During the last 20 years, I’ve been studying and practicing herbalism, integrative nutrition, wildcrafting & foraging, medicine-making, organic gardening and small-scale farming. As my knowledge of the human body and plant medicine has grown, so has my faith and awe in the healing qualities of plants. My journey as a medicine-maker and community herbalist has risen from a natural call within, and it is a true honor to participate in these ancient Earth-based traditions and serve the local community.

If you attend a class, join a foraging walk, visit me at the farmers' markets or have a one-on-one consultation, you'll see that my offerings are infused with a diverse collection of wisdom and skills. My studies over the past two decades have been unique and interdisciplinary, and although I’ve attended many excellent educational programs and colleges, I’ve gained the most understanding of New England’s plant medicine by spending rooted time in nature with the wild plants and mushrooms themselves. The experiences of walking in the wild during all seasons with books by my side, taking notes, identifying plants, thoughtfully harvesting, tending gardens, and making small batches of medicine have provided me with invaluable knowledge about myself and the natural world. Similarly, I have gained tremendous knowledge about the human body by working closely with many as a personal care attendant/health coach and guiding people who struggle with complex medical conditions.

Traveling abroad in Europe and India at a young age inspired me to explore the traditions of European herbal folk medicine and the fundamentals of Ayurveda. Living a meaningful, monastic-like life in my twenties allowed for deep practice and study. The studying never ceases; I’m currently interested in learning more about plant medicine traditions of the indigenous peoples of North America.

I am profoundly grateful for the teachings of the late scholar & herbalist, Stephen Harrod Buhner. Buhner's wisdom and insight of plant medicines, accompanied by his in-depth research and writings, guide my personal path of healing and my work as a practitioner. I am also tremendously thankful for the inspirational works of Deb Soule, Rosemary Gladstar, David Winston, 7Song, Kate Gilday, Michael Tierra, and Matthew Wood. If you are personally interested in learning about plant medicine, visit websites and seek out books written by these influential herbalists.

If you are nearby and able to visit me at the farmers’ markets or in the Children’s Community Garden, you'll most likely have the opportunity to meet my awesome kids! Leela is 7, full of vibrancy and laughter, and knows more about animals and edible plants & flowers than most adults I know. She is fiery, passionate, independent, and generously helpful. Ahkiel turned 2 this spring–he loves exploring, moving soil in his wheelbarrow, dancing, playing, and eating edible weeds. These two often accompany me in foraging expeditions and medicine-making endeavors. There is nothing quite like the experience of teaching kids which berries, flowers, roots and leaves are safe to pick and eat. I love hearing Leela tell people how to make a tea with pine needles or how to add usnea & shrooms to broth. The children sure do know what true living is all about.

With love and appreciation,

Sarah