Hi! I'm Andrea

Thank you for visiting my page and taking the time to learn more about me. I’m Andrea, an herbal educator and the founder of Soluna Botanicals. My practice is rooted in tradition, guided by intuition, and shaped by science.

I grew up in the forests of rural Colorado, where my love for plants first took root. That connection led me to pursue science academically—I graduated at the top of my class from the University of Colorado Boulder with dual degrees in Biology and Geography. But it was my own health challenges that ultimately brought me to herbalism.

In my early twenties, I began experiencing unexplained pain and distressing symptoms. I visited doctor after doctor, only to be dismissed time and again. Despite eating clean, exercising regularly, and avoiding alcohol and tobacco, my health continued to decline. By the age of 23, the only solution I was repeatedly offered was hormonal birth control—despite my persistent requests for deeper investigation.

It wasn’t until I found a naturopath who truly listened that I finally began to find answers. With her support, I pushed for the testing I had long advocated for and was eventually diagnosed with endometriosis. That experience—of finally being heard after years of medical gaslighting—changed everything.

I threw myself into research, shifted my lifestyle, and enrolled in formal herbal training. I graduated with honors from the Sage Herbalism Program and had the privilege of working at Sage Consulting and Apothecary under clinical herbalist Valerie Blankenship. Through that journey, I’ve been able to manage my endometriosis naturally—and more importantly, I’ve found a way to help others with their own health challenges do the same.

I now offer herbal consultations that combine evidence-based practice with personal experience, meeting each client with compassion and curiosity. If you’ve been dismissed, misdiagnosed, or are simply seeking a more holistic approach to wellness, I’m here to walk with you—plant by plant, step by step.