Our Team
Malik Cotter
Owner, D.Ac., D.O.M., Cert. Herbalist, Prof. T.C.M. China (Hon.)
Dr. Malik Cotter is a Doctor of Acupuncture, a Diplomate of Chinese Medicine, and an Honorary Professor at Chengdu Medical University in China. Nationally certified in Chinese Herbology, he teaches both patients and students the art of Qigong and Taijiquan. A respected author, he has written manuals on herbal medicine, contributed to health publications, and served as a consultant for major herbal companies. He lectures internationally on integrative health, blending traditional medicine with modern science, covering topics such as nutrition, herbology, biohacking, and peptides.
Lala Naidu
Ayurvedic Doctor, Board certified Massage Therapist
Lala Naidu is the founder of Ayurveda Woman, a Doctor of Ayurveda, and a board-certified massage therapist. She has an active practice supporting women in aligning with nature and their innate rhythms through nutrition, herbal medicine, breathwork, body therapies, and meditation.
With over two decades of experience in wellness, Lala’s work is rooted in the wisdom of Ayurveda and yoga, offering women a path to greater vitality, balance, and self-care. Her passion extends beyond clinical practice into education, where she empowers others to cultivate resilience and well-being through simple yet profound lifestyle practices.
Lala’s own pursuit—and her heartfelt invitation—is to continually align body, mind, and emotions with our Divine nature, embracing the beauty of a life that is healthy, vibrant, and deeply fulfilling.
Meghane Hernandez
Certified Family Herbalist, Graduate Student of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Meghane has worked with the Dragon's Den Herb Shop since 2015, starting out as a sales clerk and eventually moving up to assist Dr. Cotter in his private practice. She studied with Dr. Christopher's School of Natural Healing, earning a Family Herbalist Certificate. She is currently working towards her Professional Herbalist certificate with Michael Tierra's East West School of Planetary Herbology. Lastly, Meghane is actively pursuing a Master's Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine at the Institute of Clinical Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She aims to begin her practice as a licensed acupuncturist in 2025.
Amy Clover Sugg
Master Herbalist, Floral Designer
Amy joins us with a diploma in Herbal Studies as a Master Herbalist from American College for Healthcare Sciences. She also completed her Associate’s degree in Holistic Health with a certification in Aromatherapy. Amy has an extensive background in floral arrangement design which shows through her keen eye for design and merchandising.
If interested in working with Amy, you can contact her at amy.sugg@godm-ftc.org.
Zachary Kaufher
Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Somatic Grieving Facilitator, Community Herbalist
Zach began his professional career in the health and wellness field when he interned with Herb Pharm in 1997 – there he learned how to cultivate, harvest, process and use Western medicinal herbs. He continued to work on herbal medicine farms after his experience with Herb Pharm.
Zach has provided body work as a private practice Licensed Massage Therapist for 20+ years. Because of his extensive herbal experience, he is also able to offer his herbal knowledge to his massage clients.
Zach is currently in process of becoming a certified somatic grieving facilitator with the organization, Center for Somatic Grieving. This process helps people integrate grief using meditation, movement, journaling, and group support.
If interested in working with Zach, you can contact him via email at zacharykaufher@gmail.com.
Dominique Fontaine
Holistic Nurse and Nurse Coach, Certified Holistic Nurse Herbalist, Certified Clinical Acupressure Practitioner, Clinical Aromatherapy Practitioner
With over a decade of being a registered nurse with a clinical speciality in neuropsychiatric trauma intensive care, Dominique Fontaine also known as The Sage Nurse, is double board-certified in holistic nursing and health and wellness nurse coaching through the American Holistic Nurses Credentialing Corporation, professional certification in brain health meditation and coaching through The Amen Clinics, and certification as a clinical nurse herbalist though Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine. Dominique provides nourishing and empowering holistic nursing services in her private practice at Sage Integrative Wellness. She offers acupressure, herbal and aromatherapy consultations, and natural brain health & wellness practices that explore nutrition, mental and movement exercises, and neurotransmitter care.
If interested in working with Dominique, you can contact her at dominique@sageintegrativewellness.com.
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