My Journey
My relationship with herbal medicine did not begin in a classroom.
It began on the land.
While living in the rural countryside of Wisconsin, I was blessed to spend countless hours immersed in forests, fields, and wild places where the rhythms of nature became my first teachers. It was there that I encountered a wise elder whose knowledge of medicinal plants opened a doorway into an entirely new way of seeing the world.
What began as simple conversations about herbs soon became an enduring fascination with the remarkable intelligence woven throughout the natural world. Long before I understood the science, I sensed that plants carried a wisdom that could not be measured by chemistry alone.
That early spark
became a lifelong calling.
Over the years I pursued formal education to deepen and refine what experience had first awakened. I earned my Master of Science in Herbal Medicine, studied advanced clinical herbalism under David Winston, and continue to pursue doctoral studies in Integrative Health.
Along the way I have worked with numerous individuals, developed innovative herbal formulations, conducted extensive research into botanical medicine, and sought to bridge the timeless traditions of herbal healing with the rigor of modern scientific inquiry.
For me, science has never replaced tradition—it has illuminated it.
Master of Science
Herbal Medicine
Advanced Clinical Herbalism
David Winston's Center for Herbal Studies
Doctoral Studies
Integrative Health
The Deeper Path
As my understanding of herbal medicine grew, so too did my conviction that healing extends beyond the physical body.
Throughout my life I have devoted myself to the study of the world's wisdom traditions, exploring the profound relationship between humanity, nature, and the spiritual dimensions of existence. My path has led me into the study of Anthroposophy, Hermetic philosophy, alchemy, Sophia studies, ancient esoteric Christianity, and what I often describe as Star Wisdom—the contemplative observation of the heavens as expressions of living order rather than mere prediction.
I am currently completing advanced training in Energy Medicine through The Four Winds Society, integrating practices that honor the energetic patterns that influence health and human flourishing.
Healing is not simply
the removal of disease—
it is the restoration
of right relationship.
These traditions are not separate from my work as a clinical herbalist; they provide the philosophical foundation upon which it rests. They continually remind me that healing is not simply the removal of disease, but the restoration of right relationship—with ourselves, with nature, with one another, and with the Divine.
My own spiritual life is deeply rooted in contemplation of Divine Wisdom, often experienced through the nurturing presence of the God-Mother, whose qualities of compassion, creativity, and wholeness continue to shape both my life and my work.
For me, the visible world of plants and the invisible world of spirit are not separate realities, but different expressions of the same living wisdom. Every new tradition I study deepens my reverence for the intelligence woven throughout creation and strengthens my commitment to helping others discover that same harmony within themselves.
Walking the Path Together
Every healing journey begins with a story.
Before herbs are chosen or recommendations are made, I believe the first medicine is listening.
Healing is not something another person can give you. Rather, I believe every individual possesses an innate capacity for healing that can be awakened, nurtured, and strengthened through right relationship—with the body, with nature, with spirit, and ultimately with oneself. My role is not to heal others, but to walk beside them as they rediscover the healing wisdom already present within themselves.
The true goal of healing is not dependence upon a practitioner,
but the restoration of the healer
already within you.
Every consultation begins with listening. Together we explore your health history, lifestyle, emotional landscape, energetic patterns, and relationship with the natural world—not simply to identify symptoms, but to uncover the deeper story your body is trying to tell. From that understanding we create a path that is uniquely your own.
Your journey may include custom Triune herbal formulations, whole-plant apothecary preparations, lifestyle guidance, nutritional recommendations, energetic and spiritual practices, or educational support. Each recommendation is thoughtfully chosen to work in harmony with your unique constitution and circumstances, empowering you to become an active participant in your own healing.
Whether our work together spans a single consultation or unfolds over months of continued guidance, my hope is that you leave with far more than an herbal formula. I hope you leave with a deeper understanding of yourself, a renewed relationship with nature, and the confidence to continue walking your own path toward health with greater wisdom, freedom, and purpose.