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About Crystal Rhys, Herbalist

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I am a mother, herbalist, wildcrafter, and locavore.  Working in harmony with the people, plants, animals, and ecosystem of local community is my passion.  Born and raised in a small north Georgia town at the foothills of the Appalachians where my family has lived for generations, I began forming a connection with people of different walks that has lasted and expanded in adulthood. 

For over 15 years, I have been working with herbs.  My official herbal studies began in 2008 at BotanoLogos School of Herbal Studies with Patricia Kyritsi Howell, where I returned as class assistant in 2010 and Clinical Training in 2011 with TCM (Traditional Chinese Medicine) assessment philosophy.  In 2014, I began studies with Phyllis D. Light at Appalachian Center for Natural Health with emphasis on Southern Folk and Native American healing traditions.  I have studied with many recognized health teachers at conferences, workshops, and classes each year.  As member of the American Herbalists Guild and the state chapter in Georgia (GHG), I work to maintain professional connections within a wider community of healers.  I completed training in Mental Health First Aid in 2015.  My degrees include an A.S. in Natural Science and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.
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I have two children, both natural births with the first in a hospital with a CNM and the second at home with a CPM.  My children are what initially led me to herbalism and healthier living.  In 2013, I completed 6 months of local only eating, meaning grown, raised, or gathered within 100 miles of my home.  I believe in finding balance, an ongoing journey.

Sustainable Pickens and North Georgia Herbalists are groups that I co-found to grow community and connections for those in my area.  Summer Solstice Celebrations and a Community Equinox Feast are events that I initiated for community.  I have volunteered at the Good Samaritan Health and Wellness Center (Free Clinic) in Jasper and the Open Door Harriet Tubman Foot Clinic (Homeless Free Clinic).  Currently, I volunteer regularly with the Herb Cart and Herbalista Lorna
 in Atlanta.  

I look forward to our meeting and the journey toward your balance!


be well,
crystal




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