I’m Erin Oberlander — a Medicine Woman, Certified Holistic Aromatherapist, Folk Herbalist, trained Sound Practitioner, and Doctor of Musical Arts with over twenty years guiding women back to their bodies as living temples.
Rooted in Christian mysticism and an expanded theology, I walk the edge as a priestess, huntress of truth, and seer. Like Hildegard of Bingen — herbalist, musician, mystic, and bold voice — I integrate ancient devotional wisdom with emerging science: circadian rhythms, quantum biology, plant and oil allies, and sound as sacred technologies.
My path has been one of rewilding through what once seemed impossible: overcoming mold illness, breaking through long-term weight loss resistance, building a life in rural North Dakota, and reclaiming suppressed voice and reach in my work. These experiences taught me that the body and life are not projects to optimize, but sacred temples to tend with reverence, joy, and devotion.
Today my work lives in two primary spaces:
Temple of the Untamed ($197/month) — a warm, truth-seeking circle for Christian mystics and edge-dwellers. A place to integrate devotional wellness, explore mystery without rigid dogma, and be witnessed in your gifts and “weird stuff.”
Sacred Rebellion — a 6-month 1:1 mentorship for the woman ready to fully embody her calling as priestess of her own temple. Deep personalized guidance blending spiritual direction, quantum-circadian-herbal wisdom, and sacred accountability.
I am here for the women who feel too mystical for the church, too plant-trusting for conventional wellness, and too truth-seeking for surface-level answers. Women who hear the still small voice, sense the unseen, and know there is a deeper rhythm.
Whether through sound, plants, oils, sunlight, or silence — my work is always an invitation to remember who you truly are and live it fully.
20 years+ experience working with essential oils and herbs as owner of Prairie Soap House & Apothecary
Life-long folk herbalist
Certified Holistic Aromatherapist, Level II through Floracopeia and member of the National Association of Holistic Aromatherapy
Advanced Certification in Pharmacoenergetic Diffusion Aromatherapy and Feng Shui Fragrancing
Reiki II Certified in Usui/Tibetan Holy Fire
Training in Natural Perfumery
Member of the National Association for Holistic Aromatherapy
Doctorate of Musical Arts in Music Performance, emphasis in voice
Two levels of training in Healing Sound with Sunreed Instruments and the Center of Light
Training in and creation of flower essences.
Distillation of hydrosols and essential oils with local and indigenous plants.
Herbal certification through Rosemary Gladstar's The Art & Science of Herbalism
Speaker/Presenter for local health fairs and events
Instructor for Continuing Education
Owner and steward of Arcadia Permaculture Farm
In-demand podcast guest. Featured on The Female Health Solution, Activated Living, The Simplicity Project, Healing at the Root.
Published in the Journal of Singing and the International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy
A multi-passionate teacher, speaker, & mentor, Erin Oberlander is a Doctor of Musical Arts, a Certified Holistic Aromatherapist, Herbalist, and trained Sound Practitioner. She is a Level 2 NAHA Certified Professional Aromatherapist and has been working with essential oils & herbs for the past 20+ years as owner of her company Prairie Soap House & Apothecary. Through her online school, The Arcadia Holistic School, and her community and apprenticeships, she seeks to educate and inspire in all matters related to holistic health and lifestyle including herbs, aromatherapy, sound healing, ancient wisdom traditions, rewilding, circadian realignment, & quantum biology. Most recently her work has expanded to encompass spiritual direction and integration for Christian mystics and spiritual seekers.
Her primary teachers are Virginia Sublett and Doreen Hutchings for voice, David Crow and Gabriel Mojay for aromatherapy, Rosemary Gladstar and David Crow for herbalism, and Zacciah Blackburn and Dorothy Stone for sound and consciousness work. Erin’s writing has been published in the NATS Journal of Singing, Project Light & Love, The Countryside Network, the High Plains Reader, and the International Journal of Professional Holistic Aromatherapy.
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