Wise Tree Academy

06/12/2026

The storms have passed and the sun is shining! Let's talk about how to keep your skin healthy and radiant.

This weekend at The Nerdy Word! Hope to see you there!

☀️ Summer means more time in the sun... and more of our skin exposed to it. Add in the changes that come with aging and menopause, and taking care of your skin can feel more complicated than ever.

Join us this Sunday from 3:30–4:30 PM at The Nerdy Word for a free Women's Wellness discussion with nationally certified Ayurvedic practitioner Tresa Laferty.

Tresa will share practical ways to support healthy skin from the inside out, including how nutrition, hydration, lifestyle habits, and natural wellness practices can help your skin stay healthy through the summer months and beyond.

Whether you're concerned about sun exposure, noticing changes that come with menopause, or simply looking for ways to care for yourself more intentionally, this is a welcoming opportunity to learn, ask questions, and connect with other women in our community.

📍 The Nerdy Word at 1106 Main Street in Union Grove
🕞 Sunday, 3:30–4:30 PM
🎟️ Free to attend

To register, simply click "Going" on the Event page so we know you're coming.

Bring a friend and join us for an afternoon of conversation, learning, and self-care. 🌿

05/10/2026

Happy Mothering Day 😍

Out here surrounded by green grass, trees, and growing things, I’m reminded that mothering is an energy as much as it is a role.

It’s in the tending.
The nurturing.
The protecting.

The way we hold space for life to grow — in our homes, our communities, with our animals, the earth, and within ourselves.

Today I hope you receive some of the same care and nourishment you so freely offer to the world. 💚

04/28/2026

Road food doesn't need to knock your health off balance!

My group "Women Seeking Balance" recently finished up their spring cleanse.

Although I've been doing cleansing for over 10 years, the first for me was leading (and participating) in the cleanse while I was on the road.

I had lots of learning moments and upon reflection, I found the prep work before I left very helpful. I didn't want to take cumbersome kitchen equipment in my camper so I spent a few hours before leaving to batch prep some excellent choices. I loved this practice so much so that I'm carrying that forward to future road trips.

I leave tomorrow and here are two of my favorite things that are ready to go:
Vibrant Green Juice 🍋🥬🫚🍏🥒
Raspberry Chia Pudding🥣

(The almond butter is a topper for the pudding and the Macadamia "milk" is used to make the chia pudding.)

Also, I love White Mountain yogurt. Especially the fact it comes in a reusable glass jar ❤️🫙

04/27/2026

When life gets busy, I find I crave the stillness of the morning hours. The world is just waking up and I could easily miss it if I too engaged in the rush, rush, rush that everyone leans into.

Wispy cloud movement, coffee in a favorite mug, and intoxicating apple blossoms. My center of gravity. My balance.

04/22/2026

On a recent trip south, I had a stop off in Renfro Valley Kentucky. What a joy. Traveling from waterlogged Wisconsin, the delightful signs of spring were a very welcomed sight. Happy Earth Day to all the creatures great and small.

04/06/2026

Sometimes it’s not one big thing… just a quiet sense that something feels off.

You’re more tired than usual.
Digestion isn’t quite right.
Little things feel bigger than they should.
There’s a low level of overwhelm running in the background.

It’s easy to push past it or try to power through.

But often, this is your body asking for a reset. Not something extreme—just a return to simple, steady support.

If you’ve been feeling this way, you’re not alone. There’s a way to come back to center.

If you’d like support in that, I’m guiding a gentle reset, we start next week. You can take a look and see if it feels like a fit for you. (Links in the bio.)

04/04/2026

Finding Balance - that’s the real magic in life.

04/02/2026

Here in SE Wisconsin, it’s been raining all day, with more to come. It's wet, cold, heavy… and you can feel it.

Not just outside, but in your body and your mood too. A little slower. A little heavier. Maybe even a bit “blah.”

We don’t always connect the two, but the weather affects us more than we realize.

In Ayurveda, this seasonal shift—ritusandhi—is known as a time when things feel unsettled. The body is adjusting, and so is the mind.

This is where simple support matters.

Warm, spiced tea. Grounding foods. Slowing things down just a bit.

Nothing extreme. Just meeting the moment you’re in.

This is exactly the kind of support we focus on in our Ayurvedic cleanse - meeting where you are. Supporting you in the moment.

03/31/2026

When I say “cleanse,” this is what I mean.

Real food. Warm, simple meals that are easy to digest and give the body a bit of a break.

Not powders. Not restriction. Not pushing through something hard.

Most of the time, it looks like this… slowing things down, eating in a more supportive way, and letting the body reset without stress.

It’s simple, but that’s what makes it effective.