Meet The Core Team!
đ Master Fungi Cultivator & Extract PreparationÂ
Our resident âFunâGuy,â Thomas is the quiet engine behind every mushroomâbased product we craft. He cultivates all of our functional mushrooms (with the exception of wildâharvested Chaga), tending each species with a level of precision and intuition that only comes from years of handsâon experience.
Thomas has developed a cultivation system that adapts to the unique needs, growth cycles, and environmental preferences of each mushroomâensuring potency, purity, and consistency from substrate to harvest.
When heâs not sterilizing, inoculating, fruiting, or troubleshooting grow rooms, Thomas is immersed in extract preparation. He macerates, presses, and refines our dual extracts and contributes to the formulation of our liquid and capsule blends. His work forms the backbone of our mushroom line, and his dedication shows in every batch.
đż Master Forager & GrowerÂ
NorâEast Apothecary relies on Tressiaâs remarkable green thumb and deep connection to the land. Whether sheâs tending medicinal beds on the farm or foraging responsibly in the wild spaces of our island, Tressia brings an intuitive understanding of plant energetics, seasonal rhythms, and sustainable harvesting practices.
Her ability to grow lush, vibrant, medicinalâgrade herbs is nothing short of exceptional. Many of the botanicals in our formulas begin their journey in her soilânurtured, harvested, and dried with care to preserve their full vitality.
When sheâs not cultivating or gathering herbs, youâll often find Tressia at local markets, sharing her passion for plants and connecting with the community that supports our work.
đŹ Master Formulator & Herbalist â Dr. Laura Braden
Our resident âbrainâiac,â Laura brings a rare blend of scientific rigor, creativity, and herbal passion to every formula we produce. With a PhD in Molecular Immunology and years of experience in pharmaceutical research, she has a deep understanding of biological pathways, extraction science, and evidenceâinformed formulation.
After transitioning from the pharmaceutical world into natural health, Laura immersed herself fully in herbalismâstudying energetics, traditional uses, and modern research to bridge the gap between science and plant medicine.
She is the architect behind all NorâEast formulations, drawing on her love of precision to create blends that are effective, balanced, and grounded in both tradition and research. Whether sheâs developing new products, refining existing ones, or exploring emerging botanical science, Laura is constantly pushing our product line forward.
