In the beginning
Ever since I was a young girl, I have been fascinated by plants and the positive effect that being in nature can have. I used to find solace and peace amongst the trees in my Granny’s garden and became very aware that there is far more to nature than we often initially perceive.
As a teenager, I got distracted, but it wasn’t long before my interest returned and time with the plants and nature became a priority: I soon noticed that I was much happier with my feet on the earth rather than on the pavements.
“No better knowledge is gained than by learning through direct experience.”
My formal Studies
Studying herbal medicine at university in a classroom never appealed to me; I wanted to be outside in direct contact with the plants. So, when I had the opportunity to study herbal medicine via an apprenticeship with Sensory Solutions, I jumped at the chance. I have since enjoyed expanding my formal studies over the years with people like Pam Montgomery (Plant Spirit Healing), Mathew Wood, Jolie Elan, and many other inspirational teachers, as well as teaching alongside fellow plant and earth lover Glennie Kindred, who has always been a great inspiration.
My formal studies “rooted” me, and I have continued my journey with the plants over many years, deepening my knowledge and connection in the way I know best, directly from the plants themselves.
I also have a background as a holistic therapist, counsellor, and Soul midwife, all giving me a deep grounding and understanding of holistic wellness and people: this has led me to where I am now; sharing this ancient wisdom of herb craft with others.
Sharing
I am passionate about sharing this ancient herbal wisdom and knowledge with others, helping people create and deepen their co-creative relationships with the natural world and the healing plants that grow locally to them.
I witness first-hand the healing and the changes that take place when people connect, work with, use and enjoy the wild herbs, plants and trees that grow all around us. It is important for all of us to have a connection to the wild; our disconnection has brought about much ill health.
The proverb “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach him to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime” resonates deeply. Being able to look after our day to day health and wellbeing, knowing how to make simple remedies, teas or tonics, having choices, feeling connected to nature is empowering and life enforcing.
When we use herbs to support our day-to-day well-being, remarkable changes happen not just physically, but our whole well-being improves. Using, working, and connecting to wild herbs for medicine and food, isn’t just for the few; it is available for everybody.