Misty Meadows - Faculty & Staff

Misty Meadows 2013 Faculty & Staff

It is with great pleasure and gratitude that we present this year's teachers and staff of Misty Meadows.

Meet The Staff of Misty Meadows: Your Herbal Healing Team!

Wendy Snow Fogg, Founder/Director/Senior Herbalist

maintains a busy private healing practice, the scope of which includes Herbalism, Reiki, Aromatherapy, Flower Essence Therapy and Ear Candling. She co-designs the Misty Meadows website (www.mistymeadows.org) and is the primary executive for Misty Meadows.

Wendy designed and is the primary instructor for The Spirited Herbalist ~ A Plant-Guided Journey To Your-Self, a 7-month hands on herbal apprenticeship program.

She is a highly sought speaker and educator. Her articles have been published in the journals of the American Botanical Council and the Northeast Herbal Association.

She is available to speak at service clubs, libraries and public schools. She is active in local land conservation efforts and has served on the Town of Lee Agricultural Commission. She holds memberships in United Plant Savers, Northeast Herb Association, American Botanical Council, American Herbalist Guild and Strafford County Farm Bureau.

Wendy is a Reiki Master Teacher in the Usui Tibetan Enhanced Tradition as well as in the tradition of Karuna Reiki®. She is certified in Aromatherapy, Magnified Healing, Ear Candling. Wendy sees clients by appointment at Misty Meadows.

Veronica Light, Associate Director/Medicine Maker
began her herbal journey as an apprentice at Misty Meadows in 2008. Upon completion of that program, she served as Jr. Herbalist from January through October 2011. She stayed on as a full member of our staff of herbalists, and this year she steps into the very special role of Products Mgr/Medicine Maker.

Veronica is a versatile and talented herbalist, and you'll still see her tending shop when she's not stirring giant pots of medicine in the kitchen!

Sara Woods Kender, Clinical Herbalist ~

I began my journey into herbalism at a young age. Always spending hours in the woods near my rural home of Alton, NH, I found sanctuary there. Spending time with the trees and plants of the forest, hours of walking along logging roads of past and present closely observing mosses & ferns of the forest floor. Maneuvering through gnarled roots, streams and glacial till and just feeling at home; at peace. With my father's love of subsistence gardening and my grandmother's love of ornamentals, I came by it honestly. There was always something missing to me though. Always something in the back of my mind prompting me to take it a step further. After much reading and experimenting with the plants on my own, I found Misty Meadows in the Spring of 2008. I completed the seven month Herbal Apprenticeship and finally found the stepping stones that would become my path. For a short time I became the Junior Herbalist while continuing my education in the Traveling with Misty Meadows Program and now enjoy the benefits of becoming the Associate Herbalist where I can continue my herbal journey learning, healing and being in contact with people who seek healing as well as give it. I also became an ordained minister receiving my certificate from the Universal Life Church in 2008. This allows me to do hands-on healing channeling the universal life force of Reiki in the Usui- Tibetan Enhanced Tradition. I continue to participate in workshops, conferences and classes to hone my skills as a healer and broaden my knowledge as an herbalist.

Jenna Kulp, Shop Herbalist
completed the Misty Meadows Herbal Apprenticeship in 2011 and, as an outstanding student, earned the position of Jr. Herbalist for this year. She will continue to learn and grow as an herbalist as she works in the herb shop caring for our customers, strengthening her herbal knowledge and preparing for herbal practice.

Jenna will also be tending the gardens with Helen and Lisa this year when she's not in the shop.

Helen Clark, Garden Manager
has spent the past five years working at farms and gardens in the Seacoast area and is honored to be joining the Misty Meadows staff this season. She graduated from UNH in 2009 where she studied Anthropology and spent three years working for the school's Organic Garden. After graduating, she spent a year and a half working on a USDA grant-funded research project studying the historic Burley-Demeritt Farm in Lee, NH.

Since finishing school, Helen has continued to cultivate her interests in local food and local medicine, yoga, herbal folklore, women’s reproductive health, and lunar agriculture. In 2011, she completed an herbal apprenticeship at Misty Meadows. Helen felt at home as soon as she set foot on the farm and looks forward to continuing to learn and grow in such a thriving environment.

Damian Woodard, Chief Wildcrafter
has been an important part of Misty Meadows for all of his 17 years.
He's been exploring and wildcrafting since he could walk.. In the summer of 2011 Damian earned the roll of Chief Wildcrafter, working closely with the herbal apprentices as they learn the art of responsible wildcrafting.

Damian is responsible for organizing the harvest schedule and making sure the plants are meticulously cared for from the time they're located in the wild until they take are safely nestled in our herb closet for use in medicine making and sale to the
public.

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We are Proud to Present

Our 2013

Readers, Teachers & Facilitators

Janaki Clancy

is a professional Astrologer and a Reiki Master. After 14 years as a staff/faculty member at Unicorn Books in Arlington, MA, she has relocated to the seacoast area, where she now maintains a private practice. She uses astrology to establish an understanding of the intention of the soul for this incarnation, to ferret out relationship boondoggles, to understand who we are and how we got to be this way and where we want to go, to help bridge the gap from the self to the Self. As a lifelong discipline for Janaki, Astrology provides a unique frame of reference supporting ever-greater self-acceptance and awareness, which can then lead to a willingness to change and grow. Janaki sees astrology clients at her office in Newmarket, NH. Call her at 603-659-0388 to schedule an appointment.

Bevin Clare is a clinical herbalist, nutritionist, and plant lover. She is the Clinical Division Chair of the MS in Herbal Medicine Program at Tai Sophia Institute in Maryland where she teaches and practices. Bevin holds a MS in Infectious Disease from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine based on her years of travel around the globe and witnessing the power of plants. She serves on the board of directors of United Plant Savers and of the American Herbalists Guild. Bevin works to bring plants into the lives of people through food, medicine, and spirit.

