Our Name
In the TaÃno language of the Antilles, the word "bi" (pronounced: bÄ“Ä“) carries two meanings: beginning and life.
The word "bibi" means mother.
"ni" (pronounced: nēē) means water.
Water is life, the first medicine—it connects us—bearing gifts of birth, nourishment, community, ritual, & healing.
Our mission is to nurture wellness and cultivate strong community connections for individuals and families by providing culturally relevant, ancestrally-based birthkeeping and herbal education and programming.
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Deatra Cohen
Author of
Ashkenazi Herbalism: Rediscovering the Herbal Traditions of Eastern European Jews
Naomi is kind, gentle and openhearted and brings so much empathy and love to everything she does. As an author and ethnoherbalist, these qualities are reflected in her published works that share beautiful insights, treasured family recipes and a true reverence for the natural world and all its beings.
Maggie Rivera
Puerto Rican Herbalist & Astrologer
Sarah’s book was such an incredible blessing to read through. It was concise and engaging, bringing me into closer contact with my TaÃno ancestors.
SJ Seldin
Co-founder of
Jewish Farmer Network
The Jewish Book of Flowers is the book of my dreams! Naomi is a wonderful educator and great to collaborate with.
Adela Nieves Martinez
Storykeeper, Mama and Promotora de Salud/Traditional Community Health Practitioner
Ahiyakawo Ke (Land, Speak To Us): TaÃno And KalÃnago Herbalism is absolutely beautiful and a powerful guide. It's truly a gift.
Kayden Prinster
Educator
Naomi's classes contain much more than herbalism...knowledge comes to life with art, tradition, photographs, food, and more. She provides us with opportunities to welcome herbalism practices into our lives.
Brianna Rodriguez
Boston mother
I worked with Sarah in a postpartum program. She was great with both the parents and the infants! Easy to ask questions to and eager to support.