Meet The Founders
We are parents to five children, dedicated to creating a healthy mindset in our family, starting at home.
Nancy, a professional dancer, was born and raised in New York, while Jonathan grew up in a rural Mennonite community on a farm in New York. His upbringing was shaped by a close-knit community and a deep connection to the land, emphasizing simplicity, sustainability, and natural remedies over conventional medicine.
Despite our different backgrounds, we shared a dedication to healthy living. This perspective became even more crucial as we raised our first child. Early on, we recognized the responsibility we have as parents to care for our family's health, sparking a mission to create a source of education and awareness for other parents.
That’s why Sprigs was born. We believe it takes a village to raise a healthy family, and we value our Sprigs community as an essential part of that journey. Today, Sprigs partners with hundreds of stores across the U.S. to offer high quality herbal supplements. From prenatals to sleep support and superfood greens for the whole family, our products are crafted by leading herbalists in our FDA-inspected facilities. Visit our "Meet the Team" page for more information.
Our goal is to provide you with the resources you need to grow a happy and healthy family. You know what is best for your family. Together, we can build a better future.
Product Line Summaries
JONATHAN
Co-Founder of Sprigs
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JONATHAN
Co-Founder of Sprigs
Jonathan co-founded Sprigs alongside his wife, Nancy and together they publish Sprigs Life and Motherhood magazines, reaching over 30,000 subscribers. He has over ten years of experience leading startups and building successful companies. Jonathan grew up in the holistic supplement industry and during his teen years was instrumental in launching a successful supplement retailer, Nature's Warehouse. Jonathan is husband to Nancy and a father of five beautiful children, who keep life interesting and full of surprises. He is passionate about health, nutrition, and raising children holistically.
NANCY
Co-Founder of Sprigs
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NANCY
Co-Founder of Sprigs
Nancy co-founded Sprigs alongside her husband, Jonathan, and together they publish Sprigs Life and Motherhood magazines, reaching over 30,000 subscribers. She is an entrepreneur that holds a B.S. in Business and Professional Leadership. Prior to co-founding Sprigs, Nancy was a professional dancer which nurtured her passion for empowering women in their health journey. After having a hospital birth with her first daughter and experiencing a home birth with her other four children, Nancy has become an advocate for mothers to have the birth experience they desire through informed decisions. Now as a homeschool mom of five, she is committed to providing health and nutrition for her family.
JASMIN
Holistic Nutrition Community Manager
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JASMIN
Holistic Nutrition Community Manager
As a former professional track athlete, nutrition coach, and certified personal trainer, Jasmin specializes in helping people reach their fitness and nutrition goals. She always has had a passion for healthy eating and holistic living; however, it wasn't until she became a professional track athlete that she realized the importance of it. Jasmin then used her knowledge and experience in nutrition to excel in the sport of track and field. She later gained a sponsorship with Nike and became the 10th fastest 100-meter hurdler of all time. In her free time, you can find her listening to podcasts, reading personal development books, and finding ways to educate women on healthy living!
Natalie
Customer Care Team
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Natalie
Customer Care Team
Natalie is a Functional Nutritional Therapist and a Restorative Wellness Practitioner, who specializes in finding the root cause of issues pertaining to chronic illnesses and hormonal dysfunctions. She is passionate about helping women make informed decisions and take control of their own health. When she is not working you can find her at her local CrossFit Gym working out. She also loves cooking and revamping classic recipes into a more healthful version and spending time with her daughter and husband.
GINA
Magazine Content Director
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GINA
Magazine Content Director
After graduating from the University of South Florida, Gina gave birth to her first daughter three months later and has been a barefoot, crunchy mama right from the start! A former personal trainer for women, you can often find Gina working out, reading books on health and fitness, or teaching mothers how to live holistically and find the root causes of their health concerns. She homeschools her two daughters, with frequent breaks to play with their ball python and hamster (not at the same time!), or to explore the backyard and local hiking trails. Gina became an Integrative Health Practitioner in 2021 after mold illness caused her to dive deeper into natural health solutions.
Monica Mercado
Magazine Project Manager
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Monica Mercado
Magazine Project Manager
Monica is the Magazine Project Manager for Sprigs. She is passionate about women's hormonal health and is currently in a master’s program for Organizational Leadership. She has her bachelor's degrees in Business Management and Psychology. During her free time, you'll find Monica running the local lake, at the local farmer's market or painting! Health is something that Monica holds at a high priority. After coming off of hormonal birth control, she dove deep into how to properly heal her hormones and mental health. Now, she is dedicated to making a difference in women's lives by educating about the side effects of hormonal birth control and how to properly care for their mental health during their healing process.
Sandra Ellis
Master Herbalist
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Sandra Ellis
Master Herbalist
For over 20 years, Master Herbalist Sandra Ellis has been teaching families how to use the power of herbs for health and healing. She is the mother of 16, grandmother of 76, a Master Herbalist, a Microscopist, a Midwife and an author. She is known by many as Dr. Mom and is passionate about helping to educate mothers on how to raise their children holistically. Sandra has formulated many of the products for Sprigs and is a writer for the motherhood magazine. She firmly believes that God has left everything on this planet we need in order to live long, healthy lives and feels a strong desire to help people return to a more natural way of living.
Mary Colvin
Herbalist
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Mary Colvin
Herbalist
Mary Colvin RH(AHG) is a dedicated Clinical herbalist and rural herbal practitioner, author, formulator, educator, and mentor. She founded Ancestral Herbology, LLC located in Wakeman, Ohio which values the philosophy of “Healing the way nature intended’ and is one of the formulators for Sprigs Life, Inc. She has dedicated her time in guiding students on their journey within herbalism. She is the host of Herbology Talk Free quarterly meet-ups and the Herbology Talk Podcast both offering tools for all levels of students. She is the author of The Herbalist’s Guide: How to Build and Use Your Own Apothecary which is a guide for the self-studied student into the basics of herbalism and offers hands-on training to create their own home apothecary.
Ellen Kamhi
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Ellen Kamhi
Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, AHN-BC, RH(AHG), the Natural Nurse ® , attended Rutgers and Cornell Universities, sat on the Panel of Traditional Medicine at Columbia Presbyterian Medical School, and teaches Botanical Pharmacology. Dr. Kamhi is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalist Guild, nationally board certified as a holistic nurse, and author of many books about Herbs and Natural Health. She offers CE approved Certification Programs at Natural Nurse Academy, podcasts, including Herbally Yours, which educates about all areas of natural health, and is a Regulatory and Scientific Advisory Consultant.
