AMANDA MARIE-KOMISAREK STANLEY
Dover, NH | 603-969-4604 | jupiterslabyrinth@gmail.com
Amanda (she/her/hers), is a passionate herbalist who teaches empowered health & healing with a focus on individualized care. While Amanda honors & respects all cultures & traditions of herbalism & is always eager to learn from as many traditions as possible- at present her formal training background is predominantly traditional European-American/Western with highlights of Ayurvedic Medicine.
Amanda has been studying & practicing integrative herbalism & Reiki for over 17 years. Combining a broad spectrum of practices, Amanda includes ayurveda, astrology, traditional western herbal practices, Reiki, Spiritual Ritual & art to create a unique tool-box for each person she works with. Amanda not only provides lifelong tools, but also the support needed to have a happier, healthier life ~ mind, body and spirit.
A lover of art, Amanda also creates Plant Spirit Vessels as another way to invite & imbue the spirit of healing plants into people’s lives.
A Taurus sun, Virgo Ascendant & Pisces Moon, Amanda is a lover of all things food, nature and comfort. When Amanda’s not spending time with her daughter & husband, or seeing clients & teaching, you’ll be sure to find her out in her gardens, throwing pots, or in the woods scouting for wild medicinals
Amanda’s personal lineage is half Polish/Czech & half a blend of British-Irish-French/German, Spanish/Portuguese & a bit of Senegambian/ Guinean & Indigenous American.
Amanda makes continuous efforts to educate herself & recognize needed changes around decolonizing her practice. She strives to create a safe & loving space for all & be as inclusive, supportive, empathetic & compassionate as she can possibly be to all folx she works with in the BIPOC/traditionally & currently marginalized communities. Amanda raises funds supports BIPOC, LGTBQIA+, Wildlife & Environmental Non-Profits whenever she is able throughout the year.
Amanda is physically located in the NH Seacoast area & shares her offerings in person & online.
Professional Summary:
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-Herbal Formulation -Education
personalized blends for individuals unique needs medicine making, weed ID, Reiki trainings & Attunements,
-Ayurvedic Assessments diet, yoga, mindfulness, breath
facial, pulse & tongue reading -Muscle Testing
-Medicine Making individual assessment tool for clients needs
tinctures, teas, decoctions, salves, liniments, – Reiki
aromatherapy, essences assesses & balances health of the mind, body
& spirit of each individual
-Whole Food & Diet Assessment -Yoga
personalized diet & whole food support personalized sequence building
Experience
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Owner, Wellness Practitioner February 2006-present
Jupiter’s Labyrinth Dover, NH
consultations, education, reiki, customized herbal products, medicine making, community clinic outreach, herbal artist
2024 NH Herbal Network Herb & Garden Day Mt. Kearsage NH Speaker, Green Dreams, Empowered Reflection
Reiki 1-Master Teacher Trainings Seacoast NH 2010-2024
NH Herbal Network Harvest Thyme Teacher 2023 Wild Weed Walk, Herbal Rituals For Self Care
Somerville MA, Wintergreen Market Speaker 2019, Sleep Dreams & Herbs
NH Herbal Network Herb and Garden Day various locales in NH Teacher/Speaker 2016, 2017, 2023, 2024
Herbal Path Dover, NH Guest Speaker 2017, Herbs For Whole Health 101
University Of New Hampshire Guest Speaker 2017, Herbs For Whole Health 101
Wentworth Douglas Hospital Dover NH Guest Speaker, 2016 Herbs For Whole Health 101
Kittery, Me
Yoga on the Hill 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training March 2015-April 2016
Yoga on the Hill 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training September-April 2013-14
Teacher 2008-present
Washington St. Mills Dover, NH
various herb classes, playshops, workshops & 7 month long wellness programs
Online Herbal Product Sales 2006-2014
Portsmouth Regional Hospital 2015-2016
Whole health speaker, wild weed walk
NHHN Herb & Garden Day Concord, NH
natural skincare, flower essences, plant spirit medicine, spiritual clearing 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015-6
Speaker 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016
York Center For Wildlife Cape Neddick, ME
wild weed walks, essential oils 101
Pagan-FM Herbs For Life Radio Segment 2010-2012
weekly herbal radio segment for Portsmouth Community Radio Portsmouth, NH
Speaker 2009
La Leche League Dover, NH
natural skin care educator
Speaker 2008-2009
Exeter Teen Outreach Exeter, NH
herbal education for at risk teens
Herbal Practitioner 2008
Tranquiliteas Tea Room Community Clinic Dover, NH
offering herbal consults to the community
Intern April-August 2006
Misty Meadows Lee, NH
custom & shop herbal formulations, customer support, consultant support, product management, key holder
Supplement & Health & Beauty Manager February 2003-2007
Portsmouth Health Food Center Portsmouth, NH
*customer service & support, product buyer, product manager, key holder, employee support, cashier help, stocker help
Education
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Bachelor of Arts: Anthropology & Religion 2002
University of New Hampshire Durham, NH
Behavior Kinesiology Workshop 2004
Portsmouth Adult Ed. Portsmouth, NH
Herbal Apprenticeship:: Certified Herbalist 2005
Misty Meadows Herbal Center Lee, NH
Intern 2006
Misty Meadows Herbal Center Lee, NH
Advanced Herbal Training:: Certified Advanced Herbal Graduate 2006
Misty Meadows Herbal Center Lee, NH
Usui Tibetan Enhanced Reiki I, II, III, Master Teacher Attunement & Certification 2006-2008
Misty Meadows Herbal Center, w/Wendy Snow Fogg Lee, NH
Advanced Herbal Program:: Certified Advanced Herbal Graduate 2007
Sage Mountain East Barre, VT
Aromatherapy Training :: Certified Graduate 2008
Misty Meadows Herbal Center, w/Lynn Stilwell Lee, NH
Crystal Healing Workshop 2008
Misty Meadows, w/ Christopher Penczak Lee, NH
Women’s Herbal Conference 2006-2010, 20013
Camp Sargent Peterboro, NH
International Herb Symposium 2007, 2009, 2011, 2013
Wheaton College Norton, MA
200 hr Teacher Training :: Certified Yoga Teacher Graduate 2014
Yoga On The Hill Kittery, ME
Restorative Teacher Training :: Certified Restorative Graduate 2014
Yoga On The Hill Kittery, ME
Online Program, Astro-Herbalism, Sajah Popham May 2016-Present
Herbalism, alchemy, astrology, Ayurveda, Medical Astrology