Susan Marie

is a Community Herbalist and Green Witch practicing in the Wise Woman Tradition. Born and raised in the rolling oak hills of Sonoma County, Susan Marie now lives nestled by the sea in the redwoods in Arcata, CA.

Now, let's stop pretending someone else is writing this about me, shall we? Like many, I sought herbalism in a desperate need during a time of ill health. Healing myself with nourishing food, plant medicine, and energy therapy altered my course into a deep relationship with Herbal Medicine, and I've never looked back.

As an herbalism educator based in Humboldt County, I offer a variety of valuable free resources and innovative, exciting learning programs both in person and online. Each offering is designed to help you overcome the hurdles between you and practicing home herbalism with ease and confidence. I spent my time in university studying the art of teaching, and have worked both in the traditional school system, as a private tutor, and in my own private studio teachign art and photography to children. Throughout my myriad transformations in life, teaching has been the red thread running through it all.

As a Green Witch, I work with the plants as sentient beings who can communicate with us in their own way. I was initiated as a Green Witch by Susun Weed in 2018, and it has been one of the greatest sources of meaning and joy in my life. As a Celtic & Germanic descendant, I celebrate the Seasons by turning the neo-pagan Wheel of the Year. If this intrigues you, check out my Green Witch E-zine, a digital publication dedicated to these celebrations and chock full of insightful articles, recipes, fantastic book recommendations, and more!

I have been studying Herbal Medicine for over a decade, starting at the California School of Herbal Studies and am currently enrolled in the Ten Month Herbal Studies Program at the Dandelion Herbal Center . I am grateful to Susun Weed, Terri Jensen, Trinity Ava, Allison Poklemba, Jessica Shepherd, Authors & Herbalists Rosemary Gladstar, Richo Cech, Juliette Bairacli-Levy, Michael Tierra, Ellen Evert Hopman, and Michael Moore for their offerings.

When I am not playing with plants, I am either on a hike with my little black cat, reading, or making art. I love to intuitively paint and draw, bake, and spend time with my family. I believe everyone is an artist & an herbalist. It is our birthright.

Welcome to my journey. Thank you for inviting me into yours.

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