Mimi Hernandez, MS, RH(AHG)

is a clinical herbalist and educator whose courses balance traditional reverence with scientific understanding and intuitive awareness. She is the Coordinator of the Appalachian Center for Ethnobotanical Studies at Frostburg State University. A member of the governing council of theAmerican Herbalists Guild, Mimi received her Master of Science in Herbal Medicine from the Tai Sophia Institute. With roots in Asheville, NC, Mimi is a founder of the One World Healing Arts Institute. She also draws upon her rich ethnic background & the Granny healers in her life. Mimi believes that the handing down of plant wisdom is essential. She enjoys nature time, especially waterfalls, creeks, and oceans. Mimi's a mom of two cool and unique kids, Anais and Evan.

Carol Hutchins

is an intuitive card reader and medium who provides individual sessions locally in Maine and New Hampshire . Through her expertise as a natural born intuit and years spent honing her skills, she offers people deeper understandings of relationships,

insights into life changes and stressful situations, and spiritual awareness and comfort and encouragement.

Together we can learn if you are on the right path or need to make minor or major changes helping you live a happier life.

"Knowing that you choose your destiny allows you to fulfill your dreams and move into your personal power.”

Ann Marie Jackson

is a Licensed Massage Therapist, in the state of New Hampshire. She has been in private practice since 2007. Ann received her massage training through The Solidago School of Massage Therapy and Holistic Health, Amesbury, Massachusetts. Ann is also a practicing Herbalist, receiving her training in 2002 from Misty Meadows Herbal Center, and her advanced training from Matthew Wood, in 2005. Ann earned her Reiki Master-Teacher certification in 2010, from Ed Marshall. Ann also holds a Bachelors Degree in Anthropology, from the University of New Hampshire.

Matooka MoonBear MacGowan
Since the late 1980’s, my spiritual Work has been Earth based from Native American ways to Pagan. My studies first began with teaching myself through all the metaphysical books I could get my hands on. There I discovered energy through crystals. In addition, many forms of nature based teaching including those of Sun Bear.

Over 20 years, I have worked with animals in a spiritual way on many levels. Their powerful medicine has taught me how to continue their sacred journey they have taught me how to use their bodies and call on their spirit to create strong medicine that births into drums, rattles and other Shamanic tools. In this way, their life and death are honored and continue to give to the people.

I am an accomplished Kriya Massage Therapist and Reiki Master Teacher for over 12 years having received training from DoveStar Institute.

My spiritual experiences to date include studying closely with a Mohawk spiritual person for 4 years. During this time I learned the ways of the red road and Sacred Pipe. While living in New Mexico, Amritanandamayi (also known as Amma the hugging saint) became my Sat Guru. I joined a local Satsung and studied her teachings for 2 years. I continue to see her each year when she comes to New England.

The journey continued to enfold with returning to New Hampshire and beginning my studies with Granny Moon at Sisters of the Burning Branch (a Goddess School). There I completed 4^th degree High Priestess training and initiation.

I am a 10^th generation graduate of Priestess Path and an ordained minister for the Temple of Witchcraft. In the Temple, I am presently Lead Minister for Cancer Ministry representing the Mother aspect. This is one of 12 of the Zodiac ministries in the Temple. At this time, we are holding monthly Women’s Mystery circles

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Chris Marano

RH (AHG), MA, BS, is a community herbalist of Western, Chinese, and Native American healing traditions, offering clinical health consultations and custom-blended herbal preparations for people seeking guidance on the path to wellness. Chris is also founder, director, and head educator of Clearpath Herbals, a school and center dedicated to the teaching and integration of holism, herbal medicine, and Earth-based wisdom.

Guido Masé RH(AHG) is a clinical herbalist, herbal educator, and garden steward specializing in holistic Western herbalism, though his approach is eclectic and draws upon many influences. He spent his childhood in Italy, in the central Alps and in a Renaissance town called Ferrara. After traveling the United States, he settled into central Vermont where he has been living since 1996.

He works clinically and teaches as a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild, and is a part of United Plant Savers and the American Botanical Council.

Dr. Jody E. Noé, M.S., N.D.

Through a multifaceted approach, Dr. Jody E. Noé, M.S., N.D. practices Family Health Care by providing the following services:

Pediatrics, Naturopathic Obstetrics and Gynecology, Botanical Medicine, Homeopathy, Nutritional Medicine, Diet and Lifestyle Counseling, Physical Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Spritual Assessments and Counseling.

In addition to Family Health Care areas of specialization include integrative oncology, HIV/Aids and chronic disease. In all instances, Dr. Noé works to facilitate integration of mind, body and spirit, which requires patient participation in their own healing process.

Dr. Jody E. Noé obtained her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Previous to this, she was awarded her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Noé served as adjunct faculty to the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, Quinnipiac University, Connecticut College of Naturopathic Physicians, Bastyr University, the New England Women’s Herbal Conference, Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NIAOM) and several community colleges and private organizations.

A founding member of the Botanical Medicine Academy, Dr. Noé is president emeritus for both the Oklahoma and Vermont Associations of Naturopathic Physicians.

Linn Stilwell

is a Registered Aromatherapist and clinical herbalist. Her expertise in herbal medicine and aromatherapy has grown under the tutelage of great teachers including Dr. Christopher, Matthew Wood, William LeSassier, Margi Flint, Jade Shutes and Tierrona LowDog. Her Foundations of Aromatherapy Certification Class is among her most popular offerings. She brings to the classroom a great love for her students and a perfect blending of scientific and folk medicine. Students especially appreciate her enthusiasm and understanding of Chinese Five Element Theory, tissue states, and facial, pulse and tongue diagnosis.