Carla Martinez
Practicing Community Herbalist
Perianth Herbs Inc.
•HERBAL CONSULTATIONS, THERAPY & REMEDIES•
All medicines grown or gathered personally and/or ordered from reputable sources.
perianthherbs@yahoo.com
Privacy: Please be assured that everything submitted on this intake form and shared during any consultation is completely confidential between the client and the practitioner.
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Please list all physicians and other healthcare providers or consultants (such as Acupuncturist, massage therapist, etc) you see on a regular basis:
Family Medical History:
Please describe any relevant or major health-related issues:
Father:
Mother:
Maternal Grandmother:
Maternal Grandfather:
Paternal Grandmother:
Paternal Grandfather:
Other family members with pertinent issues, or recurring family health trends:
Present Health Status:
Do you currently smoke tobacco? YesNo
If so, how many cigarettes/day?
If not, have you ever been a smoker in the past? YesNo
For how many years did you smoke?
When did you quit?
Do you currently drink alcohol? YesNo
If so, list type, quantity, and frequency:
Did you consume alcohol in the past? YesNo
When did you quit alcohol?
If so list type, quantity and frequency:
List form and frequency of any regular exercise:
How is your digestive system overall, do you experience indigestion, gas, constipation, diarrhea, bloating or other:
How often do you have a bowel movement?
How often do you urinate and what is the character of your urine, i.e., light, dark, strong odor?
Check each item where symptoms apply and elaborate in space provided below if necessary.
Cardiovascular Skin
High Blood Pressure: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Low Blood Pressure: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Boils: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Bruises: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Pain in Heart: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Dryness: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Poor Circulation/Cold Extremities: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Itching: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Swelling in Ankles/Joints: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Varicose Veins: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Previous Heart Stroke/Murmur: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Skin Eruptions: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
High Cholesterol: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Muscles/Joints Respiratory
Backache/Upper or Lower: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Chest Pain: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Broken Bones: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Difficulty Breathing: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Mobility Restriction: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Cough: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Arthritis/Bursitis: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Tuberculosis: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Congestion: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Eyes, Ears, Nose, Throat and Gastro-Intestinal
Asthma: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Belching: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Ear Aches: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Colitis: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Eye Pains, Dry/Wet Eyes: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Constipation: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Failing Vision: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Abdominal Pain: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Hay Fever: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Liver Problems: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Sinus Infection: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Gall Stones: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Sinus Congestion: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Ulcers: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Sore Throat: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Indigestion: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Tonsils: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Hearing Loss/Ringing Ears: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Sleeping Patterns
Insomnia: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Waking in the night: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Night sweats: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Restless sleep: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Wake up tired: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Difficulty falling back to sleep: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Urinary/Kidney
Excessive Urination: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Water Retention: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Burning Urine: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Kidney Stones: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Miscellaneous
Lower Back Pain: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Dark Circles Under Eyes: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Itchy Ears/Eyes: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Usually Feel Hot/Warm: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Usually Feel Cold/Cool: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Emotional Insecurity: N/Asometimes experienceoccurs oftenmajor concern
Do you have headaches? N/AYesNo
How often?
What are they like?
Do you know what causes them?
Common Physical Activities
What type(s) of Physical Activities do you do? Desk SittingStandingSitting in a carJogging/RunningCalisthenicsAerobicsSwimmingWeight LiftingWalkingYogaTai ChiHikingBike RidingHorseback RidingTennisBending/Lifting
How long do you sit at a desk?
How long do you stand?
How long do you sit in a car?
Any other phisical activities?
Do any of the conditions/physical activities above aggravate a current health condition? YesNo
If so, please explain:
Have you had any operations? YesNo
If so, please indicate what kind of operation(s) and the year each operation was performed :
Any major injuries/accidents? YesNo
If so, please indicate what kind of injury(ies) and the year each injury was occured:
Any major illness or hospitalizations? YesNo
If so, please indicate what kind of illness or hospitalization and the year each illness or hospitalization occured:
Dietary Information
Please check each item listed below if it is included in your daily - or usual - diet.
Mark if Daily, Weekly, Monthly or Never
Red Meat: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Butter: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Candy Bars/Chocolate: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Fish: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Milk: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Coffee: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Poultry: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Cheese: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Black Tea: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Fruit: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Yogurt: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Herbal Tea: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Vegetables: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Sugar: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Alcohol: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Raw Foods: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Honey: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Vitamins: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Grains: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Baked Goods: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Protein Supplements: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Nuts: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Deserts: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Food Supplements: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Seeds: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Chips: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Processed Foods/Snacks: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Fermented Foods: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Crackers: DailyWeeklyMonthlyNever
Describe below your typical meals. Please be as specific as possible. For example, Instead of "oil" list type of oil, such as olive, corn, etc. Instead of "bread" list whether white or whole grain, etc. Instead of "vegetables" list type of vegetable, how prepared, canned, frozen, or fresh, etc. Please include beverages, type and quantity (two cups of coffee, one glass of orange juice, etc.)
What’s a good day of eating like?
Breakfast:
Morning Snacks:
Lunch:
Afternoon Snacks:
Dinner:
Evening Snacks:
Daily water consumption (number of glasses/quantity per day):
What’s a bad day of eating like (meals on the run, etc)?
Breakfast:
Morning Snacks:
Lunch:
Afternoon Snacks:
Dinner:
Evening Snacks:
Daily water consumption (number of glasses/quantity per day):
How many times a week do you have a good day of eating?
How many times a week do you have a bad day of eating?
Please list any known food allergies/sensitivities:
Food Describe Reaction(s):
If everything was good for you, what would you want to eat (What do you crave)?
Have you ever had herb tea? YesNo
Current State of Emotions and Feelings
Please take a moment to answer the following questions:
Are you able to express your feelings and emotions?
Is there an excess of stress in your life?
What is causing the stress?
Are you satisfied with your job?
If in a relationship, are you satisfied with it?
If there is one thing in your life you would like to change right now, what is it?
Can you change it?
Are you a "nervous type" person?
What are the things that make you most nervous?
Have you a "super woman/superman" complex?
Do you sleep well? YesNo
How long do you sleep each night?
Do you nap? YesNo
How long do you nap?
How often do you nap?
Do you dream? YesNo
Do you remember your dreams?
Are you satisfied with your general energy level?
Do you often feel exhausted and fatigued?
Is it easy to wake up in the morning? YesNo
Which of these feelings dominate in your life? joyhappinessangersadnessfearsympathyworrydepression
If you were to choose two Emotions which seem predominant in your life, they would be...
Emotion 1:
Emotion 2:
Please indicate approximate dates and describe the nature of any traumatic experiences you have had in the past 7 years (divorce, loss of lover, loss of job, change of residents, injury, death, etc.):
Name one thing in life that you do that is really good for you:
Name one thing you know you should be doing but don’t:
What are your passions and interests?
What do you do for fun?
Supplements and Medications
List all herbs, vitamins, and dietary supplements you currently take, including dosages, citing the brand name whenever possible (please bring all your supplement bottles with you for your appointment):
List all medications you are currently taking and what they are taken for (including aspirin, antacids, etc.). Please include the dosage and frequency and indicate whether they are over the counter (OTC) or prescription (P):
Do you use any other drugs?
MarijuanaMushroomsEcstasyCocaineLSDHeroin
Other?
Have you used any drugs in the past?
MarijuanaMushroomsEcstasyCocaineLSDHeroin
Other?
List all medications, herbs, etc., to which you have a known allergy:
What are the areas of current complaint that you would like to address with an herbal program?*