Our team of skilled herbalists all trained for years as apprentices under Kathy at SW Herb. Together, they carry forward her legacy of sharing herbal wisdom and keeping her passion for plant medicine alive in the community.
Sheryl King
Executive Consultant, Empowerment Coach, & Herbalist
Having apprenticed and worked with Kathy for twelve years learning the art of herbal medicine, Sheryl also uses her coaching skills to assist clients in nurturing the Herbalist Within.
To preserve the legacy of SW Herb Shop and Gathering Place during this time of transition, she is honored to incorporate her 38 years of business and leadership experience into guiding this talented team of herbalists into the next phase of SW Herb.
Brenna Membrila
Herbalist Practitioner & Educator
Brenna is a family herbal practitioner and birth keeper who supports women, children, and families through a whole-istic vitalist lens. As both educator and clinician, her work is grounded in the bodyโs innate physiology and the energetic application of plants.
For over five years in the SW Herb community, Brenna has supported families through birth, postpartum, chronic illness, and nourishment while also working in local herb shops and tending her own practice.
In addition to managing her own business and continuing her studies with respected teachers, Brenna remains committed to the foundation established at SW Herb and acknowledges Kathyโs influential mentorship in shaping her path. Youโll often find her at the shop planning classes, guiding apprentices, creating tea blends, and offering consultations.
Kylie Prouty
Senior Herbalist & Owner of Valley to Rim Wellness
With over 12 years of experience exploring how plants and lifestyle practices support deep healing, Kylie is passionate about circadian health and believes that we, too, are nature.
Her herbal journey began at SW Herb, where she completed all of the shopโs courses and apprenticed under Kathy Gould for two years. She is grateful to serve the community through SW Herb and looks forward to helping others reconnect with the Herbalist Within.
Diana McNaughton
Herbalist & Farmers Market Specialist
Diana is a certified herbalist who brings her knowledge of herbs to the Old Town Scottsdale Farmerโs Market each week. She received her certification through SW Herb in 2015, followed by four years of apprenticeship shadowing Kathy Gould.
She has continued her education through the Boston International Herbal Symposium and the Durango Good Medicine Confluence. Diana looks forward to meeting you and assisting with your herbal needs.
Contact:
Stop by and say hello at the market, or call Diana at (602) 689-1474 to pick up SW Herb products.