Inspired at a very young age by the landscape of Vermont, Siobhan has spent most of her life falling in love with nature and plants. After dealing with a persistent ailment in her late teens, and finding a lack of support from allopathic medicine, she decided to begin her journey with herbs. Following years of working with herbs as a hobby in the PNW, she realized the strong passion and connection she had with this wisdom and took a career turn to focus entirely on herbal medicine.
Diving in, she completed her Certificate of Herbal Medicine from Maryland University of Integrative Health. Recognizing the high value in spreading the herbal word, she took to writing content for a number of herbal blogs to share the gift of this knowledge. Included with her writing, Siobhan loves making her own herbal preparations for her family and friends in order to continue her learning and forge deeper relationships with herbs and plants. She plans on continuing this path in order to fulfill her dream of becoming a community herbalist and educator.
When she’s not behind a screen or in the apothecary, you can find Siobhan (once again) playing outside no matter the weather. From romping around with her two pups, a ten-year-old husky and two-year-old border collie, to riding down a snowy mountain on her board - Mother nature is her happy place. Siobhan just returned from a six-month adventure with her partner and pups where they traveled the US in their converted 1989 Chevy horizon van that they built out themselves. They have now settled in VT for the winter and come Spring, they will see where their passions take them.
Calendula is a highly-revered herb that has gained popularity over centuries of use. Traditionally, calendula was used to support skin conditions, promote wound healing, release …
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Bacteria are single-celled organisms that are found everywhere. They support physiological processes, the making of cheese and yogurt, and in the right context, can make …
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Do you feel constantly on edge? Are you exhausted at the thought of small tasks? Stress is an unavoidable part of life. It’s true that …
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Do you often feel bloated, gassy, or have intense heartburn? Are you wanting to encourage efficient and effective digestion? Bitter herbs have been traditionally used …
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Fungal infections are extremely common around the world. These types of infections are likely to affect the skin, nails, and/or lung health. While antifungal drugs …
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Do you find breathing difficult at times? Does it feel as though you are unable to take long, deep breaths without coughing? Asthma is a …
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A healthy circulatory system supports the entire body with blood and oxygen and is essential for long-term health. Research shows that poor circulation can lead …
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Depression can have a deep, distressing effect on mental and physical health and often causes debilitating symptoms. Using herbs and natural remedies for depression may …
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Arthritis is a disease characterized by chronic inflammation of the joints. Using natural herbal remedies may help to manage mild symptoms, particularly if you use …
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a painful inflammatory disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. It’s estimated that 1.3% of the US population struggle with IBD. This …
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