Phoenix Aurelius is an Educator, Formulator, Research Scientist and a Paracelsian Spagyrist who Researches the Past to Find Solutions for the Future. Being exceptionally well read and having engaged in diverse education his entire life, he has been described by many as a Modern Renaissance Man who possesses encyclopedic knowledge of a wide range of topics. His Interdisciplinary approach to education causes him to stand out from his peers. Phoenix is especially passionate about Health and Wellness as well as the disciplines of Spagyria and Spagyric Medicine, Sustainable Astrodynamic Agriculture, Ecology, and Vibrational Medicine. This led to him founding the principles of Alchemi-Culture and Alchem-Ecology which are hyper sustainable, toxin-free methodologies of approaching Organic, Astro-Dynamic Agriculture and Ecological Stewardship. He is also the founder and Executive Research Director of the Phoenix Aurelius Research Academy where he professionally devotes his time to Alternative Medical, Agricultural, and Ecological research, development, and experimentation. For more information, visit the Phoenix Aurelius Research Academy’s website at PhoenixAurelius.org.

Carol S. Batey-Prunty is an herbalist, Cannabis teacher, medicine maker for years, and the owner of Carol’s Homestead in Goodlettsville, Tennessee, a botanical sanctuary for at-risk plants. Plant Healer (PlantHealer.org) has allowed me to teach at their Good Medicine Confluences and to write a quarterly column on Cannabis food and medicine. I have written many books “Tried and Tested Herbs from the Backyard” (2018), and “Welcome to the herbal Kingdom” (2020). Cannabis Lifestyle for Entertainment (2019) and lastly a new book Creating a Botanical Sanctuary (2023). I sell my Skin Care products at farmers markets and retail stores, as well as online through Amazon, Etsy, and my website: www.carolsvibration.net. 

Katrina Blair began studying wild plants in her teens when she camped out alone for a summer to focus on eating wild foods. She later wrote The Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants of the San Juan Mountains for her senior project at Colorado College. In 1997 she completed a MA at John F Kennedy University in Orinda, CA in Holistic Health Education. She founded Turtle Lake Refuge in 1998, a non-profit, whose mission is to celebrate the connection between personal health and wild lands. Turtle Lake Refuge is a wild harvested, locally grown and living foods café and sustainable education center for the community. Katrina teaches sustainable living practices and wild edible and medicinal classes locally and globally. She is author of a book titled Local Wild Life- Turtle Lake Refuge’s Recipes for Living Deep and The Wild Wisdom of Weeds: 13 Essential Plants for Human Survival published by Chelsea Green 2014. turtlelakerefuge.org

Valerie Blankenship (RH, AHG) has over 30 years experience as an herbal clinician, formulator, medicine maker and educator and is the owner of Sage Consulting & Apothecary. a retail and mail order herbal pharmacy. She runs an herbal clinic, and is the developer and one of 5 instructors for the popular Sage Herbal Foundations program, an intensive, 7-month program for the home herbalist. Valerie is a regular guest teacher at the Bethel School of Nursing and has guest taught at several herb schools including Elderberry’s in Paonia, CO and the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism in Boulder. Valerie loves sharing her knowledge, and her teaching approach is generous. Her rich experiences from the clinic provide a deeper understanding of the use of both local and planetary herbs. She holds certifications from David Hoffmann’s Therapeutic Herbalism program and Wild Rose College. Her mentors include Nutritionist Vivian Rice, Herbalists David Hoffmann and David Winston, among many. She attends topical herbal intensives yearly through The American Herbalists Guild and Naturopathic Colleges and is a professional member of the AHG. Time away from her clinic often finds her happily winding her way through the red rocks of a local mountain trail, traveling to the Mexico to discover traditional healing methods, chatting with Latinx friends in Spanish, or practicing her flamenco guitar. www.sagewomanherbs.com

Amy Branum, AHP, RH(AHG) is an herbalist who has been working with the plants for over 20 years. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Biology, focusing on botany, from the University of North Carolina Asheville, and began her herbal studies at the North Carolina School of Natural Medicine. In 2015, she graduated from the California College of Ayurveda. She has since become an NAMA certified Ayurvedic Practitioner, and a Registered Herbalist with the AHG. Amy serves as the Ethnobotany Chairperson for the California Native Plant Society Redbud Chapter, has a wellness consultation practice in Grass Valley, CA (www.lasyawellness.com), and is the director and teacher at The Northern California School of Botanical Studies, www.schoolofbotanicalstudies.com

