About

Welcome

I’m an herbal alchemist, health guide, and steward of plant medicines, honored to have spent the past three decades learning & sharing the Indigenous wisdom of
both the East & the West

Over the last two decades of clinical practice many clients have come to see me with the intention to analyze labs, evaluate genetic markers, receive body work and acupuncture, herbal therapy, and Ayurvedic consultations.

However what was really happening was an energetic exchange to sooth a fractured heart, balance a frayed nervous system, and unravel layers of wounding.

I like to call myself a health ecologist, braiding my training in integrative medicine, my genetic wisdom of herbal alchemy, with my passion for regenerative agriculture & ecology.

My love and dedication to Indigenous medicines is how I honor my ancestors, and my activism and regenerative care for our planet is how I honor my descendants.

As I braid the wisdom of mind, body, and spirit with the intention of healing our collective trauma, I feel immense gratitude for my beloved teachers, family, and clients who have welcomed me to walk beside them on this path of discovery.

 

 

Cool Stuff I’ve Done

  • Received a Bachelors in Environmental Policy & Agroecology (sustainable farming with nature) from UCSC, with Honors for my Thesis
  • Backpacked for 3 months throughout California, studying botany, ecology and ornithology
  • Wrote, illustrated, and published a children’s book on organic agriculture and beneficial insects, called Don’t Bug the Bugs
  • Completed 2 fabulous yoga teacher trainings, Hatha Yoga with Erich Schiffmann and Ashtanga Yoga with Tias Little
  • Traveled and lived in Brazil for a year, submerging in the culture and studying the traditional medicine and herbalism
  • Bicycled across the US, a 3+ month journey, visiting farms and herbalist along the way
  • Studied massage, including Swedish, deep tissue, Shiatsu, and Thai massage, as well as nutrition at Heartwood Institute in northern California
  • Worked and lived on organic farms in northern New Mexico, while apprenticing with traditional herbalists and naturopaths
  • Studied Oriental medicine and Japanese acupuncture at the Santa Barbara College of Oriental Medicine
  • Received a Masters in Oriental Medicine from the IICM in Santa Fe, NM and DOM (Doctor of Oriental Medicine)
  • Became a Diplomate of Chinese Herbal Medicine and a Diplomate of Acupuncture through the NCCAOM
  • Studied Cranial Sacral, and trained as a Reiki Practitioner: Level 1 & 2
  • Completed the 9 month intensive training with Michael Moore at the South West School of Botanical Medicine in Bisbee, AZ
  • Created and managed a beautiful herbal apothecary & clinic in New Mexico, processed organic herbs grown in the clinic garden and from around the world
  • Sat in Satsang for many months, learning Ayurveda & Vedic Science with the incredibly wise Dr. Vasant Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute
  • Taught herbal medicine at the National College of Phytotherapy and spearheaded the 1st Annual NM HerbFest Conference, bringing together herb growers and clinicians
  • Birthed two beautiful babies at home
  • Studied medicine with numerous teachers throughout the country, including Chris Kresser, Jill Carnehan, Dr. Aviva Romm, and Dr. Tieraona Low Dog
  • Served as the integrative health specialist in the Birth Center of Boulder, supporting women throughout all the stages of their reproductive health
  • Postgrad research in Integrative Medicine with focus on Post Traumatic Growth & Indigenous Medicine at Five Branches University
  • Formulated & Guided the Built to Last Mastermind for Female Entrepreneurs, evaluating their biological blueprint in order to prevent burnout
  • Became a Digital Course Creator, starting with my unique course on Feeding Your Microbiome according to the Seasons, with a 4 Pillar Plan to support you gut health: Microbiome Course
  • Practitioner Training in Plant Medicine Journey work, preparation and integration, at the SoundMind Institute and the Psychedelic Sitters School
  • Certification in Somatic Therapy through the Embody Lab