About | The Gutsy Herbalist

Allow me to reintroduce myself....

My healthcare journey started as a Registered Nurse specializing in NICU and Pediatric Emergency and GI. In 2020 I transitioned away from nursing to functional nutrition and herbal medicine to address the ROOT of illness, ask the hard questions, and discover the WHY instead of just doing Band-Aid Solutions.

I personally spent years feeling exhausted, with brain fog, run-down, and crawling out of bed EVEN AFTER A FULL NIGHT OF SLEEP. I drank cups and cups of coffee and still crashed in the middle of the day, my fuse was short and my anxious thoughts spiraled. I would pick up a book only to feel like I couldn't retain the words and quickly put it down. I struggled with reflux and GI distress for years without relief or answers. Every doctor visit ended up with a prescription pad for an antidepressant, a discussion of removing my gallbladder, and talks of lifelong antacids but no one could tell me WHY or even worse I was told this was "normal" and I was "healthy". When I looked around it seemed everyone struggled with an illness of some sort so I could understand how it was "normal" but for being in my early 20s it didn't feel RIGHT!

I did a deep dive into my health and started watching hours of bio-chemistry videos, attending conferences, and relying on my nursing books to figure out what was happening at the cellular level. I looked to ancestral medicine, ancient healing practices, food, and nature for answers beyond what science had to offer. By beginning to incorporate mindfulness practices, honing in on my nutrition, and herbal medicine I felt like the lights were back on! I felt better in my 30's than in my 20's, I felt vibrant, full of life, and at peace. Best of all I began to rely on my intuition and create a roadmap home for myself whenever I felt off-kilter.

I feel called to this life to build a bridge between things that are science and sacred because we truly need both to navigate our health. I've been on both sides of the line and have the deepest respect for both. My job as a practitioner is to give you the knowledge, tools, and full spectrum of education you need to make your own intuitive informed decision about your health and feel vibrant in your own life.

When I'm not doing this work, you can find me flowing on the mat, eating good tacos, making bone broth and sourdough, dancing to live music, reading nerdy herb and nutrition books, hiking, foraging, tinkering with plant medicine, homeschooling my daughter, walking barefoot in the woods, listening to records while cooking with my hubby, or cocooned up with a cup of tea.

Be GUTSY and be well,
Hannah