A native of Richmond, Virginia, I am currently studying to be an herbalist, focusing on indigenous herbs or plants that have become naturalized to our region. My hope is to teach people in my community to take ownership of their own health and wellness on a deeply holistic level – not only encouraging health and wellness in the individual, but in their community and environment as well.

If you’re interested, I also maintain the Purple House Web site, featuring a blog about me, my cooking, my philosophy, local food, music, literature, and whatever else about which I’m currently soapboxing.

Thanks for stopping by.

January 2010