Jason Brazil is a massage therapist, clinical herbalist, martial arts instructor, author, and avid nature lover based in San Marcos, Texas. He is a clinician at heart and has a passion for applying and testing healing techniques to find out what truly works for people. Jason believes we all need to spend less time untangling complicated theories and more time living a quality life. His goal in writing and teaching is to simplify things and smooth out the learning curve so people can experience more joy and vitality. Jason has spent over 10,000 hours working one-on-one with clients from all walks of life, helping them solve their problems holistically. He is an expert in acupressure, pulse diagnosis, and herbal medicine, and is the author of Body Constellations: The Meridian Map to Awakening Body, Mind, and Spirit. jasonbrazil.substack.com – IG: @embodied_poems

Elliot Brinkley is the owner of an herbal apothecary in Durango, CO called Dancing Willow Herbs where she formulates handcrafted herbal products, works 1:1 with clients, and educates her community. Elliott is a certified Clinical Herbalist with over 1400 hours of training from the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, North American Institute of Medical Herbalism and the Acorn School of Herbal Medicine. With almost 10 years in professional herbal practice, she has the gift of conveying grounded clinical herbal strategies with everyday people, so that they can feel empowered to make informed decisions about their wellness. Her passion emulates beyond the clinical/scientific and weaves through the energetic nature of healing and the sacredness of connecting people to the Earth. www.dancingwillowherbs.com

Laura Clemmons is a functional clinical herbalist who has been a long-time student of integrative therapies. For 23 years Laura has been practicing the art of herbalism and earth centered shamanistic healing. She comes from a strong lineage of Italian healers, known as the Strega. She has held a professional herbal practice since 2003, teaching herbal classes throughout the Pacific Northwest and Colorado. The founder and owner of Tendril Herbal Apothecary & Healing Center in Sandpoint, ID, Laura blends the best of ancient wisdom and modern technology along with creating a culture for practitioners of support and community. Tendril is an integrative health care clinic featuring a full apothecary, PEMF and shockwave therapy, as well as a salt cave (halo therapy), hyperbaric therapy, cryotherapy, infrared sauna, and a float tank, and offers beginner, clinical, and in the field, herbal classes. Women’s health in functional medicine, thyroid and adrenal imbalances, fertility, pre/post-natal health, and childhood wellness are the core of Laura’s practice. She teaches women how to embody their healing process, attending to physical, emotional, and spiritual issues, recognizing that these systems are intertwined and inseparable. Laura is also active within her local and broader communities, running the Sandpoint Women’s Red Tent, acting as a mentor for both mothers and menarche girls in coming-of-age ceremonies, working with Herbalist Without Boarders and supporting other non- profit organizations including the Full Circle Project initiative in Belize. TendrilApothecary.com

Mary Colvin RH(AHG) is a dedicated Clinical herbalist and rural herbal practitioner, author, formulator, educator, and mentor. She founded Ancestral Herbology, LLC located in Wakeman, Ohio which values the philosophy of “Healing the way nature intended’ and is one of the formulators for Sprigs Life, Inc. She has dedicated her time in guiding students on their journey within herbalism. She is the host of Herbology Talk Free monthly meet-ups and the Herbology Talk Podcast both offering tools for all levels of students in herbalism, as well as, the host of the Training in Herbalism series on TikTok. She is the author of The Herbalist’s Guide: How to Build and Use Your Own Apothecary which is a guide for the self-studied student into the basics of herbalism and offers hands-on training to create their own home apothecary. Check out all of her resources to navigate the study of herbalism by going to www.herbalistmentor.com or visit her website and join her mailing list for future announcements and events at www.ancestralherbology.com You can follow her on Tik Tok @simpletrainingherbalist, Instagram @ancestralherbology, or Facebook @MaryColvinClinicalHerbalist.

Amanda Crooke is the herbalist and owner of Locust Light Farm in NJ. She’s worked with herbs as a farmer, a medicine-maker, herbalist, and magic-maker for 8 years. She offers classes both on her farm and online for all levels of experience, and leads rituals and guided experiences for the seasonal holidays such as the Winter Solstice. Amanda is the “Herbal Pharmacy” teacher at David Winston’s Herbalist Training Program and has a private clinical practice.  www.LocustLightFarm.com

Yaremi Dávila has a degree in pharmacy and a Master’s degree in the Pharmaceutical Industry and specializes in Quality Control. She is a graduate of the Sage Herbal Foundation Program in 2019 and is currently applying her knowledge and experience in Quality Control to the herbal field as the General Manager at Sage Consulting & Apothecary. Yaremi believes that food is the best medicine for our bodies.

