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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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Answering the Most Asked Questions about Reuben Schwartz

Brandi C

Answering the Most Asked Questions about Reuben Schwartz

Answering the Most Asked Questions about Reuben Schwartz
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Here I am answering the most asked questions about Reuben Schwartz. This is, hands down, the most viewed series that I have published. Every year, I do an update on Jake Shirk (formerly Reuben Schwartz). There will not be another update, from Mountain Air Herbs, until later this year. I have collected the most asked questions and will answer them here.

Reuben Schwartz and Jake Shirk

1. Do you work for Reuben Schwartz?

No. I do not work for Jake Shirk (formerly Reuben Schwartz). I live several hours away and am simply a client.

2. Is Reuben Schwartz still working?

No. He has retired as of a couple of years ago.

3. Is Reuben Schwartz still alive?

As of the last update, he is still alive and well. Just retired.

4. Who took over Reuben Schwartz’s office?

Jake Shirk. He started working for Reuben a little over ten years ago and has taken over the business.

5. Did you meet Jake Shirk?

Yes. We met him on our second trip. He looked at some of my kids while Reuben looked at the rest of us.

Address/Days/Hours of Operation

6. What is the address of Jake Shirk?

1205 Radure Rd.
Hestand, KY 42151

7. What are the hours of operation?

*As for the 2022 update*

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

8. What are the days that they are in the office?

Monday, Friday, Saturday

Scheduling

9. Can you schedule an appointment for me?

No. I cannot.

10. Can I share with them my medical history?

You can share whatever you feel you need to. I can tell you that they are not familiar with complex conditions. There is no access to phones or computers therefore there is no ability to look things up. He listens with a kind type of patience and understanding but then it comes down to what they see in your eye.

11. Can I just show up?

You can show up during business days/hours. However, they will give preference to those with appointments. If they can fit you in, they will. On the other hand, if they are busy that day, you may have to come back or schedule an appointment. If you desire to come back, you can schedule another appointment while you are there to get on the books.

12. How do I make an appointment?

There are a couple of ways to schedule an appointment. A) Write a letter to the address above and request an appointment. The days/hours are listed above and you can specify a timeframe. You will receive a letter, in return, within 7-10 business days with your scheduled appointment. B) You can roll the dice and show up.

Mountain Air Herbs

13. Can Mountain Air Herbs make my appointment?

No. They cannot schedule appointments for you.

14. If I called Mountain Air Herbs can they pass along messages to Jake Shirk?

No. They cannot pass along messages to Jake.

15. How come I can’t call the office to schedule the appointment?

Jake is Amish. They have no electricity, phones, computers, etc. Mountain Air Herbs, however is English, therefore if you bought herbs/supplements from them, you can call or go to their website. Again, they cannot answer questions, schedule, or get messages to Jake.

Communication and Cost

16. Does Jake Shirk have an email address or website?

Jake is Amish, therefore there is no website or email address.

17. How much does it cost?

Jake, himself, is free but he does have a donation box on his desk. We did give him a donation both times we were there. The herbs/supplements do cost money. I would suggest taking about $300 just to be on the safe side. That is on the higher end of what you might need depending on the amount of people that you take (we had a total of nine people). They do use glass (amber) bottles so when you go back, you can take your bottle and it refilled to save on cost. Mountain Air Herbs does not refill bottles.

18. Do they take credit cards?

Jake only takes cash. Mountain Air Herbs takes cash and credit cards.

19. Where is Mountain Air Herbs?

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

What Do They Do?

20. What exactly do they do?

My personal experience is we went into his office. I told him all the things about my son (nothing about me) and he smiled. Then, I told him that he could research it on my YouTube channel and he asked “What is this YouTube you are referring to.” LOL. I forgot he was Amish for a minute. He used a little glass crucible and a penlight. From there, he got up in my personal space and looked in my son’s eye (and then mine).

He told me all the things, marked a bunch of things down on a piece of paper and I moved onto the front desk where they filled my order based on the order of importance. They did this in order to save me money. There were several things I had to go to Mountain Air Herbs to obtain. I did order a three month supply (to get me through until my next visit), so my cost was more than the average person.

