Meet Your Medicine Maker.
Jaz Bias (they/ them)
Hi there, I’m Jaz. I am a multi-dimensional, watery being that meets at the intersections of being afro-Caribbean, queer, and non-binary. I seek solace in the magic of plants and feel like my most balanced self under the canopy of the old growth trees, surrounded in stillness, rushing water and symbiotic treasures. I’ve found so much love in exploring my relationship to my ancestors -and myself- via plant allies and have always felt called to share the magic of plants with my communities. Plants have been a huge catalyst for supporting “good” health in my own life. They have helped me heal from many ailments- that manifested through a lack of care for my holistic self (by me and paid medical professionals). They have supported me in numerous grieving processes and in short- they have saved my life.
My journey to grief medicines was turbulent. It was birthed from the belly of my pain and transmuted into poignant passion. From experiencing death, illness, the effects of climate catastrophe, pandemic fatigue and intergenerational and racial trauma. It was clear to me that the people of this planet needed support in this realm. To work with darkness and shadow, to live holistic lives. To experience pain deepens our capacity to show gratitude and connects us to depths that would otherwise remain unknown. Grief is an integral part of life. Death is an inevitable part of our cycle. We must embrace these processes. I believe that working with our sweet plant friends can support us in our journey into being more uplifted amidst heavy times, light times, and the times in between. I am honored that you chose to entrust me to walk alongside you on wherever you are in your journey and help provide support to your center.
Both this store and mission are dedicated to one of my soulmates, Yoon. Yoon passed away at the early age of 27 - after a short 3 month battle with ovarian cancer. She showed me how to trust my process fully, to share my gifts, to send myself into the unknown with confidence that I would embody my truest and most pure self. We lived together under the old growth trees and our stories will remain intertwined throughout this lifetime and the lifetimes to come.