A journey to restore my soul's vibration

I am an herbalist, meditation and yoga nidra guide specializing in stress and anxiety or PTSD management. My joy is educating local communities about a holistic approach utilizing guided meditation and yoga nidra. A group guided silent nature walk with herbal tea provided is a wonderful way to ground yourself and restore your soul's vibration. The Gathering Garden - a place to hold space that I am curating to hangout, let loose and breathe: meditate, create, color, read, listen to music, chat, or paint. 

My Native American/Mexican paternal grandmother was an herbalist. A few aunties, cousins, and myself have followed in her footsteps. She lived her life in San Antonio, TX (I was born there as well) and in our culture herbal preparations support us both spiritually and internally. 

My German maternal grandmother was also very holistic.  Originating from and living her life in the Pfalz wine region of Germany, she believed there was a wine or tea for anything that ailed you. She was a lover of flowers and had a beautiful garden where she taught me the joy of flowers and plants. My mother, also from the Pfalz region of Germany and a talented gardener herself, carried on the love for tea and all things blooming or buzzing.

Growing up as an "Army Brat", I was given the gift of travel through most of my childhood and fell in love with foods, spices, culture, and nature walks from many countries. My parents found Libertyville, IL when my father retired from the military and that's where we stayed. 

As Bernie was working in Alaska, in 2010, I was the victim of a violent home invasion; I was pistol whipped and held at gun point.  In 2011 Bernie and I moved to Prairie Grove, IL and planted our roots. 

Having also experienced seven miscarriages, I understand what stress and fear can do to your body and mind. I understand anxiety attacks stemming from trauma. My father's PTSD, from the Vietnam War, and my mother's PTSD, from being the survivor of an attempted murder, are my first experiences with the teachings of "control of the mind" and learning to breathe through stressful situations. Walking through nature is one of my favorite pass times and strongly believe in the healing energy of this earth and its plants.

I received my formal education through the Herbal Academy, International School of Herbal Arts & Sciences, and Yogamu Institute focusing my studies on anxiety, stress, and PTSD management.