"Reconnect with nature's medicine. Discover practical, hands-on ways to enhance your wellness through the powerful healing properties of herbs."

How Herbalism Supports Your Wellness

Herbalism is about cultivating a deeper connection with plants to naturally enhance your physical, emotional, and mental well-being. Whether you’re new to herbs or already incorporating them into your daily life, my courses and workshops teach you how to safely and effectively integrate herbal remedies into your routine along with building your connection to the plants that exist all around you.  There is much value in connecting to our roots.

Herbalism can help you:

Upcoming Herbal Events & Courses

Join a welcoming community and learn to create your own herbal medicine. My classes blend hands-on experience, practical beginner medicine making, and thoughtful guidance.

Herbal Medicine Makers Course

Learn how to create your own natural remedies using medicinal plants. This hands-on course will guide you through harvesting, preparing, and preserving herbs to support your health naturally. Perfect for beginners, wellness enthusiasts, or anyone looking to reconnect with the healing power of plants.

March 2026

Virtual Herbalism Course

Explore the world of herbal medicine from the comfort of your home. This virtual course offers a deep dive into the principles of herbalism, including how to identify, use, and prepare medicinal herbs to support everyday wellness. Ideal for beginners and anyone interested in natural health and plant-based healing.

March 2026

What My Students Say

Kaet, W.

Carborro, NC

Melanie is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about herbs, plants and their medicinal properties. She is also a really good and kind teacher -- knowledge and the ability to teach do not always go hand-in-hand. The class that I am in with Melanie has participants that vary in age from youngish teen to a 93 year old and everyone seems to be enjoying the class and each other because of Melanie's skill at bringing us all together. I highly recommend working with Melanie and any classes that she might be offering.

Sumi, A.

Durham, NC

It was amazing to learn about common edibles, how to identify them, to gather and cook them. Melanie was warm, caring, and passionate, and the space we learned in was beautiful.

Lindy

Mebane, NC

Melanie's passion and knowledge on this topic made it come alive for me!

Jamie

Mebane, NC

A very accessible and rewarding workshop. Melanie helps you to feel welcome, empowered, and you leave with a feeling of connection and practical knowledge. Thank you!

Noa, H.

Pittsboro, NC

Melanie's work is a “balm”for the many things we now navigate in an effort to stay whole. She brings timeless, ancient and common-sense wisdom forward in a way that ensures an instant connection and integration of her knowledge. She is a gifted educator and a “real deal” authentic master chemist of plant-based medicine. There is no place where her teachings are not desperately needed!

Ready to Start Your Herbal Journey? Join our next event and start crafting your own herbal remedies with confidence.

How We Help

Our mission is to help women fill in knowledge gaps, decode symptoms, and trust their bodies to feel balanced with simple, powerful tools.

Wellness Coaching

We do more than address symptoms—we empower you to understand your body and guide you through sustainable lifestyle shifts and use of supportive herbal preparations.

Myofunctional Therapy

Ideal for jaw pain, snoring, sleep apnea, high blood pressure, and more. Find relief through gentle, targeted therapy.

Herbalism

Reconnect with nature’s remedies through Melanie’s herbal medicine classes. Learn how to support your body's well-being naturally.

Empowering women to nurture their gut, sleep deeply, and stress less—so they can reclaim energy and joy.

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