Join me on a journey back to my ancestral roots as we delve into the rich tradition of Italian folk herbalism and magic. As a first-generation Italian American woman, I invite you to discover the wisdom passed down through generations in my family. Learn the secrets of the Strega as we explore the magical properties of herbs, rituals, and practices deeply rooted in my Italian family culture. Whether you're drawn to herbal remedies, folklore, or spiritual practices, this class offers a unique opportunity to connect with your heritage and embrace the healing traditions of Italy and its evolution into Italian American traditions.

Laura is a certified herbalist and graduate of the Rocky Mountain Center for Botanical Studies. She also studied Functional Medicine with Dr. Aviva Romm M.D. in her Functional and Integrative Medicine Professional Training Program, Traditional Chinese Medicine under Dr. Gu Ding at the Shen Nong Center in Philadelphia, PA and Mayan Traditional Healing Practices and Uterine Care with Ms. Beatrice Waight in Belize, and Ann Drucker in Boulder, CO. She is also the owner of Tendril Apothecary and Healing Center in Sandpoint, ID, an integrative health care clinic where she is blending the best of ancient wisdom and modern technology along with creating a culture for practitioners of support and community.
Laura has practiced herbalism for 20 years and prefers to grow or wildcraft most of the herbs used in her practice, as well as make her own tinctures, tea blends, glycerites, oils, and any other concoctions needed. Laura focuses on functional medicine, thyroid and adrenal imbalances, fertility, pre/post-natal health, and childhood wellness. Her work attends to physical, psychological and spiritual issues, recognizing that these systems are intertwined and inseparable.