Work History: Teaching, Herbal Medicine, Health Clinics, Holistic Health Centers & Botanical Medicine
Essence of Yoga School, 2019-2022
School Faculty Member, Ayurvedic Health.
Creating and teaching curriculum on the healing nature of Ayurveda including lifestyle, body types, self-care practices, simple remedies and movement philosophies in application to the Yoga Alliance registered 200-hour and 300-hour Yoga Teacher Training and Immersion Programs.
Ithaca New York Non-Profit Clinic, 2013
Clinical Herbalist and Intern to Clinical Herbalist, Botanist and Teacher, 7Song.
Blending herbal teas and tinctures on site, apothecary design and organization, editing educational materials, sourcing herbs and gathering plant medicine.
Nourish, LLC, 2010-present
Owner, Herbalist, Mind-Body Nutrition and Psychology of Eating Coach.
Samara’s Healing Center, October 2009-August 2010
Licensed Massage Therapist, Aromatherapist, Herbalist.
Healer and independent contractor performing 75-120 minute massages including hot stone, therapeutic, relaxation massage, Reiki and aromatherapy.
The Arboretum, Kentucky State Botanical Garden, August 2009-August 2010
Greenhouse Manager and Landscape Technician for The Kentucky Children’s Garden
Volunteer leader, seed collection and propagation, greenhouse management, steward of The Kentucky Children’s Garden.
21C Museum and Hotel Spa, March 2009-June 2009
Licensed Medical Massage Therapist
Healer and independent contractor performing 60-120 minute massages including couples, Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point and sports modalities, and aromatherapy.
The Galt House Hotel and Suites-Cloud 9 Massage, March 2009-June 2009
Licensed Medical Massage Therapist
Healer and Independent contractor performing Swedish, deep tissue, trigger point and, couples massage, hot stone, aromatherapy, body wraps/scrubs and client intake forms.
Edgewater Resort and Spa, August 2008-March 2009
Intern and Licensed Medical Massage Therapist
Healer and Independent contractor performing 60 and 90 minute massage including couples, hot stone, and chair massage; facials, body wraps/scrubs and client intake forms.
Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy, June 2007-June 2009
Native Plant Specialist and Field Technician
Volunteer leader, trail construction, woodlands restoration, controlled burns, seed and data collection and tool maintenance. The Louisville Olmsted Parks Conservancy is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring the Woodlands.
Weeds of Eden, 2005-2008
Store Manager and Clinical Herbal Medicine Intern
Client intakes, consultations, herbal formulation and research on pathology, nutrition and herbs. Store management, Inventory, purchasing, cash accountability, media, customer service and maintenance. 12-7pm Monday-Saturday for the first 12 months, part time and volunteer consecutive years. Weeds of Eden is a clinical herbal medicine and integrative holistic health Center founded by Myron Hardesty, Clinical Herbalist and Physician’s Assistant. (CPA,CH)
Theinemen’s Greenhouse, 2007-2008
Greenhouse Technician
Greenhouse maintenance; seed collection, propagation, root cuttings and watering.
University of Louisville Hospital, 2006
Phlebotomist
Hospital team member to collect blood specimens and vitals from patients for clinical laboratory testing.
Jewish Hospital (2006)
Phlebotomist
Hospital team member to collect blood specimens and vitals from patients for clinical laboratory testing.
Rose Greenwell Landscape, 1995-2005
Landscape Artist
Planting of flowers, shrubs and trees, mulching, watering, weeding and decorative landscape.
