Who is Savage Souls Botaniks?
To be savage is to return to your wild roots. They are just buried a little deeper in the mud for some of us.
Our big vision is to create a better future for our community, and we aim to do that by helping individuals feel empowered through herbal education, and connecting them to the power of plants.
We hope to inspire others by fostering a connection to the earth and in turn to themselves. Teaching people to peer deeply inward; to cultivate a true love of self and promote lasting change which betters them and their community. We also aim to reconnect people to their true inner selves and rediscover what a pleasurable life can look and feel like….and yes we do believe plants can do all that!
I founded Savage Souls Botaniks as a place for people to return to themselves. I have seen so many people, especially woman, make themselves small for others. So many people pleasers lost in life, with no direction yearning for something more, but not knowing how to get it. As a recovering people pleaser, I am here to help these women cultivate a connection with the Earth leading to a connection with themselves, and promote healing through herbs, Reiki, and good ol’ fashioned getting your hands in the soil.
I create a space for all ages to come and connect, to be vulnerable, to feel their feelings, and to ultimately feel empowered by what they thought was their weaknesses. In turn, I hope to inspire them to care for themselves, their community, and Mama Earth. Our planet needs us and we need her and by teaching others to honor the Earth and themselves, I see a future where we come together and begin to love and care about the person next to us again.
We also have a weekly podcast feature called the Herbal Corner through Sourdough Modernity. Its a quick little herbal tidbit to help you infuse your life with more plants. Check it out at the links at the bottom of the page for Spotify or Apple.
You can find us on Youtube as well!
What is Herbalism & Why Do You Need It?
Herbalism is the study of plant medicine, how each plant has specific properties and constituents that work in synergy with our bodies. Herbal remedies have been used since the dawn of time. I believe herbalism is where art meets science. As an herbalist I am connected to both the plants and the science behind how they work. These systems and arts of healing have both folkloric and scientific standing across communities. We use herbs as a predominately safe and far more natural way of working in conjunction with your body to bring it back into balance.
What Makes Me Qualified To Educate The Community & Work With Clients?
My Certifications:
The Wild Within: Holistic Herbalism & Wild Medicine ~ Retreat led by Sacred Warrior founder Vanessa Chakar.
Certificate in Western Herbalism from Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Associates degree in Liberal Arts from Lehigh Carbon Community College
Level 2 Reiki practitioner (future level 3-shamanic reiki)
I am always gathering knowledge from various classes, courses events etc. and have a variety of tools offering the client access and benefits to all the knowledge and practices I’ve gained in my many career paths.
