Rooted Life Sanctuary

10/30/2025

I learn a lot from other herbalists and this is one of them. I love her posts because they are imbued with plant knowledge, history, and most importantly…HUMOR! Enjoy!

10/24/2025

My schedule is open as the new herbalist at Truth Organic Spa - North Grafton, MA in Grafton, MA. If you have any chronic health concerns that western medicine has not been able to address, schedule some time with me to explore whether herbal medicine might be an aligned option for you. I am also available for consultations from my home office and virtually outside of the hours below. Be in touch!

Schedule at Truth Spa:
Wednesdays 4-8
Thursdays 9:30-4
Fridays 9:30 - 5
2 Sundays per month 11 - 4

Meet our new Herbalist, Dominique 🌿

Dominique comes to Truth with training received through the Boston School of Herbal Studies. Her approach to herbalism is practical and measured, focusing on the long-term journey and small, consistent steps towards wellness.

She believes in the restorative power of nature and each individual's capacity to heal and awaken their full, radiant self.

✨Dominique is now available for booking Herbal Consultations!

She is looking forward to meeting new clients, and helping you along on your wellness journey 💚

For more info on our Herbalism offerings, visit: https://www.truthorganicspa.com/team/dominique-ross

10/14/2025

I have 5 free tickets! Pm me if you want one! My business, Rooted Life Sanctuary will be exhibiting at booth 1304 and highlighting my work with hand analysis! Such a great expo with so many amazing workshops and tons of fascinating vendors.

09/25/2025

I will be a speaker for this amazing event that starts on Monday September 30th! I know a number of incredible people who are speakers for this event, so I am confident that this retreat will be a game-changer for participants!

Sisters ✨ The countdown is ON!
In just 5 days we gather for the Magnetic Mama Virtual Retreat — a 3-day activation with 30+ incredible guides who will hold space for your voice, your womb, your worth, and your sacred prosperity. 🌹
🌙 Sept 30–Oct 2, 2025
✨ Free to attend
🔥 Upgrade to the VIP Temple Pass for lifetime access
I’m beyond grateful for the circle of speakers who are bringing their magic — tag your sisters below and let’s start amplifying the energy together!

🔗 Register at magneticmamas.com

06/12/2025

Today was a beautiful day to go to the beach to gather some roses. The more experience I have the more I see that unexpressed grief lies in the hearts of so many and roses are the medicine for that grief. I started out my journey by giving an offering to the Earth and singing to the roses as I gathered them. I left more than I took. And I treated the act of gathering the medicine as a sacred one. However, along my path, I passed many people who gave judgmental looks as they saw the jar full of rose petals. Somebody reported me to the local Ranger and I was approached, and asked what I was doing and asked not to come back. It struck me that the assumption was that I was doing something wrong. On the one hand, I was thrilled that people are advocating for the plants. On the other hand, I felt there was a missed opportunity for true understanding on their part. This got me thinking about the single story we tell ourselves about what we see. So many people approach what they see in a single moment without curiosity, but instead tell themselves a story that doesn’t take into account the many nuanced truth that are likely.

After this experience I decided to put my feet in the ocean to ground myself. It was absolute heaven. And yet on my way to heaven, I looked down at my feet and saw elastic bands, straws, and the countless remnants of the human experiment with plastics. I found myself slipping into the single story. I found the anger in me rising and feeling myself looking at the people lounging on the beach as though they were parasites. When self-righteousness shows up for me in its full regalia it can be quite prickly. Guilty as charged! The pot calling the kettle black! I really had to find a way to lean into compassion and understand that that elastic band may have ended up there by accident. That the people lounging on the beach may not be immune to the suffering of the Earth. That because I saw and picked up this trash, I am not better. The single story I was telling myself was an untruth.

I can always rely on important lessons being shown to me when I’m communing with the plants and gathering the medicine that they are.

And yet, I will leave this post with this. Should you find yourself by the ocean this summer, do Her and Mother Earth a favor and bring a trash bag along with you. If you see some trash, pick it up. Leave the beach cleaner than you found Her. Showing Her love like that will return to you in untold and beautiful ways.

06/03/2025

Today was a really soulful day.

I made my first flower essence of Comfrey. Its spiritual and emotional purpose is, “I awaken and remember.” Making a flower essence is a prayerful activity. You appreciate the finer details and beauty of the flowers when you slow down and commune with them.

I then drove to Belle Isle Marsh Reservation which is such a spectacular spot nestled in the urban landscape of East Boston. It is one of the last (if not the last) salt marshes of Boston and it is heaven. It is full of birds and beautiful plants…and walking trails. I harvested Rose ragosa (Shen/heart tonic) and cleavers (lymph mover). It was magical as always.

And then my oldest child asked to go to the barn which she normally doesn’t do on a Tuesday. One of the horses she learned to ride on and loves dearly is leaving for another home tomorrow and she wanted to say goodbye. The pictures she took… 🥹🥰 My girl and her connection with animals ❤️✨

05/15/2025

Representing my mission at the She’s Local Central Mass Conference for Women! The women here are fierce and fabulous!