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Medical, Reuben Schwartz & Jake Shirk Amish Iridologist

2022 Update on Jake Shirk Amish Iridologist

Brandi C

2022 Update on Jake Shirk Amish Iridologist

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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2020 Update on Reuben Schwartz Amish Iridologist

2020 Update on Reuben Schwartz Amish Iridologist

Well, today is a 2020 Update on Reuben Schwartz, Amish Iridologist. Since he is Amish, he has no access to the outside world. By that statement, I mean no cellphones, no landlines, no television, computers, ipads, or running water. Communication is done by mail, word of mouth, and horse/buggy.

So, I decided to call my friends at Mountain Air Herbs. I wanted to get the skinny on my Amish friend and the updates on their business. Can I say these are the friendliest humans ever? So kind and so willing to help in any matter. They are not Amish, so they do have access to a telephone.

Get the Details Out for the Amish Iridologist

Number 1: I DO NOT WORK FOR REUBEN! There is no way I can make you an appointment. I can only share with you what we learned while we saw him. Honestly, I get several emails requesting that I get someone an appointment, and I read their stories. I reply with this same statement. Also, have the opportunity to encourage and pray for those people.

Number 2 on Amish Iridologist Reuben Schwartz:

For an appointment, you MUST WRITE a letter to Reuben requesting a day/time. They will give you the next day/time available if you do not request it. This process takes about 7-10 days. There is no need to go into the details of your condition. They may not know the details of your situation. They look in your eye. I mean, my son has Opsoclonus Myoclonus Syndrome. Most doctors have never seen that in their lifetime. I am pretty sure Mr. Reuben had never heard of it.

Side note, Mountain Air Herbs cannot make appointments for Reuben either. They cannot relay messages or give any advice or consultation regarding what Reuben says.

Number 3:

He sees walk-ins. Yet, he always gives priority to those with appointments. He does try his best to see everyone. Remember, he also needs to eat and take breaks occasionally! Please be kind and respectful. Take the time you are waiting, sit on the beautiful porch, and enjoy the silence and peace. Seriously, go pet a horse, look around his shop and buy some popcorn or bread!

EDITED TO ADD: I saw Jake about two weeks ago as Mr. Reuben has had eye surgery and is not working. I was blown away by the things he told me. Please, make an appointment. I did not have one the day I went and waited for 5 hours to see Jake. ~ From Michelle Shoemake(r)

Number 4:

Money. Reuben does not charge for his assessment, though he does take donations. He has a box on his desk where you can place cash or change. His herbs/pills/supplements do cost money. That amount varies based on what you buy and how much of it you buy. You do not have to get everything he recommends. Ask. He will tell you which is the most important. Also, he will tell you what you can hold off on until the next visit.

Mountain Air Herbs is down the hill from Reuben. What he does not have, they will have. There are some limited supplies due to their suppliers and Co-vid19. They take cash, card, and checks. They also have a phone and a restroom if you need it.

Addresses

Amish Iridologist Jake Shirk **Reuben Schwartz (NOW RETIRED), Amish Iridologist

1205 Radure Rd.

Hestand, KY 42151

No Phone Number because of being Amish and all.

 

Mountain Air Herbs

1945 Radure Rd.

Hestand, KY 42151

270.487.1334

Days/Hours of Operation **THIS HAS CHANGED**

Reuben Schwartz

Monday and Friday from 7:30-3

Saturday 7:30-11

 

Mountain Air Herbs

Monday and Friday from 8-4

Saturday 8-12

BREAKING NEWS!

Mr. Reuben is RETIRING at the end of 2020. It is time for him to hang up his crucible and flashlight and enjoy his porch. I am very excited for him. He has given up a lot of himself, and it is time for him to relax. Rest assured, his business will stay open. His replacement will be Jake Shirk. He has been helping Reuben for about 16 years or so. He knows what he is doing and was trained by the best.

New Update *12.18.20*

This message is from a follower, Doris R. Today, I went to Reuben Schwartz’s place. Today was supposed to be his last day. In October, he got metal in his eye while working at home. He went to the hospital at that time. It is my understanding that he has not returned to his office since. So now, they said he was officially retired. Reuben’s replacement is Jake Shirk. His hours will be the same. He is already back up until March of 2021. That is the update as of 12-18-2020.