“To become a true herbalist, therefore, means to become a seer.
This means to be sensitive to the being of the herbs, to commune in receptive awareness with the plant-light of the universe. It is to learn to listen when the plant speaks, to speak to the plant as to another human being, and to look upon it as one’s teacher.”
Healthy by Nature was born from a lifelong call to care for others and a deep respect for traditional healing wisdom.
Raised in a family of first responders, service has always been woven into my foundation. After a profound personal loss reshaped my path, I began looking more intentionally at how we nourish, support, and sustain life. What started as small changes in my own home grew into a complete shift toward holistic living, home-cooked meals, plant medicine, and mindful care.
That journey led me to formal study.
I am a Certified Clinical Herbalist with advanced training in both Western and Chinese Herbalism and more than 1,300 clinical hours working directly with clients. I am currently completing my Master of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine at the Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine.
My work blends Western herbal energetics with Traditional Chinese Medicine principles, allowing me to look at the body through multiple lenses. I have been deeply influenced by mentors rooted in Cherokee, Ecuadorian, Caribbean, and Scottish traditions, and I carry those teachings forward with respect and gratitude.
Every Healthy by Nature formulation is crafted in small batches with intention and clinical insight. These are not trend-driven products. They are thoughtfully designed formulas rooted in traditional wisdom and modern understanding, created to support whole-body balance.
I work with both humans and animals, always guided by careful assessment, pattern recognition, and the belief that healing is rarely one-dimensional.
My mission is simple: to help others live healthier, steadier, more vibrant lives through the power of plant medicine.
Education:
Clinical Western Herbalism, Traditions School of Herbal Studies, 2019-2021
Clinical Chinese Herbalism, Traditions School of Herbal Studies, 2021-2022
Master of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Dragon Rises College of Oriental medicine, 2022-2024
Master of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine, 2024-current