Welcome, I’m Dana

Supporting you through herbal practices, education, and empowerment in your health journey

Dana standing with a Magnolia Tree

My Story

I grew up in a place where the salty ocean meets the redwoods. At a young age my father instilled in me the love of nature. Growing up I was in awe of the wildlife all around, and that itch to explore never left.

When I was in my late teens I started to struggle with brain fog, anxiety, depressed states, and fatigue after contracting the Epstein-Barr virus. I tried to find solace in our modern healthcare system and I felt defeated. I didn’t feel seen or acknowledged with what I was going through. They were quick to throw antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications at me. It just didn’t feel right. It felt more like throwing band-aids at my symptoms, and less about wanting to truly understand where I was after being extremely sick for months. After taking the initiative and doing some research, I readjusted my diet, moved to a new city, and eventually found myself in an herb shop. After experiencing different teas, herbal powders, and tinctures, I found that these plants were starting to help with symptoms I had been battling with for years.

I came to the realization that these plants were what I had been searching for; I had finally felt held in my health journey. 

Now trained as a clinical herbalist and member of the American Herbalist Guild, I look for more than just symptomatic patterns when working with clients. I offer support where healing can express itself in all facets - mind, body, and spirit. I use curiosity to dig deeper into the body’s mechanisms and usher people to find their practices around overall well-being living. As a person who is committed to the rejuvenation of the land, most of the plants I use are specific to the region in which I live, the Pacific Northwest.

It is time to put the power back into our hands around our physical and emotional well-being. And with this, become more aware of the subtle signals our body give us throughout the day. This passion is not only about the plants, but also to reconnect people back to their bodies, and ultimately, back to the earth.

When I'm not busy in practice, I teach for Berkeley Herbal Center and lead their school field trips. I enjoy exploring new places, swimming in nature's waters, camping, and getting my hands dirty in the garden. I also work within the community offering educational herb walks, pop-up herbal first aid clinics, implementing harm reduction & wound care clinics, and teaching indoor and outdoor.

Education & Training

Berkeley Herbal Center
600 hour Apprenticeship
2016
Berkeley, CA

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6-month Pulse and Tongue Diagnostics
William Morris
2017
Berkeley, CA

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Berkeley Herbal Center
400 hour Clinical Internship
2017
Berkeley, CA

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Berkeley Herbal Center
400 hour Clinical Internship
2018
Berkeley, CA

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Wild Current Herbalism
Advanced Clinical Skills
6 months
2022

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Holistic Nutrition 101
Pacific Rim College
2024

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A.A. in Communications
Cabrillo College
2011
Santa Cruz CA

MASHH
(Medicine for All Seeking Health and Healing)

Volunteer Work

Klamath Siskiyou Herbal Alliance
KSHA Clinic
Southern Oregon

Professional Affiliations

Kind Words

  • “I have had the absolute pleasure of working alongside Dana in various herbal clinics and community wellness settings since 2017 and I can say without hesitation that she is one of the most skilled, compassionate, and dedicated herbalists I know. Her ability to assess and treat individuals with a blend of deep clinical knowledge, intuitive care, and a grounded, calming presence makes her an exceptional practitioner.
    — Deia Pauline, RH-AHG

  • “Dana’s wonderful classes have been a key introduction into the herbalism world for me. My friends and I make sure to stay informed about her upcoming workshops because of her gentle, welcoming manner; her willingness to share information while continuing to learn and grow herself; her respectful, practical tips for foraging and ingredient sourcing; and her endless tidbits of knowledge about herbs and their uses. Thank you, Dana!”

    — Emma C.

  • “Dana’s knowledge in Western Herbalism is immense and she does an amazing job sharing her knowledge, educating clients, and her students. And most importantly, fostering great support to her clients while meeting them where they’re at in their herbal journeys.

    Dana leads by example, and speaks from embodied wisdom based on years of devotion to her medicinal practice, to her clients, and students. Every minute of her expertise and support is gold. She has a warm and gentle personality and I would say, we are absolutely blessed to have Dana offering her herbalism knowledge and practice.”

    — Marie Jéraldine

  • Dana is not only a gifted herbalist but also an incredible team player. She brings harmony, warmth, and positivity to every space she enters, uplifting both colleagues and clients alike. Whether we were working together at Symbiosis Festival, Buckeye Earth Skills Gathering, the Women’s Herbal Symposium, Permaculture Convergence, or co-authoring a viral zine about Herbal Aftercare, she has consistently demonstrated initiative, leadership, and a truly collaborative spirit. Dana’s presence ensures that any team functions more smoothly—she naturally takes on responsibilities, anticipates needs, and fosters an atmosphere of support and shared learning.”
    — Deia Pauline, RH-AHG

  • “I have worked with Dana since she first started her herbal journey and have always relied on her for herbal knowledge, mentorship, as well as medicine for both personal use & for my private practice. I’ve deeply valued her ability to offer information & medicine accessibly. I appreciate her willingness to gather information from hands-on experience and also through her relationships to other herbalists and healthcare providers. It has been a privilege to see how attentive she is & how dedicated she is to providing resources to her community.”

    — Jo L.

  • “Dana is beautiful, inside and out. Her heart shines through in everything she does. She meets all of my questions with genuine curiosity and if she doesn’t have the answer, she always seeks it out from her other resources. I really appreciate this aspect of how she approaches her work because not only do I get the assistance of her as a practitioner, but I also feel supported by the greater network of experts and literature she is connected with.”

    — Jessica B.