BG Apothecary offers supplements, herbs and more

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BATTLE GROUND – It’s probably a good thing that Diana Davidson and her daughter, Christy Chase, share a lifelong interest in natural health. Especially since the two, along with Davidson’s husband, now own and operate Battle Ground Apothecary and Natural Goods, LLC in Battle Ground.

“Christy and I share a lifelong interest in natural health,” Davidson said. “In my case, this dates back to spending summers on my grandparents’ farm learning the ways of plants from my native grandmother who was also a nurse and grandfather who taught me how to garden and live off the land. We are part native, so being close to Mother Earth comes naturally to us. From a very young age, my girls would help grow and wild harvest herbs off the old Indian reservation by Spirit mountain for the small business that I ran 20-plus years ago.”

Davidson first began working at the Battle Ground Apothecary store in 2005, and bought the business in 2011. In 2015, the apothecary parted ways with Battle Ground Healing Arts and moved to their current larger location at 314 NE 1st Ave., just past Uncle D’s Pizza and Tiger Bowl. At the new location, she said they were able to upgrade their medicinary mercantile and also now have more accessible parking.

“Battle Ground Apothecary is an integral part of the natural health care system, which by the way is very strong and vibrant in this area community and throughout Clark County,” Davidson said. “Natural healing gives people an alternative to conventional medicine and its associated risks and side effects. We try to offer a more natural approach to health and wellness. Also, when customers visit our medicinary they deal directly with local owners and operators, not employees of a corporation that is run from far away or a physician that only recommends what they sell.”

Davidson said the apothecary stocks many types of the highest quality supplements, blended herbal teas, tinctures, bulk herbs, herbal powders, essential oils, homeopathic remedies, as well as their own Wise Gals line of organic skin care products. In addition to all those items, she said they also offer the largest stock of essential oils in Clark County, healthy snacks, soaps, organic, gluten free, non-GMO seeds, salts and supplies for any homemade apothecary.

“We networks with farmers who offer CSAs as well as use them ourselves,” Davidson said. “We custom-blend for our partners, and make sure their patients’ needs are fulfilled, not just herbal extracts and supplements, but the whole – body, mind, spirit and environment experience.”

Battle Ground Apothecary has long-standing relationships with many practitioners around the area, including Dr. Alexandra Demetro, Dr. Kelly Owens, Joan Boullion (massage therapist), Marlene Haverty (acupuncturist), Lori Solomon (acupuncturist), Janice Halteman, Mary Lou Rak (reiki and craniosacral therapy) and more.

“We continue to work with several other practitioners who refer their patients here as well,” Davidson said. “Some of our customers refer to us as a ‘holistic healing hub’ in which potential patients come to us who trust us to direct them to a reputable healthcare provider. We often give them more than one to pick from. We like to check out all of the providers we work with to see their offices, meet the practitioners and get a feel of their specialties and what all they have to offer. Our customers trust that we only recommend practitioners with integrity and who we trust.”

Battle Ground Apothecary also recently partnered with the Zara Clinic, located in Battle Ground Village. Davidson said she has been acquainted with Dr. Angela Knapp from Zara Clinic for quite some time, and was excited to learn that she started practicing in the Battle Ground area.



Davidson said Battle Ground Apothecary sells many supplements, herbs and tinctures that don’t need a prescription. Many practitioners will also have the apothecary fill their requests for their patients and they then keep them on file for convenience.

“We do not diagnose or prescribe remedies, that is for the practitioners,” Davidson said. “I find that most reputable practitioners prefer to treat and care for their patients, this is their passion, and not wanting to bother with the retail side, this is where we come in. We will, however, teach what herbs and supplements are helpful for. We, along with ND practitioners, offer alternatives to the potentially dangerous chemicals that so many people routinely feed their bodies.”

The apothecary has also teamed up with nutritionist and “culinary creative” Denise Hays to offer a “Food as Medicine” series of workshops. During the workshops, attendees participate in a guided herb tasting specially curated with accompanying food pairing for an in-depth “taste on” demonstration. This is a six-part series that is held on the second Friday of the month. Davidson said they look forward to offering herb walks and more classes in the near future.

“Many practitioners, herbalists, nutritionists and interesting people will be offering classes through us,” she said. “We welcome suggestions on what you would be interested in learning or perhaps giving a class on. Denise Hays will also be seeing clients on site on Wednesdays from noon-3 p.m. starting April 1. We also plan on offering short demos weekly during the day, we will announce which day on our website soon.”

Davidson said she wants to give a heartfelt “thank you” to the Battle Ground community, as so many people followed the apothecary during their move.

“A lot of you had to do a lot of research to find us after not finding us at our old place,” Davidson said. “We appreciate them helping to spread the word as to where we are. So, to all the people who have called us the ‘Harry Potter’ store or refer to us as ‘BANG’ Battle Ground Apothecary and Natural Goods, thanks to all of you, we are still here and going strong. I would like to take this time to give a special shout out to my husband who has been our foundation and strength. Bless our warriors and elders.”

Davidson said she would like to invite any practitioners who haven’t been contacted by Battle Ground Apothecary to contact them if they would like to be added to their list of partners. The apothecary can be reached at (360) 687-2597 or anyone can stop by at 314 NE 1st Ave., Battle Ground. The apothecary is open Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Visit their website at www.bgapothecary.com.