Meet the Herbalist

Athena is a community herbalist with over 20 years of study and hands-on experience working with plants and traditional herbal medicine. Her journey into herbalism began when her son was a toddler, after another mother showed her how to use plantain to soothe and help heal scraped knees. That simple, powerful moment sparked a lifelong path of learning, practice, and sharing plant knowledge with others. Today, Athena teaches classes, hands-on workshops, and guided plant walks, helping people learn to identify local plants and create their own herbal remedies. Her teaching focuses on practical, accessible skills that empower others to care for themselves and their families while building confidence and a deeper connection with the natural world. As a community herbalist, Athena is dedicated to making herbal knowledge approachable and relevant for everyday life. She also offers personalized consultations and continues to deepen her training, with plans to become a clinical herbalist in the future