Kyle Denton is the founder and proprietor of Tippecanoe Herbs offering crafts and herbal remedies in his beautiful shop, and he also shares his wealth of knowledge with others as he runs Root Radical Herbal Academy, an herb school with in-person and online classes. Eating his weedies daily, Kyle embodies a holistic approach to healing, combining time honored modalities from Ayurveda and Traditional Western Herbalism with a variety of eclectic interests and a passion for following the “Golden Thread” of Truth. His love for nature extends beyond the classroom and clinic. He is an avid forager, seeking out the wild, and local plants that serve as the foundation for his medicine-making. In the herbal clinic, Kyle utilizes methods of tuning the biofield anatomy, along with astrology as well as traditional assessments. In the heartbeat of each day, Kyle first attends his role as a father and husband. He approaches family life with the same dedication he brings to his professional pursuits, nurturing and supporting his loved ones through the power of plants and the gentle spirit of nature. www.tippecanoeherbs.com

Adam Elenbaas is a professional astrologer and author from the Twin Cities of Minnesota. Adam holds an M.A. and MFA in Creative Writing. His first book, a Publisher’s Weekly top book of the year called Fishers of Men: The Gospel of an Ayahuasca Vision Quest was published by Tarcher/Penguin in 2010. Adam was one of the founding writers of RealitySandwich.com, and when he isn’t writing, teaching, or seeing clients, Adam is usually spending time with his wife and two girls, or suffering as a Minnesota sports fan. You can find his work at www.nightlightastrology.com

Ashley Elenbaas began her journey with plants as a young girl growing up between the suburbs and the forests of Maryland. Her love of the natural world led her to study Environmental Restoration at UNC-Asheville where she also began her studies in yoga and spirituality. Ashley became a certified yoga teacher in 2002 and graduated from the Maryland University of Integrative Health in 2008 with a Masters of Science in Clinical Herbal Medicine. Ashley has practiced clinical herbalism in Naturopathic offices, herb shops, and wellness centers since 2007 and has taught herbalism as a spiritual path for over 15 years.  Ashley's core teachers of influence are Matthew Wood, Margi Flint, Simon Mills, and 7Song who all share the philosophy of "nature-as-teacher" and have each taught Ashley how to effectively work with people and herbal medicines. She is the founder of Sky House Herb School, launched in 2012, and runs a community teaching garden where she hosts classes and workshops. Ashley lives in Minnesota with her husband Adam, two daughters, and two mischievous rescue dogs. SkyHouseHerbs.com

Caleb Fischer is a seasoned mushroom cultivator, entrepreneur, and the visionary behind Comyco, a pioneering mushroom cultivation supplies company in Denver Colorado. With several years of hands-on experience in the field of mycology, Caleb has dedicated a large portion of his life to exploring the profound relationship between humans and fungi, particularly focusing on the cultivation of Psilocybe Cubensis. His journey began with a long held and deep-seated curiosity coupled with a desire to live a life fueled by passion. This has led him to establish Comyco and become a beacon for both beginners and experienced cultivators alike. Since January 2024, Caleb has been sharing their knowledge through "Mushroom Cultivation 101" classes at the Denver Mycology Meetups, aiming to bridge the gap between novices and seasoned enthusiasts in a community-centric learning environment. His approach is characterized by a unique blend of grounded, practical advice and an openness to the ethereal aspects of mycology, reflecting a commitment to fostering a holistic understanding of fungi and their myriad benefits. As a lifelong seeker and spiritualist, Caleb embodies the intersection of scientific thinking and spirituality, advocating for a deeper, more holistic connection with the natural world. His work is not just about teaching cultivation techniques but about awakening a sense of wonder and respect for the fungal kingdom and its potential to transform our views on wellness, medicine, and environmental stewardship. Caleb’s enthusiasm for mushroom cultivation is contagious, driven by a vision to enlighten others about the magic , joy, and utility of mushrooms. Through his classes, writings, and business, he aims to dispel myths, spread accurate information, and inspire a new generation of myco lovers to explore the fascinating world of fungi with reverence and curiosity. coloradomycologycompany.com

