Denise Joy is a fourth generation herbalist whose education was begun by her great-grandmother Fanny at age 8. The knowledge she gained through books and self-teaching has been augmented by studying with Auntie Margaret in Hawaii and Loren Cruden in Washington state. She is available for herbal consultations to the community and customers. For 22 years she has owned and operated Mountain Spirit Herbals, a company which specializes in herbal medicine. She makes, grows and wild-crafts much of the company's product. She regularly offers opportunities to local at-risk youth to learn herbal medicine. She has had over 50 apprentices and taught throughout Washington State and the Pacific Northwest.
