Sunday Social Connection: @mountainmedicineholistics

KelownaNow is excited to feature some of our favorite Instagram profiles from the area!

When I sat down and went over the things that were the most important to me, it was like this path had been waiting for me all along. I care a lot about the environment, and I care a lot about people. Last year as a I neared my 28th birthday I realized it was time to start doing something important, that I was passionate about, that made me feel fulfilled, and Mountain Medicine Holistics was born.

Why do you use Instagram?

A combination of shameless self marketing and the ability to curate a personal community.

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I couldn’t wait for summer. Don’t mind me, I’ll just be soaking in luxury over here ✨ . . . link in bio👆🏻or find me tomorrow at the Vernon farmers market from 12-4 or East Kelowna market February 25 10-3 . #mountainmedicineholistics #bodyoil #wildcrafted #foraged #organicbodycare #bodyoiling #ayurveda #wildcraftedbeauty #sustainablebeauty #guiltfree #ecobeauty #wildwomen #femininerising #selfcare #selflove #naturalbeauty #greenbeauty #minimalbeauty #vernonfarmersmarket #eastkelownamarket #vernon #kelowna #herbalist #medicinewoman #rawbeauty #etsysellersofinstagram #etsyseller

A post shared by Samantha Zagar (@mountainmedicineholistics) on Jan 18, 2018 at 4:05pm PST

What will people see on your feed?

So many plants. I should probably take more pictures of products or recipes, but most of my pictures are of my wildcrafting locations. I’m in constant awe when I’m out in the woods and thats what I really want to share with people.

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My bones will never stop aching for the lushness of my homeland. ⛰ I’ll miss you Terrace. I always do. #thatpnwlife #mountainmedicineholistics . . . . #pnwonderland #pnwwomen #pnwlife #fern #coastalrainforest #terrace #terracebc #kitsumkalum #plantlove #plantlife #herbalist #wildcrafting #hiking #foraging #outdoorfamilies #womenwhohike #getoutdoors #goexplore #vsco #mountaingirls #adventuregirl #moodygrams

A post shared by Samantha Zagar (@mountainmedicineholistics) on Jun 19, 2018 at 3:40pm PDT

Does your page have a specific style?

My ego says no but my OCD says yes. I like when an account has a uniform feel to it, and I like very clear, unposed photos. That being said, I don’t want to stick to anything to rigidly because I change all the time and I want my followers to anticipate that a little bit.

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Wildcrafting Bunchberry with three of my favorite humans ( @avante_garden85 ) for Fathers Day 🌿. #mountainmedicineholistics . . 2L of tincture is now brewing. I’ll have a limited supply of 78 bottles of Bunchberry tincture for the year as of July 29. . . . My company, like me, will always be growing, discovering, developing. Always new plants, always new recipes, always new medicine, based on what I’ve collected for that season. I can only work with what nature gives me, I didn’t plant these plants. . . I kind of love that. . . #mountainmedicineholistics #fathersday #wildcrafting #foraging #makersgonnamake #herbalmedicine #holistichealth #wildplants #bunchberry #antiinflammatory #anticancer #tincture #wildmedicine #unlearn #rewild #witchesofinstagram #plantspiritmedicine #wildcraft #forage #pnwonderland #pnw #pnwlife

A post shared by Samantha Zagar (@mountainmedicineholistics) on Jun 17, 2018 at 10:50pm PDT

Favourite Instagram accounts to follow?

@twigandclove - Australian Witch and vegan beauty maker
@ravenouszine - Print journal for wild women
@she_is_of_the_woods - An incredibly straight forward medicine maker
@mariarosesikyea - an Indigenous woman who practices old skills
@wildfoodlove - Foraging community

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Come find me at the @eastkelownamarket today from 10-3 and spoil your momma 💕🌱 I’ll be drinking @sajivakombucha and displaying @sweetdeesflowers in my @kiln9ceramics vase ! Just surrounded by gorgeous goodness today 🌿🌼 #eastkelownamarket #mountainmedicineholistics . . . . . #shopkelowna #kelownanow #kelownafornia #supportlocal #localartisans #kelowna #okanagan #okanaganliving #okanaganlifestyle #happymothersday #mothersday #wildwomen #kelownaliving #craftmarket #etsysellersofinstagram #etsyseller #bossbitch #womeninbusiness #ceramics #kombucha #freshcutflowers

A post shared by Samantha Zagar (@mountainmedicineholistics) on May 13, 2018 at 10:44am PDT

Why do you follow KelownaNow?

