Meet j9

Turning 70 in 2027, j9 is an active, curious, and creative woman who believes that well-being can be cultivated at every age.

j9 founded Roots & Restore to share more than three decades of personal experience with cleansing practices, Ayurveda, whole foods, yoga, and natural approaches to well-being.

She is a certified yoga teacher and raw food nutrition educator, with studies in herbalism and permaculture, and is a certified Master Gardener. She has practiced Ashtanga yoga for 25 years and maintained a regular meditation practice for 20 years.

A lifelong reader, poet, gardener, and creative spirit, j9 believes healthy living means nourishing the whole person—body, mind, and soul—and developing meaningful daily habits in a safe, supportive environment alongside like-minded women.

A published writer on Medium.com, j9 holds a bachelor's degree with a double major in English and French and has completed graduate-level studies in poetry. She also brings 15 years of nonprofit leadership experience.