Kristy Bredin began her journey as an herbalist in 2009, when she began a two-year apprenticeship with herbalist Robin Rose Bennett in New York. For the past 8 years she has worked with Ryan Drum, wildcrafting medicinal herbs and cultivating an in-depth knowledge of traditional Western herbalism and local plants and seaweeds. Since 2013 she has been sharing plant remedies of the Pacific Northwest through Mermaid Botanicals.

Kristy practices as an herbalist on Orcas Island, WA, working with clients to support their physical, mental and emotional well being through nourishing foods, herbs, and lifestyle choices. She has studied clinical herbalism with Chanchal Cabrera, Paul Bergner, Matthew Wood, and Margi Flint.

Kristy is passionate about exploring the natural world and working with wild plants in ancient and creative ways. In 2017 she founded an Herbal Medicine Apprenticeship Program on Orcas: an immersive exploration of wild foods, seaweeds, and plant medicines of the San Juan Islands, featuring classes and retreats with Ryan Drum. This course is part of 3-year cycle through which participants gain a well-rounded knowledge in identifying, harvesting, and processing native and naturalized plants for food and medicine; sustainable wildcrafting; the role of medicinal plants in our ecosystem; invasive plant medicine; wild plants as nutritional support and medicine for mind, body, and spirit; seaweed harvesting and uses as food and medicine; and the tradition, culture, and lore surrounding plants that grow in our region. The Apprenticeship is a unique field-based opportunity for local and regional students to explore the world of plants through sensory awareness, to make medicine and share wisdom in community, and to change the world through the healing power of plants.

Since 1987, Mountain Rose Herbs has consistently delivered exceptional quality certified organic herbs and spices with a strict emphasis on sustainable agriculture.

The National Ayurvedic Medical Association represents the Ayurvedic profession in the United States of America. Founded in 1998 and incorporated in 2000, the organization's purpose is to provide leadership within the Ayurvedic community and to promote a positive vision for Ayurveda and its holistic approach to health and wellness. Its mission includes preserving, improving, and promoting the science and practice of Ayurveda for the benefit of humanity.

The Ontario Herbalist Association is  the provincial body mandated to oversee the educational standards practice and  continuing development of herbalism in the province of Ontario. It’s aims & goals are to:<br />
To preserve herbalism's diversity in all it’s ethnic, cultural and philosophical traditions<br />
To promote public awareness of herbalists and herbalism<br />
To establish self-regulation and standards of education and training, codes of ethics and practice, and certification for professional herbalists practicing in Ontario<br />
To disseminate a deep knowledge base of herbal medicine through promotional and educational materials<br />
To enhance communication among herbalists and herbal enthusiasts<br />
To represent herb enthusiasts and professional herbalists in negotiations with government regulatory bodies<br />
To teach awareness and protection of medicinal plant species<br />
To support ethical research in herbal medicine<br />
To provide leadership and direction for herbalism in the 21st Century

Soar Payments specializes in providing retail and eCommerce merchant accounts to businesses in the nutraceuticals, herbal products, and dietary supplements industry.

Soar Payments specializes in providing retail and eCommerce merchant accounts to businesses in the nutraceuticals, herbal products, and dietary supplements industry.

Soar Payments specializes in providing retail and eCommerce merchant accounts to businesses in the nutraceuticals, herbal products, and dietary supplements industry.

Soar Payments specializes in providing retail and eCommerce merchant accounts to businesses in the nutraceuticals, herbal products, and dietary supplements industry.