About Me

Prior to opening Root Rind & Petal in 2016 I operated an in home salon so I was home to take care of my 2 little ones each day.  Then in 2015 my youngest spent a year in treatment for a pediatric cancer that led to an intense investigation for safe methods of complementary medicine.  During that time my intuition led me in ways that made no sense to the practical mind, yet I knew I had to follow. It's a good thing I did because it made all the difference in turning things around!! Now I am sharing those healing methods with anyone wanting to learn more!  I've faced a variety of challenging life experiences that needed to be handled so that's what I did...and will continue do while sharing what helps, what works and the divine methods of getting though it all!  I researched anything that could help, all the possibilities, and landed here with a great story of healing...not just the side effects, but the cancer, the emotional hurricane that swept through leaving lasting effects on the family, and how we maintain optimism and carry on!  Nathan is doing great by the way, and we are all finding our way back to a new normal.  

I've learned and implemented a lot over the years, but Nathan's pressing needs really accelerated that process. Not only was he young, but he was on a harsh treatment protocol with a long list of medications. I had to use extreme caution and have all the facts to safely implement new strategies throughout that process.  I studied clinical texts, gathered personal testimony, and the most current findings to gain a balanced understanding and starting point.  Along with our medical team we observed a dramatic turnaround and stark contrast between what he was experiencing and those around him.  I knew once we were able to return home after treatment ended others could greatly benefit from the additional options and shared experience.  It was no accident to find myself learning and sharing.  In the last few years my study has turned to the emotional methods for dealing with mood, behavior and trauma. I realize the importance of certification and will be finishing accredited degree programs in Advanced Aromatherapy and Vibrational Flower Essences for practitioners in the coming months!  It was no accident to have landed here with a burning desire to share with so much evolving and coming to light. 

Sharing the physical strategies for healing is just 1 piece of the puzzle.  Whether you've been impacted by a big life event or struggling to manage stress and emotions daily, there are lots of great feel-good options that I need to tell you about!  There's a beautiful thing emerging as I learn more, and connect the dots between age old methods with the latest scientific findings.  I'm excited to bring you custom formulas and share a variety of tools and methods that when combined, build and enhance the single strategy!  This layered approach using  essential oils combines dried flower botanicals, and crystal energy, enhancing the benefits of each individual component.  The blends I offer are not only beautiful and elegant, they incorporate a mind, body, soul experience to address all the needs and facets of us as a whole.  These are all small batch, intuitively inspired yet supported with scientific research.  I love consulting and offering suggestions for what can be of value.  I have been speaking publicly and teaching, both locally and across the country to highlight options for alternative methods that can help you on your journey.  These are methods I fully appreciate for the impact they've made personally for me and those I have been sharing with since the start.