Mo Katz-Christy

Clinical Herbalist + Community Educator

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Harvesting Rosa rugosa petals for our tea blending class Harvesting Rosa rugosa petals for our tea blending class
Herb of the Month class by Jamiaca Pond Herb of the Month class by Jamiaca Pond
Plant walk in Medford Plant walk in Medford

Mo has empowered me to be an active participant in my health. I feel so supported! They meet you where you are, with no judgement, only kind consideration.

— client

Getting up close and personal with linden Getting up close and personal with linden
We've really struck the motherwort We've really struck the motherwort
Immune health class at Cambridge Naturals Immune health class at Cambridge Naturals

I loved seeing people light up with questions, ideas, comments--a testament to the generous and affirming space and knowledge you cultivate.

— librarian

Medicinal plant kayak tour on the Charles Medicinal plant kayak tour on the Charles
Drawing violets during an Herb of the Month class Drawing violets during an Herb of the Month class
Planting seeds with our 9-Month Immersion students Planting seeds with our 9-Month Immersion students

Mo is a gifted herbalist with deep content knowledge, and their passion and joy in their work is palpable.

— Naomi Spector, author of Sefardi Herbalism

Harvesting goldenrod for fresh herb tinctures at a Jewish ancestral skills gathering Harvesting goldenrod for fresh herb tinctures at a Jewish ancestral skills gathering
Nice lil cabbage salt bowl at a fermentation class at the Natick library Nice lil cabbage salt bowl at a fermentation class at the Natick library
Plant walk at the Somerville Growing Center Plant walk at the Somerville Growing Center

Mo shows us to honor plants as our community members and elders and gives us all permission to set aside the notebook and relish in wonder.

— Student

Fermentation class at Cambridge Naturals Fermentation class at Cambridge Naturals
Munching on some vervain flowers Munching on some vervain flowers
Mutual aid herb blending with our Winter Seeds of Herbalism students Mutual aid herb blending with our Winter Seeds of Herbalism students

People have been singing your praises in the days afterwards! Your enthusiastic, warm nature made the whole experience so wonderful.

— librarian

Pressing cardamom tincture Pressing cardamom tincture
Midsummer calendula abundance! Midsummer calendula abundance!
Straining our calendula oil Straining our calendula oil

There are so many things to appreciate about Mo’s “how” in leading us. Mo is a fabulous educator!

— student

Squeezing the last drops of oil Squeezing the last drops of oil
Finished salves! Nice work everybody :) Finished salves! Nice work everybody :)
Diving for dandelion on a LexFarm herb walk Diving for dandelion on a LexFarm herb walk

Mo has provided me with an exceptional example of what a talented, knowledgeable, and grounded clinical herbalist looks like.

— Kira Rib, anthropologist and herbalist

Exploring the shape of motherwort stems Exploring the shape of motherwort stems
Sharing tea with fellow students Sharing tea with fellow students
Channeling energy towards our seeds Channeling energy towards our seeds

I LOVED seeing your inclusive welcoming teaching style. Excited for all you're offering!"

— Education Director, community farm

Finding a sweet multiflora rosehip nibble on a winter plant walk Finding a sweet multiflora rosehip nibble on a winter plant walk
Abundance of catnip! Abundance of catnip!
Abundance of nettle! Abundance of nettle!
And this is how you were born! And this is how you were born!