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 Story: My path 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, I was only offered conventional symptom management. I knew I deserved true, foundational healing.
In partnership with my doctor, I began to taper off medications and embraced a focused herbal protocol. The results were life-changing: within three months, my hormones were balanced and my symptoms had vanished. That victory ignited a passion in me to share this grounded, evidence-informed approach with others. If you have ever felt dismissed or unsupported in your health journey, I want you to know you are not alone—I am here to hold that space for you.

Bridging Science and Tradition. My approach is a unique marriage of rigor and ritual. While I bring a deep scientific background to my work, the herbalism I practice is rooted in the Wise Woman Tradition. We focus on local, abundant plants—the medicine growing right in your backyard—making healing accessible and affordable through folk and ancestral preparations.

My background ensures a full-spectrum approach to your wellness:

The Educator: I spent 15 years teaching high school Biology and Chemistry, which allows me to translate complex physiological science into empowering, accessible knowledge.
The Practitioner: I have been a Clinical Herbalist and Registered Yoga Teacher for over a decade
The Reiki Master: I am a Reiki Master, Karuna Reiki Level 2 Practitioner, and IET Level 1 Practitioner.

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