MEDIA
Venus Envy Weekly Radio Show with Nishaan Sandhu, WLXU, 93.9 May 2021-present
TOPS magazine, Clean Eating, 2021
Sourcing Sustainable Essential Oils, by Dawn Combs, Mother Earth Living, Contributing Educator, 2018
Embrace Your Senses, Embody with Soul, 365 Ways to
Connect to Your Soul Contributing Author, 2018
Love Your Body, Honor Your Soul, 365 Ways to Connect to Your Soul Contributing Author, 2018
The Art of Tarot on Lexington Community Radio, 2016
Lexington Tarot Art Show Curation and Creation on WRFL, 2016
Spikenard Essential Oil: Awakening the Goddess Within, Soulpath Magazine, Fall 2015
Relax into Self-Healing with Thriving Minds, Blog Talk Radio, 2014
Essential Oils: Spiritual Allies from the Green World, Eco_Heart Magazine, 2014
Sowing Seeds of Self-Healing, Nurturing You Online Self-Care Summit, 2014
Living with the Seasons: Self-Care in Autumn, Soul Path Magazine, Fall 2013
FU** U-Scan: Automated Technology and Digital Reliance, North of Center, 2012
Decreasing Stress with Self-Care Massage + Essential Oils, by Nishaan Sandhu, Natural Awakenings Mag, 2011
Anxiety, Think Massage Not Valium, by Pharmacist, Jared Comb, Contributing Aromatherapy Education, 2011
Herbal consultant provides help through aromatherapy, by Cheryl Truman, Herald Leader, 2011
Alchemy and Herbal Medicine – Nishaan Sandhu Feature, Skirt Magazine, 2006
Client Testimonials, 2008-present
SPEAKING + TEACHING ENGAGEMENTS
Wintering: Herbs and Essential Oils for energy, mood and surviving winter. Camel Club, 2026.
Improve your Relationship with Food, Camel Club Social House 2026
Being With, group coaching, CCC, 2026.
Lectio Devina, weekly group study, CCC, 2023-2024.
Savor the Weeds Podcast & Radio Host,WLXU 93.9, 2024-present
Venus Envy Radio Show Radio Host on WLXU 93.9, 2022-2024
New Moon: Monthly intentions & meditations, Lexington Salt Cave, 2022-2024
New Moon Collective, online workshop & group coaching, 2019-2022
Powerful Perimenopause Summit Speaker, Herbs and Holistic Health for Perimenopause Dec 2020
Now Podcast, Mindfulness and Technology with Nishaan Sandhu and Cara Meade. August 2020
Conscious Eating Conclave, Ayurveda, herbal medicine and conscious eating with Nishaan Sandhu and Jenni Burke, June 2020
Ayurvedic Doshas in Motion for the 300 Level Yoga Instructor, The Essence of Yoga Center, 2020, 2022
Ayurvedic Doshas and healing for the 200 Level Yoga Instructor, The Essence of Yoga Center, 2020, 2021, 2022
Autumn Powerful Perimenopause Summit Speaker, Dec 2020
Mindfulness and Technology with Nishaan Sandhu,Now Podcast with Creative Yoga, August 2020.
Conscious Eating Conclave, Ayurveda, herbal medicine and conscious eating with Nishaan Sandhu, 2020.
Equinox Healing Retreat at Shaker Village, Herbs, Ayurveda and Seasonal Self-Care, 2019
Elemental Healing: Understanding Your Body and Seasonal Living Online Video Series, 2019
Sacred Self-Care with Nishaan: Spring Detox, Allergies + Essential Oils, , Wildfire Yoga, 2019
Unearth Your Spark – Ayurveda, Elements and Healing Online Course, 2018
How to Listen to Your Body and Trust Your Intuition, Jason Goldberg Playful Prosperity Online Course, 2017
Sacred Plant Medicine to Calm Anxiety, Stress and Tension, Creative Yoga, 2017
Conscious Life Design – Keynote Speaker, Accelerating
Appalachia at Brown-Froman, 2014
Herbs for Lymphatic Health and Detoxification, Ithaca Free Clinic Presentations NSBM, 2013
Quit Smoking Naturally, Ithaca Free Clinic Presentations NSBM, 2013
Herbal Medicine for Immunity, University of Kentucky Dental School, 2014
Clinical Aromatherapy for Cancer, Bluegrass Ovarian
Cancer Support Group Meeting, 2012
Traditional Herbal Medicine and Holistic Health, .
