Synergy Herbal Works began around a kitchen table with a love of herbalism, a desire to share knowledge, and a belief that plant medicine should be more accessible to the people who want to understand it.

What began simply has grown into two Tennessee apothecaries, a working farm, more than 498 organic and wildcrafted botanicals, handcrafted herbal products, consultations, classes, and a community where herbal knowledge is shared, practiced, and passed along.

But the heart of Synergy hasn't changed much at all.

We still believe in knowing the plants and where they come from. In taking the time to prepare them well. In asking questions, sharing what we know, and always being willing to learn more.

Growing the plants is only part of the story.

Many of those ingredients make their way from the farm into products we create at Synergy. Herbs are prepared for tinctures and blended into teas. Fresh fruits, vegetables, herbs, and spices fill jars for traditional preparations like fire cider. Other ingredients are used in syrups, oxymels, oils, salves, soaps, and other handcrafted products.

Even our goats are part of the process. We milk them on the farm and use their milk in handcrafted goat milk products.

Some preparations take days. Others take weeks. Herbs dry. Tinctures extract. Ingredients ferment. Each process is different depending on what we're making. It isn't the fastest way to fill a shelf, but staying close to the process means we know more about what goes into the products we make.

We don't want to simply hand someone a bag of herbs or a bottle and send them on their way.

We want people to understand the plants.

Through classes, workshops, consultations, our growing Materia Medica, and everyday conversations inside the apothecary, we share practical herbal knowledge people can actually use.

That means talking about traditional uses and preparation methods, but also safety, responsible use, and knowing when an herb may or may not be appropriate.

You don't have to know the language of herbalism before you walk through our doors.

You can come with questions.

Chancy is the manager of the Synergy store in Sparta. Her hope is that everyone who walks through the doors can slow down, take a breath, and feel at home. She wants each person to know that they are cared for and supported, whatever they may be going through.

Her goal is to help people along their journey toward true healing. 

Outside of Synergy, Chancy loves spending quiet time with the Lord, taking in the beauty of His creation, and enjoying time with her family. She also spends her days caring for the many chickens and ducks on her small homestead.

Annie is the Manager of Manufacturing at Synergy, where she helps bring clean, health-focused products to life for people on their wellness journey. 

With a longstanding passion for health and nutrition, she loves making a positive impact through making products to improve people’s health. Her favorite Synergy product is the Think tincture which is great for memory and brain fog. 

Outside the office, you’ll find Annie hiking mountain trails, getting lost in a good mystery, or leveling up in her latest game. She is also a very proud mom to Katie who is a senior at TN Tech.