Founder of Secret Fire Apothecary and registered clinical herbalist, Daniel has walked a path of natural medicine since his youth. His studies span multiple systems of holistic healthcare such as Ayurveda, traditional Chinese medicine, Western herbal medicine and Spagyria. Eclectic in his clinical practice, he combines modern and traditional systems of natural medicine within an alchemical architecture.

Daniel is on the board of directors and is a professional member of the Herbalist Association of Nova Scotia and on the board of directors of the Canadian Council of Herbalist Associations. He is also a member of the International Alchemy Guild, a faculty member of the Spagyricus School of Alchemy and a member of the Inner Garden Foundation.