Karen Gipple is an herbalist, environmental conservationist, and entrepreneur. She holds a B.S Degree in Biology and a minor in Psychology from Iowa State University. She has certifications in Sacred Plant Medicine and Tropical Plant medicine from the Gaia School of Healing in Vermont. She also holds certifications in Agri-Business from the SBA and is a certified NeuroSomatic Flow™ teacher and facilitator from the NaiAsa Institute in Bali. She lives in Kailua, Hawaii and owns and operates a small family-owned herbal company, ‘Ohana Green Witches, LLC with her sisters. Specializing in tropical plant remedies and education to help us reconnect to nature and awaken our own self-healing. She is currently on a Herbal Journey with her family for their business traveling through the US, visiting different sustainable farms, herbal conferences, and holistic businesses to provide educational resources in alternative medicine practices to assist in living a holistic and sustainable lifestyle through there Herbal Journey Podcast and travel vlog. In her free time, she enjoys sailing, flow and hoop dance, art, nature hikes, camping, water sports, and playing with her dog Ruby. www.thegreenwitchallc.com

Jesse Wolf Hardin is an impactful author, ecosopher, ecological and societal activist, personal counsel, graphic artist, musician, and historian –– an unboxable champion of both human and bio diversity as well as of nature’s medicines. Wolf has been a featured presenter at hundreds of conferences and universities, and was the creator of cross cultural ecospiritual collaborations appropriately called “Medicine Shows” that melded his spoken word with live music, indigenous presenters, and purposeful activism. In 2008 he cofounded the international Good Medicine Confluence gathering, along with the in-depth digital magazine for herbalists, healers and folklorists Plant Healer Quarterly (www.PlantHealerMagazine.com). Wolf has appeared in over 800 articles appear in over 200 different publications, and is the author of over 25 books. His published works include early titles Full Circle, Kindred Spirit and Gaia Eros, followed by The Practice of Herbalism and The Plant Healer’s Path covering the core whys and hows of an herbal practice, The Healing Terrain on sense of place, wildcrafting, cultivation and the healing powers of nature, and the inspiring and unfiltered The Herbalist: Your Healer’s Journey. He is also the author of the historical novel The Medicine Bear, a book of herbs and empowerment for children I’m a Medicine Woman Too! (Hops Press 2009), and The Traveling Medicine Show: Pitchmen & Plant Healers of Early America. Wolf’s signature title is surely Wonderments: Practices For Enchantment (formerly Enchanted Healer), covering expanding awareness and deepening of our senses, plant guides, quests and places of power, natural sexuality, and lives of enchantment. He’s also the co-creator of the Hedge Guild Oracle deck and book featuring his artwork, bringing clarity to our self exploration and daily options and choices. You can purchase the Oracle and most of his books by going to PlantHealerBookstore.com, and watch at no cost Wolf’s inspirational Plant Healer Path Video Series on youtube. Check the full range of Plant Healer offerings and subscribe to the free Herbaria Monthly zine by clicking on: PlantHealer.org

Dr. Marija Helt is an herbalist in Durango, CO. Before falling in love with herbalism (and mushroomism), she earned her doctorate at the University of Washington School of Medicine and focused on cancer and infectious diseases. Burnout hit, she dropped out of research and ran a motorcycle cafe while studying Western Herbalism, aromatherapy and a small dose of Traditional Chinese Medicine. She eventually sold the cafe and moved to Durango to be a full time plant geek. Marija has a small clinical practice and teaches locally, as well as every year at the Good Medicine Confluence and she was a he was a treasured contributor to Plant Healer Magazine. for many years. Marija prefers weeds, mushrooms and only the most abundant native plants as her allies, and her goals are to introduce herbs to folks who aren’t already on the bandwagon and to empower clients with herbal traditions augmented by a critical evaluation of herbal research science. See: www.osadha.com

Logan Keister is a clinical herbalist, wildcrafter, medicinal herb farmer, and permaculture designer, born and raised in the coniferous forests of Noti, Oregon. He has worked with many clients with a diverse range of health concerns over the years and helped them address their concerns using the Vitalist approach to herbalism. Vitalist practitioners employ clinical strategies that support the life force through encouraging nourishment, digestion, rest, finding purpose in life, connection with nature, and avoiding obstacles that distort life's processes. He currently resides in Williams, Oregon where he works at Strictly Medicinal Seeds and runs his own small business Noti Botanica where he sells herbal remedies, offers holistic health consultations, and shares his teachings on herbalism. Logan received his training in clinical herbalism and botany at The Columbine School of Botanical Studies, The Matthew Wood Institute of Herbalism, The School of Evolutionary Herbalism, and has a B.S. in Horticulture and a Permaculture Design Certificate from Oregon State University. Etsy.com/notibotanica - @notibotanica - Facebook: Noti Botanica. notibotanica.com - Logankeister@gmail.com  Learn more at: Notibotanica.com

