“Michelle would never ever call themself a "master herbalist" but I will...

The medicines they’ve made for me and the herbal allies they’ve connected me with have brought me grounded support and spiritual hope on my journey of healing / dealing with multiple auto-immune diseases and chronic pain. It isn’t just their vast and deep knowledge of herbs (from scientific to spiritual) --- but the devoted and detailed attention they give when you’re in their care.

It’s rare to find a practitioner so skilled and humble, so present and truly interested in helping people feel better through connecting with flora, flowers, & fungi.“

"I had been interested in herbalism for a long time and tried learning online, but I felt like I really needed some hands-on, embodied experience with making medicine. I considered a few local programs, but they were far beyond my budget with no scholarships or sliding scale options, and I'd heard mixed reviews. Studying with Michelle was perfect - I got to practice and get comfortable making tinctures and oils with both fresh and dried herbs, all while learning about their applications and functions. Michelle is truly a lover of the plants - and endlessly generous with their knowledge and time. They're also a great cultivator of queer plant community!"

"I love Michelle's look and lore !

And I recommend they start recording their crazy life with a Go-Pro camera..."

“Michelle Malito is an herbalist’s herbalist. a paragon, a philosopher, an example of living embodied devotion and resolve and adoration for the craft and its desire to hold the sentient creatures of this earth in its warm embrace. Their offerings are exquisite, thoughtful, timeless.

they possess seemingly infinite wisdom, their commitment to community, of living on this earth in alignment with one’s ethics, and of care and compassion.

Run, walk, swim along the Milky Way if you must to wherever you can find them (they are a traveler), they have so much to share and do so with deep delight.”

"The aromatics of the fennel grown and sent to me from Michelle were other-worldly.

And they gave me a whole new idea for describing a type of anxiety associated with Blue Vervain..."

“Michelle is magic in a beret. Stemming from their intuition - they connect you to herbs by teaching in the best way that suits your learning. They tell beautiful stories about the plant you will never forget, explain the scientific reasoning for how it may be beneficial or harmful, give you a simple yet powerful “personality” type for each herb- all while guiding you in a medicine making night of silliness and joy…"

"in a world of social media herbalists and Tiktok herbalism - Michelle stands out as the real deal of their generation...

they are an equal blend and balance of caution, care, and critical thinking..."

"Michelle and I are longtime friends- with a kinship that deepened quickly as we both have navigated Tick borne illnesses (Lyme & Co) and separately studied herbal pathways toward our own care - coming together to compare notes.

I sought information about Lyme with a heated desperation. but Michelle made it an art - devouring knowledge far beyond their own care and taking it into every system of the body - subtle and physical. I’m always astounded by their wisdom with plants - both scientific & practical / esoteric & holistic. They speak of our plant & earthen neighbors as friends - finding healing and a path toward renewal in this fast fraying world. I would gladly listen to them talk about herbs for days!"

"Michelle knows so much and offers their wisdom with care, love, enthusiasm and creativity. They go above and beyond to create deep, comprehensive plans to address all kinds of needs. They often kindly treat you as a student more so than a client so you will come away with your own beginnings of knowledge and relationships with the plants. They are magic ! "

“Michelle is a great herbalist!

The Blue Vervain helps me relax immensely and for me personally helps me sleep and overall just feel calm.”

“Since first knowing them - Michelle has been very instrumental in assisting with my health. Their expertise in herbs and natural medicine has helped me with my recovery process after giving birth as well as assessed and helped a loved one who has anxiety issues. Michelle treated both us us with their care and attention.

My experience with Michelle has been one of trust and care - something that in this world is tough to find! Through their knowledge, they are able to gather the right herbs for an individual and their specific needs. After giving birth their balm helped heal my scars. You’re in good hands with Michelle, who has the wisdom and knowledge behind them to help make almost anyone’s health much more pleasant to live a more meaningful and intentional life. Highly recommended!”

"Michelle is a valuable resource of information and care for us all. They take their time to listen and learn about your individual experiences of health and evaluate with their vast knowledge of medicinal herbs. Not only do they help their clients ( the humans) but they also take time to cultivate native plants to help the entire ecosystem ( the ecology). To know Michelle is to know an Earth Angel."

“I am first and foremost, a massive hater, a jester, a clown - but that doesn't come with not having a deep appreciation for the things that I greatly love and enjoy. Michelle is one of those things ! 

