Welcome, I’m Dana
The earth offers a living vocabulary of leaves, roots, seeds, and petals. It is a language we are all born knowing in our bones. My work is to help you remember, and to guide you as you rediscover your own healing rhythm, to help you reclaim that quiet power and walk your health journey with deeper connection and wonder.
My Story
My connection with plants began in childhood (thanks to my dad), growing up where the ocean meets the redwoods, and developed into a lifelong passion for nature. After experiencing my own health challenges in my mid teens into my early twenties, I found that herbal medicine offered the understanding and support that modern healthcare had not. That experience reshaped my path and led me into the study and practice of clinical herbalism.
Today, my work is rooted in deep listening, collaboration, and respect. I believe healing isn’t about quick fixes, but about understanding the whole person, their story, rhythms, environment, and lived experience. In my one-on-one consultations, I take the time to get to know each client and create herbal protocols that feel supportive, realistic, and empowering. My goal is not just to offer herbal formulas, but to help people build trust in their own bodies and develop tools they can carry with them long-term.
Beyond client work, I’m passionate about education and community care. Through workshops, clinics, and plant walks, I love sharing practical herbal knowledge and helping people feel more confident working with plants in everyday life. Whether we’re learning about herbal first aid, seasonal wellness, or the plants growing right outside our doors, these spaces are about reconnecting to ourselves, to each other, and to the living world around us.
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
Volunteer Work
MASHH
(Medicine for All Seeking Health and Healing)
Curbside Care Clinic (C3)
Oakland, CA
Klamath Siskiyou Herbal Alliance
KSHA Clinic
Southern Oregon
Kind Words