Hi, I'm Danielle Dejak

I am the founder and herbalist at Calyx Herbalism. My passion for the environment in high school sparked my interest in herbal medicine. A couple years later when taking my first tincture for anxiety, I felt an immediate relaxing effect, and I was drawn into the world of plants.

My herbal education began in 2016, during which I took a one-year introductory course. Alongside earning my Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental and Plant Biology from Ohio University, I furthered my knowledge through community herbal classes, apprenticeships, and internships. In 2020, I enrolled in the clinical herbal program at the Eclectic School of Herbal Medicine. I successfully obtained my Functional Herbalist certificate from there in 2021. I have also completed the Wild Current School Advanced Clinical Herbal Skills program in 2024. I believe herbalism to be a continuous learning process, so am consistently taking courses to expand my knowledge.

I have a passion for helping people, which is why I have found herbalism to be so fulfilling. This path also enlivens and grounds me by enabling me to connect to the earth when growing and harvesting medicinal plants. When I’m away from my work, I also love to adventure outside and to be creative. You can often find me hiking, climbing, playing piano, or just hanging out with friends and animals outside. I am currently living in Cleveland, Ohio, where Calyx Herbalism is based.