Meet the Founders of Natura

Natura Realms is rooted in a deep respect for botanical wisdom and everyday well-being. Located in Amherst, New Hampshire, our space was created to serve as a thoughtful, welcoming resource for the community.

We are Jon and Nancy Mitchell, the founders behind Natura Realms. Having both grown up in the region, we feel a strong connection to the community we serve and are honored to create a space that reflects our values and care.

Nancy Mitchell

  • Nancy Mitchell is the founder and guiding force behind Natura Realms. Her work is rooted in a lifelong dedication to botanical medicine, natural living, and thoughtful, community-centered care.

    Her path began in the mid-1990s and led her to California, where she served as Natural Living Manager for Wild Oats Markets. During her time there, she played a key role in opening two successful store locations. Her training with this company deepened her expertise in herbal medicine, nutritional supplements, Ayurveda, and holistic wellness alongside leaders in the natural products industry.

    After returning to the East Coast, Nancy joined the leadership team at Healthy Living Market in South Burlington, Vermont, where she continued to support and educate customers in natural health. She later earned a Master of Education and Waldorf Teaching Certification, spending nearly two decades working with children and families in a deeply meaningful and formative chapter of her life.

    Throughout these years, Nancy remained closely connected to the natural products field, taking a teaching leave to work as a broker, becoming a certified Bioenergetic Health Coach, and most recently contributing to a respected natural pharmacy on the New Hampshire Seacoast. She is currently completing her formal training as a Clinical Herbalist.

    At Natura Realms, Nancy brings together decades of experience to thoughtfully curate a collection of high-quality herbal remedies, supplements, and natural goods. Her work is guided by her Christian values, a commitment to integrity, beauty, and a deep respect for the intelligence of the natural world—creating a space that feels both grounded and quietly transformative for those who enter.

nancy@naturarealms.com

Jon Mitchell

  • Jon Mitchell is co-owner of Natura Realms and oversees the company’s financial strategy, planning, and operations. With a background in business management and real estate investment, he brings a thoughtful, strategic approach to ensuring the long-term strength and sustainability of the business.

    In addition to his role at Natura Realms, Jon holds a full-time position with another company, balancing his professional commitments while remaining deeply involved in the growth and stewardship of the store.

    Behind the scenes, Jon manages the financial infrastructure that allows Natura Realms to operate with clarity and integrity. Outside of work, he enjoys time spent tending to his gardens, improving his property, and creating a home environment that reflects the same care and intention found within Natura Realms.

jon@naturarealms.com

Taylor

  • After a lifetime of admiration and interest, Taylor is elated to begin her journey into holistic healing and energy work. Since she was a young girl, Taylor has always been able to see and feel energy; something that we are taught to suppress as we grow, but is innate within all of us. 

    Taylor graduated from Roger Williams University in 2021, with a degree in Communications & Media Studies, and a double minor in French and Anthropology/Sociology. 

    In 2022, she fell deeply in love with the way yoga connected her emotions, body, and soul, and since becoming an avid yogi, is proud to be a 200-hr certified yoga teacher. In addition to her yoga practice, she is recently certified as a Reiki Practitioner, and is fulfilling the call within her to use her abilities to aid in healing others through energy work. As an apothecary guide at Natura, Taylor is learning the ways of ancient plant medicine, and has begun self-studying herbs and natural medicine, in order to become the best guide she can be. 

    When she’s not helping others in their healing journey or sweating it all out in power vinyasa, Taylor can be found reading or writing at her favorite local cafes with a matcha close-by. She published her debut book: a collection of poetry entitled, Burning Flowers, on the winter solstice in December 2024. All things creative drive her: art, design, listening to and making music, singing, and making jewelry for her charm necklace brand, Solstice Charms. She also loves learning new things, the sun and the beach, and spending time with her family and friends. She believes in living each day in love!

taylor@naturarealms.com

Samantha

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Jillian

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Christine

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Ceylan

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Kristin

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Haley

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Emma

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