Biography
Lindsey Feldpausch RH(AHG) is Herbal Academy’s Assistant Director. An experienced clinical herbalist, educator, speaker, and author, she also serves as a board member of the American Herbalists Guild’s Education Advisory Committee.
Lindsey's approach to herbalism is deeply rooted in the belief that humans have an innate connection to the powers of plants. She enjoys making complex herbal concepts accessible for herbalists of all skill levels, bridging the gap between herbal wisdom and practical application.
As Assistant Director at the Herbal Academy, Lindsey lends her herbal prowess to multiple departments, playing a key role in course development, marketing, and leadership. She can often be found engaging with students directly in the Herbal Academy’s student communities, teaching webinars and workshops, and taking guest speaking engagements on behalf of the Herbal Academy.
Lindsey also helped shape the development of Herbalism Conferences by Herbal Academy, and was the host of the 2025 Virtual Herbalism Conference—a weeklong online global event that brought together tens of thousands of herbalists.
Lindsey is co-author of Grow Your Own Spices, and contributes to a number of publications, including The Journal of the American Herbalist Guild, Herbal Remedies magazine, and Herbal Academy’s Maker’s Magazine. She has been a guest speaker at multiple herbalism schools and events nationwide, including the American Herbalist Guild, Sovereignty Herbs, Great Lakes Herb Faire, Floyd Yoga Jam, and Wild Herb Weekend. Her speaking topics range from beginning materia medica and formulation to advanced phytochemistry and clinical training.
Prior to joining the Herbal Academy team, Lindsey spent over a dozen years of experience through her personal clinical practice, including years of free clinic work. She has served as a lead instructor, free clinic supervisor, and Program Director at the Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine, Director of Student Services at The School for Aromatic Studies, and a course instructor for Sovereignty Herbs and The Hedgewalker’s Path.
Lindsey is honored to have completed more than 2,000 study hours with knowledgeable herbal mentors and she pairs this knowledge with years of hands-on experience teaching and developing herbal educational curriculum, alongside her degree in Journalism.
Lindsey’s calling lies in blending the science and magic of herbalism to help others explore the profound connection of plants for wellness. You can find Lindsey online at www.PlantMatters.org and on Instagram at @plant.matters and @herbalacademy.
