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
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