Mary Bove, N.D.

Mary Bove, N.D., is a pioneer in modern herbal medicine in the West. A naturopathic physician, she is the Director of Medical Education for Gaia Herbs and a founding member of Gaia’s Scientific Advisory Board. Mary received her doctorate of naturopathic medicine and midwifery certification from Bastyr College of Nature Health Sciences in Seattle, Washington. She received her diploma of cytotherapy and herbal medicine at the School of Cytotherapy in Great Britain. Before coming to Gaia Herbs, Mary practiced naturopathic family medicine for 25 years. She is the author of "Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants" and the co-author of “Herbs for Women’s Health.” She has been published in many magazines, journals and other collaborative books on botanical and natural medicine. She also lectures and teaches internationally and is the formulator of the GaiaKids® line.