University of Kentucky, 2012
Herbal First Aid, Whippoorwill Festival, 2012
Herbs and Aromatherapy for Digestive Health and Stress, Yoga with Romi & The Center for Mindful Living Practices, 2011
Ayurveda, Herbs & Aromatherapy for Digestive Health & Stress, The State Arboretum, Kentucky, 2010
Herbal Medicine for the Nervous System, Whippoorwill Festival, 2011
Aromatherapy for Energy + Chakra Health, The Center for Mindful Living Practices, Nov. 2011
EDUCATION: MIND-BODY AND SPIRITUAL COACHING
Intermediate Astrology for Integrated Healing work with Milada Sakic, 2019
Transcending Anxiety & Depression with Mel Schwartz & Michael Stone, 2018
Astrology for Healers with Milada Sakic, 2018
Self-Care with Kundalini Yoga and Meditation, Associated Bodywork & Massage Professionals, 2017
Psychology of Eating Coaching and Mind-Body Nutrition Certification with The Institute for the Psychology of Embodied Shamanism Mentorship and Program with Michael Stone, 2016
Eating and Marc David, 2015
Shamanic Aromatherapy with Kathy Eich, 2009
Reiki Master Certification with Samara Anjelae, 2009
Reiki I-IV with Samara Anjelae, 2009
Reiki Level II with Becky Teel, 2008
Reiki Level I with Becky Teel, 2007
Pranic Healing Certification with Daniel O’Hara, 2007
Astrology and Healing with Milada Sakic, 2017
Venus Revolution Mentorship with Emily Trinkaus, 2015
Venus Revolution Mentorship with Emily Trinkaus, 2014
EDUCATION: HOLISTIC BUSINESS COACHING
Daily Prosperity with Milada Sakic, 2020
Financial Astrology with Milada Sakic, 2019
Astrology for Business II with Milada Sakic, 2019
The Cosmic Cycles with Milada Sakic, 2019
Business Unusual Coaching Program Round II with Jason Goldberg, 2019
Astrology for Business with Milada Sakic, 2018
Business Unusual Coaching Program Rond I with Jason Goldberg, 2018
Proximity to Greatness Coaching Intensive Weekend with Jason Goldberg, 2018
East Meets West: Balance Your Business with the Five Element Theory & Feng Shui, ABMP 2017
Creating Change when Change is Difficult, ABMP, 2017
Playful Prosperity with Jason Goldberg, 2017
Playful Prosperity with Jason Goldberg, 2016
EDUCATION: CLINICAL HERBAL MEDICINE AND AROMATHERAPY
Clinical Herbal Medicine 1:1 Apprentice to 7Song, Herbalist and Holistic Director of the Ithaca Free Clinic.
Assistant during conferences, field trips, school programs and everyday work tasks. This was a 6-7 day commitment weekly with many long days. . Blending herbal teas and tinctures on site, apothecary design and organization, editing educational materials, sourcing bulk herbs and, gathering plant medicine, consulting with students, tea formulation and ritual, herbal program administrative support, herbal tincture, honey, glycerine, oil making, making, wildcrafting and processing of herbal teas, root digging, fulfilling, blending and distribution of healing formulas from the herbal apothecary to the health food co-operative.
