my philosophy of care
well-being as a practice
I view healing as a non-linear process of tending* to ourselves—learning to listen, noticing change, and working with what is present in each moment. It isn’t about perfection; it’s about cultivating resilience, connection, and a sense of belonging in your own body.
client-centered care
I see this work as a collaboration—working together to create care plans that meet individual needs, capacity, resources, and lived experiences. My approach is trauma-mindful, rooted in embodiment, deep listening, and harm reduction principles**.
responsibility to land and lineage
My perspective is shaped by my lived experience as a cis white person of European ancestry living and practicing on the unceded land of the Ramaytush Ohlone people (known as San Francisco). I come to this work humbly, with much to learn. I hold deep respect for the Indigenous stewards of the land where I live and work, and for the knowledge keepers of the traditions I’ve learned from.
accessibility & inclusivity
I welcome all bodies and experiences, and aim to offer care and medicine that is accessible through both in-person and virtual sliding-scale sessions, and regular free offerings.
*These words in practice:
trauma-mindful: recognizing the impact of trauma—personal, collective, and systemic—and emphasizing safety, choice, context, and connection
deep listening: active listening and listening generously, attuned to what is said and unsaid
embodiment: connecting feelings and experiences with the body’s needs and sensations—remembering that our bodies hold every part of who we are
harm reduction: practicing non-judgement, meeting people where they are, and collaborating to meet their goals
my background
certifications
Clinical Herbalist
School of Traditional Healing Arts
2020-2021
Functional Nutrition Counselor
Functional Nutrition Alliance
2021-2022
additional training
Mentorship
* Berkeley Herbal Center, Clinical Practicum with Erika Larson and Lisa Fox, 2025
* Flower Guild, Practitioner Circle with Liz Migliorelli, 2025
* Monday Mentoring with Camille Freeman and Stascha Stahl, 2022-2024
* Clinical Roundtable with Ember Peters, Stascha Stahl, and Vilde Chaya Jan-Mar ‘23
Trauma-Mindful Learning
* Somatic Embodiment and Regulation Strategies Level I-III Certifications ~ Linda Thai 2021
* Herbalism, PTSD, & Traumatic Stress with Solidarity Apothecary Current
* Working with Trauma with Sarah Homes of Blue Otter School of Herbal Medicine Nov-Dec ‘23
* Trauma-Informed Herbalism in Clinical Practice ~ American Herbalists Guild 2022
Other
* Flowering Round Flower Essence Practitioner Circle with Liz Migliorelli 2022-2023
* Advanced Clinical Skills with Ember Peters, Stascha Stahl, and Vilde Chaya 2022
* Pulse and Tongue Mentorship with William Morris PhD, DAOM, LAc 2021
* Donna Eden Energy Medicine Level 1 with Madeleina Bolduc 2021
* Practitioner Skills with Sarah Holmes of Blue Otter School of Herbal Medicine 2021
* Facilitating Stories for Impact with Real Food Real Stories, 2018-2020