Stella first came to the healing arts through the plant world. In 2006 she started her study of herbal medicine in the classroom setting after years of deep fascination and eagerly seeking information about plants ability to heal and nourish the mind, body and spirit. She has served family, friends and community since.

With a desire to learn more about the human body and expand modalities Stella studied to become a massage therapist. Graduating from CenterPoint Massage and Shiatsu School and Clinic with a diploma in therapeutic massage including trigger point therapy, craniosacral, and Swedish massage. She has studied advanced cupping, gua sha and moxibustion therapies.

Stella has a background in art and biology, is a musician and a mother. She is an avid gardener, adores all animals, she likes to spend time walking along the many lakes, rivers and creeks. She grew up and has lived almost the entirety of her life on various places along the Great Mississippi River. As transplant to the FM area she now is finding joy in exploring the Red River and getting to know new plant and animal friends of this region.