Barbara Close

Inspired by childhood visits to apothecaries with her aunt in France, Barbara embarked on an exploration of natural healing at an early age. Barbara now holds a Master’s degree in Therapeutic Herbalism and credentials in esthetics, advanced massage, and aromatherapy. Her expertise was tested when her mother was diagnosed with lung cancer. During that difficult time, Barbara used lemon balm tea to ease her mother’s anxiety, her own calendula cream to soothe her mother’s sensitized skin, and peppermint aromatherapy to quell her mother’s nausea.

In 1995 Barbara opened Naturopathica Healing Arts Center & Spa in East Hampton to share her discoveries with a wider audience. Today, Barbara is regarded as a pioneer in the wellness movement and the leader in holistic skin care. Today, Naturopathica Holistic Health features a robust collection of skin and well-being products, three celebrated flagship spas in Manhattan and East Hampton, and an impressive roster of Spa Partners across the country, including Miraval, The Lake Austin Spa Resort, The Spa at Terranea, and Heyday Spas.