Acorn Kitchen Nutrition

Based in Western Massachusetts

Get grounded. Get connected. Get cooking.

Photo by Erik Hoffner

Acorn Kitchen Nutrition is

The Field and Forest Kitchen Medicine School

The Field and Forest Kitchen Medicine School

Hands-on, experiential learning outdoors and in the kitchen! Plant walks, workshops, and courses designed to teach you how to wildcraft, build intimacy with plants, and get creative with culinary medicine.

An Integrative, Functional Nutrition Clinical Practice

I specialize in helping people optimize their physical health so they can lead vibrant, fulfilled lives. If you’re struggling with digestive health, depression, anxiety, or substances—I can help! Get the personal attention and support you deserve.

Founded by Carly Leusner – Herbalist, Nutritionist, and Chef

I offer culinary, health, and herbal education and one-on-one health coaching support
virtually and in-person in Cummington, MA.

“Carly’s knowledge and health coaching/communication skills are invaluable! It helped me just as much to have the opportunity to speak about my goals and challenges and to have specific information and suggestions. Thank you so much for ALL.”

—AP, Northampton, MA

Explore the clinical practice and working with Carly one-on-one

I’m your practitioner if:

  • You want to feel better using an holistic and integrative approach
  • You feel ready to commit effort towards making changes
  • You want a practitioner who will listen, meet you where you’re at, and help hold you accountable to the person you want to be
  • You want recommendations and support tailored to your unique needs
  • You feel curious about working with herbs or already comfortable with them

Explore the Field & Forest Kitchen Medicine School

I’m your facilitator if:

  • You love the bigger picture and context 
  • Food and cooking are important to you 
  • Plant & food study, facilitated from an anti-oppressive framework, is a priority 
  • You enjoy cooking and exploring new foods 
  • You want to get your hands dirty and have a high interest in learning how to Do-it-Yourself

Based out of hilltowns of Western Massachusetts, on unceded Pocumtuc territory.

Latest From My Blog

Stay up to date on the latest emerging science on holistic approaches to wellness, culinary medicine, and foraging culture.

wind of my soul

I listen to the windTo the wind of my soulWhere I'll end upWell I think only God really knows-Islam Yusuf Change is blowing through my windows. This week will be the last week of Carly’s Cupboard. Alice is going on a cycle ...

Snapping Turtles

About 15 years ago, while driving on 116 near Umass, I spotted a snapping turtle lumbering across the road so, of course, I stopped. I was only 20 and this being my first snapping turtle rescue, I wasn’t making much progress. We were ...

Snail v. bobcat

"Land snails spend most of their time in the leaf litter layer. There, they consume the dead and decaying vegetation, helping to decompose it. With the nutrient-rich feces they leave behind, snails play a role in soil formation. As ...

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