I find it challenging to explain to people "what I do." The fact is,  "herbalist, aromatherapist, grower, distiller, formulator, and Mother Earth chemist" doesn't even roll off my tongue. More often than not, I sum it all up simply by describing myself as an alchemist.

 

I began identifying as The Untamed Alchemist® in 2012 when my attention turned more formally to growing my medicine garden, expanding my herbal/aromatic business, deepening my relevant knowledge, and perfecting associated formulas.

 

I consider myself an alchemist because my work involves intimate engagement with natural materials that are transformed by my hand from raw materials into natural ingredients and, ultimately, pure, premium products that feature their therapeutic benefits.

 

In the thirty years since I first began my study in the fields that inform my work at Untamed Alchemy, I've committed to thousands of hours of quality education from respected institutions and worked with revered educators in herbal medicine. aromatherapy, and natural cosmetic formulation.​

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Because I'm responsible for everything at Untamed Alchemy, its products, workshops, and positioning reflect my personal passions: experiential workshops draw heavily on my studies of mythology, folklore, and symbology and my products reflect my direct, dynamic relationship with the plants that feature in my unique formulations.