Like so many of us, I spent years trying to do what I thought was “right.” I wanted to fit in, keep everyone happy, stay busy, and do what was expected of me, all while ignoring a growing restlessness and a longing to feel connected to something greater.

Over time, I found myself struggling deeply with depression, anxiety, and substance abuse. I knew something needed to change, but I had no idea where to begin.

Then, in my early twenties, I reached a point where I couldn't ignore how unhappy I was anymore. I felt something stirring within me, and for the first time in a long time, I prayed. Within two weeks, nearly everything I had built my life around seemed to fall apart. My job, relationship, home, health, and friendships all changed, and I found myself moving back to Northern Virginia, completely unsure of who I was or what came next.

Over the months and years that followed, I also began experiencing increasingly difficult physical symptoms that doctors struggled to explain. It was an incredibly challenging time, but somewhere in the middle of all that uncertainty, I began finding my way back to faith, hope, and a willingness to listen to myself.

I started noticing how often I'd ignored my own needs, how much energy I'd spent trying to please other people, and how disconnected I'd become from my body and my intuition. Out of necessity and curiosity, I began exploring nutrition, herbalism, energy work, shamanic practices, prayer, and other approaches to healing.

What surprised me was that the most meaningful part of the journey wasn't finding one person or one method that had all the answers. It was realizing that I could participate in my own healing. I could learn, ask questions, explore different approaches, and begin recognizing what felt nourishing, supportive, and true for me.

What helped me most wasn't a single modality, but the process of learning to trust myself again.

Over time, my mental health improved, my physical wellbeing began to change, and I felt a sense of connection to myself and to life that I'd been missing for years. It certainly wasn't glamorous, and it wasn't always easy, but damn, I remember what it felt like to finally feel alive again.

That experience eventually led me to study herbalism, become a Reiki Master Teacher, and explore hypnotherapy, spiritual coaching, shamanic techniques, prayer, and other traditions that continue to influence my work today. And I'm still learning. I don't think I'll ever stop being curious about plants, people, and all the different ways we experience this life.

I genuinely love what I do. Sometimes I catch myself wondering, “Wait, other people don't want to spend all day looking at tongues and talking about herbs?” Apparently not. Their loss, haha!

Outside of sessions, you'll usually find me reading or researching something, foraging, or meandering through the woods with my pup, Wilson. And I do mean meandering, not hiking. I also love good food, putting my feet in the water, feeling the wind and sun on my face, and laughing until my stomach hurts. Honestly, I think it's pretty rad that we get to experience all of that while we're here, and I try not to take it for granted.

As much as I love the plants, the research, and the intuitive side of this work, what means the most to me is the connection I get to have with the people I work with. Every person brings their own experiences, questions, and perspectives, and I learn something from each of you, too.

I don't see myself as someone who has all the answers. I see myself as someone who can bring knowledge, experience, curiosity, and intuition to the table while helping you explore your own.

If our work together helps you connect a few dots, hear your soul's voice a little more clearly, or recognize that you have more wisdom and choice than you realized, well… I'd say that's pretty dang neat.

And I'm genuinely grateful to be part of it.

~ Natalie