Siouxland Magazine - Volume 2 Issue 5

That one-on-one interaction is something Vess is devoted
to. Her passion for helping people live close to nature
means she spends each day meeting, getting to know,
and helping people.
Products range from an incredible selection of herbal
teas and supplements for those who want to purify their
bodies, to ritual herbs for those seeking to connect to
nature, to body care and cleaning products for those who
want to reduce the toxicity of their living environments.
“It can be overwhelming to people who haven’t been in a
health store before.” She said. “There is so much to learn
and understand. I start with questions. What brought you
in today? How are you feeling? What are your goals?
What are your hobbies or interests? The more I know
about a person, the better I can recommend products
that will fit their needs.”
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People come for a lot of reasons. Sometimes it is an ‘easy
fix’ – an appropriate tea for someone who has trouble
falling asleep. Sometimes there are multiple issues that
require more intense interactions.
“I created a 16-page report for a person who was
struggling with a variety of issues that are all wrapped
together.” Jamie said. “It helps to fully explain the impact
of eating, daily habits and our environment. I do research
as needed for these intense reports. I know from personal
experience how important understanding is to getting
healthy.”
Explore the different stations within the store.
Visit Next to Nature at 4242 Gordon Drive
or at
www.NextToNatureHealth.com
Dr. Cyndi Hanson, Executive Director for Northeast
Community College’s Extended Campus.
Photos Contributed By Next to Nature.
What Vess finds is that most clients start with one or two
easy steps – a supplement or tea – and then incorporate
more as they return. “As they come back, I slowly
introduce them to other parts of the store to increase
their natural focus.”
When asked what surprises her clients most, she said,
“They are usually surprised how quickly they feel better
when they get the right vitamins and probiotics. They are
amazed at how quickly they have energy, sleep better
and so on.”
The other thing that surprises people is the herb and tea
wall display in the store. “I did it all myself”, Jamie said.
“I designed and selected the products. It is a personal
thing for me.”
Looking to the future, Vess plans to continue adding
organic grocery items that are harder to find. There
are so many areas to do more natural things, that she
is constantly on the lookout. She also is quick to order
new products that clients inquire about to expand the
product line.
“There is a lot of education needed as to the extent of
how much can be done naturally,” she said with quiet
confidence. “I want to help one person at a time.”