I really appreciate how specifically local it is. It’s always relevant, and always interesting.

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This show is friggen HUGE. Oh my goodness. I thought one arena was big, but there are 3!!! @creativechaosvernon #creativechaosvernon #mountainmedicineholistics . . . . . . #herbalist #wildcrafted #foraged #herbalmedicine #ecocompany #sustainablebeauty #ethicalcompany #ethicalbeauty #organicbeauty #ecocandles #dryshampoo #salves #tinctures #vernon #okanagan #craftmarket #supportlocal #medicinewoman #wildwoman #bossbitch #witchesofinstagram #witch

A post shared by Samantha Zagar (@mountainmedicineholistics) on Jun 1, 2018 at 9:59am PDT

How do you decide on your location for shoots?

I don’t! Every photo is done from my iPhone and I always have my phone on me. The reality is that most of the places I adventure to are too good not to take a picture while I'm there.

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Collecting wild blossoms with my son is the greatest encouragement to continue to be a wild mother. #mountainmedicineholistics #raisethemright 🌼 🌼 🌼 #wildwoman #wildmother #wildcrafting #wildcraft #forage #foraging #ethicalwildcrafting #givethanks #arrowleafbalsamroot #kelowna #okanagan #wildflowers #witchesofinstagram #hedgewitch #medicinewoman #folkmedicine #floweressences #plantallies #sacredplantmedicine #plantlove #feedyoursoul #kelownafornia #wildandcrafty #ravenous #wildlife_perfection #vsco

A post shared by Samantha Zagar (@mountainmedicineholistics) on May 6, 2018 at 2:14pm PDT

Biggest Instagram moment?

Being featured on @wildfoodlove generated a lot of traffic for me and helped get my name out there. At the time it was an incredible feeling to have them introduce me.

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Wildcrafted Willow Bark tincture to replace your Tylenol. Good old fashioned folk medicine. Willow Bark and 50% Vodka, just the way it should be 🌿 Come find me at the Vernon Farmers Market and grab yourself a bottle! . #mountainmedicineholistics . . . . . #willowbark #willowbarktincture #tincture #wildcrafted #foraged #madefresh #okanagan #kelowna #vernon #vernonfarmersmarket #folkmedicine #holistichealth #ecocompany #traditionalmedicine #medicinewoman #healyourself #ethicalwildcrafting #unlearn #rewild #oldways #witchesofinstagram #hedgewitch #motherwillow #plantmedicines #plantallies #salicylicacid #herbalist #wildmedicine #slowherbalism

A post shared by Samantha Zagar (@mountainmedicineholistics) on Mar 9, 2018 at 8:24am PST

Favourite hashtags?

#wildcrafting #wildwomen #rewild #sustainablebeauty #ethicalbeauty

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The view from my office this morning 👌🏻 . “What do you want to be when you grow up?” They asked. . “Part of the solution, and not the problem.” She said. . #mountainmedicineholistics . . #wildcrafting #foraging #productstyling #branding #rewild #unlearn #okanagan #ethicalwildcrafting #ethicalcompany #sustainablebeauty #sustainablebusiness #ecobeauty #wildwoman #kelowna #kelownaviews #oyama #womeninbusiness #dreamjob #dreambig #getoutside #makeadifference #bossbitch #workit #thatviewthough #myoffice

A post shared by Samantha Zagar (@mountainmedicineholistics) on Apr 18, 2018 at 1:44pm PDT

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