About The Meadow Apothecary

Plants have been building relationships with me since long before I knew what herbalism was. From summer afternoons in the arms of the tree in my backyard, to playing games with my grandma that involved sourcing “herbs” for her “cauldron,” plants have been a part of my life since I was a child. After a series of personal and family health crises, my interest in how plants could improve health grew rapidly in adulthood. While extremely grateful for the amazing life-saving advances of modern medicine, I felt called to look for practices that went beyond managing symptoms and crises. I have taken in-depth courses through The Herbal Academy as well as individual workshops offered by other experts and herbalists. My studies will continue for life. I now solidly ground my approach in animism and a deep reverence for the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. I am a firm believer that herbalism is a partner to-not a replacement for-western medicine. Modern medicine has given us incredible, lifesaving tools; yet there are a multitude of plant allies available to us to help with long term health and wellness in body, mind, and spirit. Add in a dash of my own ancestry and spirituality, and you get The Meadow Apothecary, named in honor of Fólkvangr — Norse Goddess Freyja’s “People Meadow.” I aim for The Meadow Apothecary to continue to evolve, offering more ways to educate my community, connect people to plants and each other, and build respect and awe for the world around us. Read their story