About Gem
How it all began…
The journey commenced when Gem Nettle embarked on a profound path of spiritual exploration. As a dedicated spiritual seeker, Gem's calling led her to delve into the teachings of Mother Earth, transmitting her profound insights and wisdom to those on a healing journey.
Her reservoir of knowledge springs from diverse corners of the globe, where she has resided, studied, and absorbed teachings from esteemed figures in the realms of herbal and energetic medicine. Gem's transformative pilgrimage along the Camino De Santiago stands as a testament to her individual spiritual quest, weaving connections between the ancient and the modern along the hallowed trails beneath her.
Her experiences have taken her to extraordinary heights – both literal and metaphorical – as she scaled mountains in the company of the Bakhtiari Nomads within Iran's Zargos Mountains. Gem's education in Aboriginal spirituality and Women's Lore under the guidance of Minmia, a Koori Wirradjirri Lore-Woman, underscores her dedication to understanding indigenous wisdom.
Immersing herself within a vibrant community on a biodynamic farm nestled deep within Finland's verdant forests, Gem cultivated a profound connection with the plant realm on an energetic plane. This intimate interaction endowed her with a cosmic grasp of ecological principles and the potent spirit residing within plants. Her communion with plant spirit healers unveiled dimensions unseen by the naked eye.
Across her traverses of Northern Africa, Gem imbibed the wellspring of traditional wisdom shared by herbalists throughout the Middle East. Her sojourn through the southern realms of Africa unveiled the bounty of native indigenous foods and plants, further enriching her holistic understanding of nature's provisions.
The culmination of her journey brought her to embrace the healing potential of medicinal herb gardens, under the tutelage of master herbalists in Tasmania. Gem Nettle's life path exudes a synthesis of deeply spiritual insight and grounded practicality, inspiring a tapestry of profound healing knowledge derived from her global odyssey.
Her qualifications and credentials include:
- Bachelor of Health Science Western Herbal Medicine, Australasian College of Natural Therapies, 2017
- Advanced Diploma of Nutrition Medicine, Australasian College of Natural Therapies, 2014
- Association: ATMS 27021
- Current insurance coverage
- Current First Aid certification
Speaker Credits:
-Naturopath & Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA). Herbal Medicine Summit, Sunshine Coast, 2024. “Spice & Savour, Fragrance & Flavour”.
-Naturopath & Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA). Herbal Medicine Summit, Sydney, 2022. “Botanical Elixirs and Infusions for the Modern Kitchen Witch”.
-Naturopath & Herbalists Association of Australia (NHAA) Symposium on Herbal and Naturopathic Medicine, Gold Coast 2021". Virtual MC
Guided by her deep spiritual connection, Gem's educational journey encompasses:
- Alchemy in the Desert, Plant Spirit Wisdom Immersive, Broken Hill, 2023
- "Grounded" Permaculture Design Course, Crystal Waters, Maleny 2020
- Clinical Strategies – The Art of Herbal Medicine with Master Herbalist Linda Bates, Sydney 2020
- Shamanic Herbalism with Herbalists Heidi Wedd and Janine Emerson, 2019 (Online)
- The Evolutionary School of Herbalism, Botanical Constellations - Herbalism through the Zodiac, 2019 (Online)
- Herbal Manufacturing with Master Herbalists Linda Bates & Sandra Parker, Deloraine Tasmania 2019
- Lightening Stick Ceremony, Wirradjurri Lore Woman MinMia, Moruya 2019
- Rebirthing Ceremony, Wirradjurri Lore Woman MinMia, Moruya 2018
- Plant Spirit Communication and Initiation with Pam Montgomery, Swamis Kenthurst, 2018
- Energetic Healing Practitioner Training, True Frequency - Penny Short, Sydney 2016-2017