HANS Board of Directors
The Board of Directors of the Herbalist Association of NS – Mi’kma’ki serves as the guiding body of our organization, dedicated to upholding our mission of advancing the practice, education, and integrity of herbalism. Comprised of experienced herbalists, educators, healthcare professionals, and community advocates, our board brings a wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives to support the growth of herbal medicine.
Together, the Board provides leadership, strategic direction, and oversight for our programs, membership, and community outreach. Each member is committed to fostering ethical standards, environmental stewardship, and inclusivity within the herbal community.
We are proud to introduce the individuals who volunteer their time and expertise to ensure our association remains a trusted and evolving resource for herbalists and the public alike.
2026/27 Board of Directors
Alison Lobinger, RHP
Ember Peters, RHP
Erica Fraser, Herbalist – Admin
Maryna Floren, RHP
Oren Hercz, RHP
Savayda Jarone, RHP
CCHA Representatives
Savayda Jarone, CHT, MNIMH – CCHA President
Savayda is a Medical Herbalist based in Halifax, NS, with more than 23 years of clinical practice. She specializes in women’s health, child wellness, digestion, immune health, stress, and endocrine balance. She directs the Bloom Institute of Holistic Living & Learning, which offers year-long herbal foundations programs and a student training clinic. A Nova Scotian native, Savayda also tends a teaching garden on the Eastern Shore. She has been an active member of HANS since 2002 and is a founding member of the Canadian Council of Herbalist Associations, where she now serves as President, representing Nova Scotia at the federal level.
Daniel Wiseman, RHP – CCHA Representative
Daniel is a Registered Clinical Herbalist based in rural Nova Scotia and the founder of Secret Fire Apothecary. His practice integrates medicine making, farming, wild harvesting, teaching, and private consultation. With nearly 15 years on the herbal path, his training includes the East West School of Planetary Herbology and advanced studies in alchemy with Robert Bartlett at the Spagyricus Institute. Daniel’s approach is eclectic, drawing on Ayurveda, Traditional Chinese Medicine, Western Herbalism, Plant Spirit Medicine, and Spagyria. He is a board member of both HANS and the Canadian Council of Herbalist Associations and teaches herbal pharmacy and medicine making at the Bloom Institute.
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