Teaching Faculty

Jessica Daigle

Jessica Daigle is an avid forager, herbalist, and teacher with nearly a decade of experience working with plants, forests, and humans. She has worked at Misty Meadows for several years now, first as an herbalist in the shop, then in the gardens as the Harvest Manager. In the last couple years, she has been called to teach and has done so on her own, here at Misty Meadows, and at the International Herb Symposium. Whether you are meeting in the shop, in the woods on a plant walk, or in class, you will appreciate Jessica’s passion and enthusiasm for plant protection, medicine making, education, and human connection.

David Dalton

Founded in the mid-1980s by David Dalton, Delta Gardens is dedicated to flower essence production, research, clinical practice and education. David has been making flower essences in New England research gardens and in natural habitats throughout the world for over thirty years. Since the beginning of his unique flower essence adventure, David has combined clinical thinking, intuition and a strong relationship with nature to create an extensive collection of products that support emotional, mental and physical health.

As an essence producer and practitioner, David has realized two important truths that have guided his work - and the direction of Delta Gardens - for many decades. 

Margi Flint, b. sc.

Margi Flint hails from Marblehead, Massachusetts, where for over forty years she has become the "village herbalist." She has been an Adjunct Professor at North Shore Community College, The Tufts University School of Medicine, The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy, and Pacific Rim College in British Columbia. She lectures in Canada, Europe, and the States (so far). Home is feeling comfy; the gardens are beautiful.

Margi has been working with people and herbs since beginning her herbal studies in 1974. Her clinical practice evolved through continued study with admired herbalists. This blend of teachers created a truly American-mongrel-Practitioner. A little Ayurveda, some Chinese, lots of Aromatherapy, Native American, with some science and a heavy dose of Folk. Throw in years of studying supplements, their quality, best combinations, and time of day to consume. Add to that twenty years of attending births as a labor coach and herbalist, as well as raising four kids of her own, who have all grown into wonderful adults.

"We teach through the filter of our experience," states Margi, and what a varied and powerful experience these teachers and clients have built into her filter!

Margi’s book, The Practicing Herbalist, 4th edition will be available for purchase in class, or you can order directly from her at earthsongherbals.com. This edition is still at the printer; the price is not yet firm, but likely about $200.

Elizabeth j. foley, PH.D.

Elizabeth is an International Spiritual Intuitive, Angelologist, Teacher, and Author located in Penacook, NH. She holds Master’s Degrees in Counseling and Public Health from Boston University, and completed her doctoral program in Metaphysics at the American Institute of Holistic Theology in 2014. Elizabeth conducts private reading sessions and facilitates unique spiritual and psychic development workshops throughout the US and Canada.

Elizabeth formerly enjoyed a successful career in the healthcare field with emphasis on clinical research, and more than 10 years in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, and she makes her home with her tripod dog, Madison in Penacook, NH.

Matooka Moonbear

A Witch’s Bio: Matooka Moonbear

Matooka is a self-identified witch and has journeyed the craft and other Earth based spiritual practices for over 30 years. She is an accomplished Priestess in Feminine Mysteries creating ritual, rites of passage and Shamanic initiation. Her practices include multiple shamanic traditions that encompass working with animal allies and creating ritual tools such as sacred drums and rattles. She is the creator for Hoops of Life Divination, a reading system for guidance. Matooka is an ordained minister with the Temple of Witchcraft where she serves as lead minister and mystery school teacher.  She has completed Priestess Path with ALisa Starkweather; and is an initiated High Priestess with Sisters of the Burning Branch. She is also a Reiki Master Teacher, and retired from a 20 year practice in Kryia Massage. Now Matooka focuses on deepening her spiritual practices and the study of herbalism. Her great work and passion lies in the healing of the feminine principle, especially the Crone, within the psyche of humanity.

MARIA NOËL GROVES, RH (AHG)

Maria (she/her) is a bestselling author of the award-winning, best-selling books Body into Balance and Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies. She is also the owner of Wintergreen Botanicals Herbal Clinic & Education Center in New Hampshire. Maria writes and teaches nationally about herbal medicine and offers both on-site and distance herbal study courses and health consultations. She melds evidence-based medicine, traditional Western herbalism, food-based nutrition, and personal clinical experience. She is a regular contributor to Herb Quarterly, Mother Earth Living, Mother Earth News, Taste for Life, and Remedies magazines.

Maria's personal and herbal lineage is predominantly European-American/Western herbalism. She's half Sicilian and Nova Scotian (a mix of mostly UK/Irish/Scottish/Welch/French Settlers plus a few Mi'kmaq women). Her work as an herbalist focuses on these Western Euro-American traditions. She has an appreciation and respect for herbalism from other cultures and is in an ongoing effort to decolonize her work with herbs to make it more inclusive and honoring for all people; recognizing, supporting, and giving back to communities that have traditionally and currently been marginalized.

