Portsmouth Team
Jessica
Jessica joined The Herbal Path in 2014 as the manager of the Dover location. After attending cosmetology school to build her knowledge of healthy hair and skin, she spent 10 years in the wellness industry, giving her an extensive background in helping people with nutrition and exercise. In 2024, Jessica was promoted to Senior Store Manager, where she continues to share her passion for health and wellness with both customers and staff.
Since joining The Herbal Path, Jessica has deepened her passion for herbalism by expanding her understanding of whole-body systems and the diverse actions of herbs. Her extensive training includes Sajah Popham’s Vitalist Herbalist Practitioner program, Rosemary Gladstar’s The Science and Art of Herbalism course, and Jim McDonald’s Lindera program. She continues to learn under the guidance of our in-house herbalist, Mimi Alberu. Jessica has also completed the Herbal Apprentice Program at Sacred Tree Herbals in Meredith, NH -- covering beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels -- as well as the Advanced Herbalism course through Misty Meadows.
Recently completing the Reading The Body course at Earthsong Herbals with herbalist Margi Flint, Jessica is working on completing an Astro-Herbalism course with herbalist Sajah Popham. Jessica also studied the gut brain connection and completed the Understanding the Gut Brain Connection training with Dr. Lisa Goehler.
When Jessica isn’t working, she is often immersed in her herbal practices at home. She loves to grow medicinal herbs, create her own tinctures, and make customized formulations for friends and family. Her passion for helping others feel empowered as they take control of their health and achieve their health goals has led her to offer one-on-one consultations with customers.
Senior Store Manager &
Clinical Herbalist
Abby
Portsmouth Store Manager
Stacey
Portsmouth Herbalist​
Stacey holds a B.S. in Environmental Conservation and has pursued graduate studies in holistic nutrition. With certifications in Health Coaching, Yoga, Reiki, and Natural Cooking, along with professional experience as a plant-based chef and nutritionist, Stacey brings a wealth of integrative wellness and culinary nutrition knowledge.
Stacey is also an Herbalist, with hands-on experience in gardening, and farming. She completed her herbal apprenticeship locally at Misty Meadows, trained virtually at the Herbal Academy and with master herbalists such as Michael Tierra, Matthew Wood, Paul Bergner, Patricia Kyritsi Howell, and Maria Noel Groves (to name a few), and completed clinical observations with Camille Freeman and Sara Woods Kender. Stacey has also taught plant-based cooking, wellness, and herbalism classes at various venues, and loves inspiring and guiding people to live their most vibrant life!
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Zakiya
Portsmouth Store Associate
Originally from the Seacoast with roots in Maryland, I’m passionate about organic, sustainable wellness and mindful self-care. The Herbal Path felt like a natural fit for me. Outside of work, I volunteer with local nonprofits, spend time in nature, and stay inspired by fashion. My favorite plant is rose— for its beauty, resilience, and heart-healing properties.
Marcia
Portsmouth Store Associate
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Stephanie
Portsmouth Store Associate​
Peter
Portsmouth Store Associate​
I have always had a deep love of nature, plants and traditional ways of healing. I completed an herbalism apprenticeship program at Misty Meadows in 2017. Since then I have been an avid forager; finding or growing herbs to make tinctures, salves and other natural products. For the last 9 years I have also been a farm manager of multiple vegetable farms around Seacoast NH. I am very passionate about connecting people back to nature, sharing my knowledge of the natural world, and providing access to natural and organic foods and products.
I was drawn to working at The Herbal Path to learn more about clinical herbalism, and to expand my knowledge of natural remedies. I was also excited to learn more about nutritional supplements, vitamins and the multitude of other natural products we carry. I enjoy helping people feel better and sharing more about the ways they can take care of their health.
My favorite plant(s) are mushrooms! I love to forage for edible and medicinal mushrooms; they are truly incredible organisms that act almost like an immune-system of the forests, and have many benefits to our immunity as well!