team simple

At Simple Organics, our passionate and educated staff will help guide you through your wellness journey.

Our Experts

Heather Shalayko

Owner, HHP, CWP, CLC

Heather Shalayko is a Holistic Health Practitioner, Certified Wellness Practitioner, and Certified Lactation Counselor. Heather has a Bachelors of Science in Wellness, Health Promotion, and Injury Prevention from Oakland University and she is currently completing her Masters Degree.  Heather has worked in the health and wellness field for over 12 years in the community, government, institutional, private and non-profit sectors.  Heather is a mom to two beautiful girls and loves the outdoors. Heather and her husband Steve both grew up and graduated from Oxford High School and she is so happy to be back here, as a small business owner. 

Heather is looking forward to bringing her experience teaching mindfulness, nutrition, and various physical activity programs to the Simple Organics community. One of her favorite programs she teaches is Cooking with Kids, a family based nutrition program. “I have found that when families learn together, they’re much more likely to make those healthy behavior changes and be successful together.” Heather wants Simple to continue to be a staple for health and wellness in the community and move toward an overall wellness center. Simple Organics will have biweekly breastfeeding hours starting in October where new moms and expecting moms can come in, sip on some tea, and get breastfeeding support for free. When Heather had her two daughters she struggled to find breastfeeding support. Heather wants to change that and support new moms to successfully breastfeed for as long as they want to!  

Amber

Wellness Advisor

Amber brings a diverse background as an artist and a musician, with a Film and Video Degree from Grand Valley State University. Interning at the Omega Institute for Holistic Studies in Rhinebeck, New York, she developed her love for Permaculture and Ecological Restoration. She is trained as a Master Gardener, worked in landscaping using permaculture ethics, and recently spent a year studying with Herbalist Jim McDonald in his Lindera Herbal Intensive. She loves mindfulness meditation, foraging and folk medicine, and living close to nature for holistic health and well being.

Janeen

Wellness Advisor

 

Sharing health and healing brings Janeen the highest joy. Janeen is a lover of yoga, food, all things self-care, exploring in nature and time with loved ones. She is a 2019 Certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach and a Certified 200hr Yoga Instructor. Her passion for travel and creating new experiences has led her to a path of sharing health, wellness and optimal living.

Lydia

Wellness Advisor

 

Lydia has a degree in architecture from Lawrence Tech and loves all things design. She has been helping Simple Organics build their e commerce store. She is a mother of two who places a high value on bringing health and wellness into her and her families’ daily lives. She enjoys gardening and growing veggies and herbs, but will admit she hates cooking. Lydia believes life is all about finding balance.

Hannah

Wellness Advisor

Hannah is an Oxford native and artist. She loves conversation and listening to people’s stories,  classical music and anything pink! Her hobbies include painting and drawing, cooking, YouTube, audiobooks, and looking at AirBNBs. She is passionate about delicious food, aliens, mindbodysoul healing, and zero waste living.

Shawna

Wellness Advisor

Shawna has been a seasonal employee with Simple Organics since 2014 upon completing her Holistic Health Practitioner certification with Troy Farwell. She began her holistic lifestyle journey in 2012 (right here at Simple Organics!) and has been passionate about sharing her knowledge with others ever since. Shawna keeps herself busy raising two teenage children. She also helps her husband with his greenhouse business, and experiments with aromatherapy in her hobby soap business.

Ava

Wellness Intern

Wellness Intern Ava is a full time student at Oxford High School. Ava is a cancer survivor and now that she is older she is interested in learning more about healthy living and holistic health. Some things Ava likes to do are cooking, hanging out with friends, and playing with her dogs!

Troy Farwell

Co-Founder

Dr. Farwell is a Doctor of Natural Medicine, Master Herbalist, and Registered Ayurvedic Practitioner. Dr. Farwell has been in private practice for over a decade and has seen thousands of clients with weight loss and management needs.

He is meeting with patients virtually please learn more by visiting his website: troyfarwellholistichealth.com

Laura Farwell

Co-Founder

Laura is often the “get it done” person behind the scenes as she supports her husband, Dr. Troy Farwell. As a cancer survivor, Laura truly believes in the value of natural health. Laura has a Bachelors and Masters degree from Michigan State University in Community Services, an Ed.S degree from Oakland University in Educational Leadership and is a licensed social worker. Laura has vast experience in curriculum development and training. Laura finished her Holistic Health Practitioner certification in 2014.

John & Donna LoVasco

Co-Founders

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Badger After-Bug Balm Stick 0.6oz

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After Bug Balm - Bite Relief Stick

Organic Bug Bite Relief Stick with Colloidal Oatmeal

USDA Certified Organic

  • Certified organic and 100% natural bug bite itch relief balm.
  • 10% organic Colloidal Oatmeal soothes and relieves itchy or irritated skin.
  • Menthol gently cools.
  • Convenient travel size twist-up stick—take it with you wherever you go!
  • Organic Beeswax, vitamin E-rich Sunflower oil and essential oils of Seabuckthorn and Lavender nourish and soften skin.
  • Tamanu oil moisturizes and is naturally antioxidant rich.
  • Great for use by the whole family.
  • All Badger balms are USDA Certified Organic and petrolatum-free.

Ahhh…soothing bug bite itch relief. Sometimes no matter how well we protect ourselves, an annoying mosquito still makes a meal of us. Then the itching begins, which leads to scratching, which provides temporary relief so you scratch some more, but the more irritated your skin gets, the more it itches. Put an end to the itch-scratch cycle with our certified organic and all natural After-Bug Balm. This gentle balm with soothing Colloidal Oatmeal and cooling Menthol relieves itchy bug bites and minor skin irritations. Organic Beeswax, vitamin E-rich Sunflower oil and essential oils of Seabuckthorn and Lavender nourish and soften skin. Tamanu oil moisturizes and is naturally antioxidant rich. Convenient travel size means you can take it with you wherever you go! Pediatrician approved and tested hypoallergenic so it’s safe for sensitive skin and great for use by the whole family. Active Ingredient is 10% organic Colloidal Oatmeal.

What is Colloidal Oatmeal and how does it work?
The skin benefits of oats (Avena sativa) dates back to 2000 B.C. and the Ancient Egyptians who were among the first to recognize its skin-soothing properties. Colloidal Oatmeal refers to very finely ground organic oats suspended in liquid (such as a balm) and evenly dispersed. In this suspended state, the nutrient-rich oats are easily applied and absorbed, providing many protective benefits including temporary relief from itching and irritation. Approved by the FDA in 2003 as a natural skin protectant, Colloidal Oatmeal actives work by creating a barrier (or second skin) over inflamed and irritated skin, effectively sealing in skin’s natural moisture while easing discomfort to provide much-needed relief.

Active Ingredient: Organic Colloidal Oatmeal 10%

Inactive Ingredients: Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Beeswax, Organic Coconut Oil, Organic Castor Oil, Organic Tamanu Oil, Organic Menthol Crystals, Organic Peppermint Oil, Organic Lavender Oil, Organic Seabuckthorn Extract, Organic Tea Tree Oil, Organic Eucalyptus Oil, Sunflower Vitamin E.

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