Elizabeth Guthrie, PhD, MPH

They hold multiple other certifications from conventional and traditional schools. Growing up, Elizabeth's mother and grandmother impressed upon her the importance of plants as a way to build wellness as well as the first line of defense against illness. At the age of 12, Elizabeth had discovered Qi Gong through their martial arts association and witnessed the power of energy healing. They began to dig deeper into herbalism and eastern healing practices, and went on to become a Reiki Master at 21. Elizabeth is also a vinyasa yoga instructor with a focus on accessibility and mindfulness. Elizabeth continues to expand her education through training as an Ayurvedic practitioner and yoga therapist. They worked with UAB's integrative clinic to produce research and education around mindfulness practices, yoga, aromatherapy, supplement use, and traditional healing practices. As a multi-modal energy healer and instructor with over 15 years of healing experience, she works to make natural health education accessible and available for everyone.