Althaea is the Latin name of a plant very dear to our hearts, commonly known as Marshmallow. It can be translated to “healing plant” or “to grow, nourish and heal”. The work we do in centered around the health and healing of ourselves, our community and the wild, living world around us. The name Althaea Herbals encompasses the journey that we are on to bring growth, nourishment and healing into the world through the support of herbal medicines and embodied living.
Travis Cartwright, D.Phyt, RHT
Travis is a clinical herbalist, herbal medicine maker, educator and co-founder of Althaea Herbals. He maintains a professional membership as a Registered Herbal Therapist (RHT) with the British Columbia Herbalists Association (BCHA). He received his formal education from Pacific Rim College and has furthered his study with The School of Evolutionary Herbalism.With a special interest in cancer care, he completed the Holistic Cancer Care course with Chanchal Cabrera MSc, FNIMH, RH(AHG).
Guided by nature, his practice integrates the holistic energetic system of Traditional Western Herbalism with modern scientific knowledge. Travis is honored to support individuals in their personal growth and healing with the use of herbal medicine.
Travis lives in Nelson, BC, where he forages and prepares various herbal medicines, teaches and runs a clinical herbal practice.
Marie Zak, D.Phyt, RHT
Marie is a herbalist and somatic therapist. She works with the wisdom of the body and healing plants to support people to restore their nervous system and move through the world in authentic, embodied ways. She focuses on emotional and spiritual wellness, as well as psychosomatic conditions.
Marie completed her herbal studies through Pacific Rim College, and is a Registered Herbal Therapist with the British Columbia Herbalists Association (BCHA). She is the co-founder of Althaea Herbals. She completed her Somatic Relational Therapy training through Mariah Moser’s program, Opening to Grace and has studied ancestral healing with Daniel Foor.