The Modern Hippie is me~ Desiree Winans. I'm a Natural Health Educator, making me simply put; A teacher. I teach my classes and clients how to use the tools of Naturopathy to heal themselves and their families through natural, non-invasive, holistic means.

Naturopathic Therapies and Assessment tools include; Muscle Response Testing, in which I use the body's natural responses to learn what systems need strengthening, what minerals are deficient, and how to best assist the body in achieving balance.

I use Iridology as a reliable indicator of genetic tendencies, Iridology is the study of health via the examination of the iris, an ancient practice rediscovered in modern times.

I use Essential Oils & Flower Essences to support healing of the emotional, spiritual, and physical body; Essential Oils were the first medicines used on earth and have amazing benefits to the body and mind. I have a passion for using whole food diets with natural cooking, juicing, medicinal herbs, cleansing and fasting, homeopathy, physical exercise, pH balance, body work and a positive attitude to improve all aspects of health.

I'm studying in a 4 year program to be a Certified Naturopath at the Naturopathic Institute for Therapies and Education (NITE) in Mt Pleasant Michigan. I just completed my first year receiving a Natural Health Educator Certificate. I've been a self taught student of natural health since 2005.

My Flickr photos are me, my family, my husband, my passions and education experiences:)