The Art of Herbal Formulation: 2-Day Series

Brenna Membrila is one of SW Herb’s own teachers. She is a Vitalist Practitioner and Educator, teaches at the Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, and is a community-centered herbalist whose journey started as an apprentice under Kathy Gould at SW Herb. Since then she has operated multiple local apothecaries, completed practitioner programs, and opened her own plant-centered business. Her focus is in whole family health, medical astrology and astroherbalism, birth/postpartum support, and healing one’s mind, body, and spirit. As an educator she enjoys bridging ancient healing systems such as Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, alchemy, and physiomedical traditions.

Kylie Prouty is one of SW Herb’s own teachers and the Senior Herbalist at SW Herb. She is a forever student and researcher, a nourishing homemaker, and a rebel of imposed systems. Over 13 years ago, she became aware of the toxins present in our modern food and consumer products, sparking a mission to rediscover how our ancestors supported health and well-being. After years of teaching others how to create toxin-free homes, Kylie completed SW Herb’s certification course, advanced formulations class, and apprenticed for over two years under the founder, Kathy Gould. She has worked with herbs for six years and founded Valley To Rim Wellness, where she formulates medicinal teas and herbal products and works with clients through nutrition, lifestyle habits, and circadian rhythm support. She is deeply passionate about reminding people that we are nature—and that our bodies respond intelligently to every situation. Her goal is to help people move beyond symptom treatment and uncover the root cause of imbalance.

Natalija is a Holistic Healthcare Practitioner, Clinical Herbalist, and Herbal Medicine Educator with over 20 years of experience in natural healing and integrative wellness. She holds a degree in Holistic HealthCare (2008) which includes Western Herbalism certification, along with certifications in yoga teaching, nutritional coaching, and Reiki Master/Teacher training. Her work includes clinical herbalism, herbal formulation and education, yoga and meditation, Reiki training, nutritional support, and facilitation of private ceremonies and guided journeys. As an educator, she guides students to reconnect with nature’s living wisdom, release old patterns, and awaken their innate healing capacity by attuning to the rhythms of the natural world.