About Evo Terra

I've been studying botanical medicine since 1997. Actually, it goes back much further than that, growing up under the tutelage of my conservationist grandfather. But I suppose we're looking for when I said, "Yes, this is what I want to do with my life," and that started when my family and I moved to Arizona.

I completed my coursework in Western Herbalism in 2002 from the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. My primary instructor was a wonderful lady by the name of JoAnn Sanchez, a clinical herbalist with over 22 years of practical experience and professional member of the American Herbalist Guild.

During my studies, I've been fortunate to have attended classes taught by leading herbalists, such as Paul Schulick, Daniel Gagnon, Mimi Kamp, Peter Bigfoot and Michael Moore. I'm currently working with a mentor with over 20 years of experience with botanicals. 7Song is the director of the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine in Ithaca, New York.

Practicing community-based herbalism is at the heart of A Simpler Way. I truly believe in offering people a different kind of heath care option; one that returns to the roots of healing as an integral part of our lives. A Simpler Way can be experienced in a variety of ways, such as interactive plant "walk and talks", publications and writings (like you're reading now,) herbal consultations, classroom studies... it's about keeping your health in your own hands.

Posted by Evo Terra on January 4th, 2003