Deborah Savarese

After receiving a BS in Mechanical Engineering Technology from Texas A&M in 1983, I totally switched directions to the other side of my brain. I began studying Herbs, Nutrition & alternate healing modalities in 1999 & have continued to learn ever since. I have studied with/at several schools, herbalists, conferences, workshops, and trainings, both in person and online, as well as read more books than I can count.

Subjects I have studied include but are not limited to the following:

Herbal Studies, multitudes of both generalized & specific topics such as herbs for women’s health & adjunct therapies for those walking with cancer
As well as...

Advanced Aromatherapy
Clinical Aromatherapy
Flower Essences
Homeopathy
Shamanism

Reiki
Mycology (study of fungi & mushrooms)

Phycology (study of algae & seaweed)

Lunar Studies (as it relates to all living things - plants, animals, humans, etc)
Holistic Nutrition

Wellness Coaching

Coursework taken thru entities include but are not limited to the following: 

*Natural Healing Institute of Naturopathy, Encinitas, CA
*International College of Holistic Studies (ICOHS) -
(formerly School of Healing Arts – SOHA) San Diego, CA
*Natural Direction, Center for Herbal Education & Counseling, Encinitas, CA
*Self-Heal School of Herbal Studies & Healing, Ocean Beach, CA
*Flower Essence Society, CA
*Herbal Medics Academy, Austin, TX
*American Herbalists Guild, MA
*Herbal Academy, International School of Herbal Arts & Science
*BotanicWise

*Good Medicine Confluence, Durango, Co

*Moonflower Herb Fest, Austin, TX
*Learning Herbs/Herb Mentor

*Florida School of Holistic Living
*Hill College, Holistic Wellness Pathway, Cleburne, TX

Herbalists/Mentors/ Curanderas/Instructors I have studied with include but are not limited to the following:

David Getoff, CCN, CTM, FAAIM 

Patricia Kaminski, co-director of Flower Essence Society (FES)

Richard Katz, co-director of Flower Essence Society (FES)

Julie Plunkett, C.N., C.H. 

Amanda Womble, certified: Aromatherapist, Master Herbalist, Doula, & Applied Nutritionist 

Nazahah Graciela Reyes, Shaman & Curandera

Amanda McQuade Crawford, MA, MFT, DipPhyto, RH (AHG), MCPP, & Founding Member of AHG

Tricia Achatel, herbalist

Kathi Keville, Founding Member of AHG & AHA, herbalist & classical aromatherapist
Mindy Green, Founding Member of AHG, herbalist, aromatherapist, esthetician, & author

Jane Richmond, herbalist & co-owner of Self Heal School

John Finch, herbalist & co-owner of Self Heal School

Rosemary Gladstar, "Godmother of American Herbalism", folk herbalist,  co-founder Sage Mountain Herbs, founder of United Plant Savers, helped found the Northeast Herb Association, co-founder of the International Herb Symposium & The New England Women's Herbal Conference, author

Steve Schechter, N.P., H.H.P., & Founder & Director of Natural Healing Institute (NHI) 

Donna Hankins, Reiki Master

Dr. Lori Valentine Rose, PhD, CNP, BCHN, RH (AHG)  

John Gallager, L.Ac. & founder of Learning Herbs  

Rosalee de la Forêt, RH (AHG) 

jim mcdonald, herbalist 

Loni Puckett, Molecular Biologist 

Jessica Baker, LAc, RH (AHG)  

John Slattery, bioregional herbalist, forager, & author

Sean Wall, professional forager, habitat engineer & author

Matthew Williams, homesteader & farmer

Warren Kistenbroker, chemist & herbalist

Jenny Solidago Mansell, community herbalist

Stephanie Boucher, CH
Dr. Anna Marija Helt, herbalist & microbiologist

Lisa Ganora, traditional herbalist, author, phytochemical constituent expert, & owner/director of Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism

Dani Otteson, herblaist

Sean Croke, herbalist & wildcrafter

Bernadette Gilbert, Master Gardener

Maria Elena Martinez, Curandera & Shaman 

Nicole Telkes, RH (AHG) 

Rosa Tupina Yaotonalcuauhtli, Curandera

Wash Fernandez, Curandero 

Margi Flint, RH(AHG) 

Dr. Christopher Hobbs, PhD, Founding Member of AHG

Paul Stamets, mycologist & author
Sandor Katz, herbalist, author, & fermentation guru

Allison Poklemba, botanist, herbalist, & phycologist 

Michael Cottingham, clinical herbalist & founder/director of The Voyage Botanica - School of Botanical Medicine

Emily Ruff, herbalist & Bach Flower Registered Practitioner

Joni Keim, classical aromatherapist & author

Fun Projects  :                                                                                                                                                                      

Holy Basil Monograph - 

https://enlightenedvisions.godaddysites.com/ihn-holy-basil-monograph

Solomon's Seal Monograph - 

https://enlightenedvisions.godaddysites.com/solomons-seal-monograph

Photo: The Moon and The Dandelion, taken in Denton, Texas

c 2021 Deborah Savarese Photographic Art