About Herbs Love And Yoga

Herbs Love And Yoga Philosophy

At Herbs Love + Yoga, our mission is to support healing and transformation through accessible, plant-based practices and holistic education. We provide high-quality herbal training, Reiki certifications, and yoga classes, all rooted in a deep respect for plant wisdom and the interconnected nature of mind, body, and spirit. Through nourishing remedies, experiential learning, and heart-centered practices, we cultivate a space where community, self-trust, and vibrant health can flourish.

Our Values

1. Local & Accessible Medicine: We nourish health using common, abundant plants that grow around us, trusting in the medicine close to home.
2. Traditional Preparation: We prepare herbal medicine using traditional methods—teas, tinctures, honeys, vinegars, syrups, oils, and salves—to honor the whole plant's wisdom, nutrition, and spirit.
3. Honoring Plant Elders: We view plants as elders and teachers, listening with humility and gratitude. We harvest mindfully and sustainably, in reciprocity with the Earth's rhythms, honoring those who passed down these sacred teachings.
4. Innate Healing & Whole-Person Care: We trust the body’s innate capacity to heal, focusing on long-term nourishment and care for the whole person—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually

5. Sacred Ritual: We honor ritual as a sacred tool for healing, transformation, and connection to the unseen.
6. Integrity & Discernment: We value honesty, integrity, and discernment, acknowledging the limits of herbal medicine and respecting Western medicine's role, always offering transparency in our care.
7. Partnership in Healing: We believe healing is a partnership grounded in presence, compassion, and empowerment, embracing the endless possibility of growth and transformation.
8. Embracing Life's Fullness: We trust in a benevolent universe and the highest vibration of love, honoring the fullness of life—the light and the dark—and embracing its wild, chaotic, and beautiful nature.
9. Disease as Messenger: We see disease as a messenger, offering insight and an invitation to return to ourselves.
10. Continuous Learning: We remain ever-learning, ever-growing, guided by nature, our inner knowing, and the wisdom that lives in our bodies and the plants.

Meet Alyssa Mancini: Founder + Master Herbalist

My journey into clinical herbalism wasn't just a career change—it was a deeply personal transformation. Years ago, I received a PCOS diagnosis and, like many of you might have experienced, I was only offered conventional symptom management.

I knew I deserved true healing. So, I partnered with my doctor, tapered off medications, and embraced a focused herbal protocol. The result? Within three months, my hormones were balanced, and my symptoms disappeared. That personal victory ignited a passion in me: I had to share this grounded, evidence-informed approach with others.

If you've ever felt dismissed or unsupported in your health journey, I want you to know you are not alone, and I am here to hold that space for you.

My approach is a unique blend of science and tradition. While I bring a deep scientific rigor to my work, the herbalism I practice is grounded in the Wise Woman Tradition. This means we focus on Local, abundant plants—the herbs growing right in your backyard and making medicine accessible and affordable to everyone through folk and ancestral preparations. This philosophy ensures that the power of healing plants remains practical and accessible.
My background complements this beautifully:

I spent 15 years teaching high school biology and chemistry, which gives me a deep understanding of the body and a knack for making complex science accessible and empowering.
I am a clinical herbalist and yoga teacher for over a decade, and a Reiki master. My approach to wellness is always about the mind, body, and spirit—the full spectrum.

I hope to partner with you, applying the same grounded, evidence-informed support and integrity that guides our work at Herbs Love and Yoga.

Meet Reiki Practicioner, Dorin McBride

My name is Dorin McBride and I am a level 3 Master Reiki Practitioner. I have been practicing Reiki since 2015 and I completed my Level 3 training here with Alyssa Mancini in November of 2023. I am very excited to offer Reiki services now at Herbs Love and Yoga! I use my intuition to help guide my hands and my focus during each session and I strive to make our time together as insightful, restful and rejuvenating as possible. I believe that Reiki can be beneficial for all (humans and animals) and I will start each session by discussing your comfort levels and goals.

If you would like to schedule a Reiki session with me, I can be reached by email at [email protected]. I follow Herbs Love and Yoga’s store hours for private sessions.
Rates: 1 Hour = $100; 30 Minutes = $60