Northeast School of Botanical Medicine Community Herbalism Intensive Program
Northeast School of Botanical Medicine Group Apprentice Program with Students of NSBM, 2013
Clinical Herbal Medicine Certification at Northeastern School of Botanical Medicine, 2013
Herbal Formulation, Northeastern School of Botanical Medicine, 2011
Plant Medicine Field ID, Chestnut School of Botanical Medicine with Juliette Blankenspur and 7Song, 2012
Keying out Bog Plants, Northeastern School of Botanical Medicine, 2011
Assistant to Herbalist, Cascade Anderson Geller
Cooking up Health–The Healing Powers of Herbs, Vegetables, and Fruit, Medicines from the Earth Conference, 2012
Assistant to Herbalist, Rhonda Pallas Downey
Flower Essences for Soothing the Sleep, 2012
New York Institute of Aromatic Studies (formerly known as The East West School of Botanical Studies)
French Aromatherapy with Cathy Skipper, 2016
Art of Botanical Perfume with Roxana Villa, 2014
Organic and Dynamic Skin Care Certification Course, 2013
Internal Uses of Essential Oils, 2013
Medicines from the Earth Herbal Conference, Black Mountain North Carolina (June 1-4 2012)
Cooking up Health: The Healing Powers of Herbs, Vegetables, and Fruit, with Cascade Anderson Geller, 2012
Herbal First Aid Immersion course—7Song
Herbals for Topical Applications—David Winston
Flower Essences for Soothing the Sleep—Rhonda Pallas Downey
21st Century Herbalism: The Role of Full Spectrum Herbal Medicines an
Phytopharmaceuticals—Mary Bove, ND, Chanchal Cabrera, and Jillian Stansbury, ND
Recovery from Celiac Disease–Paul Bergner
Herbs for Shen/Spirit Disorders- Michael Tierra
Surgery Preparation and Recovery-Chanchal Cabrera
Flower Essences to Nourish Spirit—Rhonda Pallas Downey
Plant Spirit Medicine—Jillian Stansbury, ND
Herbalist and Alchemist Seminar with David Winston, Registered Herbalist, American Herbalist Guild, 2011
Herbal Medicine for Topical Applications (2.5 CE , National Certification for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine)
Traditions In Western Herbalism Conference, Abiquiu NM, 2011
First Aid Essentials: Soft Tissue Injuries and Environmental Emergencies I and II , Linda Garcia
Understanding and Treating Adrenal Stress, Howie Brounstein
How to Become a Master Herbalist in 30 Years or More, Paul Bergner
Constitutional Treatment of the Digestive System, Christa Sinadinos
The Five Phases: Bodies, Minds, Hearts Mirror the Changes of Place, Larken Bunce
Getting Specific With Pain, CoreyPine Shane
Plants of Abiquiu, NM ghost Ranch, 7Song
The American Herbalist’s Guild,
The Uses of Herbs and Topical Application Certificate, 2011
Chestnut School of Botanical Medicine, 2010-2011
Herbs for the Nervous System Weekend Intensive with 7Song, 2011
Practicing Herbalism in a Clinical Setting Weekend Intensive with 7Song, 2010
Brighid’s Well Herbs with Herbalist and Naturopath, Darcey Blue French 2009-2010
Herbs & Nutrition for Insulin Resistance, 2009
Nutrition & energetics of Food, 2010
Southwest School of Botanical Medicine with Michael Moore,
Plant Identification and Medicine making Weekend Intensive, Kingston, NM, 2007-2008
Red Root Mountain School of Botanical Medicine. Kathy Eich, Clinical Herbalist & Aromatherapist, 2006-2017
Plants and Healing Strategies for the Female Reproductive System, Spring 2017
Herbs for Thyroid Health, 2016
Herbs for Kidney Health, 2016
Greek and Eclectic Tissue State Herb Course, 2011
Tissue State Herb Course II, 2012
Herbs for Certificate in Clinical & Spiritual Aromatherapy, 2010
Medicinal Aromatherapy, 2006
Weeds of Eden with Myron Hardesty, Clinical Herbalist and Physician’s Assistant
Herbal Apprenticeship 2005-2007
North American Institute of Medical Herbalism Paul Bergner, Medical Herbalist, Nutritionist and Naturopath.
