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2025 Update on Jake Shirk and Mountain Air Herbs

Brandi C

2025 update

2025 Update on Jake Shirk and Mountain Air Herbs

I am excited to bring you the 2025 Update on Jake Shirk and Mountain Air Herbs. I spoke with Carrie today at Mountain Air Herbs, and it was so good to reconnect with her. She is always a wealth of information, and catching up after three years was a delight.

Important Disclaimer

Please note: I DO NOT work for Jake Shirk (formerly Reuben Schwartz). I CANNOT make appointments for him, as I was a client, not an office worker.

The Amish DO NOT have phones, so they only correspond through traditional mail. If you have questions, I’m always open to answering what I can.

Scheduling an Appointment with Jake Shirk

To schedule an appointment with Jake Shirk, you must write him a letter or visit the clinic in person. Neither Mountain Air Herbs nor I can make appointments for him. His office typically responds within 7-10 business days with a date and time. If you live far away, I highly recommend requesting a specific day and time due to limited lodging options. They will do their best to accommodate you.

Walk-ins: You can try a walk-in visit, but those with appointments take priority. If the office is busy, you may not be seen that day. The office closes promptly, with no exceptions.

Mountain Air Herbs

I was thrilled to speak with Carrie again. While there haven’t been many business changes, she and her husband continue to run Mountain Air Herbs with the same dedication.

Mountain Air Herbs can answer some—but not all—questions about herbs and supplements. You can call during business hours for inquiries about their products.

  • Refills: Their products are sealed and manufactured, so they cannot refill empty bottles. However, Jake’s clinic can refill glass bottles since Amish families make their herbs and supplements.
  • Location: Mountain Air Herbs is in Amish Country, where Jake Shirk, Iridologist, is located.
  • Communication: The Amish do not use phones, electricity, or computers. If you mention a medical condition like Psoriatic Arthritis, Jake may not recognize the term but will assess based on his practice.
  • Partnership with Jake: Mountain Air Herbs works alongside Jake to provide the herbal recommendations he documents. While they can suggest herbs for general issues (e.g., circulation problems), a formal diagnosis or visit with Jake ensures specificity.

Contact Information

Mountain Air Herbs
Address: 1945 Radure Rd., Hestand, KY 42151
Phone: 270-487-1334
Hours:

  • Monday & Friday: 8 AM – 4 PM CST
  • Saturday: 8 AM – 12 PM CST

Services:

  • In-store and window service available
  • Shipping available for phone or online orders (shipping costs approx. $7-8)
  • Accepts cash, credit cards, debit cards, PayPal (online orders), and checks

Jake Shirk – Amish Iridologist

Jake Shirk worked under Reuben Schwartz for at least 17 years before taking over the business. Currently, he is the sole Iridologist, assisted by a small staff. The clinic also sells homemade breads, popcorn, and other baked goods.

Payment: Bring cash (suggested amount: $200). Jake’s services are free, but he accepts donations. They also refill their amber glass bottles, so bring them back for reuse.

Contact Information

Jake Shirk, Amish Iridologist
Address: 1205 Radure Rd., Hestand, KY 42151
Phone: No phone (Amish do not use phones or computers)
Hours:

  • Monday & Friday: 7:30 AM – 3 PM CST
  • Saturday: 7:30 AM – 11 AM CST

Update on Reuben Schwartz

Reuben Schwartz sustained an eye injury several years ago and underwent surgery to restore his vision. While not entirely successful, he remains in good health. Since the passing of his wife, he goes out less frequently but is enjoying retirement. According to Carrie, he is happy and doing well.

If you have any further questions, feel free to ask. Hope this helps!

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2022 Update on Jake Shirk Amish Iridologist

**Please note: I DO NOT work for Jake Shirk (formerly Reuben Schwartz). I CANNOT make appointments for him as I am a client, not an office worker.

The Amish DO NOT have phones, so they only correspond through “snail mail.” If you have questions, I’m always open to answering.

However, if you want to schedule an appointment to see Jake Shirk, you MUST write him a letter. Jake Shirk’s office will respond in about 7-10 business days. They will give you a day and time. You can let the office know what days/times are good for you. The office will try and make that happen.

If you choose NOT to write a letter, you can always just “walk-in.” If you decide to do that, please understand that those with appointments take priority. If the Iridology office is packed with those with appointments, you may or may not be seen that day. When it is time to go home, they go home. There is no staying later.**

Calling Mountain Air Herbs

Today, during H’s three-hour-long therapy session, I decided it was a good time to call Mountain Air Herbs. The sweet people that run this company are English; therefore, they have phones.

