Karyn Sanders | Sarah Holmes | Annie & Ruby

Karyn Sanders and Sarah Holmes founded and direct the Blue Otter School of Herbal Medicine. They are also the instructors at the school. Guest teachers are invited each year to share their expertise as well.

Karyn Sanders, Clinical Herbalist
Karyn has been working with plants for most of her life. She was first trained in Native American traditional plant medicine. In her mid-teens she apprenticed with a Mexican curandera and has subsequently studied with various traditional teachers as well as Western herbalists. Karyn has been teaching and practicing herbal medicine from an energetic perspective for over 32 years.

Karyn has a live radio show, The Herbal Highway, that has aired weekly since 1996 on KPFA, 94.1FM out of Berkeley, California. You may listen to her show live through the internet at www.kpfa.org, Thursdays from 1 to 2pm. Karyn is also available to teach at other schools, community groups and conferences.

Consultations
Karyn Sanders is available for consultations in-person or by phone both in the United States and internationally. Her work is based on Native American energetic herbalism. This includes any health care issue as well as; difficult cases, rare diseases, cancer (with a focus on children), reproductive imbalances, and children’s health issues. She also works with animals as clients. Karyn also makes spirit formulas for people who want to work on emotional and spirit/soul issues that do not currently have a physical manifestation. These formulas are helpful for either current or old issues.

Karyn may be reached at Karyn@BlueOtterSchool.com or (530) 468-4342 to arrange an appointment.

Sarah Holmes, Clinical Herbalist and Educator

Sarah Holmes has been in private practice since 1998 as a clinical herbalist. She trained in Native American and Western Herbalism. Her background in social work enriches her current vocation bringing together her love of nature and a commitment to service. Sarah believes strongly in the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit and enjoys working with clients and students to open them to this concept on both obvious and subtle levels.

Sarah also has a love for teaching and has been teaching people for many years before beginning her career as an herbalist which has expanded her teaching beyond health to also include plants and the outdoors. She is also a monthly guest host on The Herbal Highway on KPFA.

When not working, Sarah can often be found hiking in the vast wilderness of this area or curled up with a good book. Sarah is also available to teach at other schools, community groups and conferences.

Consultations
Sarah Holmes is available for consultations in person or by phone for people living outside of her area. As a clinical herbalist Sarah works with individuals to help them regain and maintain health through herbs, diet and flower essences.

This practice of herbalism addresses multiple needs. On a physical level the herbs provide overall support to the body as well as focus on specific issues. Herbalism looks at the whole system and looks to support any weaknesses in the body so that the body overall may be stronger.

Believing strongly in the interconnectedness of mind, body and spirit, Sarah also addresses emotional and spiritual needs through her formulations as she finds this necessary to truly be in balance.

Sarah may be reached at Sarah@BlueOtterSchool.com or (530) 468-4342 to arrange an appointment.

Annie & Ruby
Annie and Ruby, when they are available, assist students in relaxing and being in the moment. Annie, pictured at right, specializes in joyful presence. Ruby, who avoids cameras, specializes in clearly communicating her needs.