Born in the Island of Puerto Rico, Fernanda Santiago has always had a passion for wellness and helping people get healthy.  Her great-grandmother was a midwife, and herbalist and considered by many to be an expert in the use of natural healing compounds. This knowledge of herbal medicine and natural healing has been passed down for generations. Fernanda was introduced to Aromatic Botanical Medicine early in her career and has specialized in Aromatherapy for 2 decades. She has also trained in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and was mentored by Acupuncture Physicians and Botanists, gaining hands-on experience. She has studied with both Floracopeia and The School of Aromatic Studies.She loves gardening, the outdoors and creating custom formulations for her clients. She has a private practice in Apex, NC named Healing Feels Good®. Here she provides consultations, Aromatherapy treatments & formulations as well as bodywork sessions such as Facial Rejuvenation massage, Thai Massage and Thai Herbal Poultice treatments.

She is the Founder of Apex Retreat Seminars, a nationally approved continuing education school for massage therapists and is a Certified Professional Aromatherapist (Aromatic Medicine)

She loves to share her knowledge and passion for helping others using traditional methods of healing.