My name is Melanie and I'm a clinical herbalist, medicine maker, wildcrafter and educator with eight years' experience in the wonderful world of plants and their healing properties.

I have a diploma in Western Tradition Clinical Herbalism, but that's not the end of my education. I think learning about herbs is a life long process and I'm always in the process of learning more through study, practice and just getting to know the natural world better.

My real passion is helping people discover the healing potential of plants and to learn how to use herbs in their day to day lives. I do this through private health consultations, teaching, workshops, and talks on all sorts of herbal topics, passing on practical knowledge and wisdom to help people feel more at ease using herbs to support their well-being (mind, body, and spirit).

As a educator, medicine maker and wildcrafter, I really believe in the link between people and the plants all around us. I think herbal wisdom doesn't have to be difficult to access. It can start right in your kitchen cupboard, with the herbs you already use, or right outside your door in lawns and gardens, with simple ways they can benefit your health.

At Wise Owl Herbal my aim is to make herbalism accessible, relevant and empowering. To help you to re-establish your connection with nature, to learn the stories and uses of the plants and to see how you can become an active participant in your own health and well-being.

The world of herbalism is full of wonder, and there is always something new to learn. Join me as we explore the wisdom of plants, one herb at a time.