Martha Mathews Libster, Ph.D.
Inspired by People & Plants


Welcome!
Welcome to Golden Apple Healing Arts.
I am Martha Libster, PhD, a Master Teacher, Author, Historian, Health and Spiritual Coach.
For more than forty years, I have guided individuals, families, caregivers, professionals, and seekers through health challenges and decisions, life transitions, personal growth, and spiritual development—helping them discover deeper meaning, purpose, and the "medicine" within their life story.
Whether you are seeking greater balance, navigating uncertainty, making important health decisions, exploring spiritual questions, supporting a loved one, or moving through a significant life transition, you are welcome here!
Are You Seeking...
Greater balance in body and peace of mind?
Relief from uncertainty during periods of waiting, change or transition?
Support for making informed health decisions in a rapidly changing world?
Guidance for personal growth, spiritual development, or discovering greater purpose?
Practical ways to reduce stress, overwhelm, and decision fatigue?
If so, you have found the right place.
Together We Will Explore:
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The "Medicine" in the Story—Your Story
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Health, resilience, and informed decision-making
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Energetics-First approaches to health patterns
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Precision Self-care®
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Greater understanding of Self
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The role of meaning, purpose, and spiritual growth in your life
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The wisdom found in people, plants, and healing traditions
With Plants as Partners:
For decades, I have explored the relationship between people and plants through historical and botanical research, holistic health education, and healing traditions from around the world.
Plants have much to teach us about resilience, adaptation, balance, and our relationship to our environment. They are among our oldest teachers.
Welcome!


Signature Event: The Medicine is in the Story
WATCHFUL WAITING: Ethical Precision Self-Care in a Biomedical World
(2026 Webinar Series)
Consultation Services
Speaker, Storyteller, World Cafe Requests
Precision Self-Care - The Elements of Care®Program
(Self-Care Institute Webinars and Resources)
Research, Writing, and History Services
Poetry for Peace of Mind
FOR INDIVIDUALS, COUPLES, FAMILIES AND GROUPS
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All Ages Infants to Elders (Choose Onsite or Virtual)
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Virtual for Clients in USA states: IL - CO - CA - WI - IN
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Solution-Focused and Strength-Based Counseling
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Existentialist Approach - Discover Purpose Meaning
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Advanced Practice Holistic Nurse Psychotherapy
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Movement Analysis and Therapy
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Infant Mental Health - Parent Counseling
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Self-Care Solutions and Resources
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Non-Pharmacological Alternatives

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All Ages in the USA and International (Choose Onsite or Virtual)
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Assessment and Plan for Your Unique Health Patterns
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Lifestyle and Nutrition Recommendations
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Herbal Solutions Specific for Your Health/Energetic Pattern
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Learn "Energetics First" For Your Safe Health Choices
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Elements of Care Precision Self-Care Coaching and Resources
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Custom Herbal Formulations Traditional Chinese and Western
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Science of Energy Flow® Foot Reflexology
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Mother's Touch Energy Flow Balance