Veronica Light

​“As so many of us do, I have a lifelong love of plants and plant medicine. As a child I always enjoyed identifying plants and tasting what I knew I could safely forage. Intertwined with my love of plants has always been a love of magic. I knew and felt there was more connecting us than could be seen. I began my herbal training at Misty Meadows over a decade ago when I was feeling a little lost in my faith. The Level I program grew a spark of interest and intrigue into a flame of passion and purpose. I found it so empowering to know the plant allies around me and how I could work with them for my own healing. I continued to learn in the Herbal Programs at MM and was accepted as the Junior Herbalist. I then took on the role of Medicine Maker and Products Manager in the shop at MM, teaching parts of the Herbal Program until 2015 brought my first baby and a new chapter. I am now a co-founder of Spirit Wise Herbs with the most beautiful partner, Erika Shoukimas. SWH has given us the opportunity to teach all over the area and has ultimately brought us full circle, home again at MM. I have hopes of serving many communities, sharing teachings and medicines and knowing those whose hearts sing with mine. My heart is full of gratitude for Misty Meadows and the part it has played in my becoming who I am and knowing what I want in this life. The magic and medicine of this place touches all who visit.”

kat maier, rh (ahg)

Kat Maier RH (AHG) is the founder and director of Sacred Plant Traditions, a center for herbal studies in Charlottesville, Virginia. One of her greatest accomplishments has been to train many clinical herbalists who have gone on to begin other schools, apothecaries, or open their own practices.

In clinical practice for over 30 years, Kat has taught internationally at universities, conferences, and herbal schools. She is a founding member of Botanica Mobile Clinic, a nonprofit dedicated to providing accessible herbal medicine to local communities. The Botanica clinic arose out of her school’s free clinic, which was one of the first on the East Coast and served as a template for other herbalism schools.

She began her study of plants as a Peace Corps volunteer, and her training as a Physician’s Assistant allows her to weave the language of biomedicine into her practice of traditional energetic herbalism. She is co-author of Bush Medicine of San Salvador Island, Bahamas. As a passionate steward of the plants, Kat served as president of United Plant Savers and was the recipient of the organization’s first Medicinal Plant Conservation Award.

Krista Mclellan

Krista is a graduate of the 2013 Misty Meadows Herbal Apprenticeship, and the founder of E&M Bookkeeping Solutions, a successful bookkeeping and business consulting firm that she runs from her she shed in beautiful southern New Hampshire. After separating from and then losing the father of her children to cancer, she became a single mom on a mission to support herself and her children. Teaching others how to do the same and educating her clients on how to protect their families from financial disaster is her passion. Learning to overcome self-doubt, poverty, and lack of education while building her business from the ground up and juggling two small children means she knows the challenges of being an entrepreneur.

When she’s not working, she loves spending time with her two daughters and their dog Charlie. Reconnecting with her childhood sweetheart 27 years later, she enjoys glamping, snowmobiling and 4-wheeling with him as they plan their future together.

You can find her at embookkeeping.com where she is currently offering mentorship, cloud-accounting and business solutions.

DR. JODY E. NOÉ, M.S., N.D.

Through a multifaceted approach, Dr. Jody E. Noé, M.S., N.D. practices Family Health Care by providing the following services:

• Integrative Oncology

• Chronic disease management 

• Pediatrics

•  Naturopathic Obstetrics and Gynecology

•  Botanical Medicine

•  Homeopathy

•  Nutritional Medicine

•  Diet and Lifestyle Counseling

•  Physical Medicine

•  Traditional Chinese Medicine

•  Spiritual Assessments and Counseling

In addition to Family Health Care areas of specialization include integrative oncology, HIV/Aids and chronic disease. In all instances, Dr. Noé works to facilitate integration of mind, body and spirit, which requires patient participation in their own healing process.
 
Dr. Jody E. Noé obtained her Doctorate of Naturopathic Medicine from Bastyr University in Seattle, Washington. Previous to this, she was awarded her Bachelor’s and Master’s of Science degrees from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia. Dr. Noé served as adjunct faculty to the University of Bridgeport College of Naturopathic Medicine, Quinnipiac University, Connecticut College of Naturopathic Physicians, Bastyr University, the New England Women’s Herbal Conference, Northwest Institute of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NIAOM) and several community colleges and private organizations.
 
A founding member of the Botanical Medicine Academy, Dr. Noé is president emeritus for both the Oklahoma and Vermont Associations of Naturopathic Physicians.

Traditional Medicine

Dr. Noé practices traditional medicine as taught by her Cherokee elders. This is a practice that encompasses mind, body, and spirit. She was accepted as an official apprentice in 1987 by Crosslin F. Smith, high medicine priest of the Keetoowah,  of the western band of Cherokees in Tahlequah, OK. She has been with the Smith's since this time that has spanned over 30 decades, and continues to practice and study under Crosslin up to this date. 
 
Prior to this she was taught by the elders of the eastern Cherokees, Goingback and Mary U. Chiltoskey, "Mama" Geneva Jackson, and incidentally with Amy Walker. Dr. Noé continues to study with her elders and practices traditional ways with patients when appropriate.
 
The traditional  medicine way uses plants, earth, air, water, and fire (heat) along with rituals and prayers to invoke Spirit and Healing. The Keetoowah are traditionalists and practice ancient rituals such as the sacred "Stomp Dance" to this day. In traditional  medicine many aspects of healing are addressed with the focus on the Spirit of each modality affecting the Spirit of the patient to conjoin with the Great Spirit of the universe.
 
Each modality is looked upon as an independent people, for example the traditional native american names acknowledge 'plant people', 'rock people', etc. This traditional way honors not only the medicine that is used to affect the physical being of people, but the Spirit that is in each and every living thing, that effects us all concurrently.