Warren Kistenbroker has been pioneering methods of herbal extraction, fermentation, preparation and applications in increasing bioavailability of herbal medicine for over 6 years after starting his company Evolved Alchemy in 2015. His primary focus is education in regards to extraction methods, extraction equipment and product design/development. With a background in alchemy, organic chemistry, biotechnology and electrical engineering, he aims to bridge the gap between spiritual philosophy and science. Warren brings wizard-like methods to all things herbal. See www.evolvedalchemy.com, and Instagram: @evolved_alchemy

Erin LaFaive is an herbalist and Plant Priestess, renowned for her deep connection with the Plant Beings. As the owner and founder of Full Circle Herbals, she brings a wealth of experience and wisdom to the world of herbalism. Erin's journey with plants encompasses diverse roles, from working in greenhouses to serving as a horticulture educator, as well as hands-on experience in gardening and wildcrafting. Over the past 13 years, Erin has shared her knowledge with hundreds of people of all ages, imparting insights into herbalism, horticulture, and environmental subjects. Formalizing her herbalism training with Gigi Stafne of Green Wisdom School of Natural and Botanical Medicine and completing Rosemary Gladstar’s Art and Science of Herbalism course, Erin holds a strong foundation in the science and spirit of herbs. Her academic achievements include a bachelor’s degree in Geography with a focus on Natural Resources Management and a master’s degree in Environmental Studies. Erin is a Certified Temple Guide with Priestess Presence Temple, reflecting her commitment to spiritual exploration and well-being. Beyond traditional learning, she has delved into alternative ways of knowing through ceremonies, rituals, sacred fire circles, sweat lodges, and various transformative activities. As the author of the Learning Herbalism Workbook, Erin invites others to join her in discovering the healing power of plants. Connect with her at fullcircleherbals.com or reach out via email at erin.lafaive@fullcircleherbals.com.

Suzanne Luck holds a B.S. in Holistic Nutrition and has been an organic gardener for over 40 years. She has studied Bio-dynamic gardening and herbalism for over 20 years. Suzanne does it from the ground up in cooking as well as her herbal products. A massage with Suzanne includes her private blend of massage oil, complete with C.B.D. Suzanne has studied and practiced many forms of yoga for over 20 years and has been teaching Kundalini Yoga since 2008. She is also trained in Hatha and Restorative yoga and is available to teach privately or in a group in any 3 of these yogic traditions. A healing arts degree in a 600 hour massage program in Crestone, Colorado came in 2012 which completed many years of studying alternative therapies to healing. Suzanne’s passion is to teach people how to empower themselves through food, movement, and meditation. Suzanne uses many different styles of massage which include: Reiki, Swedish, Deep Tissue, Shiatsu, Reflexology, Prenatal and Postnatal, stretching, Jin Shin acupressure , Lymphatic Drainage and Hot Stone. Massage is not just her job but also her passion.

Heather Luna teaches full time at the ACORN School of Herbal Medicine and oversees the Medicine Garden outdoor learning classroom. She has held a private practice since 2002 and has instructed classes in Western Herbalism since 2006. Her clinical work emphasizes vitalist therapeutics with the use of herbs, nutrition, and Nature Cure practices. This includes custom herbal formulation, individualized nutrition protocols, coaching through food intolerance, therapeutic bodywork and uterine massage. She specializes in individual support for cultivating healthy lifestyle habits adapted for the conditions of modern living. Heather is a graduate of the Rocky Mountain Center of Botanical Studies and the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism. After completing 4 years of formal training she continued to pursue private studies under Ann Drucker, Ms. Beatrice Waight, and Paul Bergner. She now maintains hundreds of client case records which illustrate that vitalist strategies work to achieve outstanding clinical results. It is her passion for Nature which guides her practice with the use of herbs, nutrition, bodywork, and apitherapy. Heather holds a lineage in the vitalist tradition and has a mission to pass it on. See www.acornherbalschool.com and Instagram: @acornherbschool

