About
Lauraine Velez is a freelance copy and content writer with over a decade of experience specializing in health, wellness, and lifestyle niches. She loves to garden and is also a clinical herbalist.
Experience
As a professional writer, Lauraine has written for Thomas-Xometry, Artlex, and Dive Into Reiki, and she has managed all marketing and branding for her companies. She is an expert in writing SEO content, blogs, and newsletters, as well as grant writing. Before freelancing, Lauraine had a private practice as a clinical herbalist in NYC, volunteered extensively at the Everett Children’s Adventure Garden in the New York Botanical Garden, co-founded an NGO (non-governmental organization) in Greece, and worked at the United Nations for over 15 years.
She combines her expertise in clinical herbal medicine with her love of plants to write engaging and practical gardening advice. She has also traveled extensively and studied with locals in Brazil, Costa Rica, and Nicaragua, where her respect for and love of plants blossomed.
Education
Lauraine holds a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Empire State University, where she graduated summa cum laude and was awarded Alpha Sigma Lambda honors. She also completed David Winston’s graduate program in clinical herbal medicine.
Highlights
- Specialties and interests: Founded Apothecratic Oath in New York City where she used her clinical knowledge of herbs to support hundreds of clients who suffered from burnout, stress, and anxiety. She has expertise in Traditional Chinese Medicine, Ayurvedic herbs, and is a master gardener.
- Education: Graduated from Empire State University with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. She completed David Winston’s graduate program in clinical herbal medicine and a one-year apprenticeship with Robin Rose Bennett. She has also studied under indigenous master herbalists throughout Central and South America.
- Other work: Worked for Thomas-Xometry as a commerce content writer for 3 years, crafting engaging articles focusing on gardening, technology, and lifestyle.
Best DIY Advice
“The best way I’ve found to nourish my plants is to follow nature’s path and compost, whether it’s an indoor worm bin or an outdoor compost. You’re not only helping your plants but also the planet.”
