About me:

Suzy

My passion is camaraderie — that, of the earth, we are all in this experience together. I care about good people healing, growing, and getting to more than occasionally crack up together. I am energized by the examples being set in the permaculture movement — practicing rainwater catchment, greening the desert — letting seeds grow in our footsteps and not just destruction — and I support the visions of all people energized by something good, whether they be converting cars to electric or putting on a fundraiser for their friend.

I have a degree in experiential education and ecopsychology. I had some beautiful experiences at Prescott College getting to know the southwest, practicing community activism, reflecting on cultural perspectives, and diving into the psyche. Through my twenties, I have gotten to experience comfortable and uncomfortable chapters with travel and personal development. My work has largely revolved around healthy food — cooking, farming, working in health food stores, and helping to put out a permaculture podcast — and I have also spent two years working in the school system.

I decided in 2015 that my desire was to have a little health food store. I am so grateful for all of the support I have received in bringing this desire to life.

Our Team

Hank

The Kratom King

Hank is the man in the hat that likes to talk about crypto-currency, and serves as our sandwich maker extraordinaire. If you have any quandaries about sleep, anxiety, pain, addiction, or focus, talk to Hank about kratom — something he’s been passionate about enough to march on Washington for and defend. You can talk to him about many things however, from CBD to skin-care, mitigating allergies, or the water preferences of him and his cat.

Julie

Southwest Sunshine

Julie has had a healing journey that has brought her to listen very closely to her body and what it needs. One of those things is sunshine and time in nature! A gift that she brings to us is her ability to do sway-testing, rather clearly, for herself and others. She is particularly knowledgeable in the realm of autoimmunity and addressing viruses, and can talk to you about adrenal health and the microbiome.

Barb

The Work Angel

Barb is supposed to be retired, but instead likes to help us out. She does our recycling of her own good will — “because I have grandchildren,” she says. She is always leaving gifts, offering favors, and showing up on her days off to say hello and then jump in and help. When there’s a movie left on the desk in the back, we know Barb’s been around — she also serves as our movie buff.

Ideana

The Happy Yogini

Ideana is one of the happier people you’ve met. For being rather quiet and peaceful, she’s got a laugh that will fill the store, brightening everybody’s day. Try leaving upset – just try – it’s impossible. You may catch her riding into work on her bright green bicycle, singing in the walk-in cooler, or serenely bagging up dried fruits like a meditation in the back. We like the vibe, and think you will too.

Ahdoña

The Maca Queen

Ahdoña is a rather knowledgeable resource for all things natural medicine. She can speak to you regarding autoimmunity, hormone balance, and food sensitivities, as well as a range of other topics. She particularly loves therapeutic grade maca, (in chocolate, whenever possible) and other South American herbal remedies, as put together by the company Whole World Botanicals.