Kaussandra Lynn is an incredible herbalist and founder and proprietor of Rooted Apothecary in Eugene, Oregon. ”I can’t remember a time I wasn’t engaging with plants. From making potions in the backyard as a kid, spending weekends in the kitchen with my grandma and the garden with my grandpa, to intentionally learning about herbalism as a young adult – plants and the natural world have always played a major part in my life. My approach to working with herbs is a holistic one and mirrors my own experiences. As a child, I was prone to all sorts of health issues – allergies, chronic ear infections, inflamed GI, gluten intolerance, hyper-sensitivity to physical pain/sensations (the doctors called it pain-intolerance), stress/anxiety, and depression. Like most Americans, I grew up taking pharmaceuticals to stave off my various symptoms. And like most Americans, my health issues were never actually resolved, just worsened over time. When I was a young adult, I learned about the benefits of herbs, the foods we eat, and different lifestyles that supported balanced wellness. This changed my entire perspective on what it means to be healthy and how to work with imbalances within the mind, body, and spirit. Learning about herbs shifted my approach from a reductionist to a holistic one - both allopathic medicine and herbal medicine have a time and place, and both can compliment each other. In 2016, my first ‘official’ herbal education was the 2 year clinical herbalist program at Vital Ways in Portland Oregon. Working closely with Chris Smaka, Hanna Jordan, and Paul Bergner changed my outlook on what it meant to live holistically. During this time, I also took classes with Scott Kloos, diving more into the meditational/psycho-spiritual work with herbs. I have since taken classes at the School of Evolutionary Herbalism, Herbal Medics Academy, as well as continue self-study. Other than being out in nature with the plants, getting my ‘dirt time’ in, I most enjoy creating herbal formulations for my community and working with people one on one to support them in their healing journey.” Instagram: @rootedremedies.co, and you can order through the Rooted Apothecary website: RootedRemedies.co

“Pinyon” Pete May has embodied a love of plants and music throughout his life. He began distilling essential oils in 2006, and that same year began playing on and producing the Grammy© award winning album Crestone with Paul Winter. Peter creates acoustically tuned plant and mineral alchemies with essential oils, and offers them at his website, WindhorseAlchemy.com, to support increased awareness and healing on the levels of body, energy, and mind. He also specializes in the practice of Wisdom Fire, where low intensity, prescribed fire is used while in a meditative state, to restore plant species that have been lost. Pete’s Nature Fusion band The Sonic Apothecary includes plant, animal, stone, as well as people musicians, and offers nature fusion music at Sound Journey Concerts across the country: TheSonicApothecary.com

Madison McCoy is a circle keeper, flower whisperer, and student of the messy & miraculous. Madison comes from a white, Celtic, mixed European ancestry, and folk herbalism background. She is the founder of Earth and Sea, a llc with the mission to build a more equitable world by equipping individuals with generative conflict transformation tools, deep self awareness, and a reverence for the earth through flower essence therapy, 1:1 support, and classes. Madison is a certified Personal Transformation Facilitator, flower essence practitioner, folk herbalist, and holds a degree in Community Conflict Transformation from George Mason University. She uses a whole self and trauma-informed approach & partnership with the plants to guide individuals in accessing their own deep well of healing, transformation, and imaginative power. She believes these are necessary tools to dismantle systems of oppression and through healing yourself, you heal the world. From medicinal plants to heal the body, to biomimicry: nature informs all that she does. She currently lives on a farm outside on occupied Piscataway land, an hour south of DC with her partner, farm cat, and two tortoises. @ofearthandsea and ofearthsea.com.

Muva Mystick emerges from Port Royal, Kingston — an Afro-Latina with a bewitching upbringing. Her Magick, born in Jamaica, dwelled in secrecy. Fueled by boundless creativity, she blended Potions & Brews, mastering the hidden craft of Witchery. Her life intertwined with Herbs, Numbers, Elements, and Spirituality, embodying belief and becoming. Guided by mentors and wanderlust, she discovered her true power in New Orleans. Now rooted, Mystick blossomed. Her Apothecary & Events in Lithonia, Georgia thrived, offering intimacy, sexual empowerment, and mental wellness. She weaves Herbal & Elemental treasures, igniting divine trust and healthier relationships. Through Spiritual & Accountability coaching, she shares healing breath, yoga, dance, and sound. Mystickal Nyammins, her Jamaican cookbook, awakens authenticity. Welcome to MystickallyMe Apothecary — a realm of edible and topical delights. Crafted exclusively for you, each product carries bespoke Magick. Surrender to happiness. Experience the enchantment. Feel the power within. www.MystickalMagick9.com

Seán Pádraig O’Donoghue is an herbalist, writer, and teacher, and an initiated Priest in two traditions. He lives in the mountains of western Maine. Seán’s approach to healing weaves together the insights of traditional western herbalism, animism, and contemporary science. He regards physical, spiritual, and emotional healing as deeply intertwined.   He is the author of two soon to be published books:  The Forest Reminds Us Who We Are and Kissing the Wild Queen.   https://otherworldwell.com/

