Being connected to nature and the wonderful healing that it offers to humanity has always been upmost in my mind and my practice. Plants that help to heal us at all levels. Physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually. Patricia Ann Starr, R.A., LMT, a graduate of San Jose State University, is the owner and founder of Integrated Healing Arts, LLC and its subsidiary Essential Eve’s Garden Apothecary, a company dedicated to providing education, healing services and research in the art and science of body work and plant medicine. She has worked in the produce industry and was the owner and CEO of Coastal Marketing Associates a multi-national food brokerage company for 15 years. After being treated for breast cancer in 1992, and 1996, Ms. Starr switched careers and began her training and practice in the field of Health and Wellness. She received her Diploma of Aromatherapy in 1998 received her License in Massage Therapy that same year. Patricia has trained with teachers throughout the world in the fields of essential oils, massage, Ayurveda, Advanced Studies in Cranial/Structural Release, Anatomy and Physiology. She has also taught Yoga and meditation. She has practiced as a Clinical Aromatherapist, Teacher and Product Formulator for 20 years., and participates in ongoing research and education in Essential Oils, Bodywork and Cranial/Structural Therapy.