I started my career as a nurse in the US Air Force working in a family practice clinic. Later, I worked in several different in-patient units after separating from active duty.  My favorite part of every day as a nurse was working with the patients to manage their chronic health concerns - educating, teaching, working to improve their quality of life.  Working now as a clinical herbalist allows me to focus on the holistic care of my clients that I love the most.

My herbal journey started over a decade ago when I learned about the benefits of elderberries.  At the time, I approached elderberries as a treatment for the flu and looked at many other herbs from a mindset of “is this plant good for that symptom.”  I was following my nurses training and applying a medical approach to illness.  After many military moves and life choices, I was looking for a different pathway.  The plants were calling and had been slowly encouraging me to learn more.  It took wonderful teachers like Kat Maier, Sajah Popham, Matthew Wood, and Paul Bergner to open my eyes to energetic herbalism and to see the body’s innate ability to heal itself.  Through a whole body assessment, I could pair the unique energies of each individual with the energetics of the plant allies and support the body on a path to wellness.  Elderberry was no longer a treatment, instead was supporting the body’s natural immune processes.  

My history as a nurse taught me a lot about disease and symptom management.  The plants have walked with me on a journey to health and taught me to support the innate healing of the entire body system.  They have renewed my love of learning and helping others.  I am excited to embark on this pathway with you along the water’s edge and support your journey to live your best life.