With their help and wisdom they've bestowed upon me with all of our interactions ( I have multiple health issues that a bulk of western pharmacology has failed to help me with.) 

Michelle suggested upon the advice of multiple clients of theirs that I give liquid magnesium a shot which did lessen inflammation. I try to balance keeping an open mind with skepticism - and the Mimosa Flower / Rose tincture that I've been taking which they crafted for me has already brightened my mood a bit -  which is some heavy lifting for sure!  I highly suggest connecting with them! big props and love to them for their help in light of my surliness and abyss-gazing !"

When Michelle's books are open for clients- aren't we all lucky?

the deepest listener with a massive heart- they've helped me with everything from digestive issues to autoimmunity and shortening the common cold. ( carry Boneset when You travel!)

I wouldn't be where I am without them."

"Michelle Malito is a vast & vivacious system of botanical knowledge.Their intuition + insight are keen - easily observed from the quality & potency of their questions. I have immense appreciation (and a large box of herbs) because of Michelle's online workshops - which have sparked fresh synapses into my ways of thinking and being with the plants."

"Michelle is both an incredible person and a very special herbalist. I've had the pleasure of receiving bulk medicine from them as well as a one-on-one consultation . Would recommend them for both of these services!"

"Michelle is such a lovely plant person to know. They are generous with their knowledge shares - dedicated to seeding future generations of flowers and the creatures that rely on them (the pollinators and the peoples - literally & figuratively) and the way they speak about the plant friends make it very clear how much they care for them all. It is an honor to know them!"

"After years of struggling with a very specific physical manifestation of anxiety, Michelle provided me with a balm for my soul, in the vessel of a literal balm for my knuckles and hands.

I had been, for lack of better words, carrying stress in my hands - constantly feeling the need to crack my knuckles, pull at every joint along my fingers, always wringing and fidgeting with my hands - and so on. After a detailed and respectful consultation with Michelle, they suggested (amongst other useful bits of guidance) a salve that I could apply to my joints, as needed, which worked wonderfully to relieve the stress and tension lurking in nerves, joints, and bones!

While the consultation session was extensive, I believe it was this thoroughness in Michelle’s process that allowed them to craft such an effective solution - which also smelled delightful!"

"Forget the Motherwort -Michelle put me at ease by offering several first hand accounts and testimonials of individuals with similar conditions, the success they had following suggestions from Michelle as well as several of their mentors.

You can tell they've done their homework. Not only to they recommend a variety of great plants for my ailments, they offer complimentary combinations of what would work well together. They're in depth with how each form of a given plant engages the body, and helpful in choosing the best form to quickly aid one's ailing parts.

Having a compromised heart, I'm hesitant to explore herbalism as I'm admittedly ill-informed about the very real ways certain things could negatively interact with my meds.

Internal or external, they demystify a natural world of medicine largely alien to a layman such as myself. Think sure-with-Michelle's-tincture!"

“I've learned so much from Michelle. They've helped me every time I've been sick: from having SARS COV 2 and various other ailments - advising what herbs to use and which ones to avoid - depending on the situation. They are a wellspring of knowledge, a great teacher, and always answering my questions in the most extensive detail.”

“Michelle’s “ Genius Of The Heart” and “Nervine” tincture helped me a lot - before my surgery to soothe a lot of nervousness and pain - very effective at keeping me calm and aware of my current surroundings, not get overwhelmed by all the experiences of the past and those to come. 

Their “Boo-Boo/ Bump/ Bruise” salve was magical right after surgery! And the herbal bath supplies definitely helped soothe body pain all over!

The Holy-Trini-Tea has been soothing and enjoyed many times with people around me - it seems to create a sweet vibe between people when drunk together. “

"Michelle listened to my body's history thoroughly with genuine respect and care. And with great attention to detail! No stone was left unturned.  I really appreciate their perspective that illness can sometimes be trying to tell us something - not always a “problem” to be solved. I feel really excited about having an expanded understanding of how to use herbs and other modalities to better care for myself. Michelle is also just a very fun person to talk to!"

"Both Michelle's Lymphatic Kitchen Sink salve and BooBoo/ Bump / Burn Balm helped very much with my skin.

And their "Reparations" tincture is delicious and helps a lot during times of acute anxiety."