Kiran Bhagat is a therapeutic florist, healing artist, and culture worker whose work lives at the intersection of plants, people, ritual, and regenerative well-being. As co-creator of Beyond The Stem, a floral wellness and botanical healing initiative, she stewards earth-based practices that restore connection to breath, land, creativity, and ancestral plant wisdom. Rooted in Afro-Indigenous ecological traditions and somatic awareness, Kiran approaches flowers as living allies that carry story, memory, and medicine. Through healing-centered experiences, she supports emotional grounding, nervous system regulation, and collective care. Her work invites participants into deeper relationship with their inner and ancestral landscapes through the subtle intelligence of flowers and the restorative power of ritual.

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Linda connects people with their intergenerational wisdom to promote intergenerational healing. Her introduction to community healing began with her extensive study at NYU Gallatin concentrating on Self-Care, Mindfulness, and Ancestral Healing for Haiti’s future. Her training includes NYU Mindfulness in Higher Education certification, Connection Coalition Trauma Informed Volunteer Training certification, MNDFL Mindfulness Instructor certification, The Lab of Meditation 200-hour Meditation and Mindfulness Teacher Training. Linda is also currently working towards her M.S. in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Johns Hopkins School of Education.

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Lindsay Fauntleroy is a medicine maker, educator, and the author of In Our Element: Soul Medicine to Unleash your Personal Power. She was drawn to the healing arts after her own journey to fertility introduced her to the interconnectedness of body, mind, and spirit. Her extensive training includes a Master of Arts from New York University, a Master of Science from Tri-State College of Acupuncture, and clinical training in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), Kiiko Matsumoto style Japanese acupuncture, and myofascial Trigger Point release. Lindsay is currently a student at Pacifica Graduate Institute, where is is pursuing a PhD in Depth Psychology and Integrative Healing Practices.

Lindsay firmly believes that the power to heal should rest in the hands and hearts of all communities. Her approach to soul medicine emerges from over 15 years of clinical practice, her doctoral research of Indigenous and African Diasporic psychology, and her commitment to community wellness. She provides practitioner certification in the sacred art and science of flower essence therapy, which she offers in loving partnership with the Flower Essence Society and the MINKA Mystery School. One of her greatest joys is supervising advanced students in the Spirit Seed clinical residency, as emerging practitioners bring the soulful work of Flower Essence Therapy to diverse communities around the world.

Lindsay’s line of alchemical Five Element flower essence remedies, the Elementals, are available nationally and internationally.

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Cassandra Herbert is a holistic nurse, health and wellness coach, herbalist, breathwork facilitator, flower essence student, former psychotherapist, author, speaker, and creator of Zest and Harmony. She holds a vision of transforming the current healthcare system from a culture of sick “care” to one of true wellness. She empowers people to advocate for themselves and embrace medicines from the earth, along with lifestyle changes, to support their whole well-being.

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Katrina is a holistic health practitioner focused on emotional wellbeing through flower essence therapy, herbal infusions, natural beauty and body products, workshops, and retreats. Her practice is called Radical Love Doula. She has been working with flower essences personally for over 13 years and professionally for the last 3 years.

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Iya Efuntola Ifasanmi Ifasadun Akanbi, daughter of Shasha and Adjetey Okang, is an RN, Ifa & Orisha priestess.

She has studied & holds several certifications in various energy healing modalities. These include: Usui Reiki Master, Integrated Energy Therapy® (IET®) Advanced Level, 13th Octave LaHoChi Master, Light Language Intermittent & Crystal energy healing.

She is also a Hellenistic astrologer, spiritual herbalist, root worker/hoodoo practitioner, and flower essences apprentice.

Since the beginning of her nursing studies, Iya Efuntola has always been drawn to what western medicine calls “alternative “ or “holistic” medicine. After almost 20 years of nursing practice, her interests for alternative means of healing has increased. Now, Iya Efuntola affectionately calls herself Thee Hood Alchemist: using her experience, wisdom & knowledge to help create a specific healing protocol that her clients may use to heal themselves & eventually the community around them.

Self-love, self-care, self-awareness & self-healing are the main focuses of Iya Efuntola’s practice with the support of flower essences and essential oils.

Iya Efuntola Ifasanmi Ifasadun Akanbi, daughter of Shasha and Adjetey Okang, is an RN, Ifa & ... Read More

Alison’s (they/them/theirs) approach is informed by their background in reiki, herbal medicine, shamanic practice, dance, and written and visual storytelling; alongside their experiences as a community organizer and youth worker. Their practice caters towards BIPOC folks, Queer and Trans folks, children, young people, and constellations of romantic partners, family members, and friends seeking transformation in their interpersonal relationships.

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Amylisse Torres-Watts is a certified Reiki master and sound healer. She helps women in all stages of life discover and live their soul purpose; supporting them as they reconnect with their intuition and uncover their authentic luminous selves.

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Throughout her childhood Kelsie was constantly doodling spirals and flowers on the edges of her notes in school. This obsession evolved from the margins of her notebook into her lived expression as an adult when she discovered the subtle yet impactful medicine of flower essences.

As an ambassador of flower essences, she connects people with the most resonant remedies for the current chapter in their life. She supports clients in embodying their values, building resilience, and forming deeper connections with others and Self.

Being Autistic and ADHD herself, she is especially suited to work with neurodivergent and highly sensitive folks. She also understands the unique challenges and frustrations of living with chronic illness and pain. The wisdom and power of flower essences have been indispensable in supporting these aspects of her life.

In addition to communing with nature, she loves to read and write. She can also be found grooving on a dancefloor in Chicago or behind the decks as DJ Chia Pudding.

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