About

Mission Statement
To provide organic and ethically sourced herbal products that promote natural wellness and a healthy mind, body, and soul while incorporating extensive and accurate clinical research. 

Vitality: the power to endure, the capacity to live and develop, or the energy of the mind or body

Hi! My name is Shannon, and I grew up in rural Illinois and currently reside in Urbana, Illinois. I got my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and later pursued a Graduate Certificate in Herbal Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences. I have always felt drawn to plants, herbs, and anything natural. Through my studies, I discovered the amazing and powerful attributes of herbs. I decided I wanted to utilize my creativity and knowledge in both psychology and herbal medicine to start my own business and promote holistic health and mental well-being through the lens of herbalism.

I became more interested in holistic health a few years ago when my dad was diagnosed with cancer. I struggled with that reality, so I did extensive research on nutrition and natural medicine for promoting longevity. He has since tragically passed, but I am still determined to contribute towards the holistic health and vitality of others in some sort of way. 

My intention is to provide accurate information from trusted clinical sources so you know what effects these herbs can have on your body and mind. I value sustainability, integrity, innovation, creativity, mental health wellness, and holistic well-being, as these are core to Vines & Vitality. I am committed to providing safe, effective, and environmentally-friendly herbal products. I also wanted to add a unique spin on my products so I decided to have a special character for each deodorant scent and tea blend. My partner Roman, who is an incredible artist, helped with drawing all those cute characters you see.

I appreciate all of the support :)