Hey there, I’m Sydney

Your trusted clinical herbalist and craniosacral therapist dedicated to your journey to well-being. My work goes beyond mere symptom management to nourish your mind, body and spirit. Because truly, we need healing on many dimensions—from the cells of our selves to our collective earth.

Why herbalism and craniosacral therapy?

Well, because without them I wouldn’t be here. Six years ago I was in a serious accident that left me in recovery for five months. Modern medicine saved my life, but herbs and bodywork saved my soul. And what is life without soul? If it weren’t for these age-old practices, I’d still have trouble getting up each morning. You see, these tools helped me realize life doesn’t have to feel so heavy all the time. And that I could actually feel lighter and more joyous much more often. Regardless of what anyone has ever told you, this kind of deep, transformative healing is absolutely possible for you.

Does ‘deep transformative healing’ mean I’ll start hugging trees and talking to fairies?

Only if you want to! When I began studying herbalism, I just wanted to know which plants to use for various ailments. I wanted natural remedies for physical symptoms. By the end of my training, I learned that real healing happens when we tend to all levels of our being. I learned that if we have help accessing those levels, each of us can heal ourselves. Your body is incredibly brilliant and wise. No fairy talking necessary. As an herbalist, I simply choose which plants can best meet you where you are. Naturally, you do the rest because you already know how to.

If natural healing happens on its own, how else do you help me?

No one is meant to go through their healing process alone. Transformation is tough. And let’s be real—you need someone with practical health knowledge to hold you through it and hold you to it. If I can promise one thing, it’s that I’ll be there. Patiently, kindly, and compassionately rooting for you the whole way through.

You want to do this work with someone you vibe with. Are we a match?

You:

  • Are committed to growing your purpose in the world.

  • Want to restore health to your physical body, and have a feeling there’s more to tend deeper within you.

  • Desire freedom from your limiting beliefs to focus on actually achieving your goals.

  • Dream of a lasting transformation, but don’t want to give up shaving or move to a mountaintop yurt to get there.

  • Want support from a holistic, down-to-earth practitioner who meets you where you are.

  • Are ready to make positive, impactful changes because this is your life and you’re not here to half-ass it.

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Who I am:

  • health and wellness nerd

  • plant lover

  • tea drinker

  • hiker

  • chronic list maker

  • moon admirer

  • brownie eater

  • yogini

  • plant witch/mad scientist

  • nutrition label detective

  • binge watcher of Insecure

  • a woman supporting others in reclaiming their health sovereignty

 
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Who I am NOT:

  • a licensed medical professional

  • a time waster

  • a fortune teller

  • someone who knows it all

“Sydney is very knowledgeable about the human body and what herbs, tinctures and foods will work best for me. She is not a one-size-fits-all practitioner! She is very approachable, a great listener, empathic, and willing to share her own experiences. I felt very comfortable with Sydney and I will recommend her to anyone!”

— Rosemary Millar, PhD

Qualifications

  • 3 Year Clinical Herbalist Program at Sacred Plant Traditions

  • Vitalist Herbal Practitioner Program with The School of Evolutionary Herbalism

  • Apothecary Manager at The Elderberry

  • Clinical Skills: Intakes, Patterns, and Interventions with Paul Bergner

  • Clinical Skills: Formulation for the Clinical Herbalist with Paul Bergner

  • Herbal Endocrine System Support with Maria Noel Groves

  • Ceremony of the Plants with Suzanna Stone at Owlcraft Healing Ways

  • Student Member of the American Herbalist’s Guild

  • Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy with Janet Evergreen at RiverBluff Sanctuary (56 hours)

  • Biodynamic Craniosacral Therapy with The Wellness Institute (700 hours)

  • Reiki Levels 1, 2, 3, and “Master” from Rachel Kloiber at Divine Spark

  • Intuitive Plant Medicine with Asia Suler

  • Exploring Complex Trauma + Finding Your Ground with Trauma Aware Care

  • Existential Kink Coaching Certification

  • BA, Religious Studies, University of Virginia