Kokora

Ric Scalzo began his journey into herbal and naturopathic medicine in 1980 studying Naturopathic Herbal Medicine, Eclectic Herbal Medicine, Ayurvedic Medicine, Traditional Chinese Medicine and various diagnostic practices. He received a master's degree in Herbal Medicine from the School of Herbal Medicine and an Honorary Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine from Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine. Renowned for his innovations in Herbal Medicine and personal commitment to retaining herbal integrity. Today, Ric continues to innovate herbal remedies and is a leader in the movement to integrate regenerative agriculture into the world of Herbal Medicine. When Ric Scalzo founded Gaia Herbs in 1986, he had strong beliefs in the healing power of herbs and a deep relationship to the plants themselves. He chose the name "Gaia" to embrace the connection to Mother Earth. For years, he sold his herbal extracts through natural products stores and practitioners, and had established the brand as one of the leaders in the growing liquid herbal extract category. Gaia Herbs had introduced its breakthrough patented liquid phytocaps, which offered the power of liquid extract with the convenience of a capsule. Ric sold Gaia 5 years ago and has now started Kokora!