our team

Kathy Gould

Kathleen Gould, Herbalist RH (AHG) has studied, taught and lived herbalism for 25 years. She is a professional member of the esteemed American Herbalist Guild and has studied herbalism throughout the U.S. with internationally known herbalist Rosemary Gladstar, Tieroana Lowdog MD, James Duke Ph.D., Michael Tierra, David Hoffman, Patch Adams and Susun Weed.

She is the former owner of both the Herb Corner and Learning Center and The Southeastern Center for Herbal Studies in Florida. 

Kathleen was raised in California, then life and work moved her to the East Coast, where she lived in a number of places from Connecticut to Florida for the past 30 years. No matter where she moved, the desert Southwest kept calling to her. In 2005 she finally followed that calling and now happily lives just outside the Phoenix area.

In her continuing passion of herbal healing, she started SW Herb, along with her business partner, Madalyn Johnson.

James Alexander

Childbirth Hypnosis
Smoking Cessation
Stress Management
Weight Control

James spends much of his time showing clients how to use the power of the mind to overcome many of life’s lingering challenges and helping them to achieve lasting, positive results.

He has been using hypnosis techniques for many years to assist family, friends and acquaintances. Over the years, James has acquired several Holistic Wellness Certifications to provide clients with a variety options for lasting result from their post-hypnosis experiences.

To schedule an appointment with James at the SW Herb Shop and Gathering Place, please call (602) 423 – 1642. Other inquiries, please contact James at hypnoticremedies@gmail.com.

Javante and Betty Battle

Javante has practiced Reiki for 6+ years and has actively been teaching Reiki alongside his wife Betty for 3+ years. His inspiration into the Practice of Reiki was & still is to experience the Transcendent Force that functions independently of Human nature, through the practice of Energy Cultivation. In doing so he’s uncovered a simple and effective tool that can influence change, healing and growth in one’s life.

Areas of focus:

• Energy Healing: Past Life Healing, In-Person & Distant Healing

• Meditation Coaching

• Men’s Support

Betty brings forth healing through her work as a Reiki Teacher, Birth Doula, and UH’s Creative Planning Director. She embodies the essence of the True Divine Feminine, her experiences as a mother of 4 and wife of 10+ years help to bring awareness and wisdom to her sacred energy work. Experience a grounding and nourishing healing session by booking with Betty!

Areas of Focus:

• Birth Doula

• Energy Healing: In-Person & Distant Healing

• Women Support

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Dr. Colleen Brown, DVM

Dr. Brown offers a wide array of specialty services for your cat, dog or horse!

• Wellness and prevention
• Vaccines and titers
• Sick or injured non-emergency
• Lab and adjunct services
• Online pharmacy
• Quality of life assessments
• In-home euthanasia
• Cremation

Additionally, she specializes in traditional Chinese medicine for cats, dogs and horses such as:

• Acupuncture
• Herbal medicine
• Food therapy

Please visit brownvetservices.com to schedule an appointment

Morgan St. Claire

Morgan is an alternative oncology nurse, and is passionate about healing mind, body and spirit. She is certified in lymphatic drainage, helping the body to detoxify; she also holds certifications in Touch for Health, an applied kinesiology technique that balances the energy pathways, allowing the body to heal accessing its’ divine intelligence. Morgan is also a Master practitioner of the Emergence Process, which clears subconscious patterns that are not beneficial to our well being.

Call (480) 823 – 2824 to schedule an appointment.