About – About

From the Founder

Being raised by two analysts, as soon as I could read I had to look up the answers to any question that I had in our Encyclopedias, and for further research at the library. This became the foundation of everything that I have become.

I started out as what some people call a generational herbalist. I am grateful that both sides of my family come from a long tradition of using what the land provided for nourishment as well as aiding the healing process. These folk remedies have been passed down and adapted throughout the generations based on environment and availability; I was raised that this was a way of life, not a profession.

I didn’t associate this with herbalism or holistic medicine until I had spinal meningitis just before my thirteenth birthday. When the doctors sent me home with warnings and very little hope given, my mother turned back to nature. I complained that I didn’t like what I was taking, so my mother made me a deal: look at what each thing was providing for me and research how I could get the same benefits from other plants, fruits, and vegetables. Through this research of trying to find more palatable immune healing and support the connection between nutrients, medicinal constituents and plants came alive. These herbs not only saved my life, but I was healthier than I had ever been. Shortly after I worked at a summer camp for chronically ill children, and continued researching natural remedies and how to use plants to balance our bodies.

While studying to become a physician, I noticed that treatments were more about minimizing symptoms than finding why the symptoms were occurring, and finding ways to work with people’s bodies on a case-by-case basis. I also saw that we were not being taught about the enzymes being synthesized to make the pharmaceuticals, and where they originated or how they were discovered. Finding the research of how and why is where I excelled. I started using the information I learned for myself, family and friends as they needed it catered to their bodies. When sharing my research, people often asked me for resources and if I could provide them; I provided information, but lacked confidence in assisting with anything that was not topical. I knew the only way to get the confidence in utilizing my years of research was to formally study herbalism, and not just research, but implement my knowledge to aid others in finding what their bodies need to be balanced and healthy.

I take being chosen to be a part of my client’s care team very seriously, and find the best results working with the medical professionals that they have chosen to care for them. I work carefully to assure there are no interactions with any medications or treatments that my clients have chosen to consume. Helping each of my clients to achieve balance in our ever changing environments and lives is my goal.

- DeeAnna G.

Our practitioner was raised with the wisdom of traditional care being passed down from both sides of her family. She recognizes that a truly holistic approach to preventative and self-care requires integrating various forms of care, including diet, exercise, emotional well-being, mental health, herbal remedies, and modern medicine. Being born with a genetic dynamic disability has provided her with insight and respect that each of these forms of care has a time and place and needs to be adapted for every person individually, and having the discernment to comprehend when and how they can each be beneficial. We understand here at Healing Hazel that not one person can provide all that one individual may need or choose, which is why we work very hard to cultivate relationships with a variety of other practitioners and anyone that you choose to have in your care team with complete transparency.

We are a judgement-free organization that believes in 100% autonomy. We are here to provide support while empowering you with tools and information to make the best decisions for yourself. We are also empathetic to the barrage of information being thrown at individuals from multiple directions, which is why we are here to assist you with navigating the confusing, overwhelming, and sometimes conflicting information that you may be receiving.

It can also be difficult to navigate the bombardment of information from those on social media looking for likes and shares to support their income, supplement companies just looking for sales, books released by under educated individuals, and AI with far-from-accurate information that can be harmful or even deadly. Getting the most up-to-date, accurate information from international traditional uses and research, as well as being taught how your body is communicating with you, is the only way that you can make informed decisions that are right for you. We are not partnered with any companies, hospitals or product manufacturers, so the tools we provide are truly from a place that has your best interest at heart, and we have a true comprehension that you are an individual and that what worked for your mom or best friend, will likely not work 100% the same way for you.