Welcome to my website, and thanks for stopping by! I am an herbal practitioner in the Energetic model aligned with the Wise Woman and European Herbal Traditions and draw from the wisdom of Chinese Medicine and Five Element Theory. I empower people to seek the answers within by reclaiming an inner navigation system that leads us to what we need at any given moment. I am a conduit, resource, and guide for your journey to wholeness.

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My involvement in Alternative Medicine spans 45 years as a midwife, childbirth educator, owner of MindBody and Evolutionary Press, and Executive Director of Resources for World Health. My area of interest and specialty lies in herbal medicine, Chinese Five Element Theory, and Wise Woman care. My articles have appeared in numerous magazines, books and publications. I am a BotanoLogos School of Herbal Studies graduate and earned a doctorate in Philosophy and Shamanic Psychospiritual Studies from Venus Rising University. I practice clinical herbalism and teach at various herbal conferences, schools, and online at Five Element Academy.

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Born and raised in Miami, Florida, I lived with the Seminole Indians at the Musa Isle Indian Village. I spent my childhood summers in the Appalachian Mountains of WNC, where I lived for 25 years before moving back to the Southwest. My mother was a gardener, and my interest in plants is lifelong. I love to write, garden, hike, cook, dance, and play music.

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Music is a big part of my life, and I have recorded 5 CDs and toured for many years as a singer-songwriter. You can have a listen and learn more at Thea & The GreenMan. I would also invite you to visit Wisdom of the Plant Devas Blog, where I share herbal wisdom, Thea's Kitchen for culinary inspiration and recipes, and my Substack Blog where I share elder wisdom and good medicine.