About us
Our Story
Tendril Apothecary and Healing Center was born from an unexpected convergence of three lives—and at the heart of it all is Laura.
In early 2020, Hank was traveling for work when he fell seriously ill with a respiratory virus. Bedridden for nearly two weeks, his lungs weakened, and just as he thought he was recovering, pneumonia struck. As he drove home to Sandpoint, each breath became a battle. By the time he arrived, his body was starved of oxygen, his heart strained, and the weight of illness pressed in.
One morning, standing at his window as the first blue light of dawn touched his yard, Hank came to a stark realization: he was dying. Later that day, he got his affairs in order and prepared his daughter, Caroline—who had been caring for him—for what seemed inevitable.
That evening, overcome with fear and grief, Caroline called her brother, Henry. Through tears, she said, “Dad is dying, and there’s nothing I can do to help him.” Henry reassured her, hung up, and turned to his wife, Laura. “Will you go to Idaho and save my dad?”
Laura didn’t hesitate. The next morning, she was on a plane.
Under Laura’s care, Hank’s health turned around rapidly. Not only did he recover—he felt better than he had in years. But soon, it was time for Laura to return home. As she prepared to leave, Hank, having come so close to death, had clarity about what mattered most: he wanted his grandchildren nearby, needed help reclaiming his health, and saw an opportunity to give back—to both Laura and the Sandpoint community.
Laura had always dreamed of opening a healing center with an apothecary, and Hank, filled with gratitude, knew this was how he could repay her. He invested in her vision, knowing that what had saved his life could help so many others.
From a life saved, a dream was realized. And with it, Tendril Apothecary and Healing Center was born—rooted in healing, gratitude, and the desire to share that gift with all.


TENDRIL
HERBAL APOTHECARY & HEALING CENTER
Practitioners

Laura Clemmons
Practitioner/ Co-owner
Laura Clemmons, CH, MNIMH is a medical herbalist who has been a long-time student of integrative therapies.

Laura Clemmons
Practitioner/ Co-owner

Mary Johnson
Folk Herbalist
Mary is one of our certified awesome people who helps our community thrive daily!

Mary Johnson
Folk Herbalist

Henry Clemmons
Health Coach / Co-owner
Henry has been a lifelong student of health and medicine, and has studied a number of healing modalities including …

Henry Clemmons
Health Coach / Co-owner

Kristina Ayars
Clinical Herbalist
Kristina is the newest member of the team. She is now accepting clients and looks forward to meeting you!

Kristina Ayars
Clinical Herbalist

Hank Clemmons
Practitioner
Dr. Hank Clemmons is a true master with over 40 years of expertise in injury recovery and pain management.

Hank Clemmons
Practitioner

Meryl Kastin
Clinical Herbalist
Clinical Herbalist of Alive & Wild Herbals, Meryl has been working & playing with plants for over 40 years.

Meryl Kastin
Clinical Herbalist