Welcome at the Hagetisse

My name is Emma and I’m a hagetisse. That’s an old-fashioned word for wise woman, healer, cunning woman, leech, the herbwife at the edge of the village. Hagetisse is an old word that was corrupted – under the influence of the church – into the word heks, which is Dutch for witch. The latter is a term that I don’t really use, due to the stigma that is now attached to it. It might give the knowledgeable reader a good idea of the sort of work I do, though.

I am a holistic healer and practice the Craft. Since I have the distinct advantage to have modern, scientifically based medical knowledge as well as old herbal and magical knowledge, I can help where ‘regular’ methods failed. The reason behind this? I will not be restricted by social conventions, but will use what a situation requires.

On this site you can find more about what I do, for instance how to book a consultation with me. And I transfer a lot of knowledge, by means of blogs, but also through a vademecum in which I have written down my knowledge about medical, magical and edible plants.

What is a hagetisse?

The hagetisse is a cunning woman, a herb crafter. She used to be the woman who lived on the edge of civilisation and to whom you turned to when you were ill and needed curing. But also if you had a problem that wasn’t that easily solved by conventional methods. She is also a woman who moves between worlds, this one and the world of mysteries.

What does the hagetisse do?

The hagetisse solves/helps to solve problems, especially in the fields of health, spirituality and general well-being. I use a holistic approach to challenges and issues. Part of my toolbox is herbalism or fytotherapy. I also use naturopathic medicine, like orthomolecular medicine and cPNI – two of the many relevant fields I studied. I combine the newest of knowledge and skills with the oldest of knowledge and skills to help to you and thus offer the best of both worlds.

Consultations

I am a kPNI and orthomolecular therapist, but use more than that knowledge to help you. I am a hagetisse and approach your issue in a holistic way. So, I as a whole – with all my knowledge in all those areas – will take you as a whole, including the world you find yourself in, into consideration and will focus my advice on that. I can help you with spiritual, mental and physical health issues.

Welcome at the Hagetisse

Vademecum

Sweet flag, Acorus calamus

Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis

Nettle, stinging, Urtica dioica L

Blogs

The foundation of a healthy life, part 9: how do you want to live?

Practical magic part 4: the element of water

Magical tools: the things I use when practising the craft

About

What is a hagetisse?

What does the hagetisse do?

Consultations