I was first introduced to herbalism over eight years ago through an elective at Temple University called Botanical Traditions. The idea of using plants as medicine intrigued me—it felt both familiar and mysterious, and deeply empowering to learn how healing remedies could be found right in my backyard. To deepen my understanding, I completed Rosemary Gladstar’s The Science & Art of Herbalism, a course rooted in traditional folk medicine with an emphasis in home and community care.

Seeking a more structured and clinical foundation, I later enrolled at the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism in Lafayette, CO. There, I completed over 1,500 hours of study and hands-on training, covering subjects such as human anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, holistic nutrition, clinical herbal safety, materia medica, and therapeutic approaches to both acute and chronic conditions. I received my certification as a Clinical Herbalist and now bring that knowledge into my private practice.

My work is grounded in the school’s guiding healing strategy of Vitalism—a framework based on the belief that the body possesses innate wisdom and the capacity to heal, if only we remove the obstacles in its way. One of the key foundations of health that I focus on is nutrition, especially as it relates to strengthening local food systems. Supporting our connection to seasonal, locally grown food not only enhances individual wellness, but contributes to the health of our communities and the planet as a whole.