03/10/2025

My fingerprints tell the story of what my soul came here to experience. For me, I am on the path of love and closeness. Sounds lovely, and yet this path is all about truly feeling your feelings which isn’t easy when you spent so much of your life stuffing those feelings deep inside. And, today feeling my feelings is just what I am doing. No judgment of the feeling, just being with it, expressing it creatively, and letting it move through me. Once upon a time before hand analysis, before doing the work - my before times - I would have judged this feeling and would have created a story about it - that there is something wrong with me - that somehow my deep sadness for the suffering of others and a side of helplessness that is served with that sadness was a sign of brokenness. Now I know differently. My Girdle of Venus and Neptune stars are simply a part of my Self that allow me to feel the pain of others - the weeping of the world. I have had to learn how not to get caught in the strong current of those feelings - one way for me to find my way back to shore is to surrender and not resist.

What markings in your hands might hold the key to better understanding how you experience this messy yet beautiful existence?

02/22/2025

I will be a featured vendor at this Viking-themed festival at Red Apple Farm in Phillipston, MA, this weekend. I have my Viking dress; all I need to conquer now is braiding my hair! Wish me luck and come say hello!

Introducing the NorthFolk Night Market: A Winter Festival - Where Shadows Dance and Ancient Lore Awakens!🌌

📅 February 22nd & 23rd | ⏰ 3-9 PM at Red Apple Farm

🛡️ Join us for an unforgettable evening steeped in Viking lore and the epic saga of Beowulf. This winter, our farm transforms into a lively marketplace with a rich tapestry of experiences like vibrant vendors, live demonstrations & interactive shows, enchanting performances, memorable photo spots, and delectable food & drink.

🧥 Remember, this is an OUTDOOR event—dress warmly!

🚗 Parking Info:
General Parking - FREE: OFF-SITE Located at 47 Tower Road, Athol, MA. Just an 8-minute shuttle to the magic!
Premium On-Site Parking: Available for purchase for the easiest access — limited spots available.

🎟️ Tickets are limited—grab yours and join us for a night of adventure and festivity like no other! https://shop.beyonk.com/cif48kzw/experiences?group=8h41

02/13/2025

Yesterday was a full moon. For the first time I happened to remember to look up the time of the moon’s peak. 8:53am EST. It was 8:47am when I discovered this. Divine timing. I gathered a few meaningful items from my sacred space and headed to my front steps. There I sat with a selenite heart in one hand, and my youngest child’s umbilical cord (something magical I created that continues to represent the power of creation for me) and a yogi tea saying in the other hand, “Life is a gift.” I set the intention to release whatever stands in my way of creating. There has been a creative block for a long time and no matter what I try to release it, it remained. I also felt deep in my heart such profound gratitude for all the healing I have done, all the bread crumbs Spirit has given me as a guide, and all the teachers who have come into my life. Some teachers have left my life and some remain. It was a quiet and simple full moon ceremony, and it felt like the most potent.

As I sat down to meditate today, I spotted a coloring book. I thought, “Ah. That’s the meditative practice I will play with today.” In spite of my ego’s urging to color with lines provided, I did something I haven’t done in a very long time. I grabbed a sketchbook, coloring pencils, pulled an oracle card and created whatever wanted to be created. The card was about fluidity and flexibility - a healing layer I have been working with.

I didn’t work for a living today, but I worked to lean into something that was uncomfortable and eluded me. The color on my fingertips from blending is a beautiful sight. The currency I worked for today is one which feeds my soul and my purpose here in this human experience.

02/01/2025

Featuring hand analysis as a modality today at the Holistic Wellness Fair in Lincoln, MA. 11am - 4pm. Located at The Pierce House, a beautiful historic home.

12/14/2024

Shameless plug for my sweet little business this holiday time.

Do you have a loved one or friend who is a challenge to buy for? Consider a unique gift from me!

I offer non-predictive (that means no fortune telling/no scary stuff) palm readings for life purpose, life lessons, life path, gift markings, etc.

I offer sliding scale pricing.

I also offer packages for children to help parents understand their little ones, as well as hands of remembrance for folks with a loved one who might be about to transition. It is such a treasure to have the hand prints of loved ones.

How it works ✨✋Ink printing kits are mailed to you with instructions. You print your hands and mail the prints back to me for reading. Readings can happen in person or virtually and are typically 90-120 minutes in length. I also have beautiful gift certificates!

In addition, I offer distance reiki which is an incredible way to hit the reset button and give yourself or someone you love some TLC.

Support small businesses this holiday season ✨

This journey from the head to the heart is about living honestly in your thinking, your words, and your actions. This journey is about getting in touch with and listen to the whisperings of your heart. I consider the space I hold for you to be a sanctuary - a place of safe harbor while you explore ....