya & Nicaragua
· Collegiate research at La Suerte Biological Research Station, Costa Rica
· Professional violinist, former wedding performer and instructor
· Member of the National Collegiate Society of Scholars since 2005 through merit-based collegiate study and a scholarship awarded by Dartmouth College
· Yoga studies for over twenty-two ongoing years, including two intensive Advanced Vedanta Certifications
· Yoga, Ayurveda and Herbalist teachers include Swami Chandrasekharand Saraswati, Dr. Joan Shivarpita Harrigan, Sara Crow, LAc, MSTOM, Deva Khalsa, AHP, Dr. Vasant Lad, Gurmukh and Mary Straub Pargas, MA, RYT, LPC
· Extensive dance & gymnastics training from early childhood through adulthood
· Spanish and French linguistic skills
Testimonials
I am a pretty healthy and active person. However, I was feeling run down and getting sick frequently and was hoping for some guidance. I was referred to Whitney and had a great experience. She helped me find routines that were manageable, herbs and supplements that work best for me and offered advice in all areas of life. While I've done natural remedies and kept a "clean" environment for years, she really helped me understand the how and why behind things. After several months together, I was able to really see and feel a difference and get back to being myself again. It was all very practical and easy to continue to maintain. I've also been able to apply aspects to other members of the family who are seeing great results as well. Between appointments, she was always easy to reach through email and happy to answer any additional questions I had. I would highly recommend Whitney's services.
-Bethany W.
She works wonders!!! After one consultation, I was relieved of gut problems I have had my whole life. 10/10! She changed my life.
-Genai W.
I brought my son to see Whitney for infant massage when he was having colic that was interfering with his sleep. I started seeing improvements immediately, and all symptoms completely resolved within a few weeks. There was the huge added benefit of deepening my connection with my baby. Whitney also provided many, many tools to assist my postpartum recovery. Her support, devotion to her work and her clients, and complete presence helped immensely during this crucial time. She is a gift to this community and I trust and recommend her without hesitation.
-Sam W.
I recently started working with Whitney Erwin, M.Sc., M.Ed., LMT, and she’s helped me tremendously in managing my health and depression with holistic options.
-Emily H.
Whitney has vast Ayurvedic and Native Spiritual knowledge base and diagnostic skills to offer advice on supplements and practices to help bring balance to one's life.
-Carol Y.
Whitney has helped me tremendously with an auto immune disease for the past 4 years. I no longer have pain in my fingers, and hands. Most recently she has helped treat my senior dog with flower essences. He was confused, and anxious, etc...I was very concerned. I was amazed, and pleasantly surprised to see him respond to the flower essences the way he did. He is doing much better. Definitely worth giving it a try. Whitney has been an absolute blessing.
-Vickie L.
Whitney is a gifted Ayurvedic practitioner. She takes great care in the relationship she's building with her clients. I have worked with her for a year and have had such beautiful growth b/c of her guidance on my journey both physically and spiritually. I highly recommend Whitney to others.
-Jamie M.
Whitney’s step-by-step progression through introducing Ayurvedic lifestyle practices and the science behind them has been perfect for me, giving me time to adapt mindfully to changes. I feel better than I have in my entire adult life, physically, mentally, and emotionally. This has enabled me to work, go to school, play, and devote the time and effort needed to advance my spiritual process. I am currently off of medication for autoimmune disease, have had only rare, short-lived, mild symptoms of fibromyalgia and am experiencing a zest for life that I did not know was possible. Whitney infuses everything she says with joy and reverence, and has even brought nature into our Skype sessions by working from the arboretum!
-Joanna K.
We are doing infant massage for our 4 month old and we love it! Whitney offers classes for you to learn how to do the massage techniques with your baby. She does a demo and explanation on a doll baby while you massage your baby. It took 3 sessions to learn the full body baby massage. It's been a nice way for me to have bonding time with my baby since going back to work.
-AlexAnn W.
I highly recommend Four Seasons Harmony for all your therapeutic needs. Whitney is so professional and knowledgeable, she spends time getting to know you and your priorities. She truly cares about your concerns and comfort, and she addresses anything you ask.
-Ellen R.
