Kinroot exists to honor the space where body meets spirit.

Through a blend of clinical herbalism and intuitive healing, Kinroot supports whole-being wellness. Rooted in the body, connected to the cosmos, and guided by the wisdom that lives in us all.

MEET YOUR GUIDE

KELLIE

Kellie D'Ascenzo is the founder and maker behind Mystic Ginger Apothecary (est. 2017), where handcrafted herbal remedies meet ancestral knowledge and modern science. With over a decade immersed in the herbal realm, Kellie is currently completing her Bachelor of Science in Alternative Medicine and has completed multiple Clinical Herbalism mentorships, bridging academic study with hands-on healing.

Her practice is deeply rooted in Western folk medicine, shaped by her upbringing in the deep south and enriched by the bioregional herbalism of the Northeast, where she now lives and works. Kellie’s path has been shaped by both formal education and grassroots apprenticeship programs, with a special focus on Southern Folk Medicine and Ayurveda, her work weaves together ancient traditions and contemporary science, honoring the land, lineage, and the innate wisdom of plants.

In addition to her herbal work, Kellie has been an educator and energy work facilitator since 2018, leading workshops and classes centered around natural healing and embodied connection. She holds certifications in both yoga teaching and Integrated Energy Therapy, offering a gentle, intuitive approach to wellness that honors the whole self—mind, body, and spirit.

WHAT SETS US APART

  • 01 / TRANSFORMATION

    Through a blend of clinical herbalism, energy work, and intuitive support, Kinroot offers healing that is grounded, sacred, and personal. This is a space where you are seen, supported, and invited to return to the wisdom that has always been within you. Healing is not a destination. It is a path we walk together.

  • 02/ EMBODIMENT

    Kinroot is more than a wellness practice. It is a reflection of lived experience, deep healing, and the quiet wisdom that comes from walking through the fire and emerging with something to offer. Founder Kellie D’Ascenzo has navigated her own journey through health challenges, personal trauma, and spiritual reckoning. This work is rooted not only in study, but in the body and soul — shaped by what she has lived, not just what she has learned.

  • 03/ LIGHT WOVEN

    What sets Kinroot apart is the way Kellie weaves light and intention into everything she offers. This is a space where herbal traditions rooted in the earth are held alongside the subtle, unseen forces that guide us. It’s where the cosmos meets terra, where spirit and soil are both honored, and where each offering becomes a ritual of reconnection.

a little more about me

  • I’m a mama of two, and my boys are my whole world. I know how easy it is to put yourself last, to give everything you have and then some. But I’ve learned that when we take the time to tend to ourselves, we show up with more presence, more patience, and more love. Caring for yourself isn’t taking away from your family, it’s offering them the most grounded, nourished version of you.

  • I live with my family on four beautiful acres in Blackwood, where we grow botanicals, raise chickens, and let the land remain as wild and natural as possible. We honor the rhythms of the earth and the spirits who reside here, tending the space with reverence and care. This land is part of our healing, our learning, and our living.

  • I handcraft each herbal product with deep reverence for the plant realm. From slow infusions and thoughtful formulation to intentional packaging and labeling, I love every part of the process. Rooted in the traditions of folk herbalism, this way of working allows me to move slowly, listen deeply, and stay connected to the plants. Creating these offerings is more than making products. It’s a practice that grounds me in my path as a clinical herbalist and reminds me why I do this work.

HERE’S HOW WE CAN WORK TOGETHER