Lauren Peterson, herbalist and founder of White Deer Apothecary, trained at the Sacred Journey School of Herbalism under Ginger Webb in Austin, TX. Lauren’s passion for plants grew from her desire to deepen her connection with the natural world and nurture relationships that allow healing to take place. Lauren now works as an admin and teaches medicine making at Sacred Journey School of Herbalism and throughout Central Texas. Her favorite places to be are outdoors, in the kitchen, and on the dance floor. www.whitedeerapothecary.com Instagram: @whitedeerapothecary

Benjamin Pixie is a the tender of many queens. He has been a student of the plants for most of his life which early on led him to the bees as teachers. He founded the Pixie Honey company in 2007 and is a treatment free herbalist tending wildness, community, and pollinator habitat at Skalitude Pollinator Sanctuary. He makes mead, and conjures honey spirits at www.spiritofthehive.buzz and www.pixiemead.com

Dr. Kenneth Proefrock graduated from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine in 1996. He and his family live deep in the desert of Arizona with numerous reptiles, amphibians, ducks, chickens, horses and goats. Prior to naturopathic medical school, he received degrees in Chemistry and Zoology from Northern Arizona University and worked as a Research and Development/Quality Assurance Chemist for Procter & Gamble. For the past 25 years, he has conducted a very busy Naturopathic medical practice in Surprise, Arizona. He is also sole owner and formulator for Vital Force Naturopathic Compounding, which provides consulting services and a wide variety of unique and effective compounds for other Naturopathic Physicians and their patients (Vital Force Naturopathic Compounding & Total Wellness Medical Center). For years he’s been the preeminent presenter at The Good Medicine Confluence, as well as at various conferences across the country. Kenneth is also the Vice-President for the North American Board of Naturopathic Examiners, the chairperson for the biochemistry portion of the Naturopathic Physician's Licensing Exam, and co-founder and current President of the Naturopathic Oncology Research Institute (NORI). His mind expanding and heart stirring writings are showcased in his Psyche & Substance column in the illustrated periodical Plant Healer Quarterly (PlantHealerMagazine.com), many of which are also featured in various Plant Healer compilation books including Herbal Clinician, Liminal Plants & Fungi, and the special Proefrock collection Psyche & Substance (PlantHealer.org). In his spare time, when such a thing really exists, he can be found in the desert with his kids, honing his skills in primitive archery, gardening, home-brewing, wildcrafting, reading and writing poetry and studying obscure and old texts on spiritual matters, healing, and philosophy.

April Pallette Punsalan serves as a voice for plants. She weaves plant science fields, botany, plant taxonomy, plant conservation, and herbalism to reconnect humans to the Earth. Her 26-year plant journey has led to a Bachelor and Master of Science, emphasis in Botany, a two-year Horticulture Degree, a Traditional Herbalist Certificate, and specialized botanical training in the ferns and fern allies, grasses, sedges, and bryophytes. April’s mission is to teach you how to forage your food and medicine to improve your health and the health of the Earth. www.wildherbacademy.com

Ash Ritter is a west coast born, desert-dwelling ethnobotanist, educator, writer, multi-disciplinary animist, and poet in disguise as herbalist. For twenty years & counting, Ash continues to reverently devote her life to fungal & botanical studies, encompassing traditional, academic, clinical, and directly relational terrains. Ash's approach places emphasis on plants, fungi, and planet as relations, and is manifested through her practice as fostering engagement with & as the living world, rather than "using" plants as commodity. She counsels & creates in her private practice, Black Sage Botanicals. One-on-one longterm apprenticeships are the cornerstone of her training, with a focus in global entheogens, clinical & folk herbalism, Druid herbalism, Cali-Mexican curanderismo & MacGuyver-style urban & wilderness first aid. Her bachelors degree thesis in the earlier 2000's focused on botanical & fungal agents for initiation, and altered states as evolutionary technology. Over the years, Ash’s research has honed in on entheogenic traditions of her ancestry, mainly the folklore and pharmakon of Amanita muscaria, and the Solanaceae-laden Flying Ointments of Europe. Ash feels blessed beyond measure to have shadowed naturopathic Dr. Kenneth Proefrock in his office for 2 years upon her relocation to the Sonoran Desert. Previously, she apprenticed with history buff & lineage keeper Charles "Doc" Garcia, and worked for several years as a plant-based personal chef, and apothecarist in a bustling California Bay Area clinical herbal practice, etc. In addition to the elders in her life, her most illustrious teachers are the landscapes, plants, and fungi themselves- deserts, mountains, oceans, forests, rivers, and all the rest that rattle the ancestors alive in her bones. Ash is an avid solo traveller, and owes so much of her enrichment to touching old rocks, listening to the echoes of ancient architecture, singing at sacred sites, tasting traditional foods, and engaging with flora, funga, and fauna wherever she goes. Ash currently lives in a century-old gnome house on an old ranch in southern Arizona, and enjoys tracking deer through the spiny brush, sitting with 200-year-old cacti, and waiting for monsoon season thunderstorms as she writes her first book. BlackSageBotanicals.org  

