plant-based living, 

mind & body stretching,

barefoot Homeschool mama

Leesalyn grew up on a small family farm in the piney woods of central New York. She has been digging in the earth and communing with nature sprites for over four decades, while also offering her services as a health & wellness educator in the greater Austin area since 2001. 

As a bioregional herbalist, she crafts local plants as they are seasonally available and encourages folks of all ages to become stewards of the Earth - befriending plant allies in their own backyard.

She is a graduate of the Sacred Journey School of Herbalism with Ginger Webb in Austin, TX and currently studying Clinical Herbalism and Functional Botanical Medicine with the Herbal Medics Academy in Taos, NM. 

Current projects:

Priya Herbals - herb crafting, clinical wellness consultations, local doorstep deliveries, classes and workshops for adults and children, online & farmers market sales.

Rhizome Revival - a nonprofit educational farm with a mission to promote community wellness, environmental stewardship, and a thriving future.

Herbal Medics Academy - student of Clinical Herbalism with a focus on Functional Botanical Medicine.

Certifications:

Sacred Journey School of Herbalism with Ginger Webb.

One World Permaculture with Caroline Riley & Kirby Fry.

Yogi Sirimoni - International Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Ashram.

Previous Projects:

Bliss Meditation & Yoga - owner, educator & trainer.

Kerrville Folk Festival - holistic healing & alternative first aid.

Whole Life Learning Center, Starbright Preschool, and Greenbriar Community School - nature based, Waldorf inspired & child led lower elementary education teacher.

RestPit - peer to peer support & harm reduction.