Today, I spoke with Carrie. She and her husband work at Mountain Air Herbs. As always, she is so kind in answering all my questions and filling me in on the happenings in Amish Country.

Just as I can’t make appointments for Jake, neither can Carrie or her husband at Mountain Air Herbs. They can answer some questions, but not all questions. You can call during business hours if you have questions about herbs or supplements.

Changes to Note

Mountain Air Herbs is in Amish country where Jake Shirk, Iridologist, is located. They work in tandem with Jake. The business has changed its office hours, so please note the change.

Mountain Air Herbs
1945 Radure Rd.
Hestand, KY 42151
270.487.1334

Office Hours: Monday and Friday 8-4, CST and Saturday 8-12, CST

Another change they have made since Co-Vid19 is they now do business through their window service. Mountain Air Herbs is a small business. With the number of people that came through, this decision was made for the well-being of everyone.

I have personally been in this establishment multiple times. Also, I call every year for an update. It has a tiny little lobby because its place is full of herbs and supplements. Window service is beneficial considering the size of the business.

Carrie and her husband can help you decipher what is on Jake’s list of items you need. They can’t always tell you which is more important and which you don’t need. However, they will tell you what is similar and if something can be bought cheaper elsewhere.

Mountain Air Herbs takes cash, credit cards, debit cards, and checks. This business does not refill empty bottles. You can bring your empty bottle, and they can take it back up to the Amish, where they can reuse it.

Jake Shirk Amish Iridologist

Jake worked for Reuben Schwartz for years before taking over the business. Carrie said he has been learning under Reuben for at least 14 years.

Reuben had an eye injury a couple of years ago. Recently, he received surgery to correct and restore vision in his eye. They were not wholly successful. Reuben is healthy and doing well.

Also, his wife recently passed away, so retiring was the best thing for him to do for himself. Jake is busy and doing well at the business. He has several clerks that help out. Also, they bring their homegrown or homemade goods to the store, so they get extra money!

For Jake, take cash. My suggestion would be around $200. That is all they handle. Jake’s services are free, but he does accept donations. They DO refill their amber bottles. If you choose to make a follow-up appointment, then be sure and bring those back so you can reuse them.

Amish Iridologist Jake Shirk (formerly run by Reuben Schwartz, retired)

1205 Radure Rd.
Hestand, KY 42151
No phone number because they are Amish and do not have access to phones or computers.

Office Hours: Monday and Friday 7:30-3, CST and Saturday 7:30-11 CST

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Well, well, a lot has happened since I posted. Here is some Reuben Schwartz Info for people who have questions. First and foremost, I DO NOT WORK FOR REUBEN. I get a lot of questions asking to schedule appointments for him. Honestly, I welcome all the questions, but I do not work for him. Also, remember, this is just MY experience with him. There are several people with several opinions, I’m sure. The posts I have made on it (I will link them below) are my personal experience.

Amish Iridologist from Hestand, Kentucky

To get an appointment for Reuben Schwartz Amish Iridologist, you must either A) show up and hope to be seen but understand he gives priority to those with an appointment or B) write him a letter and request a day/time. They will write you back with the appointment they schedule for you.

Friends, he is Amish. There are no phones, computers, or any electronic devices that they use. Also, he is not a licensed physician. Through the community and his family, he has learned the knowledge of Iridology. There is no formal education.

He does NOT charge for his service, though there is a donation box on his desk. The herbs/supplements that he suggests make COST money. They are cash only. You can get what he does not sell at Mountain Air Herbs, down the hill (not Amish owned), and they take cards.

Hours/Days and Times of Operation for Amish Iridologist

Reuben Schwartz Amish Iridologist

1205 Radure Rd.

Hestand, KY 42151

As of March 2018: Mon,Tues & Fri 7:30-3:00, Sat 7:30-11:00am

Please read more current content under Related Posts for more up-to-date information on Jake Shirk, Amish Iridologist, who replaced Reuben Schwartz and Mountain Air Herbs.

Lots to Do in Hestand, Kentucky

There are lots of little shops set up along the way. I highly suggest you take your time and enjoy Amish Country and everything they make/create/have to offer. Fresh fruits, veggies, bread, pies so very much. It is one of my favorite places to go. It is a different world and so peaceful.  

The Amish are generally so kind, and there is more to them than just this amazing man (now men) who are Iridologists. Also, please stop by and visit my friends at Mountain Air Herbs. They are very lovely as well! There is so much to offer in Amish country.