Hello! Thanks for being here. I’m Maggie- the hands behind Botanical Touch. I’m a psychotherapist and a creative residing in Denver, Colorado. As a therapist, I specialize in perinatal mental health and trauma healing. I’m passionate about authenticity, healing, and empowerment and my hope is these passions and pieces of me are reflected in Botanical Touch.

The BT backstory:

I first learned about herbalism basics from my Abuela. I remember fondly how my Abuela would make me a cup of té de Tila “para quitarme los nervios.” I always thought Tila must have been some special Cuban medicine- turns out, Tila translates to Linden flower in english- an herb known for it’s calming effect.

After studying psychology in college, I worked as a horticultural therapy guide in Hawaii, again finding myself learning about and witnessing firsthand the power and truth of plant medicine and the mind-body connection. A few years later, I moved to Guatemala and found myself working with a healer who has since become one of my greatest mentors. During a year of being poked and prodded, needled and therapized, I discovered plant medicine once again through homeopathic herbal remedies, Bach flower essences, and the simplest of prescriptions: a cup of rose tea every day.

Rose tea came into my life when my heart felt as brittle as a piece of breaking glass. And every time I drank it, it felt like a mother giving my insides a warm hug. And so began my self-study. I began reading herbalism books, attending herbalism workshops, and creating herbal infused oils for reconnecting with my Self and my body.

Pretty soon, I began making remedies for friends and family per request.

Botanical Touch was born in my Denver kitchen at a crux in my own healing journey. It all started with a jar of herbal infused lube, and the rest is history ;)

These products have been a gift to me, and I’d like to offer them as a gift to you.