I’m Bethany, founder of HLH Academy, Happy Little Herbs, and best-selling author of the Save the Earth® series. I’m an herbalist, aromatherapist, and a woman who simply wants to help this Earth thrive.

My training in herbal medicine and aromatherapy began with studying under professors at the University of South Florida where I gained my bachelors of Biology and began an extensive project to propagate native flora back into nature preserves, interned with the Department of Environmental protection while removing invasive species to allow native flora and fauna to thrive, and receiving a Certificate of Recognition from Dr. Jane Goodall, before turning to rigorous self-study to further my understanding on the field.

But beyond education, the most important teacher and influence on my life has been living in awareness with Nature.

I believe in Animism, which is that all things, including plants and animals, have a spirit. My approach utilizes plants both scientifically and clinically, but also valuing the plants consciousness. This dual approach feels holistic of not only the field, but the plants themselves.

My goal is to be in a symbiotic relationship with nature, respect it and constantly learn from its knowledge that has survived on this planet much longer than humans have.

I live in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains with my husband, three cats and dog, along with the occasional foster animal that wanders into our home. It’s here in Tennessee where I teach in person workshops, craft herbal products and live in tune with nature every day.