Meet Katya
Herbalist, teacher, and the heart behind Katina Trava. I believe that every plant has a story — and every person deserves to hear it.
How it all began
My connection with plants began in childhood. I loved collecting and creating herbariums, learning to recognise different plants and preserving them carefully.
My family had a beautiful country house about 100 kilometres from Moscow, where I spent my summers. I helped my grandmother in the garden, surrounded by flowers, herbs, fruit trees and everything that grew around us. Those long summers gave me a natural curiosity about plants — their differences, their properties, and the way people had traditionally used them.
What began as a childhood fascination stayed with me throughout my life. Today, it has developed into something much deeper: a desire to understand plants not only through tradition and experience, but also through science — their active compounds, their effects on the human body, and their place in modern naturopathy.
Gentle, honest, rooted
I don't believe in miracle cures or overnight transformations. Plants are part of a slow, gentle culture of living. My approach is grounded in respect: for the herbs, for the traditions that carry their knowledge, and for every person who comes here curious to learn.
I combine traditional herbalism with modern understanding. Everything I share has roots in both ancestral wisdom and scientific research. I'm always learning, always curious, and always honest about what herbs can and cannot do.
A few words from me
I wanted to introduce myself not just in text, but face to face. In this short video I share what Katina Trava means to me, how I work with herbs, and what I hope you'll find here.
Sometimes the best way to understand someone is to simply hear them speak.
Life with herbs
What I believe in
Nature knows best
Plants have accompanied human culture for millennia. I trust in their quiet, time-tested wisdom.
Slow is powerful
Real change takes time. I advocate for patience, rituals, and mindful living over quick fixes.
Knowledge is care
Sharing what I know about herbs is my way of caring. This herbarium is open for everyone.
Safety first
Herbs are powerful. I always share contraindications and caution alongside every recommendation.
The mission of Katina Trava
To preserve and share herbal knowledge in a modern, beautiful, and accessible way. To help people reconnect with nature's rhythms and find gentle, plant-based support for their everyday wellbeing.