My journey with herbal medicine began in the garden with my mother and evolved into the pursuit of community health here in the heart of Seattle. After finding disappointment with traditional healthcare solutions, I turned to the plants for physical and mental wellness. Now at Moss Herbalism, I blend these lessons with scientific insight to craft personalized healing plans for my clients.
Raised by my Brazilian mother, who was intimately connected to plants through gardening and natural health remedies, I grew up immersed in the world of alternative healthcare. However, during my teenage years, I struggled with mental health and found little help in the Western medical system. It wasn’t until I moved to the Pacific Northwest in 2011 that I discovered the profound healing power of medicinal herbs, the forest, and wild plants.
I landed on Whidbey Island, where I worked on organic permaculture farms, further solidifying my commitment to sustainable, earth-centered living. Later, I moved back to the city and began working in the legal field, auditing medical records for a brain injury law firm, I witnessed firsthand the limitations of conventional medicine as well as the stress and anxiety that an unbalanced life can bring. I turned to medicinal herbs and lifestyle interventions for relief, a choice that became a pivotal moment in my life.
I started managing a naturopathic clinic while I completed my clinical herbalist training program. Working under the guidance of the naturopathic doctors at the clinic I further strengthened my understanding of herbs and how they work in the human body.
Since then, in my private practice at Moss Herbalism, I have helped a diverse range of clients achieve health and wellness through the use of medicinal plants and tailored wellness plans.
