FEATURED PRESENTERS 
Jiling Lin
Chinese Medicine
Jim mcdonald
Western Energetic Herbalism
In 1994, jim mcdonald's life changed when he drank tea from a wild plant he harvested from the land he lived upon. Since those first sips of strange tea, his life in the woods and meadows of southeast Michigan has been centered on the plants & ecosystems of that land, and how he might share their virtues to restore wellness with those around him. jim's approach to herbcraft is deeply rooted in the land he lives upon, and blends traditional European folk influences with 19th century eclectic and physiomedical vitalism, which he conveys with story, experience, humour, common sense, and lore to students, clients, random passersby and readers of his websites www.herbcraft.org & herbcraft.podia.com. He's taught classes throughout North America and is currently (still) alternately writing “Foundational Herbcraft” and the “A Great Lakes Herbal”, in addition to articles for journals and other publications. jim is a community herbalist, a manic wildcrafter and medicine maker, and has been an ardent student of the most learned teachers of herbcraft… the plants themselves.
Khetnu Nefer
Gullah Geechee Herbalism
Khetnu Nefer is a Gullah Geechee holistic health practitioner, womb warrior, and passionate advocate for women's wellness. Originally from John’s Island, SC, she carries the wisdom of her ancestors into her work, blending traditional and modern healing practices to empower women on their wellness journeys.
An Army veteran, uterine cancer survivor, and licensed massage therapist with two decades of experience, Khetnu integrates multiple healing modalities, including herbalism, sound therapy, auricular therapy, and Egyptian yoga. She is also a certified birth doula, Kukuwa African dance instructor, author, dancer, and former massage professor, offering a unique, culturally rooted approach to holistic health.
A graduate of the American College of Healthcare Sciences in Portland, Oregon, Khetnu founded A Soulful Touch Wellness, a mobile holistic health company now based in Washington, D.C. Through workshops, wellness products, and therapeutic services, she helps women reclaim their health, particularly in womb healing and self-care rituals.
Khetnu is also the visionary behind the Gullah Geechee Herbal Gathering, a conference dedicated to preserving and celebrating Black and Indigenous herbal traditions, hosted on her family’s ancestral land in John’s Island, SC.
Stay connected with Khetnu at www.asoulfultouch.com and on Instagram: @gullahgeecheeherbs | @asoulfultouchwellness.
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Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya
Ayurvedic Medicine
Nidhi Bhanshali Pandya is a certified Ayurvedic Doctor, a speaker, and creator of the Inner Climate Method®—a transformative approach that blends ancient Vedic wisdom with modern science. Based in New York City, she brings 15 years of expertise and a lifelong immersion in Ayurveda, inspired by her grandfather, a revered Ayurvedic healer in India.
Formally trained for over 5 years at a traditional Gurukulam-type institution, Nidhi excels in distilling complex ancient scriptures into practical, modern-day tools. Her passion lies in empowering people to cultivate self-awareness, live intuitively, and achieve mind-body balance. Through her globally taught Inner Climate Method® and now her book Your Body Already Knows, she helps readers and students harness their intuition and innate wisdom to achieve sustainable health and well-being while providing a systematic guide to reset their gut, hormones, sleep, and mood.
As a faculty member at the Shakti School, a contributor to leading publications, and the creator of a course on Commune, Nidhi bridges the gap between traditional Ayurvedic teachings and contemporary lifestyles. Her TEDx talk and teachings have inspired audiences worldwide, proving that vibrant health and happiness are attainable for modern women everywhere.
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