Medical Herbalism, 2006
Herbs All Around-Ayurveda Laurie Steirs, ARNP, CH Nurse Practitioner and Certified Herbalist
Ayurvedic Herbs and Salve Making. 2007
Traditional Herbs of India. 2007
Ayurvedic Dosha Training, 2007
EDUCATION: MASSAGE THERAPY AND BODYWORK
Sage Massage Continuing Education School
Manual Lymphatic Drainage Techniques Two Day Intensive, 2015
Recognizing and Addressing the Emotional Release: Trauma on the Table Part II, 2015
Recognizing and Addressing the Emotional Release: Trauma on the Table Part I, 2015
The Institute of Somatic Therapy
Boundary Setting, Confidentiality and Professionalism, 2012
Shoulder Dysfunction, 2012
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals Education
Body-Mind: Proprioception and the Body Sense, 2017
Understanding the Body-Mind Effects of Stress, 2017
Hope, Despair, and Intractable Symptoms: Body-Mind Considerations, 2017
Emotions:Are They Contagious? Boundaries, Empathy, and Body-Mind, 2017
Associated Bodywork and Massage Professionals Education
Chronic pain: Body-Mind Considerations for hands-On Work, 2017
Trauma: Body-Mind Considerations for Hands-on Work, 2017
Ethical Frontiers: Practice Creative Presence, Loop of Awareness and Body-Centered Intelligence to Expand Healing Potential, 2017
Myofascial Massage, 2012
Abdominal Massage with Ralph Stephens
Medical Massage for The Abdominal Wall, 2011
Joyous Belly Seminars, with Chris Hughes Louisville, KY
Better Belly health: Self Care Class, 2010
Belly Health: A Practitioners Techniques and Touch Class, 2010
Mayan Abdominal Massage with Meghan Assaf
The Arvigo Techniques of Maya Abdominal Therapy Tm Level One, 2010
Massage for Cancer, HIV/AIDS, Hospice & Life Altering Illness – Cheryl Chapman
Two Day Intensive on Massage for Cancer, HIV, AIDS, 2009
Spencerian College Louisville, KY – Deans and Presidents List, 2004-2008
Associates in Medical Massage-1008 hrs—neuromuscular assessment, neurological disorders 2009-2010
Massage Therapy Degree 804 hour program, 2008
Phlebotomy Certificate and Program, 2006
Health Unit Coordinator completion of credits
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
Board – Lexington YMCA (2011) and KY Heartwood (2011-13)
Chrysalis House, event coordinator for Halloween Gala with Ladies Leads
Lexington Women for Good – Volunteer event coordination committee, 2023
Whispering Woods – Horse and stable care.
Lexington Community Radio, Host and event volunteer May 2022-present.
Moveable Feast – Meal delivery for individuals living with HIV/AIDS or in hospice. June 2021-Nov 2021
Humane Society, cage clean up and kitty cuddles, 2022
Lexington Community Radio, Host and event volunteer May 2022-present.
Chrysalis House, event coordinator for Halloween Gala with Ladies Leads, May-Oct 2022
Humane Society, cage clean up and kitty cuddles, June 2022
Moveable Feast – Meal delivery for individuals living with HIV/AIDS or in hospice. June 2021-Nov 2021
The Well – Volunteer and Coach – 8 Week Mind-Body Nutrition Program for Residents, 2019
The Tarot Art Show: Featuring over 70 local artists. founder, collaborator, volunteer and host, 2016
Kentucky Heartwood Council Board Member and Volunteer 2011-2013
YMCA-board member and volunteer 2011
Wkf Run 2010
United Plant Savers 2010-2011
Fayette Alliance-volunteer 2010-2011
Kentuckians for the Commonwealth-member and volunteer 2010-2011
American Massage Therapy Association of Kentucky-Bluegrass Unit Coordinator 2009-2010
Cherry Street Works, Helena AK Window restoration, salvage, demolition, tiling, 2009
Weeds of Eden, Volunteer Herbalist and Consultant in clinic 2007-2008
Olmsted Parks Conservancy, 2007
Fox Hollow Farm, harvest, weeging, 2007, 2008
Living Lands and River Cleanup Louisville, 2006
Field Day Family Farm, Harvest, weeding, 2005, 2006
Salvation Army Meal Preparation Thanksgiving, 2006, 2007
Bernheim Arboretum and Research Forest, seed collection, plant propagation, fundraising, 2006
Earth Corps Woodland Restoration Volunteer Seattle, 2005
National Biodynamic Conference, Red Boiling Spring, TN 2005
Louisville Zoo, 1997