Hi, my name is Amanda! I am the herbalist behind Islawild, crafting potions, tinctures, teas, salves, balms, and all other offerings you may see here. I live on a tiny island in the Salish Sea called Anderson Island, with my partner and our two crazy, adorable cats. I feel so fortunate to have grown up here in this wonderfully small community, in such a beautiful place, so closely connected to nature.

I’ve been practicing herbalism for nearly 10 years, and it has transformed my life and given me passion and purpose. When I discovered plant medicine, I felt I was returning to an ancient knowing inside myself, learning through the generously shared medicine of this land, and the practices passed down from the ancestors of all of our lineages. As a child, I was drawn to the wild, drawn to old wisdom, to magic, healing, and connection with the earth. These curiosities planted seeds in me and have grown into the forest that inspires who I am today.

I love to create in ways that encourage physical and emotional healing, whimsical self care, presence, inner-child joy, self-exploration, connection to spirit, and remembrance of the magic in the mundane. It is a dream of mine to inspire others to re-discover their innate connection to nature, and remember how precious life is, and how magical this earth is that we get to call home.

Thank you for visiting my website. I hope you find something in this space that resonates with you and enriches your spirit in some form or another <3