Meet Our Practitioner

I’ve been studying herbs and the human body since 1990. What began as simple curiosity grew into more than three decades of focused study in clinical herbalism, nervous system health, stress physiology, trauma recovery, and the way plants influence neurobiology. My work is rooted in both science and lived experience, shaped by years of study, mentorship, client support, and personal healing.

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Herbal Studies Since 1990
• Western clinical herbalism
• Materia medica and formulation
• Herbal energetics and constitutional patterns
• Herbal safety and pharmacology
• Herb–drug interactions and contraindications
• Adaptogens and neurobiological herbs
• Endocrine and nervous system support herbs
• Trauma-informed herbal care
• Integrative stress recovery through plant compounds

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Focused Study in Nervous System and Stress Physiology
• Neurobiology of trauma and chronic stress
• Vagus nerve science and regulation
• Endocrine and adrenal stress response
• Somatic markers of dysregulation
• Nervous system patterning in ADHD and CPTSD
• Herbal actions on neurotransmitters, inflammation, and vagal tone

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Movement and Somatic Training
• Certified Yoga Therapist (CYT)
• Trauma informed movement
• Nervous system based restorative practices
• Breath, grounding, and sensory regulation
• Movement protocols for stored stress release

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Counseling and Trauma Support
• Pastoral counseling since 2008
• Trauma informed care for women
• Stress recovery coaching
• Neurodivergence support

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Across more than thirty years, I’ve blended herbal science, trauma physiology, movement therapy, and practical nervous system support into a grounded, clinical approach that meets women where they actually are. My goal is to offer care that is safe, individualized, biologically informed, and compassionate without pressure or overwhelm.