I am a holistic practitioner providing professional life-enhancing services. I specialize in custom herbal formulations for a variety of health issues, and in stress management using herbal remedies and meditative/hypnosis practices. I provide both a journey into the green world, and a journey into the self.
Throughout my life, I have been studying and collecting experiences in a variety of fields relating to health and wellness: in an effort to achieve and maintain optimal health and well-being. It is during these studies I discovered my biggest passion – helping others.
Coming from a cultural background where folk medicine is highly respected, I enjoy combining traditional health approaches of different cultures with modern approaches: including science, intuition, and spirituality.
I am a Certified Clinical Herbalist, Certified Consulting Hypnotist, and Community Health Worker with diploma in Public Health and Preventive Medicine. I am a member of the American Guild of Herbalists and the National Guild of Hypnotists. With my comprehensive knowledge and strong intuition, I can be of great assistance on your path of healing.
My approach
My mission is to help people achieve and maintain optimal health and well-being by reconnecting them to the roots, to the original design. It is there we can find balance that allows our inner intelligence to activate our own healing, in the areas where the healing is needed. Driven by the wisdom of Eclectics to draw knowledge from a broad and diverse range of traditions and cultures, I combine roots of folk wisdom with the principles and philosophy of Ayurveda, ancient hermetic traditions and the science of Western herbs in order to create a supportive holistic regimen that addresses not only the issue itself - but person as a whole.
I firmly believe in the principle "As above so below; as within so without." Our individual health is deeply connected and intertwined with the collective health of our surroundings: we cannot be completely healthy in a sick, unhealthy environment; it is very important to understand our role and place in it. The regimens I design for my clients address diet, lifestyle, habits, and life perception within ourselves to initiate the desired change.
To quote a famous saying, "Know thyself and thou shall know all the mysteries of the gods and of the universe." These words encapsulate my approach and ultimate goal for myself and my clients: through the journey of self-discovery we can heal our body, transform our thoughts, and find our true purpose in life. Plants are our greatest allies and assistants on this journey, and that's why my biggest teacher is Nature. I compare each person to nature, seeing them as the whole universe: with planets, seasons, elements, and energies unique to each individual. Understanding our unique constitution is crucial to overall well-being, and plants can teach us how to balance it - just as they do in nature.
In my work with others and through my own journey of self-discovery, my fascination, admiration, and appreciation for plants have grown tremendously. I deeply care about sustainable plant growth and wild harvesting, supporting local herbal growers and respectful use of essential oils; practicing composting, recycling, and promoting biodiversity.
I often get asked, "What herb can I take for this symptom?" But that’s not how herbal medicine works: you don’t take an herb for a symptom, like you would a pharmaceutical. While it can support the body in alleviating acute symptoms, lasting change and relief from chronic health issues come from being in a committed and consistent relationship with the plants that heal us over time. They have much to teach us about restoration, and we would do well to incorporate them within an integrative model.
Plants can assist us in healing and rejuvenating the body, clarifying the mind, opening the heart, and supporting the development of the soul. To achieve this, we need to understand and work with the chemical, energetic, and spiritual properties of the plants and connect them to our unique constitution.
In my medical cabinet, you'll find formulas that not only assist in healing but also act as preventive medicine to support the constitution before illness strikes.