Hi! I’m Mara. I’m a researcher, healer, mother, and creative medicine maker. More formally, I am a Clinical Herbal Therapist, Integrated Sleep Coach and Aromatherapist. I’m passionate about working with those experiencing challenges with sleep, stress, and fatigue, as well as those who struggle to balance self-care with the other demands of life. I love to help people create positive and lasting changes in their lives using plant medicine, nutrition, and lifestyle modifications.

My Educational Journey

While I have been interested in herbal medicine since my early teens, I didn’t consider it as a career until I began pursuing my degree in Plant Science at the University of Northern British Columbia.  I became fascinated by the interconnectedness between humans and plants, both culturally and medicinally. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Plant Science in 2001, I decided to pursue a three-year clinical program in herbal medicine at Dominion Herbal College. In 2008, I added certification as a Clinical Aromatherapist and in 2018 I completed training as an Integrative Adult Sleep Coach. Most recently (2024) I earned my Master of Science degree in Herbal Medicine.

I have been practicing in the qathet Reginal District (Powell River) since 2006 (with a short break while my daughter was young). I am currently a part of the team at the VK Wellness Initiative. In addition to my private practice, I also own and operate Urban Earth Teas and Wellness.