Gillian is a lover of plants and natural medicine, and has been exploring the relationship between herbs and healing for the last 25 years. She is proud to have raised her children through herbal and nutritional health, and advocates this for her community. As the co-owner of Roots Herbal Apothecary and co-creator of Roots Originals products, Gillian has had the opportunity to experience true healing through natural medicine and care for our bodies. She believes in pure products, nutritive foods and teas, an active outdoor life, and a positive attitude. Gillian has studied with many well known herbalists and naturopaths including Rosemary Gladstar, Susun Weed and Matthew Wood. She is a graduate of the Body Systems & Herbal Wellness Program and the Intermediate Community Herbalist Training programs at the California School of Herbal Studies. She is the co-organizer and co-teacher of an annual herbal living retreat, Seed to Salve, in Point Arena, CA.  Gillian enjoys teaching and is excited to share knowledge with the NCWHS community this year! She lives in Point Arena, CA.