Dara Saville is an author, herbalist, mother, teacher, and native plant advocate in Albuquerque, New Mexico. She is the founder and primary instructor of the Albuquerque Herbalism bioregional herbal studies program and the executive director of the Yerba Mansa Project, a nonprofit organization focused on community-based land stewardship and native medicinal plants. Dara is the author of the book The Ecology of Herbal Medicine: A Guide to Plants and Living Landscapes of the American Southwest (University of New Mexico Press) and was a longtime Plant Healer Quarterly columnist. She is a graduate of Tieraona Low Dog's Foundations of Herbal Medicine program and is currently a PhD student in Geography and Environmental Studies/GeoHumanities at New Mexico State University and faculty at the University of New Mexico. Her research takes place at the intersection of medicinal plants, people and environmental change. AlbuquerqueHerbalism.com - YerbaMansaProject.org - DaraSaville.com

Laurel Madeline Silberman is an intuitive herbalist, addiction alchemist, flower essence practitioner, song weaver, and devotional poet dedicated to reweaving the body of Self with the body of Earth. She believes that personal healing is interdependent with planetary healing and that healing and wholeness is the birthright of all sentient beings. Laurel was certified as a Clinical Herbalist in 2018 after completing a two-year program of study at the Self-Heal School of Herbal Studies and Healing in San Diego, California. She received her BA in Contemplative Psychology from Naropa University in 2022 in Boulder, Colorado. While at Naropa University, she served as co-facilitator for the Naropa Alliance for Psychedelic Studies. In the fall of 2020, she was the recipient of a Cosmic Sister Emerging Voices Award, an award that strengthens visibility for women who demonstrate outstanding potential in the field of plant medicine and psychedelics. Laurel currently sees clients for 1:1 sessions, focusing primarily on addiction remediation and the vibrational medicine of flower essences. When she is not working with clients, Laurel can be found dancing with the rhythms of the Mystery, singing and playing her guitar, writing poetry, making art, hiking Colorado’s exalted peaks, hosting the Boulder Community Grief Circle, and collaborating with the plants for her online herbal shop Artemisia Atara Apothecary. www.laurelmadeline.earth.

Malia Thompson is the proprietor of Late Bloom Herbals in Longmont, Colorado, as well as a teacher of advanced courses at the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism. A child of hippie parents during the 70’s in Flagstaff, Arizona, she grew up with a close connection with Nature. Campfires were her entertainment center: rushing rivers were her roller coasters: and the animals, rocks, plants, and trees were her teachers. Her elders were guides for building community, happiness, and respect for our Earth. She is forever grateful for these experiences, and shaping who she is today. She is a botanically and epicuriously minded artist, crafter, gardener, herbalist, and educator who loves to grow, source, and wild-harvest medicinal herbs for custom formulation for her clients and her reliable go-to products. She teaches that simple changes to one’s diets and lifestyle can have big impacts on overall health and vitality: www.latebloomerherbals.com

Lise Wolff has studied with leading herbalists throughout the United States since 1991, and has practiced professionally since completing an apprenticeship with Matthew Wood in 1995. She is a Registered Herbalist, denoting professional level membership in the AHG. Lise holds a Bachelors Degree from Macalaster College and in 2008 graduated from the Scottish School of Herbal Medicine in Herbalism, the highest level of academic training available in the profession. In Fall 2010 Lise was appointed to the academic faculty of St. Catherine University. As adjunct professor, she taught the Herbology course for the Master of Arts Holistic Health Studies Program until 2016. Lise has also been co-teaching a Botanical Medicine course at the University of Minnesota through the Center of Spirituality and Healing, as part of the School of Nursing curriculum for the Doctorate of Nursing Practice since 2010. n 1997, she began training herbal students through her (nearly) year-long program, Three Seasons of Herbal Wisdom. For nearly three decades this program has encouraged students with all levels of knowledge to put their learning to use as professional and community herbalists.  In 2023, she launched her own online school on the Teachable platform. In her practice, Lise focuses on the nutritional and healing powers of local plants which she gathers and prepares to supply her apothecary, maintaining her practice in South Minneapolis and remaining available for private consultations. herbalist-lise-wolff.teachable.com - herbalistlisewolff.com.