Meet the Team

Herbal Revolution's team of herbalists, farmers and gardeners on our certified organic Maine herb farm

We are a team of sustainable farmers, gardeners, and herbalists who are passionate about bringing you the most vibrant plant medicine possible!

 

Katheryn Langelier, Founder & CEO

Kathi Langelier, Herbal Revolution's Founder, Formulator + CEO, outside on her organic Maine farm in a yellow shirt with trees and a wood chicken coop in the background

Kathi currently oversees 4 acres of medicinal herb production on her certified organic farm. All the herbs and vegetables grown on the farm are used to create Herbal Revolution’s delicious, effective and versatile herbal products.

Kathi has received numerous awards over the years for her formulas from places such as the American Herbalists Guild, International Herb Symposium and New England Made Shows. In 2019, she received an award for being the Best Home-Based Business for Maine and all of New England from the Small Business Administration. Kathi has been featured in Maine Women Magazine, Boston Globe, New York Times, Mother Earth News, Bangor Daily News, Penobscot Bay Pilot and HerbalGram for her work with the Fire Cider 3 and Tradition Not Trademark. Her products have been featured in Down East Magazine, New England Made Shows and the New York Post.

Kathi is the author of Herbal Revolution: 65+ Recipes for Teas, Elixirs, Tinctures, Syrups, Foods + Body Products That Heal, released December 2020. 

Kathi has studied clinical herbalism with David Winston, Leslie Alexander and Leslita Williams, and has spent the last twenty-five years of her life following her passion for organic farming, herbal medicine and community wellness with great dedication. When Kathi’s not working on the farm or at headquarters, she loves hiking, swimming, playing with her cashmere goats, eating delicious food, traveling and having new experiences, laughing her ass off and spending time with her family and partner, Gus.

 

Adam, Marketing + Social Media

Adam, Herbal Revolution Social Media & Marketing, stands smiling in a black shirt in front of greenery

Adam brings his intense passion for all things culinary to the team.  Spending most of his professional life in customer service, he has always had a knack for entertaining and figuring out people’s wants and needs.  He uses the same strategy with our social media accounts, trying to always make sure our content is the best it can possibly be for the Herbal Rev community.

You can usually find him dancing near a hot grill, feeding his friends, family, and pets way too much food.  

Herbal Rev must-have: Fire Cider, “I’ve always played well with fire, I like to feel the burn.”


 

Amy, Production

Amy Bley smiling wearing a dark green sweater and holding a white baby goat
Amy found her way to Herbal Revolution through a love of nature and deep appreciation for plant medicine. Having grown up in Maine, she is thrilled to be working each day with beautiful, locally grown ingredients in the production kitchen. Outside of work, Amy enjoys cooking (and eating), reading, walking in the woods, and teaching the occasional ceramics class.

Herbal Rev must-have: Fire Cider, "It's delicious on its own or you can use it in so many different ways!"

 



 

Chip, Photography

Chip of Blue Horse Photography for Herbal RevolutionWe are over the moon about the images that Chip of Blue Horse Photography creates for us! Chip is the incredible eye and heart behind our product, team, and farm photos.

 

 

 

 


 

Debra, Production 

Debra, Herbal Revolution Production, smiling while sitting in a wood chair outside in a green shirt with turquoise hoop earringsDebra fell for the plant world while working outdoors as a dogwalker, and has been crafting plant medicine since 2008. She earned a certificate in herbalism in 2014 and has also studied apitherapy. She owns and operates a medical cannabis apothecary, consulting with patients and crafting preparations that incorporate honey and propolis. Her mission is to create herbal medicines that people enjoy and feel connected to, so they desire to take and use them. 

Debra is grateful to apply her skillset at Herbal Revolution because of the values upheld in our collective work. She lives in a dreamy woodland with her partner Dustin and enjoys woods walks, frame drumming, hot yoga, kayaking, dogs, and the rustling sound of autumn leaves beneath her feet.

Herbal Rev must-have: Elderberry Mushroom + Roots Elixir 

 

Jackie, Wholesale Manager

Jackie Ottino, Wholesale Account Care at Herbal Revolution, Union MaineJackie is a longtime Herbal Revolution fan and supporter, having known Kathi for close to 20 years.  She focused on herbs and herbal medicine as pertaining to women's health while studying and practicing midwifery in her earlier days, and has shifted her love affair with plants toward their ability to create magical natural colors.  An an avid knitter and fiber artist, Jackie has taken her dye plant knowledge all over the country teaching fun and colorful workshops on natural dyeing.

Jackie is your wholesale point person and loves building new relationships with shop owners.

Herbal Rev must-have: Attitude Adjustment, "because teenagers"

 

 

Kamala Devi, Shipping Manager

Kamala Devi is the Shipping Manager here at Herbal Rev. A lover of natural health and healing, Kamala is a long time yoga teacher and healing arts practitioner.

She is thrilled to be immersing herself in the world of herbal healing surrounded by such beautiful souls who are all offering so much beauty to this world. She finds joy in preparing and sending out orders with love and gratitude to customers and being a part of the goodness and light that Herbal Rev offers through its service.

Herbal Rev must-have: Energy Tonic, "so nourishing!"
 


 

Laine, Office Manager

Laine, Herbal Revolution Administration and TechnologyLaine is a community herbalist, aromatherapist, and gardener who enthusiastically supports self-empowered and self-defined wellness. Her philosophy is that wellness begins and ends with being comfortable in your own skin.

With a diverse background that includes IT, website development, customer service and tech support, marketing, photography and graphic design, Laine is usually behind multiple screens at headquarters doing some sorcery to keep everything running smoothly behind the scenes.

Laine has a love of kayaking, Japanese paper, esotericism, long conversations and black teas. She lives in a hundred-acre wood with her partner Christopher. They are still searching for Piglet and Roo.

Herbal Rev must-have: Mother Lovin' Tea, "my every day must-have for All The Things"

 

Sam, Quality Manager

Sam Hart, Herbal Revolution Quality Manager

Sam is the quality manager here at Herbal Rev. She grew up on a maple syrup farm in Indiana where she fell in love with nature and the outdoors. She has fueled a passion for understanding the natural world through pursuing an education in biology. Since then, Sam has participated in scientific research ranging from antimicrobial-resistant pathogens to Icelandic glacial soil.

She is excited to extend her research to learn more about herbal medicine, while using her background in quality to ensure we are creating the best products ever (totally not biased)!

Herbal Rev must-have: Fire Cider, "It’s a savior for my seasonal allergies!"