About Patricia
Patricia’s passion for herbal medicine began in her teens when she discovered "Return to Eden" by Jethro Kloss and started making her own teas and tinctures. She later attended Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, where she studied media arts and ran a successful business brewing and selling a menstrual cramp formula from her d
Patricia’s passion for herbal medicine began in her teens when she discovered "Return to Eden" by Jethro Kloss and started making her own teas and tinctures. She later attended Evergreen State College in Olympia, Washington, where she studied media arts and ran a successful business brewing and selling a menstrual cramp formula from her dorm room.
After graduating, she moved to San Francisco and worked as a sound engineer for renowned artists, including Ella Fitzgerald and Bonnie Raitt. In 1989, she enrolled in the California School of Herbal Studies, and following her training, she returned to Illinois to co-found The Living with Herbs Institute, the first herbal training program in Chicago.
In 1994, Patricia established the BotanoLogos School of Herbal Studies in northeast Georgia and maintained her practice in Clayton until 2019. Inspired by her Greek heritage, she also leads culinary tours to Crete to explore traditional cuisine focused on wild herbs.
Recently, she published an updated edition of "Medicinal Plants of the Southern Appalachians," featuring over 200 photos. As a sought-after speaker, she has presented at various esteemed conferences and institutions.
Patricia lives in Rabun County, Georgia, surrounded by wild herbs.