Kristen is a wellness educator, herbalist, body therapist, and a maker. She is the founder of the Mandala Wellness Academy and helps people feel good using movement, body work, and education. She loves gardening, reading, and turning simple activities into acts of leisure. A Florida native, she now lives and works in Lynchburg, VA with her dog Appa. Kristen is Shop Captain of the Stained Glass studio at Vector Space.